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Residential Areas
Holly Lake Ranch Holly Lake Ranch is located in northeast Texas about 10 miles north of Hawkins, Texas. The community is about 32 miles north of Tyler, Texas. The site is about 5 miles north of state highway 14 on FM 2869 and 1 mile south of highway 49 to the north. The ranch is located equally distant from Mineola and Quitman to the west and Gilmer to the east. It is located on the Woodland Trails designated for east Texas and abounds with mature woods, wildlife and wonderful country scenery. This part of Texas has been ranked as one of the more desirable localities because of a lower cost of living index. Holly Lake Ranch was developed as a lake and golf course resort community. The emphasis has been to control housing development so as to have minimum impact to the woods, wildlife and ecology of the area. There has been a strong emphasis on catering to the family by providing many forms of recreation at no cost to the family members so that they may enjoy everything offered by the ranch. Canoeing, paddle wheel boating, putt-putt golf, fishing, archery, tennis, swimming, volleyball, basketball, trail walking, exercise facilities among other things are available to visitors and residents of the ranch. Homesites are located around the 18 hole golf course and lakes on the ranch, as well as throughout the more than 4000 acres of woods in this development. The residents are made up of weekenders with second homes, retired and working families and individuals. Retired persons are beginning to represent the largest population of full time residents on the ranch. There is a wide range of housing available, starting with very modest housing from $50,000 and ranging to $500,000 and above. There is also a section of the ranch designated for mobile homes. The total population of full and part time residents is about 3,000 to 4,000, living in 2700 houses. The ranch is a fully secured housing area with security gates at the entrances. Many activities, clubs and organizations are available to the residents for entertainment and serving whatever interests they have. Check out the Holly Lake Ranch web site: http://www.hollylakeranch.com/ Hawkins: Located 20 miles north of Tyler on State Highway 14 at the junction of US Highway 80. Hawkins is 6 miles from the Holly Lake Church building. The State of Texas recognizes Hawkins as the Pancake Capital of Texas. Resident Lillian Richard, portrayed "Aunt Jemima" for 37 years for the Quaker Oats Company. So come visit Hawkins! Amid the grandeur of towering pine trees, scenic Lake Hawkins, and the winding Sabine river; you will find tranquility in the heart of East Texas Lake Brookhaven: Lake Brookhaven Subdivision is nestled in the scenic pine trees along the shores of beatiful Lake Brookhaven. Lake Brookhaven Subdivision is located 1/4 mile north of the church building, at the junction of FM 2869 and County Road 3909. Lake Hawkins: A lake for all ages, 1000 acres of spring fed water; swim, sail, ski, fish, bike or camp; beautiful fall foliage, lakeside living. Common fish species include: largemouth bass and crappie. Lake Hawkins is located 5 miles west from the Holly Lake Church building on FM 2869.
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