The Ellington is an apartment community at 4701 Preston Park Blvd in Plano, TX 75093, a west Plano address that works well for renters who want regular access to Arbor Hills Nature Preserve without giving up access to Preston Road, Park Boulevard, and the Dallas North Tollway. Arbor Hills Nature Preserve is a 200-acre City of Plano park known for paved and natural-surface trails, open green space, wooded areas, and an observation tower. For renters comparing apartments near Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, the practical appeal is simple: it is a useful everyday outdoor destination, not just a weekend landmark.
People usually look near Arbor Hills for a few specific reasons. Runners and walkers like having a large park nearby for a change of scenery from neighborhood sidewalks. Dog owners often appreciate living close to outdoor space, although pets should always follow posted park rules. Remote and hybrid workers also tend to value a nearby nature break, especially in a part of Plano where errands, offices, and dining are still close at hand.
Getting around this part of west Plano is most practical by car. From The Ellington, residents use Preston Park Boulevard to connect with Park Boulevard and Preston Road, with the Dallas North Tollway nearby for north-south travel through Plano, Addison, and Dallas. The broader area also connects to major employment and shopping corridors around Legacy, West Plano, and North Dallas, while the University of Texas at Dallas is about 6 miles away according to the community’s location information.
The Ellington offers a mix of one-bedroom and two-bedroom homes, including apartment layouts and townhome-style options. Current floor plans range from 795 to 1,725 square feet, with one-bedroom plans such as A1, A2, A3, and A4, and two-bedroom plans such as B1, B2, B3, B4, and B5. Several layouts are townhome or split-level designs, and current pricing, deposits, lease terms, and exact availability are best confirmed directly with the leasing office because they can change.
Inside the homes, the features that matter most for day-to-day value are practical ones: wood plank flooring, quartz countertops, pantries, built-in microwaves, multi-cycle dishwashers, spacious closets, linen closets, washer and dryer connections, private patios or balconies, upgraded lighting packages, and ceiling fans. Select homes may include townhome split-level design, crown molding, vaulted ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, built-in desks, bay windows, exterior storage, double vanities, or attached garages, so it is worth asking which features are included in the exact apartment you tour.
The community amenities also fit the way many residents use this location. There is a resort-inspired pool with sundeck, a poolside fire lounge, outdoor grilling area, clubhouse and resident lounge, Wi-Fi cafe, fully equipped fitness center with yoga room, dog park, door-to-door trash pickup, on-site management, and 24-hour emergency maintenance. If you are choosing the area partly for Arbor Hills, the on-site fitness center and dog park can help fill the gaps on days when you do not have time to drive to the preserve.
One honest trade-off: this is not the best fit if you want a highly walkable, rail-oriented lifestyle where most daily errands can be done without a car. West Plano is easy to navigate by major roads, but traffic patterns, summer heat, and the spread-out layout of shopping and office areas mean most residents will still rely on driving for commuting, groceries, and park visits.
If you are comparing space, access to Arbor Hills, and everyday amenities in west Plano, contact The Ellington leasing office or schedule a tour to see the available one- and two-bedroom floor plans in person.