The developers of 505 Cedar Creek Ranch Club obviously thought of everything and spared no expense when they transformed a pristine ranch with ancient oak trees on the edge of Mabank into an exclusive lakeside homeowners resort for nature lovers. The bottom line is that 505 is the kind of place that attracts people who can afford to live wherever they want and tend to insist on the best. That quickly becomes obvious while traveling the scenic road inside the fenced, gated ranch. A recent tour of the resort guided by Bob Jenkins, director of owner services, showcased an impressive array of amenities, including equestrian stables, paddocks and a training course for Western and English riders, a polo field, stocked fishing lakes, a skeet and trap range, rustic camping areas with teepees and trails for hiking, biking and ATV riding, For the less active wanting to socialize in comfort, there is a luxurious clubhouse with a pool room, full service kitchen, dining room, lounge area, terrace, infinity swimming pool, sandy beach and a guest house that can be reserved when homeowners need extra space for overnight guests. And for the ultimate in comfort and peace of mind for the homeowners, the resort comes equipped with a ranch staff on site 24/7, including Jenkins, who unabashedly calls his job the "best one" at 505. "I get to make everyone happy," Jenkins said. "I've got the easy job, and I love it." Whatever the homeowners need, Jenkins makes it happen. When homeowners reserve the guest house for visitors, he's been known to prepare a breakfast casserole for them. If a homeowner needs something tended to in their absence, Jenkins is their man. He's also handy when it comes to guiding fishing trips and other activities. "I've gotten to know everyone very well, and they are all very nice people," said Jenkins, 71, who moved to Cedar Creek Lake 10 years ago. "I've got the best job in the world." The ranch staff seems dedicated to protecting the serenity of the resort, judging from the reaction when someone reported an unfamiliar vehicle on the roads. The tour was briefly interrupted by an employee who came to investigate, then drove off when he recognized Jenkins as a passenger in the car. The resort enjoys all city services, including water, road maintenance, fire department and police protection. The ranch resort, named after the number of its acres, features 56 waterfront lots ranging from 1.2 acres up to 3.5 acres. All of the waterfront property owners also proportionally own the 400-acres of common ranch area and its amenities. Homeowners wanting to board horses pay extra fees, but other than that all of the resort's resources are available equally to all. "People buy a lot, and we take care of everything else," Jenkins said. About half of the waterfront lots, which are listed from $325,000 to $525,000 each, have been sold at this point, according to Jenkins. Six houses have been built, and another one is currently under construction. There is no time limit on when a house must be built, but a minimum 3,000-square-foot home built of 80 percent stone and with a roof that is not composition is required. The houses that have been constructed range from 4,800- to 8,500-square foot. There is no limit on how large of a house can be built, and it's possible to buy more than one lot at a time. Jenkins noted the recession had slowed down the sale of property, which began about four years ago, but not stopped it. Renewed momentum is expected now that the lake waters have risen again, he said. The resort will always be exactly what it is now - a pristine wilderness preserved for the use of the homeowners, Jenkins said. "It will never change," Jenkins said. "It will be the same 30 years from now. It is a legacy." For information visit 505ranch.com Bob Jenkins is pictured below, along with pictures of the resort clubhouse and other scenes.