Pools designed for Cordillera Ranch's Hill Country lots.
Cordillera Ranch is one of the Hill Country's premier gated communities — 8,700+ acres, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, private Guadalupe River access, and estate homesites from 1 to 20 acres. We've built pools throughout the community and know its architectural review process and terrain first-hand.
Every Cordillera Ranch pool we build is engineered to its exact estate lot, submitted through the community's architectural review the right way the first time, and finished in durable PebbleTec — a backyard resort that matches the caliber of the community around it.
Built by two brothers and career firefighters, J. Oliver Pools brings the same accountability to every Cordillera Ranch project. Most custom gunite pools here run between $110,000 and $250,000, with larger estate designs going well beyond.
Estate lots from 1 to 20 acres mean Cordillera Ranch pools range from refined villa courtyards to full resort-scale designs with negative edges and grottos — we design to the specific homesite, never a template.
Life in the Hill Country's premier gated estate community.
Cordillera Ranch spans over 8,700 acres of rolling hills, mature oaks, and miles of Guadalupe River frontage, about 11 miles from downtown Boerne on Highway 46. It's anchored by a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course ranked among Texas's best, along with seven private clubs and a 40,000-square-foot clubhouse built from native limestone and timber.
Boerne ISD serves Cordillera Ranch's roughly 2,800 residents. Estate homesites range from 1 to 20 acres, with homes from the $400,000s to over $5 million, and many neighborhoods within the community have their own gated enclaves for an additional layer of privacy.
Cordillera Ranch's terrain sits on Edwards Plateau limestone with rolling elevation change throughout — some lots overlook the golf course, others the river, and each requires its own grading and drainage plan before a pool shape is ever drawn. We run a full geotechnical and site survey on every project here.
Pool and outdoor-structure plans go through the community's architectural review committee, and given the caliber of homes here, that review is detailed — material quality, screening, and golf-course or river-view sightlines all factor in. We prepare complete submittal packages so approval happens efficiently.
Native whitetail deer and wild turkey are a regular presence throughout Cordillera Ranch, and many homeowners want a pool and deck design that keeps that connection to the land visible rather than walling it off — glass or view fencing instead of solid privacy walls where the HOA and setbacks allow.
A well-built custom pool is essential to Cordillera Ranch's resale market — buyers at this price point expect a finished, resort-caliber backyard, and a properly permitted, architecturally-approved gunite pool supports that value.
What to know about building in Cordillera Ranch.
Kendall County · Boerne ISD
Active architectural review committee — pool shape, fencing, and decking materials require submittal and approval.
1/3 acre to just over 1/2 acre, many backing to a greenbelt or drainage easement.
Newer Hill Country and Texas traditional construction, built primarily since the early 2010s.
Minutes from Highway 281, with an easy commute to San Antonio's Loop 1604 and North Central corridor.
A documented, permitted custom pool is increasingly expected by buyers comparing homes in this established community.
Architectural Review, Handled
We prepare and submit Cordillera Ranch's full review package — site plan, elevations, materials — so approval happens efficiently.
Built for the Estate
From 1-acre villa lots to 20-acre estates, we design each pool to its specific homesite and terrain.
One Local Team
Firefighter-owned and Kendall County based — the same crew that designs your pool builds it, start to first swim.
Golf & River View Aware
We design fencing and pool placement to preserve golf-course and river sightlines where the HOA allows.
New Pool Construction
Custom gunite pools — freeform, geometric, and perimeter-overflow, sized to Cordillera Ranch lots.
Learn more →Spas & Water Features
Raised spas, sheer descents, and scuppers that fit Cordillera Ranch's design guidelines.
Learn more →Outdoor Living
Decking, pergolas, fire features, and kitchens that extend the home outdoors.
Learn more →Renovation
Resurfacing, retiling, and PebbleTec upgrades for older Cordillera Ranch pools.
Learn more →What a pool costs in Cordillera Ranch.
Every quote is built from your lot and design — never templated. See our full 2026 cost guide or financing options.
A larger pool with a raised spa, water feature, LED lighting, and smart automation, engineered for your Cordillera Ranch estate.
A full backyard resort — extended decking, outdoor kitchen, fire features, and complete outdoor-living architecture.
Negative-edge pools, grottos, and swim-up bars designed for Cordillera Ranch's largest acreage estates.
From first sketch to first swim in Cordillera Ranch.
Site visit and survey. We walk your Cordillera Ranch estate in person, checking rolling grade, golf-course or river sightlines, and existing landscaping before sketching a single shape. A full geotechnical study follows.
Design and architectural review. We prepare the complete review package Cordillera Ranch's committee expects — site plan, elevations, material specs — and manage the back-and-forth so you're not interpreting feedback.
Permitting and construction. With approvals and Kendall County permits in hand, we move through excavation, steel, gunite, decking, and finish work sized for the scale of your estate.
Startup and first swim. We balance water chemistry, walk you through automation and equipment, and stay reachable well past your first swim.
Building here, answered.
Does Cordillera Ranch require pool plan approval?+
Yes. Cordillera Ranch's architectural review committee reviews pool and outdoor-structure plans in detail, given the caliber of homes in the community. We prepare and submit the full package so you never have to interpret the requirements yourself.
What size pool fits a typical Cordillera Ranch lot?+
With estate homesites from 1 to 20 acres, Cordillera Ranch pools range from refined villa courtyards to full resort-scale designs with negative edges and grottos — we design to the specific lot.
How much does a custom pool cost in Cordillera Ranch?+
Most Cordillera Ranch homeowners invest $110,000–$250,000 for a signature or estate build, with the largest acreage estates going well beyond that.
Can you design a pool that preserves golf course or river views in Cordillera Ranch?+
Yes. We design fencing and pool placement — glass or view fencing where allowed — to preserve golf-course and river sightlines rather than walling them off.
What terrain considerations matter when building in Cordillera Ranch?+
Cordillera Ranch's rolling Edwards Plateau terrain varies significantly by lot, so we run a full geotechnical and site survey on every project before design begins.
Which schools serve Cordillera Ranch?+
Cordillera Ranch is zoned to Boerne ISD.
Do you handle permits with Kendall County for Cordillera Ranch homes?+
Yes. We pull and manage all required Kendall County permits alongside architectural review approval, and coordinate inspections so your build stays on schedule.
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