Gateway Village - The Reserve: A Complete Guide to Highland Homes New Construction in Denison, TX

Gateway Village - The Reserve is Highland Homes' premier new construction community in Denison, Texas, and it brings the kind of thoughtful design and natural setting that sets it apart from other communities in Grayson County. With heavily treed homesites, flowing creeks, and a range of lot sizes from 40 to 60 feet, this is a community worth a close look from anyone buying new construction in Northeast Texas.

Located just minutes from Lake Texoma and the historic downtown Denison district, Gateway Village - The Reserve offers that rare combination of natural beauty and everyday convenience. Whether you are a first-time buyer, a growing family, or someone looking to settle into the Texoma lifestyle, here is everything you need to know.

Where is Gateway Village - The Reserve?

Gateway Village - The Reserve is located off West FM 120 in Denison, Texas, Grayson County. Denison sits just south of the Texas-Oklahoma border and is best known as the birthplace of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The city offers a vibrant historic downtown that was named a Great American Main Street Award winner in 2025, with nearly 200 businesses including restaurants, breweries, antique shops, and art galleries.

The community is roughly 75 miles north of Dallas, making it an attractive option for remote workers or buyers who need occasional access to the DFW metroplex. Sherman is just a 10-minute drive south, and Lake Texoma is within a 10-minute drive north, giving residents access to one of the largest lakes in Texas.

The builder: Highland Homes

Highland Homes is one of the most respected builders in North Texas, known for quality construction, thoughtful floor plans, and strong warranty support. They build across multiple communities in the Grayson County area, including Heritage Ranch and Canyon Creek Estates in Sherman. At Gateway Village - The Reserve, they offer multiple lot-size categories with distinct floor plan options for each.

What sets Highland Homes apart is their attention to detail. Their homes feature energy-efficient construction, modern open-concept layouts, and design-forward finishes at price points that represent real value. They also offer a comprehensive warranty program that gives buyers peace of mind long after closing.

Lot sizes and pricing

Gateway Village - The Reserve offers four distinct lot-size categories, each with its own set of floor plans and price points:

40-foot lots: Priced from the $389,900 to $475,000 range. These homes offer 4 to 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with 2,262 to 2,672 square feet. A great option for buyers who want generous interior space on a well-sized lot.

45-foot lots: Starting around $353,900. These lots feature plans like the Maybach (4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,820 square feet) and the Royce (4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, from $386,990). A smart entry point into the community for first-time buyers and small families.

50-foot lots: Priced from approximately $399,000 to $415,990. These lots offer 3 to 4 bedrooms with 2 to 4 bathrooms and 1,782 to 3,003 square feet. The most versatile lot size range with the widest variety of plan options.

60-foot lots: Starting from $464,990 up to $606,990. The premium lot category with 3 to 4 bedrooms, 2 to 4 bathrooms, and 1,629 to 3,630 square feet. Plans include the Camden (1,629 square feet), the Fleetwood (2,694 square feet), and the Sheffield (3,630 square feet). These lots back to greenbelt and creek views.

Highland Homes is currently offering $20,000 toward closing costs on select homes, which can significantly reduce your upfront costs. Always ask about current incentives when you visit.

Community features and natural setting

What makes Gateway Village - The Reserve genuinely different is its natural landscape. The community is built around heavily treed homesites with flowing creeks running through the neighborhood. Unlike many new construction communities that start with bare land, this community feels established from day one.

The larger 60-foot lots back to greenbelt and wooded areas, giving homeowners privacy and views that are hard to find in newer developments. Walking paths wind through the community and connect to the natural areas, making it easy to get outdoors without leaving the neighborhood.

Schools: Denison Independent School District

Gateway Village - The Reserve is served by the Denison Independent School District, a district with a long history in the region. Denison ISD operates multiple campuses that serve this community:

• Hyde Park Elementary (Pre-K through 4th grade) - approximately 2.6 miles away
• B. McDaniel Intermediate (5th through 6th grade) - approximately 3.3 miles away
• Henry Scott Middle School (7th through 8th grade) - approximately 4 miles away
• Denison High School (9th through 12th grade) - approximately 3.8 miles away

Hyde Park Elementary is the stand-out campus in the district, earning strong ratings from parents and community members. Denison High School serves approximately 1,400 students and offers a range of academic and extracurricular programs.

What makes Gateway Village - The Reserve unique

A few things set this community apart from other new construction options in Grayson County:

Heavily treed homesites. Most new construction communities in Northeast Texas start with cleared land. Gateway Village - The Reserve preserved the natural tree cover, which means you get shade, privacy, and a more established feel from the moment you move in.

Proximity to Lake Texoma. At 89,000 acres, Lake Texoma is one of the largest reservoirs in the country and is known as the Striped Bass Capital of the World. Boating, fishing, kayaking, and waterfront dining are all within a 10-minute drive. Eisenhower State Park offers camping, hiking trails, a swimming beach, and boat ramps just minutes from the community.

Historic downtown Denison. Denison's Main Street District is the longest in Texas and earned the Great American Main Street Award in 2025. It features restaurants, breweries like Say When Brewing Company and Ivanhoe Ale Works, wineries, antique shops, art galleries, and year-round events including the Doc Holliday Festival and the Dia de Muertos Festival.

Multiple lot sizes. With four distinct lot-size categories, you can choose the footprint that fits your budget and lifestyle. The community works for first-time buyers on 45-foot lots and for buyers who want space and privacy on 60-foot greenbelt lots.

What buyers should know before visiting

If you are considering Gateway Village - The Reserve, here is our advice as buyer's agents who work in Grayson County new construction:

Bring your agent on the first visit. Highland Homes, like most builders in the area, has a registration policy that affects whether you can add buyer representation after your first walk-through. If you visit the model home without an agent and register as a walk-in buyer, adding your own representation later can be difficult or impossible. The best approach is to contact us before your first visit so we can accompany you and make sure you are protected from day one.

Understand the lot premium structure. Lots within each size category carry different premiums based on location within the community. Corner lots, homesites backing to greenbelt or creek areas, and lots at the end of quiet streets all carry premiums that add to your base price. We help you evaluate whether the premium is justified by the long-term value.

Check for quick move-in inventory. Highland Homes often has homes under construction or nearing completion at Gateway Village - The Reserve. If you need to move on a shorter timeline, these can be excellent options that skip the build-to-order wait.

Visit on a weekday if possible. Weekends at the model home can be busy. A weekday visit often means more time with the sales agent, a less rushed experience, and a better chance to explore the community and available lots.

How Shannon Miles Group can help

We represent buyers at Gateway Village - The Reserve and throughout Grayson County and Northeast Texas. As your buyer's agents, we handle the builder contract review, coordinate independent inspections, guide you through the design center decisions, and make sure your interests are protected from the initial visit through closing.

We also know the broader new construction market in the area. If you are comparing Gateway Village - The Reserve with other Highland Homes communities like Heritage Ranch or Canyon Creek Estates in Sherman, or even looking at Forestbrook Estates in Paris, we can help you see the full picture across all of these options.

On new construction, our representation costs you nothing. The builder pays the commission. You get a dedicated advocate whose only priority is protecting your investment.

We know Gateway Village - The Reserve well. We know the floor plans, the lot map, the builder's construction standards, and the neighborhood dynamics. If you are considering a purchase here, let us walk you through the process step by step.