Welcome to Hickory Ridge Estates in Branson, Missouri! Home to “the finest homes being built in the Ozarks”.
We had a very warm and mild winter in Missouri this year. There were only a few snow days with temperatures mostly 45 degrees and above (many as high as 60+). Once we got to March our weather has been mostly in the 60′s and 70′s with sunshine. Spring is NOW here in all its glory! The colors in the trees are everywhere, dogwoods in bloom, redbuds are popping, and leaves are appearing. Wow is all we can say! The colors are vibrant and beautiful. The views out my windows are magnificent! It is a great reminder of why we love it here so much.
We have been receiving a lot of rain recently, but we do have a promise from God. In Genesis 9:8-17 it says that God created a (covenant) promise to not flood the earth again, and that promise he put in living color by giving us a rainbow as a reminder. When God promises something you can count on it! He does not change! Aren’t you glad that nature responds to Gods programming, so we can count on the seasons to always have the same characteristics. It reminds us that time is passing, and that we need to breath deep and enjoy the time we have. Enjoy our families and friends.
God programs all of nature to respond to His clock, but it is still amazing to see the changes that happen precisely the same every year. The trees are brown in winter, but precisely as Spring arrives, everything comes alive. Psalm 104:19 He made the moon to mark the seasons, and the sun knows when to go down. Jeremiah 8:7 Even the stork in the sky knows her appointed seasons, and the dove, the swift and the thrush observe the time of their migration.
What a beautiful time of year this is! The mornings are filled with sunshine, and the afternoons sometimes bring rain and thunder. Turn off your sprinklers, God will take care of your yard this Spring. Each day, we have more leaves, the grass is growing thick lush and green, and the birds are flying overhead. Living in Missouri is never dull, and we have learned to appreciate each season of the year. Summer is not far away, and the kids are counting the last few days of school.
What an amazing year 2012 is going to be! Our entry to Hickory Ridge will be planted with fresh flowers very soon! Our roads were freshly seal coated to give them that NEW ROAD look just a few months ago. As the grass grows on our hills, our tractor will get busy cutting the grass. We like to have a well manicured look from the entry to the back of Hickory which is about a mile. How beautiful it is to drive into this neighborhood, with all the care and personal attention to detail. Hickory Ridge has a continual maintenance program that is second to none in Branson. We want to always look fresh, colorful, manicured, and clean! It is our way of saying: Welcome Home!
God is giving us so many blessings. First: God watched over us when the weather turned bad in March, when a tornado hit in downtown Branson. We had no damage at all. Fortunately, with this community, everyone pitched in, and the town is vibrant with new construction, and none of the shows are closed. 98% of the businesses are open and running Second: We have some great neighbors who happen to be performers, at the Pierce Arrow Show in Branson (Gary and Kim Koreiba). We encourage you to see their show, it is one of the best in Branson! Plan early it is always one of the SOLD OUT shows. Third: We have great churches in Branson that support the community, and let people know that God loves You. The churches responded with cleanup crews, food for those working to clean up damage, and giving Gods hope for the future. This LOVE translates into a great place to live. Fourth: Family Fun, Fun, Fun! at Silver Dollar City as one of our favorites the “World Fest” begins April 12 thru May 6. Do you enjoy food and music from around the world? Do you like hearing outdoor laughter and smelling food cooked on outdoor kettles? Do you like seeing many smiles and friendly people? Then you must visit Silver Dollar City. We always buy a ”Season Pass” this time of year as it is good thru 2012, this allows us to visit the City many times thruout the year. These are just a few of our Thankful thoughts for 2012. God is so good to us! HE is good all the time, because that is who HE is! We are thankful for our new neighbors, who make our community and even better place to live. We cherish great friends and neighbors, up and down Newbury Road. YOU are the missing piece in our puzzle? We would love to speak with you about living at Hickory Ridge. Call us at 417-294-2999 so we can open the entry gate for you to drive thru. Yes we have a security gate that closes at dark. Come by and visit, and we will pour you a Hot Coffee and find out what your wish list is.
NEW THIS YEAR! We offer two great homes on our Model Tour which are open most days from Noon to 5pm. These homes are large from 6000 to 8000 square feet, and may give you some great ideas of what can be built in your next home at Hickory Ridge. We have plans from 2000 square feet and up that can be built with lot for about $ 300,000. Can you say affordable home in a great neighborhood?
CHECKOUT THE HOME ON LOT 9B! This home is newly built and beautiful, you need to drive by just to see how great this home is. We are excited to have a Dentist in the neighborhood-Dr. Nick Yiannios and his wife Valana ( Dr. Nicks Website http://1visitdds.com/). Just think, if you are crunching down on those raw almonds, or hard candy late at night, and you feel your teeth give way, Dr. Nick is just a few steps away. If you live in the area and need a good dentist, he is truly the best. I don’t like pain, and if you don’t either give him a call. His new office is located next to Akers and Arney, across from the Yakov Theater.
We are thankful for what is happening at Hickory Ridge. God is continuing to bless us with beautiful homes, and new friendly neighbors. We have had many people visiting that are searching for that perfect lot, with a view facing just a certain way. We are happy to have you visit as many times as you want, (bring your blanket, lunch, and get to know your lot) you will never feel pressure from us to buy in a hurry! We sell the lots ourselves rather than thru a real estate broker, so you get the facts from us direct. This has also allowed us to meet each of the prospective buyers personally, and guarantees our NO PRESSURE sales approach. We want happy people, who are glad they live here, just like us.
Lot prices start at just:$ 39,500 for a 5 acre lot, and with a cash closing you get a 10% discount, which buys an estate lot for as low as $ 37,500! (The price of a new car, which immediately depreciates about 20% when you drive it away)
The following is some History…
When we (the owners) bought this property, we were looking for a place where nice people would want to build. Where they could be proud of their neighborhood, and talk with their neighbors. Hickory Ridge is that place! It is a 430 acre pristine hilltop, surrounded by ancient forest. We built our homes on Lots 37 and 20. Yes we live here, so we are intimately involved in making sure this community will turn out to be one of the finest in the Ozarks. Feel free to contact us when you drive thru the neighborhood, so we can answer all of your questions. Many new homes are being designed and built. The style of these homes vary, and are unique inside and out. There are large and smaller homes here. The architectural committee simply looks for quality design, and attractive architecture, starting at a minimum of 2000 square feet on the main level. We have attached a link in our website that has the CC&R’s for your review.
We are excited about our “Cottage Floorplans” with 2089 to 3352 square feet, starting from $261k (which includes home, well, and septic) all you add is the Lot. Please look in the section marked “Spectacular New Homes from $ 261,000″, I think you will be overjoyed with how fantastic these homes are, we have had two of these homes completed on Lot 1 and 32. You can now live in a Million Dollar Neighborhood for a lot less.
We also have references for several quality builders, who would be happy to meet with you, and discuss your ideas. You may also bring your own architectural plans, and begin to enjoy the peaceful and relaxing lifestyle at Hickory Ridge. Welcoming + Friendly + Safe = Home: HOME describes the feeling we are trying to convey to all who visit. Just down the tree lined entrance, sits a Farmhouse-Colorado Lodge home. The Rocking Chairs sit on the wrap-around porch just waiting for friends to come by and rock away the hours, to enjoy the view of the Ozark Hills, with a tall glass of ice-cold lemonade. This ‘piece of heaven’ is really taking shape as a place to build your dream home. 417 Magazine has already showcased the Farmhouse-Lodge home in their magazine. Click Here to view .
Around the bend, a 4000 square foot Craftsmen style home brings back warm memories of Grandma’s house. The friendly front porch, is ideal for waving at neighbors passing by. As the road continues to meander past rolling hills, you’ll be delighted to see multiple Old World European homes. Their Story-book architecture is classic and charming, among the centuries-old Oak and Black Walnut trees.
We have a great Architect Ron Hill, who has designs that can fit almost any budget. We have several completed Ron Hill homes from 2000 to 2500 square foot range. These two homes are now finished and look amazing. There is still room for you and your family. We believe Hickory can be home to almost everyone in every price range.
Our New Neighbors (Mr. & Mrs. Kent Crutcher/Branson Police Chief) on Lot 15 recently bought a picturesque home that was voted the “Home of the Year for 2009″ by 417 Home Magazine. I think you will agree this is a well deserved award. This home is sitting on a hilltop overlooking miles of amazing view! They definitely picked the right lot! Click Here to view the Crutchers home. Also, see the Crutchers Home in the “Home Builder Association Video for 2008″:
If you are interested in speaking with us about your new home, just call Gary or Jon at 417-294-2999.
All we are missing is You! Come by and see us anytime.
Thank you for visiting our website!
God Bless You & Your Family!
Gary and Ruthann Winans, Owners (Living at Lot 37)
Jon and Linda Lee, Owners (Living at Lot 20)