Creating a Home for Empty Nesters That’s Full of Life

By Julie Gordey

Dec. 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST

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A luxury 55+ community in Liberty Hill, TX – just outside Austin – is redefining what active-adult living can be. Let’s take a look at Regency at Santa Rita Ranch.

Why it stands out

This Hill Country gem offers 55+ living - elevated. Regency at Santa Rita Ranch isn’t just award-winning – it’s life-enhancing.

The community has earned top honors, including Best 55+ Community from the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin. And the larger Santa Rita Ranch master-planned community has been recognized repeatedly for its amenities, lifestyle programming, and exceptional overall experience.

The Meadow Collection: Homes tailored to 55+ living

Choose from five thoughtfully designed home plans. Luxury blends with practicality. You’ll find:

  • 2–3 bedrooms with 2,087–2,844+ sq. ft

  • 3-car garages

  • Open, flowing layouts built for effortless everyday living

  • Single-level designs created specifically for adults 55+

  • 60-ft. homesites

A community built around your passions

This is resort-style living without leaving home. Residents enjoy:

  • Private, 55+–exclusive amenities

  • Social clubs and events designed to spark new friendships

  • Fitness, recreation, and learning opportunities for an always-active lifestyle

  • Access to Santa Rita Ranch’s award-winning master-plan amenities

Whether you’re into pickleball, wine mixers, or simply relaxing poolside, there’s a place for you here.

Why 55+ buyers love it

  • Everything you need on one level – no stairs, no hassle

  • A friendly, engaged community where you’ll know your neighbors

  • Lock-and-leave simplicity for travel and peace of mind

  • Proximity to Austin for dining, culture, and top-tier medical care

The bottom line: Regency at Santa Rita Ranch delivers the perfect balance of luxury, lifestyle, and low-maintenance living – all in one of the most celebrated communities in the Austin area.

Discover why so many 55+ buyers are choosing The Meadow Collection and making this award-winning community their next chapter.

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Julie Gordey

A lifelong educator, Julie Gordey, is a retired school administrator.  After years of focusing on education, this University of Texas graduate now travels and enjoys freelance writing for BDX and NewHomeSource.com.