la Frontera In the News

Austin Business Journal

Best Real Estate Deals of 2000

March 30 - April 5, 2001

Enclave aims for core community experience

Multifamily Finalist

by Randi Beth Beckman, Special to the Austin Business Journal

The Enclave at La Frontera is a unique and promising addition to Round Rock.

Located at the intersection of I-35, SH 1325 and SH 45, the Enclave aims to become another downtown core -- this time for Round Rock, comparable to what the Arboretum is to North Austin.

"The Enclave at La Frontera is a whole different experience," says Don Martin, co-developer of the project. An urban-density apartment community, the Enclave at La Frontera boasts a high number of units per acre that found in a typical sub-urban-density community.

Apartment complexes just down the street from the Enclave hold approximately 18 units per acre. In contrast, the Enclave has 35 units per acre and includes parking spaces to accommodate all of its residents. The five-level parking garage is only the beginning of the list of amenities the Enclave offers.

With shopping centers, restaurants and corporate employers close by, the Enclave is geared to appeal to young professionals.

The urban high tech residents will be drawn in by the Enclave's 24-hour conveniences. On site, residents can be found surfing the Internet while sipping a venti caramel machiato at 3 a.m. The Enclave's 24-hour Internet café, fully stocked with Starbuck's best, accommodates people with a variety of schedules.

A 17-seat movie theatre equipped with DVD is another reason to call the Enclave "home."

With a do-it-yourself business center, indoor basketball court, aerobics room and fitness center, the Enclave has created a self-contained environment combining home , work, fitness and social life within one community.

"While people wouldn't expect this type of project in Round Rock," says developer Timm Wooten of Martin Fein Interest, "Round Rock has grown to such an extent that we believe round Rock is ready for what the Enclave at La Frontera has to offer."

Although the project won't be fully open until July, Wooten is very pleased with the community's reaction. He believes the current residents see living at the Enclave as an advantage because they are so close to major shops and restaurants.

Wooten is proud that while still incomplete, with construction continuing, those apartments that are ready are already occupied. A waiting list already exists for those who want to be a part of the Enclave at La Frontera community.