Houston Chronicle Sunday

Beachtown, a true walkable community

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The outbreak of the coronaviru­s pandemic in denser population­s has led to notable beach communitie­s providing solace to those in urban environmen­ts. In addition to Texans, many folks from New York and elsewhere who have been stranded in the Lone Star State during the current pandemic have also found places to stay in Beachtown.

There appears to be a trend where people are considerin­g a permanent change in the way they choose to live their lives, seeking more distance from densely populated areas and shifting to natural settings. Evolving technology during this time has also proven that virtual offices are becoming the new norm, and there’s less of a dependency on staying put in the city.

Leaving behind the hustle and bustle of Houston, Beachtown provides an oasis with all the amenities of a big city yet with a calmer perspectiv­e on life. With ocean breezes, endless beaches, and aboundant nature preserves, it’s easy to see how Beachtown can be that haven its residents

are looking for. In the words of the New York Times, “Texans find their own Hampton equivalent” in the Galveston community of Beachtown.

This 260-acre developmen­t, nestled amidst 800 acres of nature preserves and lagoons is located on the eastern tip of Galveston Island; a true walkable community planned by the creators of Seaside and Rosemary beach in Florida.

Beachtown is within proximity to the Galveston Historic District, UTMB, and a variety of Galveston amenities. This unique coastal community offers a selection of homes including small interior, promenade, beachfront, lagoon-facing homes, as well as the upcoming three-bedroom, three-bath upside down townhomes priced from the $700,000s.

“Living in Beachtown is the perfect blend of all worlds, immersed in acres of Gulf-side nature and wildlife, but with access to cosmopolit­an and metropolit­an opportunit­ies within mere minutes,” said Donna Van-Fleet, a Beachtown resident.

For more informatio­n, visit online at www.beachtown.com.

 ?? Courtesy of Beachtown ?? Beachtown, a 260-acre developmen­t, is located on the eastern tip of Galveston Island.
Courtesy of Beachtown Beachtown, a 260-acre developmen­t, is located on the eastern tip of Galveston Island.

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