Spotlight On: Lakeside DFW

Sitting on the north side of Lake Grapevine is the 150-acre development, Lakeside DFW. The area has residential, commercial, and fantastic amenities as well as spectacular views. Lakeside DFW is quickly becoming one of DFW’s hottest new developments. With a resort-like feel for residents combined with an urban village that doesn’t just appeal to residents but to the community as a whole, Lakeside DFW has something for everyone. So what does this Flower Mound community located off of FM 2499 and Lakeside Parkway with easy access to Hwy. 121 and DFW International Airport have to offer? Read below for the latest updates on places to live, shop and eat as of May 2016.

Residential

The residential spaces at Lakeside DFW are attracting homeowners from all walks of life with its diverse living options. Homeowners can look from 30’ to 60’ lots, lofts above retail, apartments, and high rise condominiums, meaning residents are diverse in range from young professionals in their 20’s to empty nesters looking to down size. Residents get to enjoy resort living year-round with nearby lake-view dining, live music at the planned amphitheater as well as plenty of opportunities for an active lifestyle with trails for walking, hiking and biking. Lakeside DFW residents have the added bonus of being within walking distance to plenty of retail as well as dining options. The neighborhood’s youngest residents will attend Flower Mound’s acclaimed schools: Bluebonnet Elementary School, Shadow Ridge Middle School and Flower Mound High School.

Single Family Builders

• Normandy Homes: From the $380s to the $590s and are in Pre-Close out
• American Legend Homes: Sold Out
• Darling Homes: Starting in the $370s. Phase 2 Now Open
• Southgate Homes: Starting in the $600s. The homes have premier water view lots of Lake Grapevine – only 4 remaining

Apartment Living

Elan at Lakeside provides the community’s sophisticated apartment residences. Plans include 1-3 bedroom apartments, lofts and townhomes. Amenities for Elan residents include a washer and dryer in every apartment, designer lighting, spacious walk-in closets, gourmet kitchen, granite countertops, spa-style showers, oversized soaking tubs, 24-hour athletic club, Fitness on Demand, tanning spa, club lounge, coffee bar, al fresco grilling stations, posh swimming, esplanade and splash pad.

Luxurious High-Rise Condo Living

The Tower at Lakeside is Lakeside DFW’s newest living option offering residents incredible lake views in a high-end Mediterranean tower.  The 48 residences all offer views of Lake Grapevine and the ability to enjoy worry-free maintenance and resort-style living. Each of the tower’s floor plans feature elegant finishes, floor-to-ceiling nesting doors and expansive balconies. Residents will enjoy 24-hour concierge services, a spa retreat, mail facilities, private garages, car wash area, dog wash station, state of the art gym, yoga and Pilates studios, large fireplace with cozy seating, wine cellar with individual wine lockers, gourmet catering kitchen and large private dining rooms, resort-sized swimming pool with “beach” style entry, cabanas, large hot tub, putting green, outdoor kitchens with grills, bocce ball court. Condo prices range in price from $675,675-3.1 million and in size from 1,345 square feet to 5,726 square feet. 2-4 bedroom options are available.

Commercial.

The urban village feel that comprises the nearly 50,000 square feet of commercial space sits among Lakeside DFW’s pedestrian-oriented streets and treed sidewalks. The 3.5 mile Lake Trail connects the shops and restaurants to Lakeside DFW’s residential areas, pocket parks, outdoor amenities as well as views of Lake Grapevine.

Only six retail spaces remain unfulfilled in Phase 1 of The Shops at Lakeside. Construction on Phase II is expected to start midyear 2016. Retailers include:

• Lodge Barbershop
• Bottle and Bottega
•  Majestic Nail Spa
• Moviehouse and Eatery
• Carvao Prime Brazilian Steak House
• Taverna del Lago
•  Paradise Bistro & Coffee Co
• Urban Vybe
• Giant Bicycles
• Bloom-A-Round
• Hello Daffodil
• Briesley’s Boutique
• Epic Gelato

Restaurants and stores are still being signed on to be a part of the bustling community. Plans for the development include a hotel and conference center on nine acres next to The Tower. Furthermore, the hotel will feature one wing of seven stories and a second wing with nine stories. It will also have easy access to DFW airport. Two restaurants are also planned along with a two-story conference center in the front of the hotel. A second bungalow hotel is also envisioned that will be south of the other hotel. Amenities include a lazy river, pool river and more that can also be enjoyed by hotel guests and condominium residents. Development will be determined by market conditions as well as the availability of financing.

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