September 2017

This DR Horton built home is located in Hunters Crossing on a 0.20 acre lot and has four bedrooms, two full bathrooms and one half bathroom.

This popular floor plan has 1,814 square feet and features the master suite on the main level. The remaining three bedrooms plus a full bath are located on the second level.

The main level has plenty of space to gather with friends and family or relax after a busy day. The spacious eat-in kitchen opens to the family room with new wood laminate floors in both areas. The kitchen provides access to the covered patio and the private, fenced backyard makes a perfect place for pets to run and play.

Mostly neutral colors throughout the home are set off by accent walls in the master bedroom and family room.

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If you are looking for your next home, The Colony Community Wide Open House is the place for you to be on Saturday, September 30 from 1-3 p.m. Twenty-three homes will be open Saturday afternoon so you will have plenty of choices to find your dream home.

Covering almost 2,300 acres of land, The Colony is Bastrop’s newest Master Planned Community with new homes beginning in the $300s. Located between Bastrop and Austin, The Colony is a gated community with outstanding amenities including a club house, pool, tennis court, playground and fitness center.

Spend Saturday afternoon getting to know The Colony and learn why you will love calling it home. The amenity center will also be open for tours during this event so you can see all that The Colony has to

If your kitchen is the heart of the home, your master bedroom should be your oasis. Make it the place you go to get away from the stresses of everyday life. This doesn’t have to be a complicated, time consuming or expensive update. A few simple changes can turn your bedroom into your private sanctuary.

Choose the Right Color

Color is so important in your surroundings so start by selecting the right color scheme for your master suite. One great option is to select the same shade or different tones of the same color for the bedroom and the bathroom.

There are no right or wrong colors for a bedroom, only colors that are wrong for the person. Looking at the color should give you a calm feeling and allow you to relax after a long day.

Think Luxury

Make plans to build your dream home on this beautiful lot in ColoVista Country Club. The 0.226 acre lot is covered with huge live oaks for you to nestle your home beneath.

Design the perfect home to complement this wonderful community that offers tennis courts, hiking and biking trails and two restaurants. The Mansion at ColoVista is available to use for weddings, meetings and parties. Membership is also available to the golf course and community pool if you are looking for additional recreation activieis. This section of ColoVista provides monthly lawn service for $100.00 a month giving you the chance to lounge by the pool instead of spending the day in the yard.

For more information or to see additional photos of this property, visit here. 

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The Texas Meadfest will take place on Saturday, September 23 at the Lost Pines Art Center in Bastrop.

The event is open from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and tickets are available in advance or at the event. Tickets include eight tasting tickets plus a souvenir wine glass. Food will also be available and live music will be courtesy of The Hot Attacks.

The winners of the Texas Mead Cup will also be announced at the event. Mead is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented honey and water.

When: Saturday, September 23, 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.  

Where: Lost Pines Art Center, 1204 Chestnut Street, Bastrop, TX

For more information about Texas Meadfest, visit here.

The Janis Penick Team

RE/MAX Bastrop Area
Serving Bastrop, Cedar Creek and Smithville

Buying a home is a big step for most people and if you are considering buying a home in Bastrop or another surrounding area, there is a lot to think about. While some people don’t think past the obvious, there are some things that may be beneficial to you beyond just having a permanent place to live.  

• Make changes to your home without having to ask for permission. Maybe you want to change the color of a room or select new flooring that fits your style better. If you own the home, these decisions are yours. If you are renting the home, you will need to ask for permission to make any changes and could be told no if the property owner doesn’t like what you plan to do.
• There are financial benefits such as mortgage interest deductions that can pay

If building your dream home is in your plans, this lot would be perfect. Incredible panaoramic views will be yours anytime you choose when you settle in the ColoVista Golf Club community. You can start building right away or wait until the perfect time for you.

This lot offers a view of the #1 green and fairway as well as  the Colorado River Valley. The golf course is now owned by POA and open to the public. Lawn service is included for this property at a cost of $102 per month.

If the views aren’t enough of a reason to make this property yours, you will love the ColoVista community and all that it offers. The Mansion events center if perfect for weddings, meetings  and parties. Enjoy dinner at The View at the Mansion restaurant or The Grille at the

If you love to watch birds or are interested in learning more about them so you can enjoy viewing them in their natural surroundings, head to Bastrop State Park on Saturday, September 16 for an Intro to Birding Hike.

Join a ranger to learn some basic bird information including identifying birds based on sights and sounds. The hike will be about one mile long and you should wear good shoes and bring some water. Meet at the Gold Trailhead to take part in this activity. Bring your binoculars if you have some.

If you want to extend your visit to the park after the birding hike, there are lots of other activities you can enjoy including hiking, fishing and biking plus camping if you want to stay overnight.

When: Saturday, September 16, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Have your kids recently left for college or gotten married? Are you tired of cleaning and maintaining areas you never use anymore? It might be time to think about downsizing to a home that is smaller and easier to maintain. Today, there are lots of options when it comes time to downsize. You don’t have to settle for a tiny home that doesn’t fit your lifestyle. If you have been thinking about downsizing, read this list to decide if now is the time for you to take that step.

• Are there rooms or whole floors in your home that you go weeks or months without setting foot in them? When was the last time you used the formal dining room? With the kids married and living away from home, do they still need a bedroom at home? Walk through your home and make a

Explore this rare find in the heart of Cedar Creek. This property provides a unique opportunity for commercial or developmental potential.

This 308.636 acre wooded ranch provides endless possibilities for many different kinds of development. The size of the tract of land coupled with the location make this a prime spot for future development.

The historic 2 story house on the property is in poor condition and sellers are considering moving it off the property. If the house were moved, the corner would be opened up for a great commercial site.

The location can’t be beat with convenient access to COTA, Austin, Bastrop and San Marcos.  

 For more information or to see additional photos of this home, visit here.

The Janis Penick Team

RE/MAX