The Colony offers an ideal blend of location, amenities and lifestyle, making it an attractive option for homebuyers seeking an alternative to city living.

The master-planned community is located at 368 Stephen F. Austin Blvd., Bastrop, putting residents close to major employment hubs while still giving them space to relax.

“We're close to Boring Company, SpaceX, Tesla and Samsung, and several other corporations that are moving to this area,” Vice President of Operations Joey Najera said.

This offers residents the best of both worlds—access to high-tech jobs without the congestion of city life. Bastrop is uniquely positioned as an emerging hotspot for both professionals and families.

“I just really like Bastrop,” Najera said. “It's your quintessential Texas town. There's a lot of cool things about it, but really, it's the people. Bastrop has really nice, warm, welcoming, down to earth people. You get a real sense of community there.”

The Colony is more than just a place to live—it’s a lifestyle. A recent addition to the community, the Lake House Amenity Center, has quickly become a focal point. The center boasts a range of features, including a pool, an indoor fitness center, an amphitheater and a lakeside dock. The opening event for the amenity center brought nearly 200 residents together for concerts, face painting and lakeside activities.

The Colony features additional amenities, including pickleball courts, a fitness trail and a disc golf course, all designed to encourage interaction and a healthy lifestyle.

“The fitness trail has different stations for different exercises, so people who are into circuit training and that sort of thing can get their aerobic and anaerobic stuff done right there on the trail, overlooking the lake,” Senior Vice President Rick Neff said.

For families, The Colony offers another key selling point: an on-site elementary school.

“Having a school within The Colony is huge for residents,” Najera said. It's a big deal to be able to have a school right there that they can walk to and ride their bikes to. It also brings a sense of community.”

The Colony's seven different builders provide a diverse range of housing options, from homes as small as 1,600 square feet to expansive properties nearing 4,000 square feet. Builders like Sitterle and Perry offer high-end, semi custom homes, while other builders provide more affordable options, with prices starting in the high $300,000s.

“There's not a home that I wouldn't buy from any one of these builders,” Najera said.

The Colony is not just a place for young families—it also offers an ideal escape for young professionals. The community offers a fun atmosphere to live and play, with work nearby.

To explore available homesites and builders, visit The Colony’s website here.

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