Craig Ranch in McKinney: I’ve Seen, I’ve Shot, I’m Smitten

We shot our second episode of PartyLine Real Estate tonight up in a luxury townhome at 17 Green, at Craig Ranch in McKinney, sipping wine as the sun set over the TPC. The luxury townhomes at 17 Green ALL overlook the Audubon-certified natural greens of the TPC Craig Ranch golf course. The homes feature formals, huge masters, rocking master baths, outdoor living spaces with fireplaces, and second-floor terraces that take in the beautiful view of more than 200 acres, all care-free. Prices are great — listed with Christy Berry, Briggs Freeman Sothebys. By care-free I mean that at 17 Green, everything is taken care of by the nice folks at Craig Ranch, even the perfect-sized green patches in your own backyard! Of course, what makes Craig Ranch so special is that it’s really one of the most intelligent, walkable urban planned communities set in a charming city. And one of the healthiest: my Lord there’s Cooper Fitness Center with a rock climbing wall (!) and one of the biggest lap pools in the state. There’s Playtri, the new triathlon mega-store in Craig Ranch’s Time Square building.

Probably the largest facility of it’s kind in the world, Playtri Craig Ranch includes coaching and equipment for all ages; clubs; a store that stocks the full range of triathlon gear; bike shop; sponsored races; team training; and workout recovery facilities such as cryosauna and massage therapy. Craig Ranch is really a community unto itself with in-town amenities such as retail shopping and dining, office and medical space, schools, parks, recreation and community events.

I learned a lot about McKinney tonight, too, from all the Realtors. Had no idea so many people move to Texas and tell their agents, “take me to McKinney.” Buyers do their math and they like the values they find in homes up there. Also, McKinney is the second most historic city in Texas.

Can’t wait for you to see the video — coming up this Friday! STAY TUNED!