Sanctuary in Salado, TX: A Family‑Friendly Hill Country Community
Sanctuary in Salado, TX is a new, 300‑acre mixed‑use, master‑planned community, designed with classic Hill Country style—think limestone, big shade trees, and front‑porch living—blended with modern convenience. The plan combines residential neighborhoods, retail, and entertainment in one connected place.
Why Families Are Watching Sanctuary in Salado, TX
Timeless Hill Country Look, Modern Everyday Ease
Sanctuary is organized into three districts:
- East Neighborhood (single‑family/custom homes) on 178 acres, centered on parks and trails.
- North Neighborhood (Water’s Edge apartments & townhomes) on ~63.95 acres around legacy lakes, with paths and future retail/restaurant pads.
- South Neighborhood (~57.02 acres of commercial frontage) that will tie into the rest of Sanctuary and Downtown Salado.
European Charm
The community was built with a nod to Belgian and European culture, as seen in the charming lampposts and cobblestone brick street upon entering the neighborhood. It really gives you the feeling like you’ve stepped into a Hallmark Christmas movie about a darling small town.
A Look Inside A Model Home
I took a look inside a Castlerock Communities model home and was blown away! It felt so luxury and spacious.
Parks, Trails, and Real Outdoor Time
The community’s social heart is Hanks Family Park: an activity house with a catering kitchen, pool, sundeck, playground, event lawn, restrooms/changing rooms, and garden—anchored by a 100‑plus‑year‑old oak. This park links into Sanctuary’s network of open spaces and connected walking trails, which is exactly what families ask for: safe places to move, play, and meet the neighbors.
Close to Downtown Salado (shops, restaurants, events)
Sanctuary’s plan specifically calls out connectivity to Downtown Salado—and the North Neighborhood sits near Main Street. Downtown Salado regularly hosts markets, performances, and family events along its walkable Main Street corridor (think Christmas Stroll, parades, live music, and maker markets).
Scenes From The Annual Christmas Stroll
Best of Both Worlds: Small‑Town Calm, Austin Access
Salado is about an hour from Austin (traffic depending). So here, you get the best of both worlds! Hill Country pace at home, Austin’s amenities an hour south when you need them.
What’s Happening Now (and what’s next)
Construction on the earliest phase began with 185 residential lots and ~4 miles of streets—setting up the backbone for homes, parks, and future retail.
The East Neighborhood highlights single‑family homes constructed by CastleRock Communities and Southerly Homes.
The Water’s Edge Apartments & Townhomes (in the North Neighborhood) are now leasing, giving families a rental option inside Sanctuary while the rest builds out.
Quick Facts (for parents)
Total site: ~300 acres in Salado, TX
Neighborhoods: East (178 acres, single‑family/custom, trail network), North (~63.95 acres, Water’s Edge rentals + future retail), South (~57.02 acres, I‑35 commercial frontage). There will be around 400 homes built total. Right now, about 50 are occupied.
Signature amenity: Hanks Family Park (pool, playground, event lawn, activity house, 100 year old oak tree).
Downtown access: Planned connections to Main Street; seasonal events and shopping nearby.
Austin proximity: about an hour from Austin (traffic varies).
How To Learn More / Tour The Site
Developer contact: contact@sanctuarytx.com • 254‑308‑6270
Official site: SanctuaryTX.com
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