This beautiful 4 bedroom, 3-1/2 bath home was custom built with the utmost attention to detail and style.  This warm and welcoming home features a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances, vaulted ceiling with recessed lighting, and a breakfast bar which opens to the dining and family room.  The family room has wood flooring, built-in bookcases, fireplace, surround sound and opens to large deck overlooking the lake.  The master bedroom has a beautiful view of the lake and opens out to the deck.  The master bathroom has a Jacuzzi tub, walk-in shower, dual vanities, and granite countertops.  The lower level has 3 bedrooms and two full baths, with two of the bedrooms opening out to a deck.  Additional features include double pane windows, underground propane tank, tankless water heater, improved waterfront, electric double jet ski lift, and much more!  This is a great home for entertaining … or simply relaxing!

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Our dog loves to fish also … she will give the fish a kiss before it’s put back in the water!  

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Life is returning back to normal at Lake McQueeney after the flood of 2010.  I just received the following message from FOLM (Friends of Lake McQueeney):

The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority General Manager William “Bill” E. West has further amended the restrictions on Lake McQueeney.  The new modifications allow use of motorized boats at any time, but impose a limit of no-wake speed (headway speed) during the hours of 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise.

The public may continue to enjoy the use of motorized boats to include towing of objects or individuals, and use of personal watercraft on all of the lakes during daylight hours.  However, the restrictions continue to prohibit towing on inflatable objects and other water toys on all of the Hydro lakes.  This prohibition of the use of inflatable objects and other water toys will remain in effect until noon, Sept. 16, 2010.

The reason for the restrictions of no wake speed at night and no pulling tubes and water toys is because there still remains hazardous debris that can do damage to boats going fast and people being pulled on tubes.  This is in spite of the fact that some hard working, dedicated young patrol and remove debris daily.

A lot of hard work has gone into getting our lake back to normal after the flood … and a big “thank you” goes out to everyone involved.  Because of all their hard work we were able to participate in the 4th of July boat parade, and enjoy the evening fireworks (which were absolutely beautiful)!

Summer is finally here!  We’re all busy planning our summer trips, reunions, etc. and last, but not least, we need to decide what to do with our beloved pets while we are away.  My family has come up with the perfect solution … pet sitting in our home.  Below is an excerpt from an article published in the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters:

Pet ownership in the United States is continually on the rise.  Currently, 63 percent of all American households have pets.  The U.S. pet population includes some 73 million dogs, 90 million cats, and 16 million birds plus fish, hamsters and other animals.  These pets are happiest when they’re home, surrounded by familiar sights, smells and sounds.

For many years, pet owners faced a dilemma when they had to be away from home.  Limited care options were available.  One choice was boarding at a kennel or vet.  Another was turning to family, friends, neighbors or a professional boarder.  But these solutions were seldom ideal.

A new alternative – pet sitting – has changed all that.  Today, pet sitters – professional pet caregivers – look after an animal or animals, at home, while their owner is away.  Pet sitting has taken the anxiety out of leaving a pet behind, which is why it is one of the nation’s fastest growing industries.

Pet sitting offers the best of all worlds – for pets and their owners.  Trauma is minimized.  Owners need not go through the ordeal of transporting unhappy pets and worrying that they might be exposed to other animals’ illnesses.  Animals get to stay in their familiar environment, maintain their diet and exercise routine and are attended to by caring professionals.

Professional pet sitting allows owners to confidently leave their pets home, knowing that they’ll receive the love and care they so rightly deserve.

We have been using Hill Country Pet Sitters Plus for over three years and love them!  Their services include pet sitting, in-home care, grooming, pet behavior and training, along with household tasks such as watering plants, bringing in the mail, etc.  Please click on the link to the right to visit their website.

Please click on the link below to view this beautiful Victorian home in Seguin, Texas. 

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The following property enhancements and upgrades have also been completed on this home …

• Foundation repairs & leveling in living room and library area (Summer 2002)
• Repairs to eaves and gutters added (Fall 2002)
• Porch roofing replaced with Premier grade metal roof (Summer 2003)
• Flashing around fireplace and exterior areas replaced (Summer 2003)
• Entire exterior of home sanded and painted with 2 coats of 25 year paint plus primer (Summer 2002)
• Custom made wrought iron fence and gates added (Summer 2003)
• Wrap around porch painted with oil base primer and 2 coats enamel (Summer 2005)
• All screens replaced (Summer 2002)
• New water heater for Master Suite (Summer 2002) & Kitchen (Fall 2008)
• All electric replaced from knob and tube (fished through walls where necessary – Summer 2002)
• Roof replaced (2007)
• New wiring and electric panel (2010)

Please contact me for more information on this charming home!

Barbara Sano, GRI, e-PRO
karen mcmillan REALTORS®
License No. 0593834

UPDATE – Leased

The lowering of Lake McQueeney that was scheduled to start February 28 through March 13, 2010 has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for March 22 through April 1, or may need to be extended for an additional period of time. Operations also may be adjusted or cancelled in the event of adverse weather conditions or high flow, which are beyond the control of GBRA. For questions about Lake McQueeney levels during maintenance, please call GBRA at 830.379.5822.