Bonterra at Cross Creek Ranch

Bonterra at Cross Creek Ranch is a gated community for people aged 55 and over, located in Fulshear, Texas, within the master-planned Cross Creek Ranch area, and while this place is currently sold out with about 700 single-family homes, it really seems like the kind of spot made for folks who want to stay active and enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle, because the neighborhood is tucked among lakes, green spaces, and trails with lots of easy walking or bike paths spread throughout, so it never feels closed in, and there's this big, 10,000-square-foot clubhouse where the full-time Lifestyle Director arranges all sorts of activities and events so people can meet up, stay busy, or just relax when they want. There are both lagoon-style and regular pools where you can swim or lounge, pickleball and tennis courts, bocce fields, a sport court, a basketball court, golf course access, picnic areas, fire pits, and even entertainment spaces for gatherings or parties, so it seems like they thought of most of the ways people might want to enjoy their free time, and since the homes sit in an age-qualified part of the community, you're generally around others in the same phase of life. The houses there have open-concept designs for easy living, with features like chef-inspired kitchens, prep-and-serve islands, and covered outdoor areas so you can entertain or just rest in the shade, and many of them allow you to pick from different floor plans and finishes, ranging from cabinetry and countertops to things like exterior brick or stone. With all the lakes around, residents can enjoy water views or walk by the shore any day, and the area's got a relaxed, small-town feeling even though places like Katy Mills Mall and Fulshear Town Square are nearby for shopping or food, and if you're into golf or just want more space to wander, Flewellen Creek Park and Weston Lakes Country Club are close too. Built by Taylor Morrison, the community doesn't currently offer new homes for sale, but the list of amenities and recreational features is long, and the natural setting gives it a peaceful, neighborly atmosphere without much fuss or hype, which some people tend to like when picking a place for their next chapter.