BUFFALO CREEK

Buffalo Creek Golf Club is a prestigious community of approximately 700 home sites ranging in price from approximately $300,000 to $1,500,000. It has a  reputation as one of the premier 18 hole championship golf courses in Texas.  It is  well known throughout the golf industry.  Designed by PGA legend, Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, the course has hosted numerous prestigious tournaments including the final qualification site of the US Open.  Its previous ranking as the #1 daily fee golf course in Texas catapulted the course to being considered as a great destination and also as a wonderful place to live.  Special resident annual memberships are generally available for both families and individuals.  However, availability is limited and must be approved by the Buffalo Creek Golf Course.

The community features a private tennis facility with 5 lighted courts, teaching pro, leagues and summer day camps.  For more information call Chris at   214-205-1088 or e-mail Chris at cvan10s@yahoo.com. Click here Tennis Club for additional information.

A community swim club, nature preserve, children’s playground and fishing ponds have made Buffalo Creek one of the most highly desired family communities in the Dallas area.

The tree lined boulevards, custom homes and schools within walking distance have attracted affluent families for years.  Students attend Cain Middle School and Heath High School, which are part of the highly acclaimed Rockwall Independent School District.  See Buffalo Creek Golf Club website.

THE HILLS AT BUFFALO CREEK

The Hills at Buffalo Creek is the prestigious estate section of Buffalo Creek Golf Club Estates.  The gated  area consists of 28 exclusive home sites with very restrictive deed restrictions.  The minimum home size is 5,000 square feet of living area.  Most of the  homes  are  in the 7,500 to 10,000 square foot range.  Many of the estate homes feature guest houses, pool cabanas, and private gates.   The price range of the homes is difficult to determine.  Most have been custom built for their owners and have never been listed for sale and have strict confidentially agreements regarding the cost between the builder and the homeowner.  Based on reasonable guesswork, it is estimated that the homes range in price from $950,000 to $5,000,000.

The Hills is part of the Buffalo Creek Master Plan.  Therefore, homeowners have full use of the Buffalo Creek playground, swim club and nature preserve.  Memberships at the highly ranked Buffalo Creek Golf Club and at the Buffalo Creek Tennis Club are also available for an additional fee.
See Buffalo Creek Golf Club website.  

TENNIS VILLAGE AT BUFFALO CREEK
The Tennis Village at Buffalo Creek is a very unique area of the Buffalo Creek master plan.  The 68 lots have been designed to accommodate family homes ranging in size from 2,200 sq. ft. to 4,500 sq ft.  The lots are wider than many typical single family lots.  Those adjustments allow an architect or builder to easily accommodate a one story home with a 3 car garage if requested.

The Tennis Village is adjacent to the Buffalo Creek Swim and Tennis Club.  The Light House Academy Private School is also next door providing child care for nursery age thru elementary school and after school care and programs.   See Tennis Club  Website.  

CHISHOLM CROSSING
Chisholm Crossing is a community of approximately 90 home sites located in the small rural city of McClendom Chisholm in Rockwall County. 

The typical lot is 1 ½ acres. The typical home value ranges from $300,000 to $750,000.  The minimum square footage for a home per the deed restrictions is 2,200 square feet of living area.  However, the typical square footage usually ranges from 3,200 to 5,000 square feet.

Chisholm Crossing was designed to appeal to homeowners who wanted a larger yard and more open  space for their lifestyle, yet wanted to be in the highly acclaimed Rockwall Independent School District.

Even though the location is rural in nature, it is surprisingly close in.  It is only about five minutes south of I-30 along State Highway 205.  It is  located at the corner of State Highway 205 and FM 550.   Chisholm Crossing is approximately  five miles east of Heath via FM 550 and ten minutes north of Terrell via State Highway 205.

The community features a large fishing lake and greenbelt area.  There are a limited number of lake lots available.   See Chisholm Crossing lots Available

RAINBOW LAKE ESTATES
Rainbow Lake Estates is an exclusive community of 66 home sites in Rockwall Texas near Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital.  The custom homes typically range in price from $300,000 to $750,000.  Many of the lots are nestled along the scenic Rainbow Lake.  The greenbelt along the northern shore is available for use by all Rainbow Lake homeowners.  It is not unusual to see families having a picnic or couples just walking hand in hand along the shoreline.

Whittle Development donated land to the City of Rockwall Parks Department adjacent to Rainbow Lake Estates.  The City owns and maintains this beautiful park known as The Fox Chase Park.   It features jogging trails, outdoor basketball courts, playgrounds and fishing ponds.

The location of Rainbow Lake Estates makes it one of the most sought after communities in Rockwall.  It seems secluded, nestled along Rainbow Lake and between two heavily treed creeks.  However, its convenient location just south of I-30 on Tubbs Road makes it quickly accessible to I-30 via Horizon Road and Ridge Road.  It is also  within a short walking distance of the Rockwall Medical Corridor with nearby physicians, specialists and hospitals.

The Harbor waterfront district featuring lakefront restaurants, specialty shops and Cinema are also within walking distance.  The magnificent waterfront Hilton Bella Harbor Hotel and Conference Center is less than a mile away. 

Students attend the highly regarded Pullen Elementary, Cain Middle School and Rockwall-Heath High School, all part of Rockwall Independent School District.

HIDDEN CREEK ESTATES
It only takes a few minutes of driving the Hidden Creek neighborhood to see why so many professionals have chosen the community.  The lots are wider than in many neighborhoods.  That allows the architects to create a beautiful front elevation.  In addition to the lots being wider, most of the lots have rear entry garages.  That fact allows the architect to enhance the front beauty of the home with unique stone and brick detail instead of half of the front of the house being a big double garage door.  There are multiple architectural styles prevalent in the neighborhood.  The architectural mix is prevalent in many of Whittle Development’s communities and keeps the community from being dated in a few years.

Hidden Creek Estates is the premier master planned community in Royse City. It features a large community pool  and clubhouse. Lighted tennis courts are part of the club complex.  A fenced children’s playground is a gathering place for moms and  small children.  The teenagers and families enjoy the sand volleyball court.  Soccer fields are located along the tree lined creek. A fishing pond is located near the clubhouse and a wonderful place for Dad to take the kids after work or on a Saturday afternoon.

The Homeowners Board of Directors and the management team work diligently together to create the most family friendly neighborhood imaginable.  Special events are offered throughout the year.  Weekly gatherings for game night, Bible study, and summer volleyball leagues are the norm.  Annual events like the Easter Egg Hunt, July 4th festivities, October Halloween carnival and the Christmas festival are enjoyed by the residents of all ages. 

The homes in Hidden Creek range from 1,600 square feet to over 3,500 square feet.  The price range of homes is $130,000 to $250,000.  Many local City officials, area teachers, law enforcement officers and fire department personnel live in Hidden Creek which speaks volumes about the quality of the community.  Additionally, many of the professions who commute daily to Greenville and Dallas recognize the quality of the family lifestyle that Hidden Creek is known for.

Rob Whittle, the developer of Hidden Creek Estates, stated “We had to battle thru several years of bureaucratic    red tape with FEMA to preserve the majestic trees that tower along the creek banks. Hidden Creek is one of the most beautiful, secluded, tree covered communities you will ever see.  However, all of those trees, creeks and seclusion make it tough to find the first time you visit.  You don’t necessarily need a compass and map, but you need to follow the directions closely to find the community.  When we first started the community I thought our motto should be, “Hidden Creek – Hard to find, but worth the search.” When so many families started buying in the community our sales team changed it to “Hidden Creek - where families thrive.” Whittle said,” As it turned out,  both slogans are appropriate. Families do absolutely love the community and take advantage of all of the fabulous  amenities.  And it is still really hard to find nestled behind all of those majestic tree lines, creeks and ponds.”

Bank financing is available for those who want to purchase a lot and build later.  The down payment is 15 percent which can be as little as $7,000.00.  The average monthly payment on the lot is approximately $300.  The great thing is that the entire down payment and all of the monthly principal payments that a person pays can be used as equity in the new home when they decide to build their home.  This is a fabulous way to build equity while waiting to start a new home. 

To view the new lots, call Hidden Creek Estates at 972-636-9300, Loretta at 469-853-2318, or Christina  at 214-621-3506 or e-mail Christina@whittledevelopmentinc.com. To visit Hidden Creek Estates from Rockwall, take I-30 east to the Royse City exit FM 548.  Turn left and go to Main Street (St Hwy 66).  Turn right and continue east approx 1 mile to FM 1777.  Turn left on FM 1777 about 400 yards to the entrance of Hidden Creek Estates. 
See Hidden Creek Estates Website.
See Hidden Creek Estates Lots Available

COBBLESTONE BUSINEES PARK
Cobblestone Business Park is located at the corner of Horizon and FM 549 in Heath.  Baylor Medical Center is the anchor of this office park of 28 lots/office buildings.

The current office users include physician offices, dentist, high tech, architects, Cross Fit, professional call center, staff leasing companies, corporate recruiters, Elite Pet Suites and the home to Whittle Development Inc.

The buildings range in size from 3,000 square feet to 40,000 square feet.  There are several commercial lots available for purchase ranging in size from 26,000 square feet to 1 ½ acres and ranging in price from $290,000 to $390,000.  Whittle Development can design build a building for a company or simply sell the lot. 

THE HARBOR WATERFRONT COMPLEX
The harbor is a joint private./public partnership between Whittle Development and the city of Rockwall, Rockwall County and the Rockwall EDC.  Phase One consists of 123,000  square feet of restaurants, offices, 12 screen cinema and specialty retail.  The amphitheater is home to the Concert in the Park series hosted by the City of Rockwall Parks Department on  Thursday evenings May thru August. Thousands of locals and out of town guests gather for the lakefront concerts.  Other special events at The Harbor include the Art Festival, Symphony in the Park, the Toyota Triathlon National Championship series and many other local and regional events.

The waterfront restaurants include Nation, regional and local establishments.  The offering include America cuisine, Tex-Mex, South American, seafood and more.

HILTON BELLA HARBOR AND CONFERENCE CENTER
The spectacular waterfront full service hotel included 231 rooms and suites and 35,000 square feet of conference and meeting space.  The 12,000 square foot ballroom hosts many events throughout the year.  The Hilton Bella Harbor is consistently rated as one of  Hilton’s premier properties in the U.S. 

The hotel is owned by Rockwall Hotel and Conference Group Inc. whose primary stockholders are Robert and Sara Whittle and Michael Whittle.  The hotel is managed by Gateway Hospitality Corporation. Website...