Ater building a nationwide reputation as one of America’s greatest Western artists, Robert Pummill is being recognized as the premier landscape artist capturing the magnificent beauty of the Texas Hill Country. He’s the subject of our cover story in Issue 2 of THE BOOT magazine:
The Boot Ranch welcoming committee has an impressive Texas pedigree, but they may not be what you’re expecting. Read about George, Tascosa and Pilon in Issue 2 of THE BOOT magazine.
With 2021 in full swing, we have spent some time reflecting back on 2020. Not only did Boot Ranch enjoy record property sales, our members and their families enjoyed every aspect of the finest private club community in Texas.
116 real estate sales transactions (a record)
25 new and resale homes sold (also a record)
$2,520,182 average price of homes sold
$615,044 average price of homesites sold
60% of property tours resulted in a purchase
15,921 rounds of golf played
716,445 range balls hit
10,305 sleeves of golf balls sold
118 massages booked
144 classes offered in the first 12 weeks at FIT, the new fitness center
205 rainbow trout released into the Hole 10 pond
3,250 Margaritas served with salted rim
7,413 drinks mixed with Tito’s Vodka
2,065 scoops of Boot Ranch flavored ice cream devoured
1,817 glasses of Hess Chardonnay poured
4,000+ pounds of delicious brisket smoked. From tacos to chopped salads to breakfast brisket hash, any way you slice it, it’s always a winner.
1,959 bowls of Lana’s delicious soups ladled
1,676 classic burgers grilled
2,898 breakfast tacos assembled
The Covid pandemic had an unexpected effect on real estate sales in 2020, contributing to 116 new contracts and reservations, a nearly three-fold increase over 2019. Fifty-two of the transactions were developer-owned lots, and 64 were resales of homes, lots and Sunday House shares.
According to Boot Ranch Realty broker Sean Gioffre, “Buyers throughout Texas came seeking a second home they could drive to rather than fly. Other buyers accelerated ‘some day’ plans to sell their homes in major cities in favor of full-time Hill Country living.”
Mark Yarborough, the director of sales, said that all newly developed Sunday House shares sold out during the year, as did the 10 Metzger Park Cabins along the Putting Park, and all remaining homesites in the Overlook Cabins neighborhood.
At year end, available Phase 1 lot inventory included 2 developer-owned lots near Hole 18, 3 Metzger Park lots owned by Big Sky Builders, and 8 resale lots. About two dozen ready-to-build lots are available in Nordenhill, and another dozen available lots are under development. Prices range from the $400,000s to $1.875 million.
For 2021, Yarborough said that the TIPLER team is finalizing new home plans for Spicewood Trail in Nordenhill. Several builders have showcase homes under construction. Plans are also on the drawing board for the start of amenity development in Nordenhill, and new homesites approaching Longhorn Lake.
Contact Boot Ranch Realty at (830) 997-6200 to schedule a tour of available properties.
The last barrier to Boot Ranch being the perfect place to live or work will soon be overcome. By the early 2023, every property within Boot Ranch will have access to high-speed (1 Gbps) fiber-optic internet service. The cost of internet service will be around $50 a month for homeowners, with the option to add TV entertainment and VoIP phone service if desired.
After three years of due diligence and negotiations, Boot Ranch Holdings, LLC (the Developer) entered into a contract with Clarus Broadband to build the community fiber network and connect with its data center. The Developer will cover the network costs to serve lots it has developed in Metzger Park, Nordenhill and all Club facilities.
Phase 1 lot owners and Sunday House owners recently voted to extend the network to their properties by paying their pro-rata share of network installation. The system will be owned by the Property Owner’s Association, giving the community freedom to select from competitive service providers if desired over time. The fiber optic system is expected to serve Boot Ranch well into the future, enabling far more efficient use of technology for the Club operations and providing the bandwidth members desire for streaming services and business needs.
The Boot Ranch Golf Course has retained its designation as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. Participation is designed to help course personnel plan, organize, implement, and document a comprehensive environmental management program and receive recognition for their efforts. To reach certification, a course must demonstrate that they are maintaining a high degree of environmental quality in a number of areas including: Environmental Planning, Wildlife & Habitat Management, Outreach and Education, Chemical Use Reduction and Safety, Water Conservation, and Water Quality Management.
“Boot Ranch has shown a strong commitment to its environmental program. They are to be commended for their efforts to provide a sanctuary for wildlife on the golf course property,” said Christine Kane, CEO at Audubon International.
Boot Ranch is one of over 900 courses in the world to hold the honor. Golf courses from the United States, Africa, Australia, Central America, Europe, South America, and Southeast Asia have also achieved certification in the program. The golf course was designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in 2011. After designation, courses go through a recertification process every three years.
The new fitness center at Boot Ranch, FIT, is a gathering spot for members seeking to achieve and maintain optimal fitness. The expansive 3,700-square-foot facility offers cardio and strength equipment, personal training and nutrition counseling. Group fitness classes are offered daily, ranging from yoga and Pilates to circuit training and TRX. Members can enjoy spectacular Hill Country views while training on premium-quality equipment from LifeFitness.
FIT is located at the Ranch Club, adjacent to the open-air pavilion, pool, basketball and tennis courts, and a short walk from the Putting Park and sports field. Boot Ranch sets the standard for providing its members with healthy and engaging opportunities for an active, balanced lifestyle. The addition of FIT adds to the legendary recreation offerings the community is known for.
Boot Ranch Executive Chef Casey McQueen shares the recipe for Cowboy Quail and Grits,
a permanent fixture on our menu. See the full recipe below:
In Issue 1 of THE BOOT magazine, writer Anne Heinen tells the story behind a long partnership between M. L. Leddy’s of Fort Worth and Boot Ranch to create handcrafted boots for each new member. Read the full article below, or click HERE to read as a downloadable PDF.
Gwen & Don Hanna created a new Boot Ranch home that’s filled with grandkids, gratitude, and the treasures collected over a lifetime. Writer Karen Krajcer tells their story in Issue 1 of THE BOOT magazine.
© 2024 Boot Ranch Holdings, LLC – All rights reserved. Oral representations cannot be relied upon as correctly stating representations of the Developer. This is not intended as an offer of or solicitation to buy real estate where prior qualification is required. No State or Federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of real property located and offered within the private development known as Boot Ranch. In addition to Lots, a portion of Boot Ranch features shared-ownership of luxury houses known as Sunday Houses and Lake Houses. All improvements, designs and construction are subject to first obtaining the approved federal, state and local permits and approvals for same. All references to square footage are approximate and the actual configuration may vary. Do not rely upon any listed figures describing the gross area of a Lot, Sunday House or Lake House. The sketches, renderings, graphic materials, plans, specifications, terms, conditions and statements contained in this advertisement are proposed only, and the Developer reserves the right to modify, revise or withdraw any or all of same in its sole discretions and without prior notice. Prices are subject to change without notice. Obtain the Property Report required by Federal law and read it before signing anything. For correct representations, please refer to the Property Report and, for Sunday Houses and Lake Houses, the Texas Timeshare Disclosure Statement, as it may be amended from time to time.
