Houston Chronicle Sunday

HOMES, COMMUNITIE­S

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Beachtown offers a respite from the busy city life.

With the impact that COVID-19 has had on the society, many are seeking healthier and safer environmen­ts to call home. A hidden oasis located on the eastern tip of Galveston Island, Beachtown may just be that safe haven.

To leave the hustle and bustle of Houston behind, just take I-45 south and make no turns until you arrive at this 260-acre developmen­t, which offers a respite from city life. With more than 1 mile of non-driving, naturally growing beach and miles of lagoon-front, Beachtown is also nestled in an 800-acre nature preserve. Ocean lovers are at arm’s length from dipping in the sea, and both pedestrian­s and cyclists can enjoy a breath of fresh air.

Planned by the creators of Florida’s friendly Seaside and Rosemary developmen­ts, Beachtown is truly a walkable sanctuary that fosters a sense of community. While the area may feel secluded, it is less than 2 miles away from a major university hospital (UTMB), the oldest opera house in Texas, and Galveston’s charming historic district.

With Beachtown’s concierge service, the ease of the lock-and-leave lifestyle enables residents to come and go as they please. From small cottages to estate homes, Beachtown offers a wide selection of dwellings to suit different people’s needs. The newest addition includes the Sunset Townhomes,

priced in the $ 700,000s. These three-bedroom, three-bath upside-down townhomes offer breathtaki­ng views.

Whether it’s the sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico or the sun setting beyond the nature preserve in Galveston Bay, residents are in for a treat. Beachtown is built to IBHS Fortified constructi­on standards, resisting winds up to 150 mph.

“We purchased our Beachtown home last summer as a weekend getaway. The house has truly become our family retreat home. With a restaurant we can walk to, a beautiful walkover to a wide sandy beach, and with what can only be described as concierge service for home maintenanc­e, Beachtown living is easy, simple, and so very relaxing,” said Bridgette and Tom Thomlison, Beachtown homeowners.

The newest addition includes the Sunset Townhomes, priced in the $ 700,000s.

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Courtesy of Beachtown With more than 1 mile of non-driving and naturally growing beach and miles of lagoon-front, Beachtown is also nestled in an 800-acre nature preserve.

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