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I had lunch yesterday in the brand new clubhouse at Heritage Oaks, an active adult community for people aged 55 and up. The clubhouse is gorgeous. Rustic luxury is the phrase that came to mind. Beautiful wood floors and great big, thick wooden beams in the ceiling. The large, open area would be perfect for a dance and, in fact, we were entertained by a talented mariachi band. The clubhouse isn’t usually open to the public. It’s for residents only. I was there because the folks at Jacobs Custom Homes had invited area REALTORS to see the place.

The clubhouse boasts an enormous kitchen, which will be a great place to hold cooking classes for residents. They have also recently had line dancing classes, we were told. The fitness center is high quality all the way. I imagine the clubhouse will get a lot of use from residents. It’s wired for sound and has a great flat screen TV. If I lived in Heritage Oaks, I would want to host an Oscar party at the clubhouse, and ask all the guests to dress in their red carpet finest.

A lot of people come to Georgetown to look at Sun City, and buy in Heritage Oaks, instead. It really depends on what you’re looking for in a home. Both are excellent communities, but they have very different restrictions and very different HOA dues. HOA dues in Heritage Oaks are $350 per year, whereas the dues in Sun City are $250 per quarter. Those dues are worth the price if you are the kind of person who will take advantage of all the extras Sun City has to offer. Sun City is an excellent choice for people who want built-in opportunities to make friends. In Sun City, there is a club or group for just about any hobby you can mention. There are also three golf courses, which are a major draw. However, a lot of people don’t know that Sun City’s golf courses are public courses, so you don’t have to live there to take advantage of the links. Heritage Oaks offers a more peaceful, private lifestyle. The clubhouse is there if you want to use it, but you probably won’t have neighbors knocking on your door urging you to join their club.

In Sun City, you’re limited to a number of standard plans. In Heritage Oaks, you can build a custom home. Heritage Oaks has built just over 100 homes in a development that will be about 400 homes when finished.

There are currently three homes listed in the MLS in Heritage Oaks. The smallest is just under 1500 square feet, and the largest is about 1900. You can find two- or three-bedroom options or build on your own lot. Please call me if you’re looking for a home in a 55+ community, and I would be happy to give you a tour of everything that Georgetown has to offer. I can introduce you to the sales staff at Sun City and Heritage Oaks, to help you find the home that is right for you. My number is 512-876-6544, and my email address is Jenel@HometownGeorgetown.com. I’m here to help!