Fulton, TX shares the Live Oak peninsula with Rockport, TX in Aransas County. Often overlooked in the shadow of the larger town of Rockport, Fulton has it’s own unique character and charm. A recent renovation and drainage project created concrete streets, a large new central parking lot, street lights and refurbished storefronts.
Fulton is famous for its harbor, pier, and community center, Paws and Taws, which hosts many local events and activities. Fulton boasts restaurants, hotels, birding tours , bait stands and retail shops which draw tourists and locals.
Real estate in Fulton is an eclectic mixture of  homes on Fulton Beach Rd. that overlook Aransas Bay, family homes, new construction, condominiums, vacation rentals, and cottages. There’s something for everyone.
Locals and visitors look forward to the first week-end in March for the annual Oysterfest Celebration. Sponsored by the Fulton Volunteer Fire Dept., the festival hosts food and retail booths plus a carnival. Oysters harvested from the local bays are the stars of the event. Cooked anyway you want, or eaten raw, they’re FRESH and DELICIOUS.

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Looking for that last hooray of family fun before we buckle down for the new school year. Checkout www.lakelbjmarina.com located on Lake LBJ between Marble Falls and Horseshoe Bay,TX on Hwy 2147. This place has it all to keep you and the kids entertained for an afternoon. Checkout www.horseshoebaytownandcountry.com for other places of family fun,places to dine and places to stay. If you would like a Jay Turner Real Estate tour while here please contact me Jay Turner Realtor at 830-220-2441 for a Texas Hill Country Tour !

The Prettiest Marina In Texas
“And Friendly People, Too!”

LAMAR PENINSULA

Just over the Copano Bay causeway lies the community of Lamar.  The original town, named after Mirabeau B. Lamar, the second President of the Republic of Texas, is gone, but the spirit of the original settlers remains.  The peninsula is surrounded by Aransas, Copano and St. Charles Bays and is home to several waterfront communities including The Reserve, Neptune Harbor and Holiday Beach.

The heart of Lamar, Goose Island State Park,  is the second most used state park in the state of Texas.  It is a favorite of campers, duck hunters and fishermen who favor the long fishing bridge.  Situated directly on Aransas Bay, the park boasts quick access to Copano and St. Charles Bays plus the intercoastal.

The residents of Lamar, or “  Lamartians”, as they like to call themselves, have organized to support the VFD with a huge flea market and BBQ each fall and LamardiGras in the spring.  Don’t miss the LamardiGras parade and crowning of the king and queen.  Second homes and vacation properties are quite popular in this area, and residents (vacationers) enjoy fabulous weather, restaurants and of course the water!

The Reserve at Lake Travis Celebrates HBA Best Overall Community 2011

The 2011 Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Austin celebrated achievements in new home building at their annual awards banquet, Saturday, May 14th. One of the most prestigious awards went to Hal Jones Development, LLC and their resort community, The Reserve at LakeTravis, for best overall community with 101-300 units. “We’re very honored to win,” said Hal Jones, developer. “We know we have a spectacular community, but it’s nice to be recognized by industry leaders.”

The Reserve celebrated this new accolade at their second annual Community Showcase held on June 25^th and 26^th.  Homebuyers were invited. to experience the grand opening of the new WelcomeCenter and tour various models and luxury custom homes.  Attendees enjoyed amenity tours, prizes, food and more. Those who purchased a qualified villa or homesite received their choice of a free 2011 Sea Ray Sundeck, a 2011 Super Air Ski Nautique, a 2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski or golf cart.

Encompassing 300 lush acres of rolling hill country and featuring 3.5 miles of pristine shoreline along the south shore of Lake Travis, The Reserve at Lake Travis is the ultimate in Texas luxury living. Located onThurman Bend Road, the community features large 1-11 acre home sites and an enclave of Villas that are carefully designed to take full advantage of expansive vistas and water frontage. Complete resort amenities include a private lake club, a resort style pool, a full service marina and comprehensive equestrian center.

Perfect for primary, second home and retirement living, The Reserve offers acreage privacy homesites from $199,000,  waterfront from $575,000 and stand alone villas from $600,000. Eighty-one homesites and 19 villas remain for sale, including two completed models.

Keeping your vision in mind, The Reserve offers an abundance of choices for building your new home. If true waterfront property is a priority, The Reserve offers large acreage homesites with expansive water frontage with gently sloping shorelines. If you prefer to view the water from above, they offer numerous homesites with spectacular views over the water along the Reserve’s Cliffside. For the Equestrian, The Reserve offers select homesites with large flat acreage perfect for keeping horses or if you’re more interested in a smaller more secluded setting, there are privacy homesites surrounded by native trees and rolling hill country.

Regardless of your choice, all homesites enjoy easy access to all amenities, andLakeTravisis always just steps away.

“My family and I love living the resort lifestyle. Our club members are enjoying the facilities and already several of them are in the process of building their custom homes,” continued Jones.

Homebuyers can also experience the finest in maintenance-free living in one of The Reserve’s beautifully appointed villas. Whether you choose to make this your perfect home away from home or exclusive primary residence, you’ll enjoy some of the most desirable views ofLakeTravis. The Alura Pointe Villas offer Texas-inspired charm with casual yet chic designs, featuring metal rooftops, expansive outdoor living spaces and comfortably spacious interiors.

For those desiring to lease their villa when not in town, The Reserve’s luxury vacation management program is available.

Hal Jones Development, in partnership with Red McCombs Properties, is a real estate development firm based inAustinthat focuses primarily onTexascoastal and hill country waterfront .

The Boardwalk atSt. CharlesBay

A relaxed coastal lifestyle, great year-round weather and an abundance of amenities describes theTexascoast. As more and more baby boomers are looking for affordable places to retire, theTexascoast has emerged as one of the nation’s hottest real estate markets. Pristine beaches, year round fishing, and affordable pricing are attracting people from across the country.  It’s for these same reasons, that Hal Jones Development LLC, in partnership with Red McCombs Enterprises purchased 164 acres alongSt. CharlesBayinLamar,Texasa few years ago. Together, they are developing The Boardwalk atSt. CharlesBay, a luxury waterfront property near Rockport.  Striving to balance nature and man, Hal Jones Development takes great pride in the development of The Boardwalk. “Our mission is to work in harmony with the natural elements of the land” said Hal Jones, developer. “The end result is a well thought out development that coexists peacefully within the natural landscape, the wildlife and the community.”  Each property in The Boardwalk is waterfront and maximizes breezes, views, and incorporates indigenousTexasarchitecture giving a sense of place and purpose to the land. The development is adjacent toGooseIslandState Parkand is a lagoon style master planned community featuring 62 residential lots, consisting of 42 exclusive bay front home sites and 20 lake front home sites.  Each lot has optimum views, water access and its own boat dock or private pier slip.  Although The Boardwalk atSt. CharlesBayis one of several new communities under development along theTexascoast, it is the only one that boasts a bayside, lighted boardwalk. Residents can stroll the length of the boardwalk, enjoying the cool breezes and watching the sunset. Home sites are strategically located above the boardwalk to take full advantage of the expansive bay views, yet remain sheltered from boardwalk strollers. The Boardwalk also features the option of building a single-story home, because they have built up the land above the requirements of FEMA. This is a feature not frequently seen along theTexascoast. Jones goes on to say, “We chose this particular location to build The Boardwalk because of the amenities and conveniences already in place in Rockport. Other communities have yet to establish the infrastructure and conveniences that people demand. Rockport already enjoys not only year round fishing, wonderful dining choices, numerous attractions and great shopping; it also has one of the finest airports on the coast.  All these things combined with the incredible beauty of the land, made it an easy decision.” Indeed, anglers agree.St. CharlesBayoffers an endless variety of opportunities to cast a line.  The salt water marsh habitat along with good fresh water inflows from the rivers and constant tidal exchange creates the perfect estuary for shrimp, crabs and fingerlings.(baby fish)  During the summer and fall months kayakers fish along the bay’s north shoreline to discover tailing redfish and a large concentration of speckled trout.  When the water is clear, and the light Gulf breeze is just right, they head to the bay’s eastern shoreline for firm, light sand bottoms ideal for wade fishing and site casting.  Fly fishers can enjoy combing the endless miles of shallow flat lands, creeks and channels to find glimmering redfish and speckled trout. NearbyGooseIslandState Parkis a haven for finding drum, flounder and sheepshead, as well as for crabbing and oystering.  Those desiring a deep salt water fishing experience head out into the Gulf for blue marlin, white marlin and sailfish. 

In addition to fishing, there are plenty of other amenities to enjoy. Rockport is a true seaside community with something for everyone. For those looking for great food, Rockport has an abundance of great restaurants from casual bayside fare to fine dining to please the most sophisticated palate. Find the freshest selection of gulf coast seafood prepared deliciously, as well as authentic BBQ, Mexican, Italian and Vietnamese cuisines, all just minutes away. For exceptional shopping, there is downtown Rockport with over 60 unique shops, antiques, art galleries, vintage books stores and chic boutiques.  Rockport also enjoys many annual events that are attended by people from far and wide. Among the most popular are the Babes on the Bay Fishing Tournament in May, the Rockport Art Festival in July as well as Seafair in October, which features fresh from the bay seafood, live entertainment and crab races.

Now that the boardwalk has been completed, there are two model homes built. These homes, built by Gulf Coast Luxury Homes, range from 2200 to 3800 square feet and feature typical coastal architecture. The homes boast large open areas affording vistas of the bay from virtually every room. Large covered porches and patios are accessed from the first floor, while large covered balconies are off the upstairs living area and bedrooms. The gourmet  kitchens have abundant cabinetry with granite countertops and stainless appliances. Beautiful wood floors are present throughout, with the exception of the kitchens and baths which feature natural stone. Stop by for a tour.

Shoreline Real Estate presents: Holiday Beach in Rockport Texas

HOLIDAY BEACH

Holiday Beach, a subdivision on the Lamar Peninsula north of the Copano Bay causeway, is the best priced waterfront property in the area.  Low annual  HOA fees of $35 per lot per year are the most reasonable in the area.  Bayfront, canalfront and off-water properties offer a wide range of choices for all budgets.  Community amenities include 3 boat ramps, community pool and lighted fishing pier. Holiday Beach water system supplies the community with water provided by an RO (Reverse Osmosis) system and just finished a second well within the last year. The location is only 15 miles north of Rockport and is easily reached from San Antonio and Houston.  Close to Goose Island State Park and the Aransas Wildlife Refuge, the area offers many opportunities for recreation and adventure.