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Perfect Harmony After years of relocating around the world, Andrew and Bernie Tosdevin have finally found a home in Cordillera Ranch. BY MICHELLE BURGESS
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outdoors in the hill country winter The Texas Hill Country comes alive this time of year. Get out and enjoy it. BY SHANE REYNOLDS
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Right down the road but a world apart Excellent medical facilities are closer than you might think. Giving you that piece of mind to make your living experience in Cordillera Ranch that much more enjoyable.
ALSO INSIDE: 16 Welcome Letter 20 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 22 Cordillera Ranch Scene 24 DINING - FIVE AT FIVE 26 Golf 28 THE GEORG HOMESTEAD 30 DICKENS ON MAIN 38 STAFF PROFILE - DESMOND LEWIS 40 FORMULA FUN 44 DEVELOPER 48 MEMBER SERVICES 56 WINE CELLARS 70 cordillera ranch realty
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England. In 1770, Captain James Cook chartered the east coast of Australia and claimed it for England. Nearly 131 years later, six states in Australia became a single nation in 1901. Since that time Australia and England have had one of the closest international relationships, with shared culture, security interests, institutions and language. Perhaps those cultural similarities
and history are just a few of the many common bonds that brought our cover
feature, the Tosdevin’s, together. The story of how Bernie (from Australia) and
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particularly Boerne, so read the story to find how they have taken additional
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Andrew (from England) found each other is an interesting read that I know you’ll enjoy. Since moving to Cordillera Ranch a few years ago, Bernie and Andrew have become great additions to our melting pot of a community- and good
steps to solidify their residency in this country. Although they have great pride in both England and Australia, it’s also impressive and admirable to understand the commitment and pride they have taken for their adopted home of the United States. While we get bombarded with regular stories about “what’s wrong with America,” it’s refreshing to read about two people that have such genuine pride in this country. We should probably all stop and remember the good fortune we have in being born in a country that so many from around the world work so hard to call home. Enjoy the read,
Charlie Hill Vice President Cordillera Ranch
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CALENDAR : MEMBER TRADITIONS Come check out the new Ranch Menu available every day! Great new features! Tuesday Evenings ALL NEW PASTA NIGHT!
Wednesday Evenings CORDILLERA RANCH GOLD RUSH
Wednesday Evenings CARDIO TENNIS
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Come to the Club on Tuesday nights for pasta night! We now offer a made-toorder pasta bar, including salad, pizza and dessert! Perfect for the whole family. $14.95 and $7.95 for children under 10.
We will draw a member’s name from our Membership Roster. If that person or anyone in their immediate family is in the main Clubhouse at the time of the drawing they will be awarded the current Club credit. ($50 added for next week’s drawing if winner not present)
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Contact Cordillera Ranch Tennis Pro Glenn at 830.336.4660 at the tennis shop or by e-mail: gbarton@cordilleraranch.com.
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5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Join us for dinner at the Club as we spotlight our Chef’s finest steak and seafood features, delivering an unparalleled fine dining experience.
Featuring live entertainment from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Join us for an elegant dining experience, live music and Chef’s finest features. Advance reservations strongly suggested.
Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. Contact Cordillera Ranch Tennis Pro Glenn at 830.336.4660 at the tennis shop or by e-mail: gbarton@cordilleraranch.com.
Keep up with new events at the Clubs on facebook at www.facebook.com/cordillera.ranch and on twitter at twitter.com/cordilleraranch and in weekly e-mails. If your contact info has changed, please e-mail info@cordilleraranch.com and we will update you in the system
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EVENTS : CALENDAR NOVEMBER November 7 Raven & Lily Trunk Show Heavy Hors d’oeuvre and one cocktail each; featuring unique handmade jewelry and accessories from around the world. Raven + Lily is a socially responsible brand dedicated to empowering women through design partnerships and sustainable economic opportunities created as a platform to alleviate poverty among women. 6:45-9:00 / $25++
November 7 Ladies Tennis Extravaganza Ladies round robin doubles
November 14 Ladies Tennis Club Doubles Championship November 14 Hill Country Interclub Golf Tournament Cordillera Ranch welcomes teams from other private clubs in the San Antonio-Hill Country area. This is a monthly competition with each Club hosting the teams once a year. The format of play is Stableford with 8 ladies from each Club forming a team. Points are cumulative and a champion is crowned at the end of the year. We look forward to hosting this special event each year with the Cordillera Women’s Golf Association and showcasing our award winning Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course.
November 23 MGA Turkey Scramble 9:00am start. 4 Man Team Scramble. Buffet Lunch. $50. It is hard to believe that November is already here and that means Thanksgiving is right around the corner. The MGA Turkey Shoot Scramble will take place on Saturday November 23rd with a 9:00 shotgun. The fee is $50 and includes breakfast tacos, lunch and prizes. Players may form their own teams with all play from the Silver tees. There will be a brief meeting following play to elect new MGA Board members. Please sign-up in the Golf Shop.
November 23 Gobbler Shootout 9:00am start. $25 (Shells not included) Adult and Youth Division. Join us for a fun 50 bird tournament on the wobble trap station at the Gun Club. This is a great opportunity to meet other club members who enjoy clay target shooting. The tournament will include two 25 bird rounds on the wobble station. The fee includes targets, prizes, and beverages. To sign up, contact Shane at sreynolds@ cordilleraranch.com or call the Outfitter Center at 830.336.4823.
November 28 Thanksgiving Champagne Feast Seating available 11am-2pm Music by John Malgaldi Trio Fee $46.95++ Adults / $19.95++ Children (under 10) 5 and under are Complimentary. In honor of Thanksgiving, we will be hosting a holiday themed feast. Reservations are required, and a 48 hour cancellation policy is in effect. Please contact the Receptionist at 830.336.9000 to make reservations.
November 29 6th Annual Turkey Trot and Stuffing Stroll Meet in the Twin Sister’s Lounge. 9:30am – 9:50am Sign-In and Muscle Warm-Up Massage! 10am Run/Walk. $15 fee Includes post-race brunch. Did you have more than your fair share of Thanksgiving turkey or pumpkin pie? Well it is time to make up for the feast before it leaves a mark on your waistline. The “Turkey Trot” is a 5k fun run through the Golf Village totaling 3.2 miles. For those of you looking for a shorter route, you can take a 1.5 mile “Stuffing Stroll”. Awards will be given to the fastest male and female runners broken down into two age divisions. Breakfast tacos, fruit and assorted pastries will be available to replenish your body for all the hard work upon completion of the run. Please sign up with Shane Reynolds by November 26th at 830.336.4823 or outfitter@ cordilleraranch.com if you would like to participate (all ages are welcome including pets and strollers!!).
November 10-16 Kauai Golf & Adventure Trip Cordillera Ranch Signature Vacation. Join us as we head to the Garden Island of Kauai for an unforgettable week of golf, adventure and sightseeing. Kauai is the oldest and furthest northwest of the Hawaiian Islands and known for it’s amazing tropical vegetation and flowers, hidden beaches, waterfalls and the wettest spot on earth, Mt. Waialeale, which receives around 431 inches of rain per year and feeds seven rivers on Kauai.
December 7 Tennis Christmas Extravaganza Ladies Tennis & Ornament Exchange! Ladies will arrive at 9:00am to compete in a doubles round robin tennis competition. Breakfast and refreshments will be served. After tennis all will be treated to a well-deserved holiday luncheon and soon to follow the traditional ornament exchange.
December 7 Gingerbread House Decorating Time: 10:30am-12:30pm Location: Cabana Grille Fee: $25 Come out to the Cabana Grille for this great holiday family activity! We will provide everything you`ll need; the house will be already built, all your kids need to do is bring their decorating skills. We will have icing and candy of all kinds and best of all; we will take care of the mess! Please RSVP with the receptionist at receptionist@cordilleraranch.com by Wednesday, December 4th.
December 15 Brunch with Santa 11:00am - 2:00pm Picture Fee: $15 - printed on the spot Brunch Fee: Adults ~ $29.95 Children 6 - 12 ~ $12.95 Children 5 and under ~ Complimentary Come join us in the Main Clubhouse for a jolly good time when Santa joins us for brunch at the Clubhouse! Be sure to dress in your Christmas best to have your picture taken while you tell Santa your wish list. Children will also enjoy making our reindeer food craft and coloring sheets in the Twin Sister’s Lounge while adults sip COMPLIMENTARY MIMOSAS! Please RSVP by December 12th to the Receptionist by email at receptionist@cordilleraranch.com or by calling 830.336.9000.
December 21 Bernie Martini Come enjoy the sounds of Bernie Martini as he performs a tribute to Frank Sinatra!
December 26 & 27 Tennis Sports, Adventure Camp
DECEMBER
December 31 New Years Eve
December 5 Angel Tree & Ugly Sweater Christmas Party
Seatings – 6:30pm & 8:30pm Ring in the New Year with your Cordillera Family & Friends and great live entertainment! Chef Brad & his Culinary Team have prepared an elegant Prix Fixe Menu.
Angel tree to benefit Roy Mass Youth; Prizes for the ugliest sweater!
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DINING
Five at Five
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Wine and food pairings are an individual’s choice and every person’s sense of taste is different. Part of what can be an everyday dining experience is being able to select a suitable beverage to match a meal. What used to be a simple choice is often a challenge now, given the number of wines that are available in the marketplace. My drink of choice was often an ice cold beer; until I discovered wine, that is, as so many of us do. Never mind the medicinal benefits with enjoying a nice glass of red wine. Wine is now the top choice of the average person. So many choices… what’s a person to do with all the wonderful wines to select from all over the globe? Let’s begin with Rule #1: What you like to drink always takes precedence over any recommendation that we might make. Here on the ranch, we continue trying to create unique products, services, and
programming designed to provide a world class lifestyle. Our Five at Five Food & Wine pairings mission is to provide our members with a way to taste wines and showcase our Chef’s talents. The format is simple – five wine tastings reasonably priced and matched with perfectly paired bite-sized tapas designed to enhance each wine selection. Five at Five is a perfect opportunity to meet other wine lovers. Members are able to enjoy wine and learn a little about the many different varietals from around the world or to taste wines from boutique wineries. But what’s really the best part about Five at Five is that it brings members together that might not have met otherwise. This is living, pure and simple!
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Golf GOLF
TGA State Mid-Amateur Championship Recap Some of the best amateur players in the state competed in the Mid-Amateur Championship at Cordillera Ranch on September 27-29. Clay Hodge of Bryan emerged victorious after three days of competition that included just about every weather situation possible for the players. His three day total of 215 and rounds of 72-72-71 gave him a playoff victory over Colby Harwell from Robinson. In many ways, the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course came out as the real winner. The players competed from the Nicklaus tees which play at just over 7,100 yards. Practice round conditions were perfect with sunny skies and temps in the 90’s but then things changed. Tournament conditions were much tougher with windy conditions on the first day as the scoring average was 81.1 and only one player broke par. Joe Bendetti eagled the Par 4 18th hole to shoot 71. Rain and lightning were the headliners during the second round. Morning conditions were dry and windy with the scoring average just over 79. Storms began to populate the area and play was suspended in the afternoon for almost 3 hours before players could get back out and play golf. The second round was finished early Sunday morning and the field was then cut to the low 54 players that had a two-day total of 158 or lower. Clay Hodge took the lead into the final round with his steady play over the first two rounds. Sunday’s final round began at 11:30 with better scoring conditions for the players. Overnight thunderstorms provided soft and calm conditions which the players took advantage of. Zach Atkinson fired a 66 to move up the leaderboard and finish in third place. Colby Harwell also charged to a 66 and found himself tied at the end of regulation after the second round leader bogeyed the 18th hole. Clay steadied himself in the playoff and finally claimed victory with a birdie 3 on the second hole of the sudden-death playoff. The Mid-Am truly was a remarkable event on so many different levels and we are very proud to have hosted the tournament this year. The positive comments from so many of the players was nothing short of incredible. This was the first time many of them had the opportunity to play the course and see the facilities and the overwhelming comment was “WOW!” Director of Agronomy Mark Semm and his team did a fantastic job in getting the golf course ready and having it in absolutely fantastic shape. Food and Beverage Director Manny Ortiz and Chef Brad Evers kept the players well fed and hydrated! The Golf team and staff professionals did a wonderful job in planning and executing tournament operations as well. Thanks to all of our members who supported the tournament in a variety of ways and showed the participants what really makes Cordillera Ranch so special: the people who live here and our members that make up the entire community! We will host the TGA State Four-Ball Championship in 2016 and hope to once again showcase our tremendous golf course and Club! See you on the course, Marc DeWall, PGA Director of Golf, The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch mdewall@cordilleraranch.com | 830.336.4653
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CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
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Ladies Club Championship Results
Congratulations to Isabelle Mumford, who won her first Ladies Club Championship earlier this week. She held off Jane Goles coming down the stretch to actually win the Overall title by 6 shots. Jane took home Low Gross honors in the First Flight. In the second flight, Marietta Schachtschneider played outstanding golf both days to win the Second Flight by 6 shots over Connie Jensen. Judy Minson won the Third Flight over Barbara Wynn by three strokes. We had a great turnout this year and thanks to all of the ladies who participated. Congratulations to all of the winners: Overall Champion: Isabelle Mumford 1st Flight Low Gross: Jane Goles 1st Flight Low Net: Debra Petty 2nd Flight Low Gross: Marietta Schachtschneider 2nd Flight Low Net: Michelle Williams 3rd Flight Low Gross: Judy Minson 3rd Flight Low Net: Barbara Wynn Low Putts: Yana Dommert
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Men’s Senior Club Championship Results
I have never won anything 7 times in my life so I can only imagine how difficult it must be. That is exactly what Jarratt Jones did by winning the Men’s Senior Club Championship last weekend. Jarratt had rounds of 77-78 for a 155 total and held on to defeat Steve Vallone by one stroke. Jarratt thought he had a little more comfortable lead coming down the stretch but Steve played outstanding golf both days of the competition as well. Bob Murphy was once again the run-away winner in the Super-Senior Division as he shot rounds of 80-86 to claim the victory. Thanks to all who participated and congratulations to all of the winners: Overall Champion: Jarratt Jones Senior Division Low Gross: Steve Vallone 2nd Low Gross: Brad Saathoff Low Net: Mike Sheridan T2nd Low Net: Steve Williams and Jerry Merck Super-Senior Division Low Gross: Bob Murphy Low Net: Ray Putney
UPCOMING EVENTS
830.336.4653 | mdewall@cordilleraranch.com Saturday November 9th Adams Demo Day 10:00am–2:00pm Come and check out the newest equipment from Adams Golf, still the leader in fairway wood and hybrid technology. Saturday November 23rd MGA Turkey Shoot Scramble 9:00am shotgun Format: 4-Man Scramble Entry fee: $50 includes lunch and prizes. Sign-up in the Golf Shop
Thanksgiving Day Golf Hours The golf course will close at 3:00pm on Thanksgiving Day when all carts must be in. Thursday December 5th Golf and Trading Shop Christmas Open House 5:00pm–8:00pm The popular “Discount Wheel of Fortune” makes its return for one night only. Special discounts ranging from 10% - 40% on all merchandise are available by spinning the wheel. Note: All Golf Shop store credit must be used by December 31st.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Holiday Hours The golf course and Golf Shop will close at 2:00pm on Christmas Eve and carts must be in at that time. The golf course and Golf Shop will be closed on Christmas Day.
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by Janice Brazil
If you have ever played the 9th hole at Cordillera Ranch, you’ve seen the rustic little homestead located right behind the ladies tee box. Little did they know when these early settlers built the home that it would someday be looking down the lush fairway of a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. As this community has developed, great care has been taken to preserve its historical character as illustrated by the careful routing around this home. Cordillera’s own Janice Brazil researched the history of this home and the family that built it to bring a little more background to the unique historical landmark that reminds us of those that enjoyed this beautiful area before us. This was once the home of Carl and Sophia Georg and their family. Born in Prussia in March 1827, Phillip Carl Georg (called Carl), arrived in Texas in 1851 at the age of 24. He originally resided in New Braunfels and married Sophia Elizabeth Georg on March 21, 1852. According to Carl’s great granddaughter Gloria Georg Schrempp Obst, he hauled freight from Indianola, Texas to San Antonio, New Braunfels and Fredricksburg in ox driven carts. The trip took six months and Carl was one of two masters who split the year in two hauling the freight. While living in New Braunfels, Carl was also one of the early settlers who helped establish Landa Park. He petitioned to become a citizen in the fall of 1857.
By the 1860 census Carl and Sophia had four sons, Rudolph, Edward, Hermann and Moritz. They were living in New Braunfels in Comal County where Carl registered to vote in 1867. But by the time of the 1870 census they are found in precinct one Their post office was Boerne. Moritz must have died but two more sons, Julius and Charles had been born. Carl purchased 360 acres of land from C.H. Bergstrom. He added 60 more acres purchased from W. Gilmore and 128 acres of an original grant. They built their home in 1872 which is now known as the Georg House. Carl and Sophia lost several children during their marriage, and Sophia also passed away sometime before 1880. Their remaining sons, with the exception of one, Louis, married and moved away to start families of their own. Louis and his family remained to help his father run the farm. Louis died at age thirty-two in 1894 and Carl died sometime after 1900. Sophia, Carl, their twin daughters, Louis, as well as three children of their son Rudoph, are buried in the family cemetery. What little remains of the cemetery is located off the 8th green of the golf course. After Carl’s death, the family sold the property to Edwin, Walter and Henry Mertz.
Sources: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900 U.S. Censuses “Gone But Not Forgotten, Vol. I”; p63/ Catharine Schwarz / /printed June 1997; marriage record of Carl and Sophia Georg. Tax records for the years 1880-1890 Naturalization record of Philip Carl Georg “Georg Family” by Gloria Schrempp Obst
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Boerne’s Annual Dickens on Main Celebration Nov. 29-30 and Dec. 6-7, 2013 www.dickensonmain.com For more than a decade Dickens on Main has become a Boerne staple and has delivered a cheerful holiday event for children and adults alike. No matter your preference for holiday festivities, there’s something for everyone throughout these two weekends. This year, the City of Boerne, Boerne Business Alliance, Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce, and Hill Country Council for the Arts have crafted a 2013 Christmas celebration with even more festive entertainment, family fun, children’s activities and decor showcasing Boerne’s heritage and local retailers along the Hill Country Mile. This year’s Dickens on Main will be a two-weekend celebration. Fire & Ice Weekend will light up the town Nov. 29-30 and O Tannenbaum Weekend will continue on Dec. 6-7. Bundle up and head to Main Street for a family-friendly festival full of lighting ceremonies, community plays, holiday tunes, snow shows, fire pits, a Christmas parade and more!
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Also, don’t forget the shopping. Enjoy the quaint shops along Main Street and shop the new Dickens Artisan Market which will feature unique handmade crafts and gifts.
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Fire & Ice Weekend Friday, Nov. 29 - Saturday, Nov. 30 6-10 p.m. Holiday Lighting Ceremony, BBA Stocking Stroll, Bah Humbug: “A Christmas Carol”, Ice Sculptures, HeartFire Fire Entertainers, and Fire Pits Fire & Ice Weekend, will feature a holiday lighting ceremony at Boerne’s Main Plaza at 6 p.m. Stay in the spirit of welcoming guests while local businesses, school theaters and community theater groups reenact Charles Dickens’ Christmas classics with traditional period costumes. Holiday shoppers can participate in the Stocking Stroll, enjoying a stroll down Main Street while each participating store shares special gifts. Stockings will be filled while snagging great gifts along the way. Both evenings of Fire & Ice Weekend,
holiday shoppers and participants will have a special opportunity to see three Bah Humbug: “A One Man Christmas Carol” performances. This is a season favorite with an amazing twist — one actor plays all the roles from Scrooge to Tiny Tim in this magical retelling of the famed holiday classic. As promised, keep an eye out for ice sculptors skillfully sawing, chiseling, scraping and molding pieces of block ice into works of frosty perfection, and HeartFire’s talented team of fire entertainers as they put on a toasty performance worthy of a fantastic holiday celebration. O Tannenbaum Weekend Friday, Dec. 6 - Saturday, Dec. 7 6-10 p.m. Boerne Village Band, Tannenbaum Trail Activities, Boerne Business Alliance Annual Pet Parade, and the Weihnachts Parade The holiday hype continues with the second weekend of this yuletide celebration which is sure to leave you anticipating Christmas with excitement! This first Saturday of December sets the stage for two fan-favorite holiday parades that promise nothing but fun for the whole family. Compete in the annual Pet Parade
where valuable prizes will be awarded for best costume, smartest and most well behaved, and looks most like their owner. Later in the evening, The Weihnachts Parade, Boerne’s twinkling lighted Christmas custom, will continue its long-standing tradition as one of Boerne’s most cherished activities at Dickens on Main, and will be emceed by WOAI news anchor of “News 4 Today” Leslie Bohl and Morning Meteorologist Albert Flores. Stroll along the Tannenbaum Trail decorating the banks of the Cibolo Creek on Boerne’s River Road Park. A decorative assortment of Christmas trees provided by local businesses, donors and organizations will be displayed along the route and warm holiday refreshments will be available. All ages can watch any of the snow shows at Snow on Main Street each evening of Dickens on Main. And what better way to celebrate than with the Christmas man himself — Santa Claus! Each evening, Santa will greet children, young and old, on the Christmas lit grounds of the Little Nature Store. The smell of burning firewood and the warmth of a fire will surely get you in the spirit as you savor the smell of roasting chestnuts and warm up while listening to holiday music from the Boerne Village Band.
Professional entertainers, ensembles from local schools, community carolers and local singer-songwriters will entertain both weekends with festive tunes. With the twinkling of festival trees, crackling of fire baskets along the Cibolo Creek and the theatrical excitement of Dickens Village, Dickens on Main will be the holiday celebration of the year. Come celebrate Christmas with the City of Boerne and Boerne Business Alliance and create family traditions of jubilee! FOR MORE INFORMATION www.dickensonmain.com City of Boerne: Media Contact: Paul Barwick or Laurie Pickei (210) 845-3693 or (210) 569-6921 pbarwick@ci.boerne.tx.us lpickei@cegroupinc.net
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If you want to say hello when you see Andrew Tosdevin out on the golf course but only know him as “Bernie’s husband,” don’t feel bad – he gets that all the time and has gotten used to it. While the transplanted Brit is no shrinking violet, it’s his wife that tends to garner most of the attention initially. Gregarious and warm, Bernie Tosdevin is also striking – slim, with short strawberry-blond curls and freckles that give her an especially youthful appearance. But Bernie is most memorable when she opens her mouth to sing, an act that has been both a vocation and a passion throughout her life and now is fast becoming her calling card in Cordillera Ranch and around Boerne. “It’s a joy that I get to do something I enjoy so much,” says Bernie in her lilting Australian accent. It is an overcast, oppressively humid day, and the chanteuse is dressed in a loosely draped casual-chic outfit and sky-high lace-up wedge sandals as she sits by her pool. Thirty yards away, on the other side of the Tosdevins’ wrought-iron fence, a half-dozen deer mill about, paying little attention. “I wasn’t sure if singing would get to be a big part of my life again,” she continues, “and I feel so blessed that things have worked out this way.” It was on a girls’ night out a couple years ago when Bernie was “discovered” by her neighbors in Cordillera Ranch, where the Tosdevins have lived for going on five years. Singing in her usual exuberant, uninhibited style, she says, Bernie made an impression on her friends and others in the bar, and enthusiastic, word-
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of-mouth praise followed. Soon she was asked to sing for the Bergheim firefighters’ benefit, followed by Christmas and New Year’s Eve events at the club. Around the same time, Bernie was selected to join the prestigious worship band of the 1910 Church, where the Tosdevins are members. When these gigs fell into place – singing at the club every other weekend and at church once per quarter, Bernie’s settling in was complete. But while her singing engagements have progressed in a smooth, linear fashion, getting to Texas in the first place – to the United States, even – took a bit longer. In fact, the golfer and the troubadour took the long way ‘round the world before landing in the Hill Country, after originally being drawn to each other by a shared love of music and similar values. Married since 1994 and the parents of two teenage girls, the Tosdevins say they have wound up exactly where they belong. “There are lots of affluent people here, but there is no pretense,” says Andrew, who’s in medical-equipment marketing and sales. “It’s amazing how many people we’ve met, how many friends we’ve made from all walks of life and all over the world.” And when they’re out with these friends and cocktail-party talk turns to “How we met” stories, the Tosdevins usually have everyone else beat. It was a little over two decades ago when the Englander met the Melbourne native in a London operating room while both were observing a laproscopic hernia repair. Andrew was in surgical sales with Johnson & Johnson and was pretty at home there in the OR. Bernie, on the other hand, was a former teacher and member of an a cappella comedy troupe on a work visa who came along that day because her roommate, in surgical sales like Andrew, invited her along to watch the procedure. Even cloaked in a gown and mask, Andrew says, Bernie made an impression. “I could tell right away that she was a fun, bubbly person,” he says, looking adoringly across the kitchen at his wife. “I loved that about her. She’s still the same.” After a few years of dating, the couple married, then honeymooned in Thailand and Vietnam before settling first in London and then, within a few years, Scotland.
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Five years after their wedding, Andrew was transferred again, and the family moved to New Jersey when their younger daughter was only seven weeks old. From there, it was a mere eight years and 1,800 miles to south Texas; Andrew took a new position in an old friend’s company and moved in late 2007, with Bernie and the girls following a few months later. It took two years for their house in New Jersey to sell, so they rented houses before moving in to their warm and inviting Cordillera abode in May 2009. It is a beautiful home, but with its party-ready outdoor space, clearly one meant for its inhabitants to enjoy themselves. On the living room walls are hung framed front pages from 1935 Scottish newspapers, and golf memorabilia is hung throughout the house. The home’s comfy, eclectic feel is enhanced by its dark brown leather sofas in the living room and the eclectic accessories from all around the world, some antique, some newer. When not relaxing at home with a glass of wine from his extensive collection of Bordeaux, Shiraz and Cabernets, Andrew can be found on the links. A champion in the U.K. as a teenager, he says that golf in America offers much more luxurious course conditions than in rainy, windy England and Scotland. Still, he concedes that even with its spectacular golf course, Cordillera Ranch was kind of a tough sell in the beginning, so used to a faster pace were he and his family. “It seemed so remote at first,” Andrew says. “But then we started meeting people and realized that it was a very special place. We loved the lot we’re on because of all the privacy and space it gave us. It just felt right.” Nowadays, although the interesting life that Andrew and Bernie have led means they aren’t in need of new conversation starters, they have another great story in their repertoire: They are newly minted American citizens. Both say that the decision was a no-brainer. “This is home,” Andrew says, meaning not just their comfortable limestone house but their new country as well. “Our thinking was, we know we’re not ever moving back, so let’s make it official and become U.S. citizens.”
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The process was relatively straightforward, though their history of global relocation and travel meant a bit of extra scrutiny, which amounted to filling out paperwork listing everywhere they had traveled in the previous five years. They also had to study a review of 100 questions on the geography, history and government of the United States, then score at least 60 percent on a 10-question test with questions such as “Name the speaker of the
new country. “What’s not to love about America?” she says. “It has everything you need – mountains, beaches, the best skiing in the world. And the people are warm and welcoming.” Andrew says that in America, even live soccer coverage is better than in Europe. What else, he muses, could anyone ask for? Nowadays it would be hard to tell that the family wasn’t always a part of this
girls emphatically identify as Texans. With a mischievous terrier and huge, lazy cat rounding out the clan, the Tosdevins are the all-American family. So what, if anything, do the Tosdevins miss about living abroad? Andrew yearns for good Indian food, ubiquitous in London. For Bernie, it’s the ability to walk everywhere or take public transportation. But, she’s quick to point out, she wouldn’t give up the peace of her 3.5 wooded
house” or “List three mountain ranges in the western United States.” With the successful completion of these hurdles, it was time for the swearing in ceremony. Held in San Antonio – which along with Houston and Dallas are the only Texas cities that hold the rite – the experience was surprisingly moving, say both Tosdevins. Standing there with new Americans from all over the world, Bernie says she felt a kinship with them and pride in her
community, so enmeshed are they in the typical comings and goings of a busy family of four. Daughter Sophie, 16, an ambitious Champion student who is considering graduating from high school early, is described by her mom as a “homebody” who possibly wants to study marketing in college. Younger sister Emma, 14, is a “creative free spirit” who sings and dances and is involved in Boerne community theater. Though born in Scotland, both
acres for the hustle and bustle of city life. Andrew agrees. “When I drive over that hill, my blood pressure drops,” he says of his commute home. “That feeling of spaciousness and what Cordillera brings me is truly special. It just feels good to be home.”
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STAFF PROFILE DAVID MURRAH
Assistant Golf Professional dmurrah@cordilleraranch.com 830.336.9000
HOMETOWN Boerne, TX, but grew up in Belton, TX FAMILY Wife Stacie (Winkley) Murrah of Ozona, TX, two daughters Hannah and Ashlyn Murrah EDUCATION Associates degree from Temple Junior College, and Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science from Texas State University HOW DID YOU GET INTO YOUR FIELD? After graduating from college, I wanted to stay involved in the game of golf in some way. Since my background included a love of sports, teaching, and playing golf at the collegiate level, in 1993 I took advantage of an opportunity to become an Assistant Golf Professional at Wildflower Country Club in Temple, TX, so that I could teach junior golfers and later become a Class A PGA Member. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WITH CORDILLERA RANCH? Since May of 2013. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ASPECT OF WORKING IN THE HILL COUNtry? The natural beauty, it’s scenic views, and peacefulness. WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES/INTERESTS? Yard work, Movies, and music. I want to learn to play the guitar. I have one but need to take lessons! WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SPORT? Football FAVORITE SPORTING EVENT YOU’VE ATTENDED? It’s a tie between my first Masters in 2009, and the 2012 Ryder Cup, even though the USA lost. Huge crowds and lots of excitement! FAVORITE QUOTE? “As you walk down the fairway of life, you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round”. - Ben Hogan
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FAVORITE MOVIE AND WHY? Rudy. A real-life story that shows you can do anything you believe in if you work hard enough and long enough. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST CHALLENGE IN YOUR BUSINESS? Giving up weekends and holidays, missing time with family and friends. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST REWARDING EXPERIENCE IN YOUR BUSINESS? Working with Special Olympics, helping those with special needs, and meeting so many people along the way, building relationships with fellow Members, staff, and other golf professionals. FAVORITE ASPECT OR FEATURE AT CORDILLERA RANCH? Working at a premier club in a peaceful, relaxed, hill country setting.
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This November marks the 2nd 2013 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin. If you are looking for a fun-filled weekend just a short drive to the north, then this is the place for you. Not only does the Circuit of the Americas host the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, but it is also a multi-purpose facility that has become the newest destination for premium sports and entertainment. In addition to the Formula 1 race, we highlighted some other activities that you can enjoy at the Circuit of the Americas. Built around a state-of-the-art 3.4-mile circuit track with capacity for 120,000 fans and an elevation change of 133 feet, the facility is designed for any and all classes of racing – from motor power, to human power. Far more than a racetrack, Circuit of the Americas is a world-class performance, education and business center that features racing-focused amenities including
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a private Motorsports Driving Club and a Karting Track; public spaces for private events, seminars and conventions and attractions that include an expansive live entertainment space, retail center and museum. There is also a center with research facilities and robust services and amenities to power a broad range of business, technology and education allies. For business professionals there is a 40,000 sq. ft. stateof-the-art Conference/Media Center. FORMULA 1, Saturday Nov. 16 In addition to the race, Circuit of the Americas will host multiple post-race activities free to fans attending the event, with a post-race concert from globally recognized music sensation Pitbull at the Austin360 Amphitheater on Sunday, Nov. 17. Fans will also have the opportunity to take part in the post-race track invasion, providing track access from Turn 1 to Turn 15. International SportsCar Weekend Circuit of the Americas offered the First International SportsCar Weekend that drew 33,591 people this past September. The event featured three jam-packed days of racing and entertainment, including two
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With the often mild winters we see in the Kendall County area, there’s plenty of time to remain active in and around Cordillera Ranch. Hunting is the most popular winter outdoor activity, but there are many other options. If you’re not a hunter, but you’re a gun and shooting enthusiast, then you should definitely try the Sporting Clays course or Wobble Trap at the Gun Club, or come out and shoot at our hand gun range. The Gun Club is located on the far west end of the ranch in a beautiful Texas Hill Country setting. If you are interested in a bird or deer hunt, we have a great relationship with our friends at Joshua Creek Ranch. Only 30 minutes from Cordillera Ranch, Joshua Creek Ranch occupies a uniquely diverse terrain including miles of Joshua Creek and Guadalupe River bottomland planted in fields of grain crops for prime pheasant hunting habitat; bordered by limestone bluffs that rise to oak and elm studded pastures lush with prairie grasses providing perfect quail hunting cover; and densely wooded areas conducive to Texas deer hunting, both Whitetail and Axis. You’ll call it paradise when you experience the combination of this pristine hunt country with the outstanding cuisine and up-scale lodging accommodations at Joshua Creek Ranch.
With the recent drought conditions and low water flow on the Upper Guadalupe River, we have been traveling to other central Texas rivers and streams to fish. Lake Austin is only 80 miles northwest of Cordillera Ranch and offers some great kayak fishing opportunities. The San Marcos River is 55 miles east and offers some outstanding bass fishing. The State of Texas recently stocked the San Marcos River with Rock Bass, and they are fun to catch on both a fly rod and conventional fishing rod and reel. Have you ever noticed that fly fishing is always done in beautiful places? That’s why the lower Guadalupe below Canyon Lake is the perfect place for fly fishing in the Texas Hill Country! The state and Trout Unlimited both stock the lower Guadalupe with Rainbow and Brown Trout. It’s a short drive from Cordillera Ranch for some great trout fishing in the winter! The Blanco River just north of Cordillera Ranch is another stocked river that provides some trout fishing in the winter months. Other rivers in the area are great as well for warm water species in winter including the Frio, Nueces and Sabinal River near Bandera. But by far, the best river to fish in South Texas during the winter months is the Devils River. The Devils River is one of the most rugged and pristine rivers in
the U.S. Very few people get to experience the phenomenal fishing and scenery because of the guarded access. The best fishing begins at Baker’s Crossing and continues for over 16 miles downriver. Whether you’re a tent camper or a cabin camper looking for the ultimate fishing trip, the Devils River has both options. As the Outfitter for the members of The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch, I can guide or arrange for your family or guest to do a variety of outdoor recreation activities, so don’t hesitate to contact us. Whether you’re looking for an upland bird hunt, an offshore fishing trip, a family camping adventure, or a backpacking trip to a secluded wilderness area, it’s my pleasure to be of service to you. Have a great winter!
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DI LUSSO VILL AS From Philosophy on to Foundation and Framing by Barry Denton Our previous issue brought you the collaborative philosophy of the Architect, Interior Designer, Builder and Owner. Each provided their perspective, but it is the builder who must bring the project to life. Pasadera Builders, led by Gabe Garcia, the exclusive builder of the Di Lusso Villas, guides us through the techniques, materials and intricacies of bringing such a project out of the ground, as we watch this hillside enclave evolve. Rock Solid Foundation Before design can start, you need to know what you’re designing on. That’s where a geotechnical survey comes into play. Although the majority of the strata within Di Lusso are bedrock, pockets of deep topsoil do exist. Since you don’t know what you can’t see, the entire Di Lusso building site has been tested to determine what the subsurface contains.
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Many areas around Texas have expansive soils of clay and/or sandy loam. Expansive soils such as these require different engineering designs because the cycles of weather cause ground swelling and shrinking, which can have an adverse effect on a foundation if the movement is not planned for. “Our limestone surface and sub-surface provide an excellent environment upon which to lay a foundation. Given the soil conditions, each foundation is engineered to the challenges of the building site,” says Garcia. Dozers are used to remove loose surface rock then excavation equipment literally cuts through the limestone to level the building site. Foundation forms are then erected to shape and place the slab. Within the foundation forms, the plumbing grounds are placed at all the required drain locations. The plumbing is inspect-
ed, making way for the next step in slab construction. Inspection Note: The County has no regulatory inspection authority, however, Pasadera follows the same inspection processes found in area municipalities. Once plumbing passes inspection, it’s time to bag. Filling bags with crushed limestone is the equivalent of creating a built-up pad using select fill-in lifts. “Because water can and does seep through crevices and fissures creating under-slab moisture conditions, we’ve employed moisture barriers and drainage that exceeds industry standard. Our goal is not to do enough to get by, but to exceed minimum requirements,” Garcia adds. Foundation grade beams are embedded into mother earth to create a stable bearing. Reinforcing steel is then installed, tying the entire slab together. This skeleton of steel controls the stress of the foundation during the curing process.
The Engineer of Record inspects again and verifies that the design process is executed as intended. With the inspection complete, it’s time to pour concrete. Foundation note: Since the foundation provides the structure of the villa and not the final exterior finished product, stone “lugs” are dropped down to grade to allow for the exterior veneer (stone) to be applied in lieu of an expanse of concrete normally seen on many foundations. As the concrete is poured, a vibrator is inserted in the footings to eliminate air pockets to create better compaction of the materials within. This, along with the crew pushing and pulling on the concrete as it’s poured, aids in creating stronger, more consistent material. Anchor bolts are inserted into the concrete prior to the concrete setting. These bolts will be inserted through the wood sole plates of the walls and fastened to create a monolithic structure. Finally, after the concrete sets the foundation is troweled smooth. Functional Framing Second only to an engineered and well-formed foundation is the framing of the home. Acting as the ‘framework’, the lumber make-up of the walls provides the connection to the slab and the rigidity and support for everything above. “Only the finest hand-selected lumber is used in the construction of our walls - interior and exterior,” says Garcia. “2x6 materials make up the majority of the wall structures. This not only provides superior structural capacity versus 2x4 walls, but also higher Sound Transmission Class (STC) ratings.”
STC is a single-number rating of a material’s or an assembly’s ability to resist airborne sound transfer. In general, a higher STC rating blocks more noise from transmitting through a partition (wall). STC is highly dependent on the construction of the partition. A partition’s STC can be increased by adding mass, increasing or adding air space, or by adding absorptive material within the partition. The latter two components also work in conjunction with increasing the amount of insulation used and provide for a higher R-value. Framing note: Because we install the electric receptacles in the baseboards, the bottom sole plate is doubled up. When framing floor systems and roof systems, job-specific engineered trusses are used in lieu of off-the-shelf product. More substantial framing products allow for properly sized and distributed ductwork and insulation packages that make the home more energy efficient. The use of hurricane ties for the truss/ rafters connection to the wall systems gives an added level of security during high wind events. The roof trusses and rafters are topped with radiant barrier decking. “We’re committed to authenticity,” explains Garcia. “The cornice detail used in Di Lusso is the best of the best.” (The cornice system is all the exposed framing detail at the eave where roof meets wall.) “We use 1x6 tongue and groove soffit, cedar frieze board, fascia board and exposed rafter tails in lieu of standard production home components. Solid wood exterior and interior timbers (beams) are sawn and erected for both structural capacity and architectural accuracy. When you see this system in conjunction with the imported Italian clay roof, you know you have arrived at Di Lusso.” The roofing system consists of commercial-grade water proofing membrane underneath imported clay tile from the De Checchi family of Italy. The unique color blend of the clay tile exudes the warmth of the Tuscan hillsides, creating an exclusive palette and making the villas one of a kind in the Hill Country. The Anderson divided lite wood doors and windows are installed to complete the water-proofing and make the building envelope watertight. Modern Mechanical The mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-in now begins. With illumination being a key element to the finished product, great time and care is taken to place each fixture. Using efficient low-voltage halogen recess cans brings the correct lighting to the object without highlighting the source. Combine the low voltage system with decorative fixtures and a lighting control
system, and you’ll never look at interior spaces the same again. Once the electrical wiring is complete, the transmission lines for the plumbing and HVAC system are put into place. Mechanical units are paired to deliver maximum efficiency without sacrificing comfort. “The key to air conditioning performance is the removal of heat and humidity, not just blowing cold air. Every bedroom utilizes its own return air in addition to the main return trunk line,” Garcia explains. “Removing and returning the warmer air to the system while adding conditioned air to the same area is the simplest yet most overlooked concept of an HVAC system.” In addition to ambient temperature, humidity level is the other key component that must be met in order to achieve both comfort and efficiency. By utilizing humidistats to control humidity levels in addition to the ambient temperature, the system will run for longer cycles at lower speeds (efficient). This eliminates the desire to lower the temperature, causing shorter cycles at full speed (inefficient). The water system is buoyed by a hybrid hot water heater and the full home water filtration unit. A hybrid hot water heater allows for a hot water circulation loop to deliver hot water to each point of use without waiting for all the cold water to be flushed from the system. With this circulation, the hot water unit operates at 98% better efficiency. The water filtration unit provides filtered water to all points of use, benefiting in the removal of harmful elements and thus preserving pipe and fixtures. Finally, the whole house control system is roughed in. Lighting, HVAC, audio/visual, security and internet access are wired to a central control area. With continuous advancements in technology, the system allows the villa homeowner to stay in control at home, or remotely via smart device. Upon installation of the mechanical features, all are inspected to make sure they meet building code. With inspection complete, the entire envelope is sealed by wrapping the exterior walls and then filling them with a thermal blanket insulation system (BIBs – Blown-In-Blanket), leaving no voids or thin spots. This efficient and effective system prevents air infiltration/ leakage and produces the best value in thermal protection. You can follow Di Lusso construction progress by reading previous and upcoming editions of Cordillera Ranch Living; by visiting us online at cordilleraranch.com (click on “Villas”); or by contacting us at 888-66-RANCH. Also join us for upcoming open houses to view the many phases of construction. Dates to be announced.
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With the arrival of fall and cooler weather, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see a few new faces around the Clubhouse. As we continue our goal of being the friendliest club in the world with great services for our members and their guests, we have brought three Texas friendly service providers onto our team. Our new Esthetician and Masseuse, TAMMERA ARANDA, is off and running providing some great services and products to keep your skin and body looking and feeling fabulous. Tammera has worked in the Spa industry for over twenty years and brings the best skin care treatments to Cordillera Ranch. Her broad professional experience includes massage therapy and vocational nursing in addition to her Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in psychology. She cofounded a successful Spa in the Dallas - Ft. Worth area, but family ties brought her back to San Antonio. As an esthetician, Tammera has found her true passion in skin care. Tammera strives to customize each skin treatment to the unique needs of every client. Tammera appreciates the opportunity to be a part of a team of Spa professionals at Cordillera Ranch who
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bring their greatest to promote wellness and a healthy life style to help members and their guests feel wonderful. Tammera features The Body Deli skin care line. The Body Deli is the original pioneer for fresh, raw, organic skin and body care. Their products are formulated to rejuvenate and give your face, body and hair a healthy, vibrant and youthful glow. For more information visit www.clubsofcordilleraranch. com/spa FAIRWAY DETAILERS has arrived at Cordillera Ranch to take care of your automobile detailing needs. Born and raised in the Boerne area, Dillon Grady has joined our team to service the cleaning and detailing needs your cars deserve. While you are out enjoying the best golf course in Texas or playing a tennis match, Dillon can make your car feel like new with his attention to detail. Fairway Detailers understands the work quality and level of service our members and their guests expect. Dillon handles every car with the same level of care and attention to detail as if it were his own. Dillon guarantees his service level will exceed your expectations, so contact him today to have your automobile pampered while you enjoy the club. Our newest addition to our Personal Training team is WARREN ROHMFELD. Warren has been a certified personal train-
er for over thirteen years and a USPTA, P1 tennis instructor for over twenty-five years. He has had the good fortune of having worked at several prominent country clubs, world renowned resorts and private clubs throughout the states and internationally. His fitness background includes an extensive tennis playing experience as well as participation in many multi-sports events. Warren also enjoys working with the baby boomer population and helping them maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. As a personal trainer Warren uses a variety of modalities and blend in progressions to develop power, strength, flexibility, balance, and core strength for optimal performance and aid in injury prevention. Warren takes pride in ensuring clients use proper technique, keeping workouts fun and fresh, and helping them maintain focus to reach their desire level of fitness. Your investment is to always keep your best interest in mind. Warren has over 10 years of triathlon experience and is eager to develop some fun new classes involving multi-sport disciplines. He also plans on developing some tennis-specific classes to help take your game to the next level. We look forward to your next visit at The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch.
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Private rooms or suites Assistance with Bathing, dressing, grooming Medication assistance and healthcare management Assistance with ambulation to meals and activities Excellent home cooked meals and special diets Activities, exercise and entertainment 24 hour staff Housekeeping and Laundry service Beauty and barber shop service Senior Buddies personal assistance service available for one to one care. Walking paths in a beautiful woodland setting Respite Care
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PREFERRED BUILDERS
Wine CELLARS
The Texas Hill Country is the second most popular wine destination behind Napa Valley. As vineyards have sprung up in the Hill Country, wine cellars have emerged as one of the more popular home upgrades. Our preferred builders took us into some of their favorites in Cordillera Ranch.
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Authentic Custom Homes Authentic Custom Homes built this custom wine cellar to store & showcase a world-class wine collection. We designed a wine cellar with custom Alder wood wine racking system to store over 1,500 bottles of wine, hand-painted faux finished ceilings, limestone walls, nook storage for cases of wine, and a fully ducted High Static Wine Cellar cooling system.
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Robert S. ThorntonGreat Homes Forged irons, stone, and hardwoods were assembled to produce this beau-
tiful Cordillera Ranch residence Wine Cellar and Wine Tasting Room. Climate control, moisture proofing and specialty storage & display cabinetry for approximately 2,000 bottles was performed by Vito Alvillar. The Lueders limestone
walls, barreled stone ceiling, custom fabricated hand-forged light fixtures, and reclaimed long leaf pine flooring of the adjacent Tasting Room transform what would be a wine storage function into a collector’s experience.
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Oenophilia – (Greek for love (philia) of wine (oinos)) is a love of wine, and in the strictest sense, Oenophilia describes a disciplined devotion to wine. In a general sense however, Oenophilia simply refers to the enjoyment of wine, often by laymen. This luxurious, temperature-controlled wine room combines the relaxed atmosphere of Cordillera Ranch’s elite, yet relaxed, lifestyle with the all the accoutrements requested by a true wine aficionado. Boasting a tasting center, and storage for over 1000 wine bottles, the spiced wine racks and brick paver floor create a space where the best vintages can not only be stored, they can be truly appreciated as works of art.
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Burdick & Christofilis
The Newtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wine Room is both a classy display room as well as a fully functioning wine cellar. It has custom made oak cabinetry and demonstrates a wide variety of wine storage techniques. As is the case in many wine cellars; the refrigeration is the key. Of major importance to most wine Connisseurs is the ability to regulate the amount of humidity in the space. The Newtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wine Room is tastefully located behind a fullservice Bar and is the hub of the action when they are entertaining.
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COMMUNITY
RIGHT DOWN
THE ROAD BUT A WORLD APART
One of the appeals of living in the Hill Country is being able to look out your back window to a scene of rolling hills and wildlife. Far from the gridlock traffic and a frantic pace, life can be enjoyed on your own terms. But by enjoying a scenic lifestyle you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to sacrifice important and potentially lifesaving services. Cordillera Ranch residents can rest well knowing that several world-class medical facilities are nearby to meet your familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s medical needs. Boerne and nearby San Antonio are home to a multitude of healthcare facilities, each offering state of the art diagnostic equipment and well-qualified physicians and specialists. Methodist Boerne Medical Center The Methodist Boerne Medical Center offers a convenient location for Boerne and surrounding communities. The Medical Center contains an expanded Boerne Imaging Center, emergency services center, and physician specialty practices including Oncology, Internal Medicine, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and many others. The Boerne Methodist Emergency Center is the first ever freestanding, 24/7 emergency department in South Central
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Texas. Open for business in January of 2008, the $13 million Emergency Center totals an impressive 20,560 square foot space and features 15 private treatment rooms: two dual-purpose rooms for trauma and cardiac care, five urgent care rooms, four rapid triage rooms for minor emergencies and four observation rooms for those patients requiring observation for 23 hours or less. The center has physicians on staff around the clock working alongside expertly trained nurses and technicians. Totaling 35 people, the staff is devoted to
providing emergency care in situations involving chest pain, broken bones, stomach ailments, asthma attacks, injuries sustained in a car crash or anything else requiring acute care. The Emergency Center team is able to receive EKG readings on patients from specially-equipped ambulances en route to the hospital. The center is equipped to provide some unique features including a pharmacy, ultrasound equipment, telemetry equipment, a laboratory with blood bank services, bedside registration for increased convenience and
privacy, air and ground transport to San Antonio for critically ill or injured patients, direct access to advanced trauma services and expert resources at Methodist Healthcare, and a 16-slice CAT Scan Unit and Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS) for electronically sharing x-rays with specialists for diagnostic purposes. Methodist Boerne Medical Center is 17 minutes from Cordillera Ranch. For more information, please visit www.BoerneHealth.com. North Central Baptist Hospital North Central Baptist Hospital, located in the Stone Oak area of San Antonio, is a full-service hospital offering adult and pediatric emergency care, cardiovascular care, specialized pediatric care and the highest level of mother and baby care in the San Antonio area. A few years ago the hospital underwent a $90 million expansion project adding a new patient tower, new medical office space, new emergency departments and new surgical suites. A leader in child care, North Central Baptist was the first hospital in Stone Oak to provide a neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric intensive care unit, and a specialized children’s emergency center. From state-of-theart labor and delivery rooms and prenatal consultation, to breastfeeding support and gynecologic robotic surgery, the hospital offer a full array of high-quality women’s care. Three c-section rooms and 43 all-private postpartum rooms also support over 300 deliveries per month. Baptist was the first health system in San Antonio and South Texas to offer patients minimally invasive surgery using the Da Vinci® Surgical System. This innovative robotic technology allows surgeons to perform even the most complex and delicate procedures through very small incisions, with unmatched precision. For unscheduled hospital visits, North Central Baptist also excels in trauma and acute care. An AirLife homebase, San Antonio AirLIFE now bases a helicopter at the hospital full time. AirLIFE is the only nonprofit and Commission on
Accreditation of Medical Transport Servicesaccredited air medical service in Southwest Texas, providing emergency air transport to more than 50 counties within a 150-mile radius of San Antonio. The Society of Chest Pain Centers has granted the designation of Accredited Chest Pain Center to each of the five hospitals in the Baptist Health System. North Central Baptist is also certified as a primary stroke care center by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, a national organization that sets the standards by which health care quality is measured in the U.S. and around the world. Whatever the emergency, North Central Baptist can provide lifesaving medical support. North Central Baptist is 35 minutes from Cordillera Ranch. For more information, please visit www.BaptistHealthSystem.com. Victory Medical Center Victory Healthcare celebrates the grand opening of their newest location in San Antonio, a state-of-the-art facility on the city’s Northwest Side. The new Medical Center will have 25 oversized patient suites with concierge ser-
vices, six oversized surgical suites, three special procedure rooms and an adjoining 82,000-square-foot, high-end medical space. Victory Medical Center Landmark will specialize in neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, neuro-spine surgery, bariatric surgery, ENT, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, hand surgery, joint replacement, orthopedic surgery, pain management, physical therapy, plastic surgery, podiatry, spinal surgery, sports medicine, and urology. It will also offer bariatric (weight-loss) and pain manage-
ment surgery, and will serve as a teaching institution for innovative surgeries. Patients at Victory Medical Center Landmark enjoy personalized care and attention, including a one-to-one nurse to patient ratio in one of the private patient suites, all of which offer Wi-Fi Internet connectivity, cable television and oversized floor plans to comfortably accommodate family and friends. The new Victory Medical Center Landmark is located at 5330 N. Loop 1604 West at the intersection of Vance Jackson Road and Loop 1604, which is about 25 minutes from Cordillera Ranch. For more information visit www.victoryhealthcare.com University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio The Health Science Center, located at the heart of the San Antonio Medical Center, is a leader in research and development of treatment techniques and one of the country’s leading health sciences universities, ranking in the top two percent of all U.S. institutions receiving federal funding. Patients come from 150 countries to seek lifesaving medical treatments for a variety of medical conditions. The Cancer Research and Treatment Center at The UT Health Science Center is one of the nation’s leading academic cancer research and treatment centers. It is a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, one of only three in Texas. It provides a full spectrum of clinical and support services to meet the medical, nutritional, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient, from diagnosis through treatment, rehabilitation, discharge and follow-up care. Like the Mayo Clinic and MD Anderson, UT Medicine is an academic medical practice, meaning the doctors are also teachers, many of which also do research to improve the practice of medicine. With more than 60 different types of specialists and sub-specialists, the doctors at the Health Science Center are the experts other doctors turn to for help. The Health Science Center is 41 minutes from Cordillera Ranch. For more information, please visit www.utmedicine.org.
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As a Master in the Academy of General Dentistry, Dr. Chet Hawkins posses the highest level of education recognized for a dentist. As a graduate of the Pankey Institute, he’s had the finest postdoctoral training in the world. “I want to establish a master plan and then develop a blueprint for my patients’ long-term care,” he explains. “We want to solve the causes of the problems before we do anything else to their teeth. Then we can rebuild or repair with confidence that the fix will last as long as possible. We also educate our patients about other health issues related to oral disease. There is a connection between periodontal disease and heart disease that people need to know about.” Dr. Hawkins and his wife, Deby, have been residents of Boerne for 7 years and are excited to be joining the practice in Boerne.
I just went to see Dr. Hawkins yesterday for an exam and cleaning. I was promptly seen, the procedures were done painlessly and in a timely manner with the latest equipment. My necessary dental work was explained fully to me. Everyone in the office greeted me warmly and made me feel special. - Elaine Kieschnick The moment you enter the office you are greeted by Kim’s warm smile and friendly personality. The hygienists are professional and make you feel very at ease. Dr. Hawkins is very calm and soft spoken with a gentle touch. The office runs very smoothly and on time for appointments. - Charlotte Sabatier Pleasant, friendly staff. No wait. Dr. Hawkins listens to your issues and then provides clear solutions. Great dentist. Also, great hygienist. Overall, great experience. - Cindy Hawkins
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533 Cordillera Trace $825,000
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4,334 Square Feet
MLS# 990072
Beautiful one-story home sitting on 5 acres, including a 3-acre pasture behind the house, with incredible 30-mile Hill Country views to the north. Large bedrooms and multiple dining/living areas are perfect for a large family or frequent guests. Conveniently located near the front entrance to Cordillera Ranch, this home has the benefit of easy access to the community entrance while maintaining the privacy provided by fenced acreage. • • • • • • • • •
4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3 car garage 30-mile Hill Country views Custom in-ground pool looking over pasture Tray ceilings and stone archways Hardwood doors throughout, Venetian plaster, marble countertops Chef’s kitchen with Sub-Zero refrigerator and gas range stove top Ornate stone fireplace with wood and gas capabilities Large secondary rooms, including a home gym/flex space Wet bar and two dining areas
69 Augusta
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$1,349,000
4,372 Square Feet
MLS# 997966
This Robert Thornton home is a perfect example of Contemporary Hill Country style. The spacious house sits on 1.09 acres overlooking the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and gorgeous views of the Twin Sisters horizon. · 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath, 2-car garage with port-cochere and golf cart storage and hobby sink · Stained concrete and reclaimed longleaf pine floors, with gas fireplace and wood trusses in the open great room · Kitchen is equipped with stainless steel designer appliances, walk-in pantry, custom l ongleaf pine cabinetry, and polished concrete and formed stainless countertops · Private study overlooks the golf course and is lined with longleaf pine slat for photo and art arrangements · Master suite’s tall windows welcome natural light and a panoramic view of Hill Country sights · Lux master bath includes walk-in shower, concrete vanity tops, spa bath, fully accessorized closet · Detached backyard cabana is housed with wet bar, outdoor kitchen, half bath, and adjacent stone fire pit
www.CordilleraRanch.com | 830.336.3570
116 Valley Knoll $539,000
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3,024 Square Feet
MLS #961734
Located at the end of a cul-de-sac with stunning Hill Country and Guadalupe River Valley views, this single-story home, with a native stone exterior, is on a 3.5 acre flat lot with ample space, privacy, large mature oaks and views. Home has been recently upgraded with new interior paint, hardwood floors/carpet, stainless steel kitchen appliances (Bosch 5-top gas cooktop) and new light fixtures. An all new outdoor environment includes new landscaping, large Rainbow Systems playscape and patio-mounted flat screen TV. • 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, game room/office, 2 car garage • New hardwood floors and carpet recently installed • All new Bosch stainless steel kitchen appliances/ Bosch 5-top gas stainless stove cooktop • Entire new front and back yard landscaping with new irrigation system; completely re-sodded with Zoysia • Long Hill Country and Guadalupe River Valley views off of the rear of the home • Outdoor entertainment center with flat screen connection • Large Rainbow Systems playscape in the back yard • Back lawn is fenced with gates and an invisible fence for dogs that covers about 2 acres of the property • Great buy for family wanting move-in ready home with a view on a spacious lot with privacy
113 Riverwood
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$699,500 4,256 Square Feet
MLS # 974757
This beautiful ranch-style home nestled in the richly developed area of Riverwood within Cordillera Ranch was designed by Authentic Custom Homes with classic Hill Country features. The 4,256 square feet house sits on a level 2.61 acres dotted with local trees and shrubbery. Four bedrooms, three full baths, a game room, walk-in pantry, and study/office make this a perfect space for a family looking to enjoy the quiet community of Cordillera Ranch. The open floor plan allows for natural lighting throughout, which illuminates the quality finishes, high-vaulted ceilings, wood beams, custom mill work, and rich wood and tile flooring. • • • • • • •
4 bedroom, 3 bath 3-car garage Open floor plan welcomes natural lighting Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances Includes a breakfast/family and living areas, a formal dining area, and a guest suite The master suite incorporates a sitting area and his/her closets Master Full Golf Membership available for purchase
546 Cordillera Trace $795,000
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3,738 Square Feet
MLS# 999157
Picturesque Robert Thornton home sits on 5.43 acres of fenced acreage, mature trees, and long-distance Hill Country views. · 4 bedroom, 3 bath · Large windows allow ample light throughout the home and perfect frame the beautiful views · Custom cabinetry lines the walls in way of built-in storage and bookshelves · The open kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and an oversized island with incorporated wine rack · Downstairs master suite encompasses claw foot tub, sizable walk-in closet, and built-in dressers · Secondary atrium living room with panoramic view through the oversized windows · Custom heated pool with spa surrounded by mature oak trees
www.CordilleraRanch.com | 830.336.3570
55 Winged foot $1,899,000
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5,570 Square Feet
MLS# 943082
Burdick & Christofilis’ latest custom creation can be found at 55 Winged Foot, along the meandering fairways of Cordillera Ranch. This one story masterpiece combines Santa Barbara style architecture with Texas Hill Country materials for a truly unique offering. 5,500 square feet overlook fabulous outdoor living, stunning pool, emerald green 6th fairway and greenside lake of the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, and beautiful Hill Country beyond. Enjoy the privacy of stately oaks, comforting prevailing breezes, invigorating sunrises and an abundance of wildlife, all within close proximity of club amenities. Be the first to view and select this finest in Cordillera Ranch living. • • • • • • • • • • •
4 bed, 4 full/2half bath Game room, library, master suite with exercise room & lanai, family room, dining room, breakfast area, chef’s kitchen with butler prep area Located on the 6th fairway 1 acre lot/tree covered/gently sloping Santa Barbara/TX Hill Country style architecture – Jim Terrian is the architect. Custom pool/spa combo 3 patios off of the rear of the home – all overlooking #6 fairway Close to the clubhouse when compared to other properties 3 car garage with space for golf cart Flex space next to garage Master Full Golf Membership available for purchase
73 Winged Foot $1,879,000
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5,413 Square Feet
MLS# 959500
Authentic Custom Homes’ latest masterpiece is this Contemporary Hill Country home on the 6th hole of the golf course. Practical and absolutely stunning, this home boasts 5,413 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths and then adds a special room for Mom, a Dad’s retreat and generous areas for family gatherings both inside and out. • • • • • • • • •
Take in the view of the Twin Sister peaks as you look across the 6th hole and lake Separate guest suite with entrance off front courtyard Outdoor living area which includes pool and spa, fire feature, grilling area and generous covered patio and upstairs deck Master suite with study alongside provides a private retreat Oversized three car garage with extra storage and workshop. Separate garage for golf cart. Office nook, Mom’s special room, well equipped laundry and inviting family entry create backdrop for a well organized home Unique wine cellar, creative lighting, beamed ceilings, deep archways, and sculptural bath tub are just a few of the details that create a breathtaking home, inside and out Timeless exterior design with an interior consisting of clean, crisp lines and fresh, light colors Master Full Golf Membership available for purchase
25 AUGUSTA $2,450,000
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7,299 Square Feet
This Stadler Custom Home was featured as the “WOAI Concept Home.” The ultimate entertainment home on more than 1.5 acres overlooking the 15th tee box on the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. • 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath, with 3 car garage • Enormous gourmet kitchen features Miele appliances and abundant counter space • Coffee bar in master bathroom • Two-sided salt water aquarium visual in both study and entry way • The ultimate outdoor living area with a fireplace, cascading waterfall pool, hot tub, and a full outdoor kitchen • State of the art Zenpanion electronic/audio/visual home automation system • Private outdoor putting green • Golf simulator room and golf cart garage • Numerous water features • Master Full Golf Membership available for purchase
www.CordilleraRanch.com | 830.336.3570
109 Legend Hollow $860,000
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4,322 Square Feet
MLS# 986189
Classic Hill Country-style home built by Authentic Custom Homes, nestled among mature oaks on 3.84 acres of fully fenced land conveniently located near the Cordillera Ranch Clubs Village. A large study/office, expansive living room, wet bar, and formal dining room are all effortlessly adjoined in this open floor plan. Ease of flow and ample natural light are major characteristics of this Hill Country haven, which includes hardwood floors, granite countertops, and all Thermador appliances in the kitchen.
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4 bedroom, 4 bath 3-car detached garage connected by breezeway Fenced backyard includes a spacious porch and a custom pool with a waterfall Additional privacy offered by cul-de-sac location Master Retreat includes spectacular fireplace, His & Her closets, walk-in shower, and a flex space that would make a perfect nursery or office Oversized secondary bedrooms with built-in window seats Breakfast bar, granite-top island, gas cooktop in kitchen
131 Park Ridge $698,000
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4,072 Square Feet
MLS# 1020009
This pristine Robert Thornton home sits on 4.43 open acres framing a lovely view of the Twin Sister peaks. • • • • • •
3 bedroom, 3.5 bath Gleaming hardwood floors, stone wood-burning fireplace, built-in cabinetry Tall windows for natural lighting and great views of Hill Country greenery Granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen Master suite includes attached sitting area, beautiful views, outdoor access, corner tub, dual vanities, and spacious walk-in closet Long back porch overlooking paste and mature live oaks—perfect for horses
120 Acker Rd. $1,695,000
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5,287 Square Feet
MLS# 995724
Gorgeous river estate overlooking the Guadalupe River with its 24 acres ending in approximately 1200 feet of beautiful beach entry river frontage. The two-story home overlooks a live spring and stunning Hill Country views. The secluded land is comprised of lush greenery, hilly fields, and mature oak trees. • • • • •
5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, oversized 3-car garage Large gourmet kitchen includes commercial-grade appliances, Sub-Zero fridge, Wolf stove, extended island bar, and attached breakfast area Master suite is equipped with spacious attached sitting room, outside access, separate dual vanities, clawfoot tub, exercise room, and walk-in closet with safe room The open floor plan also contains a guest suite, an upstairs game room with built-in window seats, oversized utility room, and formal dining room Beautiful details and finishes, including cedar beams trusses, Pella windows, stained concrete and Longleaf Pine floors, interior rock and hand-troweled walls
www.CordilleraRanch.com | 830.336.3570
101 GREYSTONE CIRCLE $789,500
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4,222 Square Feet
MLS # 1008985
Unique limestone house inspired by Fredericksburg architecture surrounded by 4.88 acres of mature trees and gorgeous, naturally preserved landscape. An abundance of oak trees offers shade and privacy to the outdoor courtyards and surrounding land. The adjoining 4.41 acre lot is also available, which, combined with this lot, would make a great horse property. • • • • •
4 bedroom / 3 bathroom Artistic and contemporary influences Wood and tile floors, rock walls, and industrial finished contribute to a unique style High-vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan create natural ambient lighting Breezeways lead to multiple tree-studded outdoor courtyards
50 Oakland Hills $1,599,500
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5,361 Square Feet
MLS# 1015347
Mediterranean house overlooking incredible long-distance Hill Country views and Cordillera Ranch’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. Enjoy the lush greens of the golf course while maintaining the serenity and privacy that Cordillera ensures with the distance between course and home. • • • • • •
5 bedroom / 4.5 bathroom 1.03 acres with some of the best views available in Cordillera Ranch Two levels of outdoor living including an outdoor kitchen, spacious backyard, infinity pool with raised hot tub, and stone fire pit Paella wood case windows, stained concrete and long leaf pine floors, wood beam trusses, hand-troweled walls Chef’s kitchen is adorned with commercial-grade appliances, gas range stove, and attached breakfast nook Master suite includes a large sitting room, outside access, separate dual vanities, exercise room, and walk-in closet
208 Greystone Circle $1,675,000
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5,755 Square Feet
MLS# 1006631
Two-story Mediterranean house sitting on 3.86 lush green acres. Spacious, luxurious, and perfect for a large family. A detached 1,000+ square foot casita includes an additional 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms with a living room, study, and full kitchen. • • • • • •
5 bedroom / 5 bathroom Chef’s kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, gas range stove, island with veggie sink, wine cooler, breakfast bar, walk-in pantry, and copper under-counter farm sink Master Retreat furnished with columned sitting area alcove, rain-head oversized walkin shower, Jacuzzi tub, his and her closets with built-in dressers, and outdoor access Entertain in the game room with a granite-topped bar or theater room with leather stadium seating and mounted screen Resort-style pool with raised hot tub and cascading waterfall feature Four levels of outdoor living space with a wood-burning fireplace
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75 Winged Foot $2,295,000
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6,591 Square Feet
MLS# 1014753
Two-story home with exquisite attention to detail, sitting on 1.58 acres overlooking stunning views of holes 4 through 9 of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. The first-story outdoor living area and the long upstairs balcony look out over incredible views of the Hill Country and golf course, including the #6 lake. Like all golf-fronting lots at Cordillera, 75 Winged Foot has the benefit of overlooking the golf course with the privacy and serenity of the natural foliage between course and home. • • • • •
5 bedroom / 5 bathroom Clay tile roof, travertine floors, Groin vault ceilings, custom window coverings, and lowvoltage lighting Spacious kitchen equipped with Viking appliance package, imported custom cabinetry, granite island with vegetable sink, and Butler’s pantry Master suite has outside access and an open floor plan bathroom with double split vanities, marble countertop, garden tub Jacuzzi, slate floors, oversized walk-in shower, large walk-in closet, ornately carved cabinetry Ornate circular staircase in rotunda leads to second floor game room, 3 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, and second outdoor living area
907 Cordillera Trace $1,545,000
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5,431 Square Feet
MLS# 1003673
Mediterranean home by Burdick & Christofilis sitting on 9.66 acres with views for miles of the Hill Country. Multiple outdoor living areas open to the surrounding countryside. Picturesque pool, spa, waterfall and outdoor kitchen, cabana, and fireplace create a perfect relaxing backyard retreat.
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5 bedroom / 4 bathroom Open, spacious floor plan with three living areas Tile and wood floors and granite countertops Stainless steel appliances in the kitchen with gas oven range Luxurious master suite includes a sitting room, his and her walk-in closets and a large bathroom with dual separate vanities and Whirlpool tub Adjoining lot of 5.05 acres also available – would make a perfect horse property
115 Indian Bluff
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$697,500 3,158 Square Feet MLS# 1021298 Stone and stucco house nestled in a gorgeous area of the Texas Hill Country. Sitting on 3.77 treed acres, this house features beautiful exterior and interior stonework and wood details. • • • • • •
3 bedroom / 3.5 bath Unbeatable views from nearly every room Wood-burning fireplace with stone hearth wraps around the high-ceilinged great room Open kitchen with an island, breakfast bar, and adjoining dining room with another wood-burning fireplace Master bedroom includes a sitting room and window seat, and spacious bathroom with Whirlpool tub, his and her vanities, and walk-in closet Wide covered patio with fireplace and astounding views
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44 Oakland Hills $1,395,000
MLS# 1019540
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4 bedroom / 3.5 bath Tall windows, travertine and wood floors, custom window treatments, lux ceiling treatments Chef’s kitchen with premium stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, built-in coffee maker, eat-at island and additional breakfast bar Master suite and its sitting area have great views of hole #5 and the Hill Country beyond Master spa bath with his and her vanities, coffee bar with wine fridge, oversized closet, built-in dressers, granite counter tops, and travertine throughout Outdoor living area, including fireplace, kitchen with gas grill and fridge, and dual rock water features looking over breathtaking Hill Country views and hole #5 of the golf course
121 Riverwood $683,500
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4,040 Square Feet
MLS# 1021222
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Tuscan-style home by Stadler Custom Homes with a bright, open floor plan that overlooks the fifth fairway of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. • • • • • •
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4 bedroom / 3 bath Tall windows throughout, allowing ample natural light Wood beam trusses and masonry wood-burning fireplace create a warm, cozy atmosphere Open kitchen furnished with granite counter tops, island with built-in wine rack, breakfast bar with separate dining area, and gas range stove Spacious master bedroom feels even larger with high ceilings and tall windows Master bathroom includes Jacuzzi tub, his and her vanities, walk-in shower, and generous walk-in closet Double doors off the great room open to a wide covered porch with wood-burning fireplace looking out over 3 acres of mature trees and Hill Country serenity
26 Di Lusso Drive $1,100,000
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2,678 square feet
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Tuscan-style lock-and-leave villa built by Pasadera Builders in the prestigious Di Lusso Villas, located within walking distance to the Clubs of Cordillera Ranch and its worldclass amenities. • 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath • Gorgeous Herringbone Travertine and solid oak plank wood flooring, full round arches, and the very latest in lighting and HVAC technology • Kitchen is equipped with granite countertops, solid maple butcher block-topped island, and Viking appliance package including a gas burner stove and double oven • Crema limestone fireplace with gas log in living area • Master suite includes den with day-bed niche, outdoor access, trayed ceiling • Master bath has his and her vanities, walk-in shower, cross-cut Travertine counter tops, and spacious walk-in closet • Impeccably landscaped entry courtyard leading to outdoor loggia at front of the home • Multiple outdoor living areas, including columned patio off master bedroom, span the rear of the villa
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