I live in the area, it’s really nice, no complaints. The crime is low, I don’t see a lot of shenanigans going on. The HOA is pretty laid back. I was screwing around with my lawn (read: killing it slowly) and all they did was send me notices.
The Essence Road is a quiet road. People tend to speed on Esprit Road, but Essence is a side road.
My daughter attended Shoal Creek for awhile, and it was a pretty good school. They always had fundraisers and they were always topping their goals. Maybe it’s different now in this economy, but I did note that.
Anyways, it’s a nice neighborhood. It’s probably not everyone’s cup of tea, but it appeals to us.