Thoughts on Higley Estates

How can I reminisce about a project that isn’t even completed yet? Well, I am a person with many talents; just watch me!

Higley Estates is the first project for which we did the final plat and improvement plans. Because we maintained that control, we are very happy with the grading and basins. Originally, we envisioned all of Higley Estates’ large lots as custom. The folks who develop custom lots, however, felt that these two streets of custom homes would not sufficiently feel like it was a separate neighborhood. So we ended up with very nice production homes. We will remember this if we try to develop custom lots again, and we have had a lot of people ask us for custom lots.

One reason there was a long pause between Higley Groves West and Higley Estates is that we did the shopping center in between. So when Higley Estates broke ground last year, one of the motives to get it done was to provide more shoppers for all the stores in Lakeview Village. Of course, it has exceeded our expectations. There are small upgrades to entrance signs and playgrounds, but it is obvious to all that Higley Estates is part of Morrison Ranch. This is what we expect to happen with each neighborhood. We especially like having both sides of Elliot Road complete, so that the wide expanse of green and trees that we will see for 2 ½ miles has begun.


Higley Estates Tot Lot

One question that comes up fairly often is what is planned for the commercial corner at Higley Estates. The honest answer is, nothing, yet. Of course, it’s across the street from our office, and our big conference window (which was Grandma’s dining room window) looks out over that corner. So we will obviously want something that we don’t mind looking at daily. We are considering something along the lines of a bank, or child care center, or some shopping space. But we aren’t in a hurry yet to put anything there.

One of the new residents in Higley Estates will be the First Cousin’s mother. With the passing last year of one of the patriarchs of the Morrison family, GG (as she’s known to her great grandchildren) will be moving into a new house - with a ranch style elevation, as you might suspect. I’m sure she’ll be keeping an eye on all the details of the community.

I'm looking forward to the future stories about Higley Estates, and I'll share them when I get them.