There's just something about Round Top. Don't be surprised when you come for the antiques and find yourself searching local Zillow listings. If you do find yourself looking you won't find a more perfect spot than Townsend Reserve. Unlike many country homes that offer space, but with isolation as a side effect, Townsend Reserve strives to tie the restorative feel of country living into the rich community already flourishing in Round Top.

"Since 1998, my passion has been to create communities that go beyond just land and roads; they're about fostering connection–to nature, to the land and, most importantly, to each other," said Terry Ward, the developer behind Townsend Reserve and Country Communities, creators of 20 successful, carefully planned luxury communities in Texas. "We aim to evoke those cherished childhood memories of playing in the country, providing a sacred space for people in this stage of life to connect and have fun."

Townsend Reserve is barely outside city limits and conveniently walkable to the historic square in Round Top. "It's a beautiful development, and it's as close to downtown as you can get," said Murphy Yates, of Murphy Yates Signature Homes, a subsidiary of Harbour Classic Homes. "There's not going to be anything else this close to town that's this good. We think it's the flagship that all other developments will be judged by." Round Top, Yates said, is "the Hamptons of Houston."

Yates is bringing his homebuilding artistry to complement the land's natural beauty and evoke timelessness. Their focus is historical accuracy, but with modern amenities, using the landscape as their guide. Situated alongside Rocky Creek and accessible via a picturesque covered bridge that crosses the creek, Townsend Reserve has lots ranging in size from about three to ten acres, all with beautiful views of the gently rolling hills, majestic live oaks and local wildlife.

Yates' homes work with the topography to preserve it and to ensure that every view through every one of the expansive windows is spectacular and fills the home with natural light. He works with clients, using his 26 continuous years of expertise in luxury home building, to build their perfect dream home inspired by the stunning natural appeal they came searching for in Round Top.

"When it came to selecting home builders for Townsend Reserve, a premier community among all others in Round Top, I sought out the very best, and that's why Murphy Yates Signature Homes was a clear choice," Ward elabo-rated. "They are a cut above other custom builders, known for their high-end quality, consistency and integrity in their work. I've personally witnessed their exceptional craftsmanship with the masterpiece home they built in my other community in Round Top, The Heart Field. Their dedication to quality aligns perfectly with the standards we uphold at Country Communities, ensuring that the homes in Townsend Reserve are not just structures, but a reflection of the extraordinary lives our residents will build here."

"Townsend Reserve is a visionary project that exer-plifies the beauty and spirit of Round Top," said Round Top Mayor Judith Vincent. "The lush residential prop-lerties of Townsend Reserve and a country oasis, yet footsteps away from the town center.”

Home interior with expansive windows and natural light

Rolling hills and live oak trees at Townsend Reserve

The development is meant to be a haven for peace and quiet, but with no room for the loneliness that can sometimes accompany rural living. "The vision is communi-ty." said Steve Drake, a resident of the new development who loves sharing a bottle of wine with his neighbors as much as he loves quietly watching the wildlife on his property. "It's a great combination of being in the country and still being around people to have good fellowship with. You've got enough room in a really interesting place to spread out a little bit, but you're surrounded by interesting people to have over for a meal or a glass of wine or take a walk with in the morning."

For those seeking a calmer lifestyle outside the big city but wanting to still be near enough to the action or nearby family, Townsend Reserve is an opportunity to have it all and to make new memories. *Whether it's families gathering around creeks, making s'mores by the fire or just enjoying the pure peace of swinging under a majestic live oak," Ward said, "the focus is always on fostering genuine fellowship.*

To discover more about Townsend Reserve and Murphy Yates Signature Homes, contact Murphy Yates at (281) 960-3900 or visit murphyyates.com.