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.
I remember being a first time home buyer and the mystery that surrounded the transaction. This is the first post of a "Spring TX first time home buyer series". I hope this series will help to alleviate some of the home buying mystery.
John the Greek restaurant is one of those places we have been meaning to try for some time now. Tonight, on the spur of the moment, we did so. We didn't have our camera with us so I don't have any photos to share.
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