Updated GLEANNLOCH FARMS

ABOUT GLEANNLOCH FARMS

As Houston becomes more urban, many residents seek a country living environment. They find it in the expanse of Houston's Great Northwest. As a result, the area is continually experiencing significant residential development as well as major retail, office and industrial activity. Houston's Great Northwest is located 25 miles northwest of downtown Houston.

The pastoral beauty of Gleannloch Farms beleis its superb location in Houston's popular northwest corridor. Located near Hewlett Packard Houston Headquarters, as well as to a variety of other businesses, retail areas, golf courses and parks, the community offers convenience in every direction. A nearby 8-lane, high-speed highway (249 and Beltway 8), provides easy access to all parts of the city. Easy access to area shopping and restaurants make Gleannloch Farms the perfect place to live, while maintaining a serene country setting.

Take a break from the hectic world and retreat to the tranquility found among the over 41 acres of lakes in Gleannloch Farms. Gleannloch Lake makes it easy to drink up the enveloping calm with canoes available to all residents at the boathouse. Relax as you drift across the lake, or make a sport of it with some catch and release fishing. After canoeing, travel down the paved walkways to Sotherloch Lake, where you can lounge and maybe even spot some interesting wildlife. Gleannloch Farms boasts an impressive array of amenities, pleasing everyone in your family. With an exciting water park, a equestrian center, hike and bike trails and even a athletic complex. In 2008, a state-of-the-art fitness center with extended hours and personal trainer and in October 2008, the addition of a 2.5 acre "bark park" with trails,drinking fountains for the pets and humans all within a wooded, fenced area. The 21-acre lake front complex at Gleannloch Farms provides an endless amount of outdoor fun. Splash around with the kids in the play pool with sparkling fountain, or lounge in the 25-yard, six lane competition pool. Many additional smaller pools are scattered amongst the community that are withing walking distance. After enjoying a fun day of sports, families gather to relax at the playground and surrounding picnic tables. White fence rails, tall shade trees and meticulous arenas and paddocks paint a beautiful backdrop for horse lovers at the Gleannloch Farms equestrian center. Championship golf-27 holes-in your backyard. Voted one of the top ten Houston area golf courses by the Houston Chronicle, and recently purchased by Tour 18 which holds plans for an expanded pro shop, banquet facilities and restaurant. Gleannloch tennis team is second to none with 6 lighted courts. Brownie/Girl and Boy Scout troops are also available with strong parental involvement.

Announced in 2010, Ryland homes has announced the opening of a new residential gated section within Gleannloch Farms. The new section, Northlake, consists of 33 acres located to the west/northwest of Frank Elementary School, adjacent and east of Champion Forest Drive. In addition, the section will be gated with masonry perimeter walls and feature 19 lake lots backing to the 14-acre lake that is already a part of the property. Typical lot sizes will be 75' and 80' wide with depths of 120', with many oversized home sites available as well. Developement activity is expected to commence within the next 45 days and look for an early spring 2011 opening. Floor plans range from about 3,000 sq. ft to 4,600. Price ranges will fall between $350,000 and $500,000. Contact me for more information.

The yearly, mandatory assessment fee per homeowner is $1,000. The tax base is currently 2.90/per $100 of value for homes in MUD #367 and 3.11 for MUD #383. Gleannloch Farms does offer a gated section for which the annual dues are $1,625/year. An on-site management company, AMI, currently holds a contract for day-to-day operations throughout Gleannloch Farms and offices are located near the equestrian center.The three taxing authorities are Klein ISD, Harris county and the water district MUD #367 or #383.

Acclaimed Klein Independent School District with two elementary schools within Gleannloch Farms. Hassler elementary,exemplary and blue ribbon status, and newly constructed in 2007, Frank Elementary which affords every student a lap-top computer. Doerre and Krimmel are the intermediate levels and Klein Oak High School rounds the school offerings. Many private and parochial schools are also in the surrounding area.

Community Information

Gleannloch Farms Homeowners Association

Annual fee: $1,000

Association Management Inc.

Resource Center 713.932.1122

On-Site office Linda Webb 281.225.8015

Emergency NumbersHarris County Constable 911 (Emergency)

Non-Emergency 281.376.3472

Fire Department 911 (Emergency)

Texas Department of Public Safety 713.681.1761

Utility Companies

Electric www.powertochoose.com