Developing Situation: North Texas Ranch Living

The good life isn't just a deluxe apartment in the sky... it can also take the form of deluxe land in big sky country. Only 25 miles west of Fort Worth, a ranch community provides a different type of luxury. Acreage home sites at the 7-R Ranch marry the lavish life with the best nature has to offer.

The concept combines exclusivity, unique amenities, stellar views, and a leisurely paced lifestyle. One to ten acre home sites are available on lake waterfront, hilltop vista, mesas, or with mountain views. One-acre cliff side parcels 500 to 1200 feet high provide matchless sunrises. Thoughtful planning allows owners to really connect with the environment. The development weaves hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking and horseback riding through acres of natural wildlife habitat. The 3,900-acre ranch protects 1,000 acres for conservation.

"In addition to twenty stocked lakes, there's an abundance of wild game, such as white tail, turkey, dove and aoudad," notes Sean Salz of 7-R.

Owners are also welcome to board their ponies at the equestrian facility or freely saddle one of the ranch horses for a ride. Other community amenities include a clubhouse with lagoon pool, a three-story "eagle's nest" lookout tower to view conservation areas, a planned sports complex and, of course, peace and quiet. Second home weekenders, stargazing retirees and investors are all embracing 7-R "ranchettes."

Mr. Salz waxes a bit poetic about the property. "We pride ourselves on the views, 25 to 30 mile views from 1200 foot elevations of rolling hills and tabletop bluffs. It's absolutely beautiful," he shares. "The sunsets are breathtaking. Life slows way down and problems from the city melt away. Rainstorms 25 miles west from the city come in big beautiful black clouds. It's heaven."