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Cedar Creek Lake, Texas

Deer Valley

Landscaped outdoor living area at Deer Valley on Cedar Creek Lake featuring limestone terraces, native plantings, and lake views designed by Landvisions

A SEAMLESS VISION

Perched above the banks of Cedar Creek Lake, Deer Valley uses the site’s natural elevation change to create a seamless transition from the home to the water. Steel-edged landscape terraces step down through layered planting beds, connecting designed outdoor entertaining spaces to level play lawns with wide lake views. Hardscape and turf patios adjacent to the house support easy gathering and conversation, while natural grass lawns invite active play. A natural stone path and stepped access lead to the boathouse for effortless lake days—boating and hydrofoil included. The structurally complex design was carefully coordinated and executed by our construction team so the landscape feels simple, refined, and built to last for generations.

ouple walking steel-edged limestone terrace steps surrounded by native plantings at Deer Valley Cedar Creek Lake landscape designed by Landvisions ouple walking steel-edged limestone terrace steps surrounded by native plantings at Deer Valley Cedar Creek Lake landscape designed by Landvisions
Steel-edged limestone steps with integrated low-voltage lighting at Deer Valley Cedar Creek Lake designed by Landvisions
Rear elevation of Deer Valley home on Cedar Creek Lake with steel retaining wall, turf lawn, and landscaped terraces by Landvisions
Locally sourced limestone retaining wall with steel-edged planting beds and native perennials at Deer Valley Cedar Creek Lake by Landvisions Locally sourced limestone retaining wall with steel-edged planting beds and native perennials at Deer Valley Cedar Creek Lake by Landvisions
Front exterior of Deer Valley home on Cedar Creek Lake with native plantings, steel landscape edging, and mature trees designed by Landvisions
Steel-edged limestone terrace steps at Deer Valley Cedar Creek Lake landscape project by Landvisions
Couple relaxing under painted steel pergola on limestone patio at Deer Valley Cedar Creek Lake outdoor living space designed by Landvisions Couple relaxing under painted steel pergola on limestone patio at Deer Valley Cedar Creek Lake outdoor living space designed by Landvisions

Steel-edged Limestone Steps

A signature element of Deer Valley is the series of steel-edged terraces that cascade toward the lake with clean lines and layered precision. Hidden below the native plantings, integrated drainage infrastructure manages stormwater efficiently while preserving a natural, effortless appearance. This balance of craft, performance, and low-maintenance native planting reflects Landvisions’ commitment to timeless, functional landscapes.

Front entry of Deer Valley lake home on Cedar Creek Lake with curved concrete driveway and native landscape planting by Landvisions Front entry of Deer Valley lake home on Cedar Creek Lake with curved concrete driveway and native landscape planting by Landvisions

MATERIALS & PRODUCTS

MATERIALS & PRODUCTS:

Locally sourced limestone retaining walls and patio paving; steel edging; concrete driveway; underground structural helical piers and void forms for expansive clay soils; extensive underground drainage; engineered soil blends; native perennials, shrubs, and trees; painted steel pergola with operable louvers; underground irrigation; and low-voltage landscape lighting.

Rear elevation of Deer Valley home at Cedar Creek Lake at dusk with lit interior, steel retaining wall, and turf lawn designed by Landvisions Rear elevation of Deer Valley home at Cedar Creek Lake at dusk with lit interior, steel retaining wall, and turf lawn designed by Landvisions