Former Dallas Cowboys player Solomon Page and his wife
Those of us who know Lake Ridge refer to the community as Dallas/Fort Worth’s best kept secret, so I’m always entertained by the initial impressions of those who visit for the first time. Lake Ridge is home to people from all walks of life–celebrity and non-celebrity alike, but when I do tour the celebrities who have heard about us, I’m always curious as to how they think we stack up to the grandiose places they have experience among the lifestyles of the rich and famous.
Being home to many professional sports stars, I was not surprised when former Dallas Cowboy offensive lineman Solomon Page called me up to ask what I had available that would fit the desires he and his wife had in mind for their next home. Solomon played with former teammate Dexter Coakley, a longtime Lake Ridge resident, and was curious as the what all the buzz was about.
When Solomon and his wife arrived for their appointment, I spoke to them about some of the things that make Lake Ridge unique then determined which community they wanted to live in and we headed out to look at the properties I had that matched their taste.
I wasn’t surprised when they chose The Sanctuary as their future community; after all, it happens to be what I think is the future showcase community of Lake Ridge, considering its remote gated location in the farthest southern portion of our 3300 acre community, which offers an unusually quiet tranquility overlooking views of Joe Pool Lake from an elevated bluff that is far from the sounds of any car traffic. From the homesite property they chose, there is also a clear view of Dallas Cowboys stadium in the horizon, a factor that played an obvious role in their decision.
It was a pleasure to serve more clients and play a part in making their dreams come true, but in this case, I also made friends. After we got back from the tour, the three of us sat out on the rear deck overlooking Magic Valley Ranch Lake, the small body of water that is nestled behind our offices. We talked about what their initial reaction was to Lake Ridge and the overall vibe that the place puts out, which got even stronger as the sun set into a dusky ball of fire before us. Like so many others before them, they didn’t appreciate the magic of this place until they experienced it for themselves. I look forward to the life they make here and, like all my clients–celebrity or not–I am honored to have helped them find it.
My passions are the outdoors, animals, mountain biking, and making dreams come true among the hills of Dallas/Fort Worth's best kept secret. 