Texas Communities With Woodworking Shops

Active adults who love woodworking should consider these communities in the Lone Star State.

When shopping for Texas homes for sale, active adult homebuyers often know what they want in their new community. Many homebuyers have a list of must-haves, whether it’s an on-site fitness center or proximity to a major city.

For active adults who enjoy creating or building with their own hands, living in a community with a woodworking shop is ideal. Woodworking comes with many physical, social, and mental benefits, such as providing a sense of fulfillment and satisfying a desire to be creative.

If you want to live in a Texas community with a woodworking shop, read on. We’ll highlight four communities throughout the Lone Star State that allow active adults to work on wood projects right in their own neighborhood.

Sun City TexasGeorgetown, TX

High $100s – Low $1Ms

Containing more than 86,000 square feet of indoor amenities, Sun City Texas is one of the best places to retire in Texas for active adults who like to stay physically and socially active. This 55+ community in Georgetown contains a woodworking shop along with dozens of clubs and interest groups, including a club for woodworking enthusiasts. Residents have access to three 18-hole golf courses, a softball field, gardening plots, a dog park, a nine-mile network of walking and biking trails, and courts for tennis, pickleball, and bocce ball.

Sun City Texas sprawls across 5,300 acres and contains 9,900 single-family and attached-duplex homes. Del Webb started the community in 1995 and currently offers several dozen floor plans that range in size from 940 to more than 3,000 square feet. Some residences feature spa-like bathrooms, custom outdoor living spaces, and gourmet kitchens. With Austin only 30 minutes away, residents of Sun City Texas are never far from the city’s vibrant entertainment scene.

Learn more information about Sun City Texas here.

Robson Ranch – TexasDenton, TX

Mid $200s – High $700s

Containing a projected 7,200 homes, Robson Ranch – Texas is one of the largest active lifestyle communities in the state. Residents who enjoy woodworking can spend time working on projects in the community’s woodworking shop. The shop is located inside the Robson Ranch Creative Arts and Technology Center, which also contains a ceramics studio, a computer lab, a library, and an arts and crafts studio.

At The Pinnacle, the community’s state-of-the-art fitness center, homeowners can exercise using the latest weight-training and cardiovascular equipment. They can also take advantage of an indoor lap pool, a whirlpool, saunas, and a full-service salon.

Active adult homebuyers searching for Texas homes for sale near Dallas-Fort Worth will find an array of thoughtfully designed homes within Robson Ranch. The community contains more than 25 floor plans available on a new and resale basis. Homes range from 1,413 to 2,950 square feet and feature open kitchens, outdoor living spaces, and expansive great rooms.

Learn more information about Robson Ranch – Texas here.

Siesta Retirement VillageWeslaco, TX

Below $100k

Residents of Siesta Retirement Village in Weslaco have access to many amenities, including a woodworking shop and multiple craft rooms. This 55+ community of manufactured homes is situated just five miles from the Mexico border, allowing residents to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of Mexico whenever they wish. Residents often get together for craft fairs, treasure hunts, and potluck dinners. Neighbors can also get to know each other over bridge games, jam sessions, table tennis, and bingo.

Started in 1977, Siesta Retirement Village contains 380 single-family manufactured homes for families with at least one person 55 years of age. Available on a resale-only basis, homes range from 1,100 to 1,700 square feet. Some homes feature new air-conditioning units, outdoor sheds, fireplaces, and porches. Some homes also include carport parking.

Learn more information about Siesta Retirement Village here.

Sunshine Country Club EstatesHarlingen, TX

Below $100k – High $100s

Set within 57 acres of lush grounds, Sunshine Country Club Estates makes it easy for active adults to pursue their favorite hobbies. This gated 55+ community contains a woodworking shop in addition to a fully-equipped fitness center, a billiards room, and courts for pickleball and tennis. Residents can also enjoy the community’s nine-hole golf course.

Built between 1981 and 2000, Sunshine Country Club Estates contains homes for sale that range from 560 to 1,549 square feet. Active adult homebuyers can select the floor plan and size that fits their needs and budget, whether they opt for a conventional site-built home or a manufactured home. A homeowners’ association fee covers general community maintenance, including the amenities and golf course.

Learn more information about Sunshine Country Club Estates here.

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