WESTLAKE REAL ESTATE
Westlake and the surrounding area was settled by Charles and Matilda Medlin with about 20 other families in 1847. One of the historic landmarks was the three story Medlin barn estimated to e about 130 years old before its removal in 1997 due to safety issues. There are several legends of Bonnie and
Westlake was founded in 1956 when the Circle T Ranch was founded by
In the mid 1970s the Circle T Ranch was purchased by oil millionaire Nelson Bunker Hunt. The ranch became known for its glamorous parties attended by celebrities from all over the world. In 1949, Hunt declared bankruptcy and the ranch was put up for sale and purchased by Ross Perot Jr. in 1993.
Development and area growth demanded changes in
Although a relatively new city,
Westlake includes the Vaquero Golf Community, gated and with many amenities such as a large swim center, tennis courts, fishing pond and clubhouse. Members and guests enjoy golf, exercise and total relaxation in the Club's state-of-the-art facilities while leaving the errands and other business to the on-site concierge who will have your car washed, groceries delivered, laundry dropped off or picked up or even arrange an evening of entertainmenwith tickets to one of Dallas Fort Worths premier sporting or musical event.
Other benefits living at Vaquero are the benefits of access to award-winning schools, organized sports leagues, neighborhood shopping, services and fine dining.
Vaquero offers three exceptional residential options designed to meet the need and desires of the most discerning family. There are Vaquero Homesites available to build on with sizeable tracts of unimproved estate property. Build the home of your dreams on Vaquero's beautifully landscaped grounds. Or choose one of Vaquero's Luxury Homes already finished on a handsome Homesite of your liking created by leading architects and builders and abide within Vaquero's closely development covenants, conditions and restrictionsmonitored.For those who want to buy a home that is already established so that all that is left is to move in and enjoy the convenience of community-maintained grounds, Vaquero's Village Homes ae the perfect alternative. Located between the front and back nine, the Vaquero Golf Village is a quaint neighborhood of fifty beautifully designed homes. Each home is on 1/3 acre and there are seven pre-designed and customized home options. Those who opt to purchase a Village Home get the quality and luxury of a custom home without having to spend hours with an architect designing it. All are oriented toward a fantastic view of the golf course and surrounding green, open spaces with outdoor fireplaces and deep shaded porches for enjoyable outdoor living all year long.
The exclusive Vaquero's provate golf course was created by famed designer Tom Fazio. Along the walk are comfort stations stocked with food and drink, an amenity that surpasses even the finest luxury resorts. The Vaquero Caddie Program is another unique bonus offered to members and their guests. Uniformed caddied accompany players on the practice tee and on the course. Vaquero Club has seen to every detail to spoil their members with the finest amenities available. A search for Dallas homes should always include the Vaquero Club for the "rich and famous" and the well-to-do's desiring privacy. If qualified, be sure to list Westlake and Vaquero in a search for Dallas homes for sale.
