FAQ: Governor’s Hill

Are the homes in Governor’s Hill condos or free-standing homes?

Actually, they are both. Governor’s Hill was developed as a Residential Condominium Regime, and as such, the property surrounding the 44 free-standing homes in the development is commonly owned by all 44 property owners. This surrounding property (the non-buildable base of the Hill), as well as the roads and right-of-ways, are called Common Elements.

Homes and designated yards surrounding those homes; are called Limited Common Elements.

Do Governor’s Hill Property Owners automatically become members of Barton Creek Country Club?

Yes, Governor’s Hill Owners are automatically admitted as Property Owner Members of Barton Creek Country Club with no initiation fee.

Property Owner Members have use of workout facilities, member’s pool, and member’s dining facilities at the Club. Monthly membership charges apply.

Is there a POA for Governor’s Hill?

Yes, in fact, there are two Associations that Governor’s Hill Property Owners belong to – Governor’s Hill Condominium Association and Barton Creek North Property Owners Association.

What do these Associations do for Governor’s Hill Property Owners?

The Governor’s Hill Condominium Association maintains the roads in Governor’s Hill (inside the gates), the perimeter fencing behind each home, the gates, the security cameras at the entrance to the development, and the landscaping. Monthly Association fees also cover the cost of weekly trash collection and water for Common Area landscaping.

The Barton Creek North POA maintains the right-of-ways along Barton Creek Boulevard and maintains the Master Architectural Control Committee (MACC).

The primary purpose of the MACC is to preserve and protect the continuity and beauty of the area by promoting harmony of existing design and location of all Architectural improvements and protect property values. All exterior improvements in Barton Creek North require MACC approval.

What is the MACC approval process for making improvements to my property?

All properties in Governor’s Hill and Barton Creek North were developed with very stringent deed restrictions.

Plans for any improvements, additions, or modifications must be presented to the Master Architectural Committee (MACC) to ensure compliance with these deed restrictions.

The approval process typically takes four to six weeks from the date plans are submitted. There are various fees and deposits required as well.