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Allow me begin by stating this: Timberwood Park is not the San Antonio individuals photo when they think about the Alamo City. We’re not in the center of the midtown buzz. We do not have a sight of the Tower of the Americas. Yet we do have deer– a lot of deer that now, I’m beginning to assume a few of them pay real estate tax.
Birthed and elevated in San Antonio, I constantly assumed I would certainly be a city lady permanently. Spurs video games, late-night tacos and understanding the most effective alleyways to miss Carnival web traffic– it remains in my DNA. Yet a couple of years back, my companion, Vin, and I located ourselves attracted to something various. We really did not wish to leave San Antonio, however we did desire a bit even more room, a bit much more peaceful and a lot even more deer. Go Into: Timberwood Park.
We have actually lived right here for over 3 years currently, and it truthfully seems like we have actually fractured some type of way of living rip off code. We relocated right here with a straightforward objective: we desired the most effective of both globes. We looked for the solitude of nation living, however wished to be close sufficient to the city to still obtain tacos at 10 p.m. without loading a travel suitcase.
Mission completed. It’s calm, it’s beautiful and it in some way still places us close sufficient to H-E-B that we’re not out right here roughing it. When buddies go to, they resemble, “Wait, this is San Antonio?” I simply grin. We have actually obtained the most effective of both globes: city power when we desire it, nation tranquility when we do not.
Our residence is a little bit of an oddball on the block. It’s set down on stilts like a coastline residence you would certainly discover in Corpus Christi– other than rather than sand and seagulls, we have actually obtained rolling hillsides, foxes, bunnies and a periodic scorpion advising us to constantly ascertain our footwear. From our deck, we can see the entire location. It’s our little treehouse overhead, and truthfully, I would not trade that sight for anything.
Among our favored regimens is taking our Maltese, Fortunate, on lengthy goes through the community. Fortunate runs this location like he’s the informal mayor. Everybody recognizes him. I stroll him for workout, however Vin states I mainly wind up speaking with half the community prior to we also make it past the mail box. He’s not incorrect.
Timberwood Park isn’t simply an area where individuals swing pleasantly from their driveways– this is the type of location where a fast “Hello, exactly how’s your day?” can become a front patio go to, a shock supper invite or a person handing you homemade banana bread even if it’s Wednesday. And pay attention, if you have actually never ever approved treat from a person even if you strolled past their residence with a charming pet, I very advise it.
And yes, we have a club. Not to boast, however it’s obtained a swimming pool, routes and an ambiance that makes you neglect you’re simply mins from a Costco. Sundays are our “reset” day– order a mug of coffee from among our favored neighborhood small companies, wave at a couple of even more next-door neighbors, possibly take Fortunate for his 2nd or 3rd “success lap” of the day.
Among my favored aspects of Timberwood Park is that it has lots of long time locals and initial house owners. There’s an actual feeling of area right here. Individuals understand each various other, they care. It’s not unusual to see people assisting each various other with backyard job, trading yard veggies or collecting for unscripted patio discussions that go way previous sundown. It resembles residing in a village without ever before leaving the city restricts.
Enduring right here has actually brought an entire brand-new rhythm to our lives. As investor, we invest our days assisting family members. For us, property has actually never ever simply had to do with residential or commercial properties, it’s constantly had to do with individuals. We have actually made it a top priority to repay via real estate that’s budget-friendly, sensible and rooted in area. Whether it’s army family members transferring to San Antonio, people displaced from their homes or people open up to co-living to maintain expenses down, our emphasis gets on developing areas that seem like home– also when life really feels anything however specific. Timberwood Park provides us that. It’s peaceful, it’s wild (essentially) and it has this cozy, neighborly magic that makes you seem like you belong the 2nd you draw right into the driveway.
So no, we’re not in the heart of the city any longer. We’re someplace much better. Someplace where the celebrities are brighter, the air is cleaner and the next-door neighbors bring you treat even if. Someplace simply sufficient wild animals to maintain points intriguing (and gently harmful). That’s Timberwood Park. That’s home.
