Searching for that Texas lake house life?
In Texas, we’ve always been blessed by the sun. Warm spring breezes and mild winters come hand in hand with some sweltering August afternoons. If you’re living the Texas lake house life, though, you’ve got your feet up on the porch, beverage in hand, looking out across cool, clear waters… no matter what the season. All the amenities of the Hill Country are laid out before you: freshwater fishing, hiking, boating, barbequing, and of course cool dips in the Guadalupe River. Maybe it’s time for you to look into lake houses for sale in Texas.
The best starting point for your Texas lake house may be these two lakeside properties for sale in the Paradise on the Guadalupe development, just upriver from Canyon Lake. Canyon Lake is one of the deepest and clearest lakes in Texas, with over 80 miles of scenic shoreline. This stunning land is legacy-worthy. Both of these lots are perfect sites for your dream lake house, unique among the listings in the area and offering once-in-a-lifetime value.
The Hidden Treasure
1926 Paradise Parkway
The Showstopper
2014 Paradise Parkway
Why a Texas Lake House?
Well, it all starts with that view. It calms the soul to see fresh water from your bedroom, from your porch, from every window. Maybe it’s something instinctual and comforting for the animal within us, knowing that one of our core physical needs can be met at any time.
Beyond that, a lake house is an attraction for friends and family, and when you need to refresh your mind and energy, it serves you and your loved ones as the perfect antidote for the everyday.
Don’t forget that, as Texas is buffeted by its trademark hot summers, a lake house isn’t just a luxury. It’s also a smart way to stay cool. As you might expect, the thermal mass and constant evaporative action of a lake or river affects the ambient temperature of the region, especially when you’re as close to water as these properties are. In fact, multiple countries and academics have studied this effect and concluded that “rivers can reduce surrounding temperatures by 1–1.5°C, with greater cooling achieved when connected to green spaces.”
Like we were saying… maybe it’s time for you to search up lake houses for sale in Texas.
Other Lake House Amenities
Paradise on the Guadalupe is a development by renowned McCombs Properties, founded by the same businessman who helped shape the University of Texas’ McCombs School of Business. Thanks to its prime location and attractive attributes, like the new roads, solid infrastructure, unique views, and the multiple luxury lake houses that owners have built, Paradise on the Guadalupe is fully allocated (McCombs has sold all of the lots).
Owners benefit from full use of the nearby lakefront community park, kayaking and canoeing facilities, and the elegant River Lounge, an indoor/outdoor retreat with outdoor kitchen, two grilling stations, refrigerator, outdoor big-screen TVs, ample seating, amphitheater, and a jaw-dropping view of the entire valley.
Everything here is ready for your enjoyment. Association guidelines permit the construction of multiple structures and two ADUs per lot. Bring your own builder, or use one of the many that have already built exquisite homes here.
Canyon Lake Attractions
Located between Austin and San Antonio, this lakeside location is a short drive away from a bounty of nationally-known attractions, including:
- Texas’ oldest and most revered music venue, Gruene Hall
- One of Texas’ most popular tubing spots, the renowned “horseshoe loop” of the Guadalupe River
- Jacob’s Well, a perennial karstic spring and popular cool-water swimming hole that leads to a system of underwater caves measuring 120 feet in depth
- New Braunfels’ farmers market, which assembles every Saturday
- The giant 70-acre water park Schlitterbahn
- Natural Bridge Caverns, the largest cavern in Texas and home to the Ballroom, the deepest music venue in Texas
- Canyon Lake Gorge, Canyon Lake’s geological wonder, which is booked six months in advance
- Guadalupe River State Park, which features four miles of river frontage
- Whitewater Amphitheater, a world-class music venue located on the Guadalupe River that hosts acts like the Avett Brothers, Alison Krauss, the Head and the Heart, Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, the String Cheese Incident, and Willie Nelson, a frequent performer.