The Residences at Grand Lodge | Robb Report Exceptional Properties

These gated two-and three-story ultra-luxurious greenside lodgehomes offer exquisite architecture, private elevators and multi-level patios with breathtaking' panoramic views of award winning TPC Craig Ranch course located in McKinney, Texas— recently ranked by Money Magazine as one of the top 5 “Best Places to Live” in America and Forbes Magazine as one of the Top 10 “Best Places to Move”. Build your dreams from a blank canvas starting at 1.1 million with custom floorplans from 3,700 to 5,400 SF. Live the dream with these exclusive privileges; TPC membership, fitness membership, personalized golf cart and private direct access to the course.

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Crape Myrtle Trails of McKinney in Craig Ranch

Craig Ranch, the city of McKinney and the Crape Myrtle Trails of McKinney Foundation will break ground at 5 p.m. today on Crape Myrtle World Collection Park. http://mckinneyblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/09/groundbreaking-today-for-crape.html

Craig Ranch: New Homes & Healthy Active Lifestyle in McKinney TX

New Urbanism is about more than just having things close by so you can avoid using your car—it’s about a wide range of housing and job types and wide open opportunities for innovative recreational expression. Craig Ranch’s amazing combination of sports venues, parks, trails, golf, and the renowned Cooper Fitness Center & Spa gives this community an exceptional appeal. If you are searching for a new home or home for sale in a master planned community in the Dallas/McKinney area, Craig Ranch has beautiful homes and an amazing lifestyle to offer.

Whether you’re a world-class athlete, someone who just likes to go for a nice walk every now and then, or you fall somewhere in between, Craig Ranch will meet your needs.

Here’s a brief overview of the spectacular facilities residents enjoy daily:
- TPC Craig Ranch private golf course, designed by Tom Weiskopf. The par 72 course skillfully engages the beautiful, gently rolling hills and mature woods surrounding the limestone banks of Rowlett Creek.
- Cooper Fitness Center & Spa at Craig Ranch. Established in 2006 by “father of aerobics” Dr. Kenneth Cooper and his son, Dr. Tyler Cooper, the 75,000-square-foot health and fitness complex offers an array of exercise classes, personal trainers, Olympic-size pool, outdoor track, state-of-the-art equipment, and youth programs to meet the needs of individuals, families, and corporate clients.
- Michael Johnson Performance Center. A state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor training center founded by 4-time Olympic Gold medalist, 9-time World Champion, and world record holder Michael Johnson.
- Dr Pepper StarCenter McKinney at Craig Ranch. The new facility has two sheets of ice, a full-service pro shop, a snack bar, and four party/meeting rooms to serve youth and adult hockey as well as general ice skating for the public.

All this, plus an abundance of parks, ball fields, soccer fields, and fitness trails, as well as The Beach at Craig Ranch, a premier athletic facility for beach sports like beach volleyball, beach tennis, and beach soccer.

Residents use the facilities on their own, in groups, and at planned events designed to complement healthy, active lifestyles for all ages in a close-knit community.

Craig Ranch homes showcased during grand opening tour | Dallas Homes & Apartments | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News

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McKinney Ranked 5 in Money Magazine’s Top 100 Best Places to Live

Money Magazine’s 2010 List of America’s Best Small Cities ranks McKinney, Texas as number 5. It’s not surprising to the folks who live there and know about McKinney’s affordable homes, low crime rate, good jobs, and beautiful downtown—but the recognition is a source of pride.

Money’s research and analysis included financial issues (purchasing power and cost of living); housing; education (student performance and educational opportunities); quality of life (environmental issues, crime rates, worker commute times); leisure and culture (museums, entertainment, restaurants, bars, golf courses, etc.); weather; and population demographics.

McKinney's tree-filled communities are surrounded by ponds, parks, and hiking trails. Though growth over the past decade has been rapid, it has been planned with care so the beauty and charm of the area remain intact.

One of McKinney’s centerpieces is Craig Ranch, an award-winning 2,200-acre urban mixed-use, master-planned community that borders Frisco, Allen, and Plano, and is minutes from State Highway 121/Sam Rayburn Tollway. Craig Ranch is a classic example of “new urbanism”—the concept of a livable, sustainable community that blends residential, commercial, and resort-quality recreational amenities into a defined urban community.

Pedestrian-friendly narrow streets and wide walkways are reminiscent of an earlier American time when people relished the corner store and public squares that brought them together. In the unique community of Craig Ranch, all residential areas are connected to the Town Center, parks, amenities and retail establishments by an extensive trail system designed to reduce the use of automobiles. Those trails also connect to the regional Six-Cities Trail system, which is a network of biking and fitness trails. For those who prefer not to walk or bike, the vintage Craig Ranch Trolley Bus shuttles residents and guests around the community.

McKinney was also rated as one of the top ten best places to move by Forbes Magazine. If you are looking for a new home for sale in the Dallas metro area, we invite you to call or click to learn more about Craig Ranch.