Houston Chronicle Sunday

New community offers acreage living just outside of Houston

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Escaping the hustle and bustle of daily urban life is a dream for many. The elusive reality of owning a large plot of land with a home surrounded by nature is a tempting lifestyle, but for many, convenient access to the cultural offerings and convenienc­es of the big city is still important.

That’s what The Ranches at Royal Pines has to offer. This developmen­t will be a gated acreage community north of Houston, in proximity to Lake Livingston and bordering one of the four national forests in Texas. Lot offerings will vary from 3 to 25 acres, with pricing starting at $69,880 and financing available.

“…This is an unbeatable value,” said Charles D. Christie, sales manager.

Surrounded by nature

The Ranches at Royal Pines offers mature pine trees with an ideal location tucked into the forest but convenient to The Woodlands, downtown, Conroe, and Lake Livingston. Constructi­on on asphalt roads began in recent months, which will run from the gated entrance on U.S. 190 throughout the property. The location is perfect for building a permanent residence or vacation home outside of the city, or as a place to retire in the future while still maintainin­g access to medical care and all the comforts of the big city.

For convenienc­e, there’s an H-E-B and Walmart in proximity to the community.

The property is adjacent to the Sam Houston National Forest, and access to the 163,000-acre park is convenient. Numerous species of wildlife can be spotted, including groups of deer and wild turkeys.

“This is a chance to own your own piece of forested privacy,” said Christie.

Since clear-cutting of the forestry is not allowed, residents won’t have to worry about losing the surroundin­g nature in the future either. Heavily wooded with longleaf pines, the environmen­t of the community will be strongly protected.

Prudent land investment

Another attractive option at the Ranches at Royal Pines is buying and holding some of the land as an investment property.

“There’s no time frame to build,” Christie said. “Sensible low restrictio­ns will be in place to protect your property value.”

“The Ranches at Royal Pines is a perfect community for residents to build their dream vacation or retirement home or even someone interested in a barndomini­um which have become increasing­ly popular in recent years,” Christie said.

Traditiona­l barns will also be allowed, and RVs can be stored on the property as long as they’re enclosed. In fact, residents can even stay in their RV on site for up to 12 months to enjoy the land while their home is under constructi­on.

Upcoming sale

The grand opening lot sale will take place on Oct. 16. The grand opening includes pre-developmen­t pricing. For more informatio­n, call 844-394-3409 or visit royalpines­tx.com.

 ?? Courtesy of The Ranches at Royal Pines ?? The Ranches at Royal Pines is in proximity to Lake Livingston and borders one of the four national forests in Texas. The grand opening lot sale will take place on Oct. 16.
Courtesy of The Ranches at Royal Pines The Ranches at Royal Pines is in proximity to Lake Livingston and borders one of the four national forests in Texas. The grand opening lot sale will take place on Oct. 16.

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