Phase I (to be completed January 2007)

 

We are excited to provide the following amenities to our guests for the 2007 season.

 

1)      New parking lot on the north east corner which will provide an additional 9 parking spaces.  Each Far View room will have it’s own dedicated parking space with name attachment.  Parking lot will be paved with paver stones and concrete curb edging.  Parking lot entrance will be on Lubbock Street and exit will be off Park Street.  Parking lot will be landscaped with a tropical look using many native drought and heat tolerant plants.

 

2)      A 6 foot high brick wall with 2 foot wide spaced columns will edge the property from the Carriage House on Church Street,  along the total length of Lubbock Street and end at the termination of the new parking lot on Park Street.  Brick will match the existing house brick as close as possible.  (Future phases will extend the brick wall around the entire perimeter of the estate)

 

3)      The existing driveway consists of 80 years of different concrete pouring.  The driveway has many cracks and is in need of major repairs.  The decision was made to ‘top’ all the driveway  and any new sidewalks and patios with the same pavers as the new parking lot.   A total of 15,000 sq ft will be used on this project. All pavers will be edged with concrete curbing,   this change will give the entire area a softer and more elegant look.  The color of the pavers are multiple shades of red, black and grey.

 

4)      Storage Shed / Sitting Area will be located adjacent to the parking lot and will face the main house.  The style of the building will mimic the Far View architecture with arches and carriage style doors.  The sitting area will provide a comfortable place for guests to sit and relax undercover.  Overhead will be fans to help cool off during hot days,   a large screen TV will adorn one wall for those who wish to watch ‘the game’ or track their favorite golf tournament.  The floor will be paved in Saltillo tile.

5)      The existing storage shed will be removed and the concrete floor will be redone in Saltillo tile.  This area will be covered by a 14 X 14 green canvas tent.  2 large 2 person hammocks will occupy this space along with a cement fireplace and additional seating.  This area borders on a large grove of bamboo and we will expand on this theme by adding exotic plantings.  The perfect spot to have a nap,  read a book,  or just swing in the breeze.

 

6)      A new laundry room is being constructed just east of the Carriage House.  This building will also consist of a public ADA approved washroom.  On the north side of the laundry,  a roofed area,  with arches, saltillo tile,  cable TV will house a seven person spa.  ‘THE’ place to head after a long day of antique shopping in the Brenham area.

 

7)      For those who have visited Far View before,  you will know of the stone wall which was original to the house 80 + years ago.   To highlite this wall,  we will be adding a natural gas firepit  just in front of it and under the 60 ft high pine trees.  This area will surely bring  friends and strangers together on cool evenings to tell stories and share past adventures.

 

8)      An outdoor kitchen area is being constructed under the large oak and pecan trees next to the swimming pool.  This structure will be built ‘off the ground’ to allow proper air circulation of the tree roots and prevent any severe damage.   The kitchen will be built of brick,  have a saltillo floor,   the same arches as the main house will surround the structure on 3 sides and a solid wall facing Church Street.  A wet bar will butt up against the pool area and provide seating for 4 or 5.  A 4 foot roof overhang will protect  those guests from sudden summer showers. Inside the kitchen area, 2 wall ovens,  a counter top gas stove,   a  BBQ ,  small fridge,  hand washing sink will all help make breakfast preparation a new experience for the owners and guests alike.  A buffet bar will be situated in the middle of the building,  consisting of a granite top this area will be the center of many future family gatherings.   An under counter ice machine will keep drinks refreshingly cool.  Speaking of cool,   5 overhead circulating fans and an inroof air conditioner will keep this area substantially cooler than  poolside.  For those cooler winter months,  a gas fireplace will warm you  as you sit in the comfortable seating area.  Sports fans will enjoy the large flat screen TV and surround sound….GO TEXANS!!   A&M!!!   and of course…..LONGHORNS!!   (for our Canadian friends…..go STARS!)

 

The innkeepers,  Linda and Steve hope that you will enjoy these new additions to Far View and with your patronage,  to make The Beautiful Far View Estate,  the best little bed and breakfast in Texas.