Shirley Parks, North San Antonio TX Real Estate 210.414.0966

The San Antonio Express News reports that the brand new Simeon of Olmos Park Condominiums celebrated their grand opening last week.

The 3 story, 2900 square foot condos located at 215 Annie St. in Olmos Park each have a private elevator and impressive high-end features: Luxurious kitchens with Viking appliances, wine cooler, quartz counter tops; steam shower in master bath, outdoors areas on every level, two-car garages and security cameras.

Alamo Heights School District.

The condos are listed by Dawn Swisher Campbell of Swisher & Martin Realty. For more information, call (210) 279-2654 or check out MLS number 796218 to see photos.

The Simeon of Olmos Park Condominiums sound gorgeous!

Oakwell Farms is a master planned gated community located on land that was originally part the huge Tobin family estate. It is located inside Loop 410, off Harry Wurzbach near Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills. Adjoining Oakwell Farms is a driving range and horse stables.

A desirable and convenient neighborhood for military families, there are two roads that lead directly to Ft. Sam Houston; one to BAMC, and the other to the main base. Travel time is probably less than 10 - 15 minutes. The Oakwell Farms development includes jogging trails, mature oak trees, beautiful landscaping, wooded areas, tennis courts, pool, clubhouse, park/playground.

Homes currently listed on MLS in Oakwell Farms range from a 1943 sf 3/2/2 on .20 acres at an affordable $248,000 to a 4387 sf 4/4.4/2 on .61 acres at $825,000.

Oakwell Farms is in the desired North East Independent School District, NEISD, and there are also Catholic and private schools nearby.

A little history: Robert Lynn Batts Tobin was the son of Edgar Tobin, who in 1928 founded Tobin Surveys, a company specializing in aerial photography and map creation important to the oil exploration industry. After his father's death in a 1954 plane crash that also killed Tom Braniff, founder of Braniff Airlines, Robert took over the company.

Robert Tobin used the family's wealth in part to become a generous philanthropist and arts patron. He played a major role in the expansion of the McNay Art Museum and its theatrical arts collections here in San Antonio. He was very involved with the Metropolitan Opera in New York and the Boston Public Library.

Before his death in 2000, Tobin was prepared to redevelop his family estate, Oakwell Farms, into a planned development which included nature trails. The Tobin Endowment followed through with these plans by donating 89 acres of the estate along Salado Creek for the park.

Tobin Park opened last year and features a paved hike and bike path that stretches from Loop 410 south to pass under Austin Highway. A life-size bronze statue of Tobin in tuxedo, opera cape, walking cane, and alligator boots is located at the entrance to the park. Multiple artworks by San Antonio artist Carlos Cortes, whose faux bois works of concrete replicate wood, are placed to greet visitors and provide seating at the trailhead.

Alamo Heights is one of the most, if not the most, prestigious neighborhoods in San Antonio. It was incorporated as an independent municipality in 1922 so it is a town or suburb within a city and is located only 2 miles from downtown. It has a rich heritage and is a very desirable neighborhood with a hometown feel to call home, if you can afford it.

Many people are attracted by the easy access of Alamo Heights to San Antonio's business district, shopping, and entertainment choices. The area is well known for its charm, family friendly atmosphere, and excellent schools. For golfers, the Quarry Golf Club has one of the best golf courses in Texas.

Residential real estate in Alamo Heights ranges from condos and townhomes to modest frame homes to expensive estates, all graced with shady oak trees and nice landscaping. The most expensive home currently listed in the MLS is priced at $2,399,000. Only 5 years old, the 5352 square foot Mediterranean style home has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2 car garage, gourmet kitchen, a beautiful pool, courtyards, lush landscaping, mature trees. A much more modest home can be had for much less, but still on the pricey side.

Alamo Heights is home to the fabulous gourmet market, Central Market HEB, probably the best place in town to find any gourmet food item you may need; they also have a huge selection of domestic and imported wines. Don't leave without checking out the awesome deli! Nearby is my favorite San Antonio restaurant, Cappy's Restaurant, where my husband and I often celebrate special occasions.

You never have to leave this neighborhood if you don't want to; Alamo Heights has it all!

BRAKE WORKS

My husband, Stephen, has known Ray Gruetzner, the owner of Brake Works on Nacogdoches Rd. since 1987. Stephen and his late wife relocated here from the Dallas area and bought a house next door to Ray. We have since moved from that house to a smaller house in the same neighborhod but we still turn to Ray for our car care needs. Although the name of the business is Brake Works, they also take care of other car repair and maintenance issues. Ray and his son also own a second Brake Works at 281 and Bitters.

We have always been impressed with the quality of work, reasonable prices, friendliness, and great customer service we have received from Brake Works. The shop is always clean and pleasant. Best of all, we feel that we can place our trust in what Ray and his staff tells us about what our vehicles need. They always answer our questions in a straightforward manner and always get our car back to us in a timely manner, running in tip-top shape. Stephen and I both feel really lucky to know Ray!

RAY GRUETZNER, Owner
14950 NACOGDOCHES RD
SAN ANTONIO TX, 78247
(210) 657-3300

Rob Cary Pet Resort

Whenever we need to go out of town we leave out pets at the fabulous Rob Cary Pet Resort.

Rob Cary is located on 3.9 acres in north central San Antonio on Bulverde Road inside Loop 1604. Owned and operated by the same family who founded the facility in 1976, the modern, 40,000 sq. ft. facility features central air conditioning and heating, and piped-in music for the interior pet suites. Some of the pet suites even have their own tv and couch. The complex includes accommodations for dogs, cats and birds, with grooming areas, professional training facilities and a retail shop. We can travel secure in the knowledge that our Beagle, Snoopy, and our tuxedo cat, Fluffy, will receive the best of care while we are gone. Some of the pet care professionals are on premises, resident caretakers so the pets are never alone. If you are looking for a place to board your pet, check out Rob Cary; you will be impressed.