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RIVER OAKS | INWOOD Offered at $4,899,000 MLS 74803250

VOLUME TWO 2014

PLATINUM STANDARD OF LUXURY

VOLUME TWO 2014

ON THE FRONT COVER

ON THE BACK COVER

10 RETREAT BLVD.

2240 INWOOD

ENVIABLE CALIFORNIA RANCH STYLE by Penny Jones

This magnificent custom-designed and built California Ranch-style estate has a full pier-and-beam foundation and occupies 1.5 acres in the exclusive, gated community of The Retreat at Sovereign Shores. Custom-designed finishes, dramatic architectural details, generous room sizes, and elegant formal and informal spaces are surrounded and enhanced by stunning views of Sovereign Shores Lake. Positioned at the head of a gated, crushed-granite drive, a stone porte-cochere provides entry to a large motor court and impressive six-car garage. Manicured, professionally-designed landscaping softens the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stone-clad exterior with lush gardens, flowing fountains and mature trees, all strategically planted to maximize interior views of the lake. Custom-designed, glass front doors open into a foyer of grand proportions appointed with tumbled travertine floors, Chicago-brick accents and a double-height tower with a cedar-plank ceiling. Formal and informal spaces blend seamlessly as the adjoining billiards room and home theater extend the entertaining possibilities. The billiards room offers a customdesigned, tin ceiling and multiple media centers; the home theater features tiered seating, a dramatic beamed ceiling and 3D television. The enormous great room offers a double-height ceiling, Chicagobrick arches and accents, patterned pecan floor, oversized cast-stone fireplace, and expansive views of the lake through floor-to-ceiling French doors. An impressive array of SubZero and Wolf stainless steel appliances, selected to please the most discriminating cook, distinguishes the elegant, spacious kitchen, a

perfect gathering place for casual entertaining. The extensive countertops and large island are surfaced with Uba Tuba granite, famous for its durability and intense color. A breakfast nook surrounded by windows and a well-equipped wine bar complete the space. Double, concave, carved, barn-style doors guard the inviting master suite. The bedroom offers a juice bar, double walk-in closets with library storage and a private laundry station, and serene views of the terraces, pool and lake through tall French doors and windows. Equipped with the amenities of a five-star spa, the sumptuous bathroom features an oversized shower with multiple shower sprays and a Japanese-style bathtub with ceiling faucet. A door in one of the master closets access a private garden, open to the stars, with a luxurious hot tub. Bedroom suites in the east wing provide luxurious accommodations for family and guests and may also accommodate a live-in nanny. One bedroom suite is ADA compliant and would serve very well for disabled or older family members. Amenities include a private entrance, wellequipped kitchenette, laundry, and a private office with a stone fireplace. The grounds offer a secluded oasis completed with outdoor air-conditioning, three sheltered outdoor living and entertaining areas, fully-equipped summer kitchen, and a glass-rock fire pit. Waterfalls enhance the double infinity-edge, pedestal swimming pool and spa that overlook the lawn chess board. A state-of-the-art sports court encourages activities from basketball to tennis.

include a Sub Zero refrigerator and freezer and an Italian Ilve professional-grade range with custom-designed hood.

A SPANISH REVIVAL by Penny Jones

Al Ross Luxury Homes sets the platinum standard of luxury home building and homeowner care in River Oaks, one that far surpasses previously established standards of opulence and service. Discriminating buyers readily understand and appreciate the unprecedented level of lavish appointments and unique lifestyle advantages that accompany the purchase of an Al Ross home. Every Al Ross Luxury Home comes with a 3-year home warranty on all items plus a 1-year concierge maintenance service for the house, pool and grounds. The stunning home at 2240 Inwood is a superb example of Al Ross design and craftsmanship. Constructed in an inviting Spanish Revival-style with a stucco and stone facade embellished with graceful, sweeping curves and handsome quoins, this expansive residence offers a spacious, open floorplan; soaring ceilings on both floors; rare stone and tile accents; exceptional custom-designed white oak floors; solid wood doors throughout; Crestron lighting; Icynene insulation throughout; soundproofing between the walls and floors; an elevator; and a generator with the capacity to power most of the house. The breathtaking, double-height reception hall sets the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elegant tone with a massive fireplace and carved Calypso coral

mantelpiece, limestone-block walls, a Versailles-pattern stone floor, and a staircase with an intricate wrought iron and wood balustrade. Double archways open into a wide central cross hall, anchored at one end by a charming wet bar surfaced with artisan tiles. The hall connects the formal dining room, library, great room and kitchen. An enormous arch marks the entrance to the dining room where tall French doors access a side patio. The great room and kitchen form a unified space, elegantly appointed for entertaining gatherings of any size with a Versaillespattern stone floor; three sets of French doors to the loggia, terrace and pool; a coffered ceiling; and an impressive stone fireplace with artisan tile and barleysugar columns. The professionally-equipped kitchen boasts a refectory table-style island with artisan tile accents, a recess for pull-up seating, an under-mount sink with a pot filler, and abundant storage. Appliances

The opulent master suite is housed on the second floor in its own wing. Solid double doors that ensure privacy open into a vestibule with a juice bar and a Versailles-pattern white oak floor which transitions into the bedroom, enhanced by a carved stone fireplace and tall French windows. No detail for ease and gracious living has been overlooked in the resort-style bathroom: elaborately inlaid marble floors and walls; a glass-front marble shower; furniture-quality sink cabinets with natural granite surfaces; two private water closets; and framed mirrored walls. The refined master closet and dressing area offers the unobtrusive luxury and sensuous amenities of a select boutique with custom-designed white-oak paneling, large wardrobes and abundant shelving illuminated by LED lighting. The magnificent oval packing island boasts a Silestone surface, storage, electrical and USB outlets, and subtle LED underlighting. Additional rooms on the second floor include two spacious bedroom suites with oak floors, custom-designed walk-in closets, and luxurious private bathrooms accented with stone and artisan tile. The staircase landing transitions into the game room with oak floors, a media cabinet, French windows and an adjacent full bathroom. Opposite the game room, sets of tall French doors access a deep balcony designed to serve as an outdoor living room with a wrought iron railing, enormous lead planters and a custom-designed, trellised canopy intended for bougainvillea. A tall stucco privacy wall encloses the outdoor living area which includes a shady loggia, granite terrace, classicallystyled pool with fountain jets, and a fully-equipped summer kitchen and wet bar.

A note from

MARTHA AND TOM

What’s the use of a fine house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on? Henry David Thoreau, Familiar Letters

Our Dear Readers, Houstonians are increasingly mindful of the importance of caring for our environment through positive changes in the ways that we live and work. This issue of PROPERTES magazine celebrates forward-thinking Houstonians whose creativity is bringing green living to more and more of our city. From initiating environmentally sensitive renovation and innovation in building, to establishing local farmers’ markets and farm-to-door green grocers, to following a simple recycling regimen, Houstonians are choosing to go green. As a real estate firm, we at Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty are closely tied to the movement in green building. In addition to cutting-edge energysaving materials, systems and construction methods, many of the most highlyprized elements that enrich new homes, such as reclaimed wood, stone, brick, and iron, are also a part of green building. Their use keeps their bulk out of our over-burdened landfills. Our front cover home, a gloriously luxurious California Ranch-style home, has been beautifully enhanced with magnificent reclaimed floors, ceiling beams and more. In this issue, our featured country property is Morning Glory Farm in Brenham. The spectacular photographs only hint at all of the possibilities of this unique, 30-acre estate, located a scant 75 minutes from Houston. If you think there is nothing new under the sun, think again. Our back cover home, positioned on a premier lot in River Oaks, offers a sophisticated lifestyle with top-notch, luxurious amenities inside and out. Built by Al Ross Luxury Homes, this home offers a new level of customer service: a three-year home warranty on all items in the house, plus a one-year concierge maintenance service for the house, pool and grounds. We’ll see you again in the fall with another issue of PROPERTIES. In the meantime, we at Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty are here to serve all of your real estate needs. Have a wonderful and safe summer.

We want to be YOUR Realtor.

WELCOME HOME M A R T H AT U R N E R . c o m

Tom Anderson | Co-President Martha Turner | Founder & Co-President

FORT BEND COUNTY | Maranatha Dr

Meticulously designed, this custom property has a barn with three stalls, a tack room, kitchen, and an outdoor entertaining area with a fireplace, in addition to a fire pit, pool, 4-car garage, circular driveway, porte-cochere, elevator, third floor flexible space, game room and media room. Among the many exquisite appointments are antiques and designer touches that add style and personality throughout the estate, located in the bucolic setting of Maranatha Farms. 5-6 BEDROOMS | 5.5+ BATHS Offered at $4,750,000 MLS 60465240

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CONTENT & FEATURES

A NOTE FROM MARTHA AND TOM......................................1

SPRING BRANCH.................. 53 GOING GREEN.......................54

FORT BEND COUNTY AREA..............................................2 RENOVATION ROULETTE...................................6 RIVER OAKS AREA.................9 MARTHA TURNER SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY AGENTS...................10 CRESTWOOD : GLEN COVE............................... 18 MONTROSE:MIDTOWN....... 21 MEMORIAL PARK.................. 24

WEST UNIVERSITY AREA........................................... 24

65 31

CENTRAL-EAST AREA......56 WEST AREA............................. 57 NORTHWEST AREA............58 NORTH AREA.........................58

feature — MORNING GLORY FARM......................... 60 GREEN LANDSCAPING.....65 NORTHEAST AREA.............70 ROSE’S LEGACY..................... 71 SOUTHEAST AREA.............. 72 EAST AREA.............................. 73 FRIENDSWOOD AREA...... 73

BELLAIRE AREA................... 28

AT YOUR DOOR STEP........ 75

MEYERLAND AREA:...........29

BAY AREA................................. 76

HEIGHTS AREA......................30

NEW LIVING............................ 79

FARMERS MARKET.............. 31

GALVESTON AREA..............85

TANGLEWOOD AREA........34

EXTRAORDINARY PLACES...................................... 87

INNOVATIONS IN GREEN BUILDING.................................. 37

LOTS & LAND........................... 91

MEMORIAL AREA.................43

TOWNHOMES.........................92

BRIARGROVE PARK............ 53

HIGHRISE LIVING..................96

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FORT BEND COUNTY AREA

FORT BEND COUNTY | Beacon Hill

In Sweetwater Estates, on land that backs up to the golf course, Robert Dame designed a home with gorgeous interiors. Among the propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remarkable features are excellent entertaining spaces throughout, a media room downstairs, pool, billiard room with wet bar and wine closet, exercise room and a guest suite downstairs. The outdoor kitchen and entertaining area in the back features expansive, unobstructed views of the golf course. 6 BEDROOMS | 7.5 BATHS Offered at $4,250,000 MLS 17316941

FORT BEND COUNTY | Highway 90A

Gracewood is a lovely traditional home with beautiful interiors perched on 4.5 acres of sweeping, manicured lawns that open onto Alkire Lake. The house has high ceilings with deep moldings, gorgeous entry and circular staircase, richly paneled study or office, 10 by 44 feet of screened back porch with views of the pool, covered summer kitchen and dining area, lawns, a lake and gazebo. 4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $3,350,000 MLS 72844823

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RENOVATION ROULETTE By Carol Isaak Barden

I had lived contently in my home for almost two decades until I decided to give my kitchen a facelift – just a nip and tuck, really. The makeover would include a palette of new luxurious materials including teak counter tops, under-counter lighting, and a fresh coat of paint. The ugly formica counters and antiquated appliances would disappear along with the much-scarred porcelain sink and a ceiling that resembled Swiss cheese. (The holes were caused by those big recessed cans.) Surely, this would be no big deal. The transformation (i.e. nightmare) began a few weeks later when a contractor and crew arrived to demolish an entirely adequate kitchen. Appliances were carted off, countertops and lighting vanished, and cabinet doors and drawers were moved to the dining room where they would be painted. A simple bowl of hot soup was now impossible as the entire kitchen had been boxed up and was sitting in the living room, and coffee was difficult since the water was off and the faucet was missing. Two weeks into the renovation, I decided - as long as I was making such a big mess - to make a bigger one: to update all the lighting in the house; paint every inch of it; tear out two bathrooms – the master and the powder room. I ripped apart one kitchen wall for a built-in flat screen TV, and dispatched the guys to sink power saws into my bedroom for more bookcases. Outside my front door, a landscaping crew trashed everything to install outdoor lighting, an automated irrigation system, and pricey oldgrowth trees. Suddenly, it was not the hair-and-cosmetics type of renovation I had anticipated, but the total rip-it-allout destruction known as the gut job. I’ll spare you all the gory details, but the house was now in shambles – stripped down to the studs, and the constant din of screaming saws was making me crazy. I packed up my belongings, called the movers and relocated to The River Oaks, an apartment complex on Westheimer filled with Renovation Refugees. There I would live for the next 18 months. My friend, Amy, a renovation survivor, had warned me. Some renovations cost three times the original bid, she said. Remember Donald Trump? All he wanted to do was to turn the Mar-a-Lago garage and staff quarters into a spa and it cost him $20 million and took two years. Amy had lived through multiple remodeling nightmares in the past. Don’t forget to hire a real estate attorney to draw up your contract, she added. Lawsuits happen. Did I listen? Of course not. I didn’t get multiple bids. In fact, I didn’t get any bids. There was no contract, there was no construction schedule, there was no hard-and-fast budget, and my contractor was already hammering nails before I got his final guesstimate, a useless number that allowed him to

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get his foot in my door. Since this was to have been a simple renovation, there were no architectural plans, construction documents, or specifications. We relied on napkin drawings and figured out things as we went along, not such a good idea. Of course the guesstimate didn’t begin to include all the add-ons, while-your-at-its, and change orders. Renovations have a way of getting out of control – and it wasn’t long before my bottom line was swimming in a sea of red ink. Caught up in the design force field, I was undisciplined and unable to say no. I swooned when I saw the Zen sink and Dornbracht faucets. Had to have the hand-blown crystal light fixtures, and never mind some new Pella windows across the front of the house. My budget collapsed under the weight of laborintensive teak kitchen counters (handsanded! hand-oiled finish). Though the cost of the new appliances seemed reasonable, the $180 a yard New Zealand unbleached wool carpeting - the softest wool imaginable - was not, neither was the Jack Lenor Larsen silk that went up on my living and dining room walls. The project had short-circuited my judgment. The new teak bookcases illuminated with indirect lighting didn’t help either nor did I ever imagine that a top-notch paint job could cost as much as a new S-class Mercedes. There were an infinite number of reasons why the project was delayed – from no-show workers to back-ordered stone and a powder room sink mired in customs. Everything took longer than expected – (come on, boys, hurry), and because my job had a lot of moving parts, the refurbishment progressed slowly. I wanted to fire my contractor dozens of times. Most annoying was his disappearing act. Every time I left town, my over-booked contractor left too and worked for someone else across town. Like a lot of contractors, he had assigned himself to other home owners so I often arrived home - after a long trip - to find an empty house exactly as I had left it. Where in the hell are my workers, I would ask my neighbor who had not seen my dawdling contractor in days. Why couldn’t contractors just stick around to finish one job before starting six more?

population; a rotting roof; a failing air-conditioning system. City inspectors arrived unannounced and handed me a long list of expensive and obscure code violations. As any remodeling survivor can attest, there should be a 10% line item in your budget for all the bad stuff you can’t see or anticipate. You would think after all of this I wouldn’t go near another construction site but some years later, I launched a company that builds homes in Houston. I have now built 17 spec homes and have worked on private custom projects as well and for me, a job site is a fatal attraction. I can’t stay away and I can’t see myself doing anything else. Painful lessons have been learned about contracts, budgets, and how to lure the finest artisans, contractors and architects and keep them all working. Mastery of a construction project requires careful planning. It must be a disciplined, orderly and thoughtful process – not the willy-nilly, out-ofcontrol operation of my first facelift. Building and renovation is much more than the sum of its frustrating parts. It’s like a marriage, more trouble than anyone lets on but there are possibilities for true happiness. In fact, I long for the day when I own my very own sledge hammer.

When at long (very long) last it was over, I had to admit that it looked great. The house was uber-luxurious and was even published in Southern Accents and PaperCity. The cost, however, was equally great due to some random disasters that befall all homeowners; a patio that proved to house half the Texan termite

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LESSONS FROM THE FRONT:

Start with a plan – drawings and specifications - not a sketch on an envelope. Eliminate all ambiguous guesstimates. Contract documents should spell out every material and product including model numbers, colors, and installation method. Specify! Contractors are famous for making substitutions when specs are absent. Watch and question everything, says one friend who renovates for a living and found a spanking new paint job banged up and totally destroyed by the flooring crew who arrived to lightly buff her marble floors. Renovating wisely means carefully checking contractors. Be prepared to do some detective gumshoe work. Don’t hire anyone who has declared bankruptcy. Check references and the business history. Go see their work. Talk to clients, lots of them. Word gets around about the dishonest guys. Make sure your contractor is a competent professional, a meticulous builder, and ask for written proof that he is licensed and has adequate insurance. Architects and designers are good sources for contractors. Hire a contractor who has been around for awhile and will stand behind his work. I hate to mention this, but a few contractors are truly guilty of criminal conduct, fraud and worse. I once hired a Bernie Madoff-type, a lawless rogue who overcharged and stole. Sometimes a contractor will discover something unexpected that requires a fix but this guy was submitting phony change orders all the time, which is typical of a crook. He was indeed guilty of lying about everything. In the beginning, he was so nice (what a false impression), but he became subversive and rebellious as I figured out his scams, hit the brakes, took control, and hired an honest builder. Your real-estate attorney will explain why it’s sometimes unwise to fire a contractor midproject. Be sure that the chemistry is right. There will be hundreds of decisions, so hire somebody you can fight with and still be friends with in the morning. Don’t work with people who discourage you from asking questions; what you don’t know can hurt you. Be firm with architects who ignore practicalities, and don’t listen to anyone who over-rules common sense. If your architect or designer doesn’t seem to know (or care) what anything costs, find someone else. So you were planning to go to Europe while the work happens? Think about this carefully. Renovation involves nasty surprises. When something unexpected crops up, the homeowner must be on the spot to make decisions. If you go out of town, your crew will go to another job and the least possible amount of work will be done in your absence. Get to know your crew intimately, and learn to scope out potential problems. Ask your crew often, What are you doing? You will be surprised at what can happen on a jobsite. I once caught a crew taking down the wrong wall.

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To find out what it will cost to pull your vision together, get at least two bids and three is better. Make a hard and fast budget. Don’t hint around with contractors or architects about your bottom line, draw a line in the sand. Tell them, I can only spend this much and not one penny more. Period. Renovation can cost more than new construction. Get a good real estate attorney before you start, not later, and he will make sure that your contractor has signed a contract. Renovation is like an addiction. People become insane. Couples fight and behave like lunatics. It’s normal when you’re washing dishes in a bathtub to act a little crazy. When is it charming? When is it a hopeless goner? Are you asking for a new paint job, or will you be stripping the place down to the studs? Don’t get carried away. Know exactly what you’re doing before you start tearing the place apart. Put all changes in writing and make sure that both you and the contractor sign all change orders. Learn what a lienrelease is, and get them from every contractor as they finish their work. Don’t take the lowest bid without understanding what corners may be cut. Accepting the lowest paint bid - instead of the super-duper bid - may mean that the painter will not protect the parts of your house that are not being painted, like the floor. Don’t try to rush the job because the finishes will tell the tale. Only fools rush craftsmen and artisans. Be prepared for the artist-diva contractors. Some are truly worth the trouble, others should be fired asap. Be patient. Beautiful workmanship does not happen at breakneck speed. Skilled tradesmen know that one of the most important – and overlooked – factors in quality workmanship is something called prep. In some states, anybody can get a pickup truck and say they’re a landscape contractor. Find out if your landscaper is licensed or registered, and before you spend thousands of dollars on landscape design, bid the maintenance costs. Some owners end up spending a fortune just to keep the new shrubs properly pruned and clipped. If possible, avoid the daily onslaught of contractors, subcontractors, drill saws and dust and live somewhere else while the house is being remodeled. To maintain your sanity, don’t plan your life around an official completion date. It’s certain to be delayed, thanks in part to the many changes you will make. Finally, always hold some money back, don’t pay anyone in full until the work is satisfactorily completed. Carol Isaak Barden is a contributing editor of PaperCity who has renovated offices, homes, and one New York restaurant. She is currently building luxury homes in Houston. www.carolisaakbarden.com

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FORT BEND COUNTY AREA

FORT BEND COUNTY | Clyburn Court

FORT BEND COUNTY | Tall Trail

FORT BEND COUNTY | Sterling Green Court

FORT BEND COUNTY | Westpoint Drive

FORT BEND COUNTY | Big Trail

FORT BEND COUNTY | Steve Fuqua

Light and bright, open-concept residence located on a quaint cul-de-sac street. Formal living and dining lead to a den that’s open to the kitchen and breakfast area. Impressively-sized master bedroom has views of the garden. 4-5 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $169,000 MLS 38180542

This entertainer’s dream is one of the most luxurious homes in Greatwood — with custom upgrades galore. Oversized cul-de-sac lot with lake views; resort-style pool with grotto, slide and waterfall plus pool house. 4-5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $849,500 MLS 31108086

This charming home sits on a premier 1.5-plus acre lot. Home has a full bath behind the garage, ready for a pool to be added. House has media room, game room, elevated study/library and more. 5 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS Offered at $889,000 MLS 42668172

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Two-story foyer welcomes owners and guests, leading into a large family room with fireplace and a wall of windows that let in natural light. The beautiful master suite has a fireplace, sitting area and large master bath. 5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $620,000 MLS 90226740

Private retreat with lovely landscaping on 2 acres that back to Oyster Creek. Oversized pool and spa, outdoor kitchen, great entertaining space, recent renovations, large home office or flex space, custom millwork 4-5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $795,000 MLS 36244114

Elegant custom home located on a waterfront homesite in Sienna Plantation’s gated enclave of Commanders Point. This amazing home features a grand entryway, beautiful built-ins and dual staircases. 6 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS Offered at $875,000 MLS 63461525

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FORT BEND COUNTY AREA / RIVER OAKS AREA

FORT BEND COUNTY | Wild River Drive

Gorgeous Country French-style estate on 5 wooded acres with horses allowed. This 7,300 sq. ft. custom home located in the prestigious estate section was completed in 2004. Old world elegance throughout complements the superb flow in this spacious, one-story home. Fabulous details include a grand master suite and bath with dual closets, gourmet kitchen, library, wine room, game room, media room, craft room and more. Pool, covered veranda, outdoor kitchen, whole-house generator and a workshop area add to the appeal of the property. Beautifully landscaped and fenced with an automatic driveway gate, this stunning residence was designed with exquisite attention to detail. 4 BEDROOMS | 4.5+ BATHS Offered at $2,750,000 MLS 22178374

RIVER OAKS | Avalon Place

Spectacular Glendower Court home on a gated corner homesite. Charming entry with front stairwell opens to a living room with a fireplace. The den and library with Stark carpet plus bar offer lovely views of the pool area. The island kitchen with stainless steel appliances has access to breakfast room and formal dining, both of which enjoy beautiful panoramas of the courtyard, pool area and fountain. Master suite with dual baths, game room and 3 bedrooms and baths on the second level. Third-floor home office, media room, additional bedroom plus bath, and workout room with roof deck access. An elevator and return staircase complete this fine offering. 5-6 BEDROOMS | 7.5+ BATHS Offered at $1,875,000 MLS 68021690

RIVER OAKS | Chilton Road

Beautifully restored, River Oaks home, designed by Hiram Salisbury in 1936 on a 12,000 sq. ft. lot, this home has been sensitively updated and expanded to offer historic charm alongside modern amenities. Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen with concrete and stainless steel countertops is open to the family room, which overlooks a huge live oak-shaded deck and large play area, with additional room for a pool. Elegantly proportioned formals, huge master with luxurious white marble bath and large closet, study, wine room, mud room and exercise room are some of the added amenities that render this residence one-of-a-kind. 4 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS Offered at $2,250,000 MLS 13243694

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MARTHA TURNER SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY AGENTS

Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty, ranked the number-one independent real estate company in Houston by the Houston Business Journal in 2013, is a recognized industry leader nationally and internationally. Our 240-plus superstar sales associates are committed to excellence, innovation and exacting standards of honesty and integrity ~ and they’re in your neighborhood. MARTHA TURNER PROPERTIES MANAGEMENT TEAM Back, left to right: Marilyn Thompson, Debbie Youens, Robin Suter, Anne Incorvia Front, left to right: Martha Turner, Tom Anderson

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RON AGA

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ANGIE HARDIN

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ERIK F. HEYNE

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SUSAN JOHNSON

SHERRI JUSTICE

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CHRISTY LANGFORD

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KIKI WILSON

LESLIE WINZELER

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RIVER OAKS | River Oaks Boulevard

Secluded on a cul-de-sac in the bustling city, this designer’s impeccable, sun-filled home is featured in top design publications. Renovated with sophisticated, straight-forward style, this residence offers integrated formal and informal spaces with soaring ceilings; oak and antique brick floors; completely private, parklike grounds; professionally equipped entertaining kitchen and keeping room; serene master suite with dual baths and private guest suite. 5-6 BEDROOMS | 4.5+ BATHS Offered at $7,695,000 MLS 29391804

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RIVER OAKS | Willowick

Bayou Breeze is an exceptional River Oaks estate on a 3.7-acre bayou property. This magnificent English Country-style home was designed by Curtis and Windham. The interiors were superbly appointed by New York interior designer Bunny Williams. Antique wood flooring, elevator to all 3 floors, wine cellar with dining area, media room, separate guest house, 2-bedroom apartment over garage, pool and cabana, putting green, and stunning garden views from every window 6 BEDROOMS | 6.5+ BATHS Offered at $15,995,000 MLS 9612435

RIVER OAKS AREA / CRESTWOOD : GLEN COVE AREA

RIVER OAKS | Mid Lane

This stunning, freestanding, Mediterranean-style home rivals new construction. Located on a beautiful street, the spacious floor plan offers designer elements throughout. Soaring ceilings, dual fireplace, lots of windows, several balconies, large closets everywhere, 2-car garage in the back plus 2-car covered carport, cozy study/sunroom off the master, elevator capable, surround sound; and large island kitchen open to the family room are some of the remarkable features of this Estates Of Mid Lane property. 3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $1,035,000 MLS 70188124

RIVER OAKS | Sabine Street

Gorgeous skyline views from the slate rooftop terrace with wet bar and beverage cooler in this gated residence. The open plan flows into the dining area and kitchen. Spacious two-story living room with 30-inch travertine tile. 3-4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $550,000 MLS 53599674

CRESTWOOD : GLEN COVE | E Cowan Drive

This urban retreat is a wonderfully maintained, Mediterranean-style property nestled against a meandering ravine close to Memorial Park. This home embraces the outdoors with abundant windows and spectacular outdoor spaces. The residence features a separate guest apartment,gourmet kitchen with commercial-grade appliances, open floor plan, outdoor kitchen, pool, spa, oversized deck with fire pit, and an executive master suite with private office. 3-4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHS Offered at $1,349,000 MLS 16543141

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exceptional

unique

ancroft Place is a gated community of 18 beautifully designed free standing homes located inside the loop in Houston, Texas, on Bancroft Lane just south of San Felipe. This desirable residential area is conveniently located between River Oaks, The Galleria and in close proximity to the Highland Village shopping area, and soon to be built River Oaks District. Each home includes three bedrooms, three and a half baths, guest suite, elevator, and a double garage with some homes accommodating three cars. Exemplary architecture and excellent interior finishes make Bancroft Place an exceptional and unique residential community. The developer and builder, Pelican Builders, Inc., is a residential development company based in Houston, Texas. The principals and management of Pelican Builders, Inc. have extensive experience in single family home, townhome and high-rise residential building and development and have been active in the Houston area for more than 30 years. Trademarks of this team are excellence in concept, quality construction and careful attention to the needs and desires of its buyers.

CRESTWOOD : GLEN COVE

CRESTWOOD : GLEN COVE | Glen Cove Street

Simply stunning and cutting-edge home on a large 35,000-plus square foot property conveniently located a short distance from downtown Houston. Clean lines, floor-to-ceiling windows and neutral colors create a modern and sophisticated feel. Entertaining is a pleasure with an open kitchen with easy access to the living and dining areas. The zen-like backyard and gardens have winding pathways, an infinity-edge pool, fountains, and a magnificent Contemporary waterfall. 3-4 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS Offered at $3,095,000 MLS 89214892

CRESTWOOD : GLEN COVE | Rose Street

This residence in Glen Cove is near the beauty of Memorial Park. This wonderful, Mediterranean-style 4,664 sq. ft. custom home sits on a large 7,150 sq. ft. property. The home features a first-floor master suite, formals, open kitchen, family room, game room, study, beautiful stone floors, and plenty of natural light. Fantastic outdoor spaces include a covered patio and a second floor terrace that overlooks the pool. 4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $1,198,000 MLS 30805504

CRESTWOOD : GLEN COVE | Terrace Drive

Stunning, French Country-style home, custom-built and customdesigned by Robert Dame. This home offers the possibility of an exceptional lifestyle, with wonderful space for both comfortable living and lavish entertaining. With exquisite quality details and craftsmanship throughout, the home includes a formal dining room, study, butler’s pantry and bar, chef’s kitchen with center island and Bosch appliances, media room plus game room, an incredible slate and brick country French outdoor living space, and copper gutters. The home is conveniently located three blocks from the canopied beauty of Memorial Park. 4-5 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHS Offered at $1,650,000 MLS 72667736

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MONTROSE : MIDTOWN

MONTROSE : MIDTOWN | Hazard

Fantastic quality home in one of Houston’s hottest neighborhoods, just blocks from the River Oaks Shopping Center. This ready-to-move-in residence offers an open floor plan enhanced with the finishes of a fine traditional home. Formals with arched openings, attractive millwork and plantation shutters; huge kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances; family room with built-ins and fireplace; generous second-floor master suite with sitting area; study; and a resort-like backyard with saltwater pool, spa and fountain are some of the remarkable features of this offering. 3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $1,150,000 MLS 65435414

MONTROSE : MIDTOWN | Hazard

New construction by Nurco Homes close to the Museum District and Upper Kirby. This Contemporary-style residence has rows of windows, fine finishes, open floor plan, red oak flooring, wet bar, high ceilings, and a fourth-level rooftop deck that offers fantastic views of the city. The kitchen includes a stainless steel appliance package, slab granite countertops, wine cooler and breakfast area. The spacious master suite has a bath enhanced with a spa tub and walk-in shower. 3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $699,900 MLS 51995796

MONTROSE : MIDTOWN | Missouri Street

In a prime Montrose location, this large corner lot is more than 7,500 sq. ft. The existing structure, which features an all-stone exterior, is a fine example of Craftsman-style construction from 1930. Extensively updated and remodeled in 2004, this property has endless possibilities. It’s currently a doctor’s office with reception area, conference room and several offices/exam rooms. Separate quarters in back offer more space, which could be demolished for more parking. 3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $975,000 MLS 68249225

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MONTROSE : MIDTOWN

MONTROSE : MIDTOWN | Courtlandt Place

Historic National Registry Italianate home designed by Birdsall Briscoe in 1913. Lovingly cared for by its current owners for the past 28 years, this 5,969 sq. ft. home has 5 bedrooms, 3 of which have sitting rooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, 4 fireplaces, morning room, library and great room. Period details that include gas light fixtures converted for electricity add charm to this property, which sits on a spacious halfacre lot that’s home to a pool, 2-story converted garage guest house, greenhouse, playhouse and beautifully manicured gardens. 5 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS Offered at $2,695,000 MLS 39534509

MONTROSE : MIDTOWN | Waugh Drive

This eclectic, modern beauty was featured in Luxe Design Magazine in 2010. Easily accommodating both living and working studio space, this 3-level residence features a gourmet kitchen and entertaining area on the second floor, an open gallery on the first floor and a private master suite on the third — all serviced by an elevator. 2 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $1,300,000 MLS 87210890

MONTROSE : MIDTOWN | Hazard

New construction by Nurco Homes in Montrose close to the Museum District and Upper Kirby. This Contemporary-style residence has rows of windows, an open floor plan and red oak flooring. 3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $699,900 MLS 55863901

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MONTROSE : MIDTOWN | Hawthorne Street

Great tri-plex on a cul-de-sac street in Winlow Place. This duplex with 2-story guest house in the back has a private pool and patio. The living rooms in the duplex have a fireplace, built-ins and hardwoods and crown molding. MULTI-PLEX Offered at $650,000 MLS 50240798

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MONTROSE MODERN by Penny Jones

4107 Stanford – A drive down a quiet Montrose street reveals something quite unexpected: a tall Modern structure with an elegant sweep of roof and all sorts of interesting angles. Welcome to 4107 Stanford Street, one of Houston’s most visually arresting and intriguing houses. Designed by award-winning architect Scott Ballard, AIA, Houston Press Best Houston Architect 2007, the off-white stucco house presents a neutral façade – until one looks up. An interrupted arch of polished wood planks and glass appears to float atop the house’s upper levels almost like the great curve of an airplane hanger. A solid privacy gate leads to the enclosed courtyard and inviting pool where a steel staircase with open steel treads beckons to the second level entry.

Richly stained and distressed pine plank floors throughout the house contrast with pale walls perfect for art display, and there is plentiful natural sunlight through banks of insulated glass windows. Beneath a vaulted beamed ceiling curving as high as 19 feet, a high-tech kitchen with stainless steel appliances, sleek blonde cabinetry and a custom-built, steel work table divides the great room’s dining and living areas. The living space has sliding glass doors to the front balcony; the dining area views treetops from the rear balcony. Also on the second level but down a step or two from the great room, the master suite offers a full wall of windows and a luxurious white stone and tile bath with a glass enclosure steam shower and

deep soaking tub. The room-sized, walk-in closet offers customized built-in storage. The master suite also features a private staircase to the ground level, a very convenient shortcut to the den/office, spacious artist studio, courtyard and pool. The den and studio both have concrete floors, and the den has sliding glass doors to the pool, a wall of book cases and a 500 bottle-capacity wine closet. The artist studio has clerestory windows, sliding glass doors to the covered rear patio and access to the attached garage. Two additional bedrooms on the third floor enjoy the other half of the arched roof’s curved ceilings and share a well-appointed tiled bath.

MONTROSE : MIDTOWN / MEMORIAL PARK / WEST UNIVERSITY AREA

MONTROSE : MIDTOWN | Crocker Street

Sophisticated one-of-a-kind contemporary home designed by ML Reid and built by Alquimia. Downstairs master suite with a spa-like bath opens to a secluded private pool. The second floor has an open kitchen and living area. 3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $995,000 MLS 86932204

MEMORIAL PARK | Feagan Street

Fabulous, Contemporary, freestanding residence in the heart of Rice Military built by TRICON. The home features plenty of outdoor space for a summer kitchen and pool, spacious foyer, first-floor bedroom or study. 3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $619,900 MLS 9694910, 13343545

MEMORIAL PARK | Arnold Street

This magnificent and unique property on 25,000 sq. ft. of unrestricted land offers an opportunity to work and live in an incredible setting. Built with steel frame and Galvalume siding, this spectacular home has countless amenities that include two levels of living areas, dining rooms, two separate gourmet kitchens, wine room, study, a fabulous master suite, outdoor kitchen, and deluxe grills. The beautiful grounds include a waterfall and pool. 1-2 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $2,650,000 MLS 37022741

WEST UNIVERSITY AREA | Wroxton Road

An architectural gem designed by Stern & Bucek featured on the American Institute of Architects Houston tour. Situated on a double homesite and built with uncompromising quality, this home reflects classic taste and subtle sophistication for the most discriminating buyer. Magnificent in both scale and design, amenities include Ipe floors throughout, cook’s kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, enormous open living areas that overlook the sparkling pool, exquisite master suite and bath, huge secondary bedrooms, and landscaping by Thompson & Hanson. 5 BEDROOMS | 6.5+ BATHS Offered at $3,750,000 MLS 94894748

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WEST UNIVERSITY AREA

MEDITERRANEAN REVIVAL ESTATE BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED

SHADYSIDE | Longfellow Lane

Within the prestigious gates of historic Shadyside sits one of William Ward Watkin’s finest residences. Completed in 1926, One Longfellow is a Mediterranean Revival estate that has been beautifully restored. The property offers a grand reception hall of English walnut paneling, hand-forged French hardware, generously proportioned formals and bedrooms, a solarium with Palladian windows and groin vault ceiling, 2-acre grounds with tennis court, pool, artist cottage and carriage house with staff apartment above. 5 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS Offered at $6,900,000 MLS 29702444

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WEST UNIVERSITY AREA

WEST UNIVERSITY | Buffalo Speedway

Elegant residence in sought-after West University with 4-5 bedrooms, including master suites and kitchens on both first and second floors. Beautiful appointments include a double soaring staircase, antique leaded-glass front door and sidelights, Waterford chandeliers, large, open living spaces up and down, double-sided fireplaces up and down, enormous closet space in master suite, lots of storage, oversized pool with waterfall, 20,000 sq. ft. homesite with circle drive and so much more. 5-6 BEDROOMS | 8 BATHS Offered at $2,949,000 MLS 54715082

WEST UNIVERSITY | Sunset

Energy Star-certified new construction by Yago Custom Builders in the heart of West University, with an estimated completion date of March, 2015. The open floor plan has a flexible bedroom and bath downstairs, four bedrooms and game room plus media room upstairs. The home also includes a covered outdoor kitchen and patio. 4-5 BEDROOMS | 5.5 BATHS Offered at $2,200,000 MLS 16494937

WEST UNIVERSITY | Buffalo Speedway

Extraordinary custom home on a large, double homesite thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10,000 sq. ft. with a circular driveway in prestigious West University. The exceptional finishes include stunning, hand-scraped hardwoods and plantation shutters. The expansive living room, ideal for entertaining has a wall of glass and 2 sets of French doors that overlook the captivating pool and spa area. The magnificent gourmet kitchen is enhanced with professional-grade, Viking stainless steel appliances, built-in 48-inch refrigerator and 60-inch range with double ovens. Outstanding downstairs master with luxurious Italian marble bath plus an immense 3-car garage add to the appeal of this property. 4-5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $1,250,000 MLS 72487644

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WEST UNIVERSITY | Brompton Road

Stately West University home in a fantastic location. This grand residence offers an open, yet traditional floor plan with high ceilings, spacious formals, paneled study, large family room with built-ins, summer kitchen and a pool. The beautiful kitchen is a cook’s dream with high-end appliances, lots of storage, ample counter space and large butler’s pantry. All bedrooms up include an oversized master suite and 3 more ensuite bedrooms. Playroom on the third floor plus separate quarters over garage complete this wonderful offering. 4-5 BEDROOMS | 5.5 BATHS Offered at $2,750,000 MLS 31112454

WEST UNIVERSITY AREA | Institute

The Residences at 5326 Institute Lane are Neoclassical in style and richly appointed with stone, brick and iron detailing. Exceptional floor plans with 11-foot ceilings, great flow and fine finishes are enhanced with Woodmode kitchens, hardwoods, front and back stairs and elevators. The beautiful master bedroom suite complements the third-floor bedroom, bath and flexible area that can be used as a playroom, workout room or home study. Shared private driveway with iron fencing and electronic entry gate complete this Museum District home that enjoys a prime location. 4 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS Offered at $1,839,000 MLS 19581938

WEST UNIVERSITY AREA | Elmridge Street

Stately all-brick home with exception exterior feel located close to the Texas Medical Center. Solid wood floors throughout entire house; vaulted ceilings; beautiful island kitchen with granite countertops. 4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $749,000 MLS 10413894

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BELLAIRE | Cascade Street

Custom home on a 12,600 sq. ft. homesite located on a quaint cul-de-sac street. This property features a master suite with high ceilings and an ultra luxurious bath on the first level. Gourmet island kitchen. 4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $1,199,000 MLS 18500744

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BELLAIRE | Carol Street

Gorgeous Bellaire home on a cul-de-sac in Braeburn Country Club. Among the residence’s notable features are a pool, hot tub, outdoor terrace with fireplace and outdoor televisions, large rooms, game room on the third floor (which can be used as a 6th bedroom) and a 3-car garage with access from Alder Street. 5-6 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS Offered at $1,599,999 MLS 42084204

BELLAIRE | Burning Hills Drive

Well-maintained, ready-to-move-in open concept design with a pool on a quaint cul-de-sac street in Braeburn Valley. Formal living and dining rooms lead to an open kitchen plus breakfast area. 4 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $235,000 MLS 81270455

BELLAIRE | Windsor Lane

Wooded property with beautiful split-level home in Braeburn Gardens. The land is unrestricted and can be used for commercial applications. The home features large room sizes, huge covered porch with beautiful views. 3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $425,000 MLS 64238165

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BELLAIRE | Grapevine Street

Country-like setting but close to city life in a 2-acre plus property that has been maintained by the same owner for more than 70 years. This 1968-built residence has been updated throughout the years. 3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS Offered at $264,500 MLS 61872944

MEYERLAND | Sanford Road

Gorgeous and tastefully-renovated bright and airy residence with brick facade near the Medical Center. Among the recent updates are new air conditioning and heating systems, frieze-carpet and stainless steel appliances. 4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHS Offered at $309,000 MLS 97602193

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MEYERLAND AREA / HEIGHTS AREA

MEYERLAND | Grape Street

Custom home with more 7,300 sq. ft. features an open floor plan with high ceilings perfect for grand-scale entertaining. Master suite with luxurious marble bath and custom walk-in closet plus 2 guest bedrooms are on the first floor, alongside huge formals and a family room that’s adjacent to an island kitchen with granite countertops and a butler’s pantry. On the second floor are the paneled study, game room, home theater, exercise room, home office and a 4th bedroom or guest quarters. The backyard, with commercial -grade summer kitchen, pool, spa and cabana bath, feels like a tropical paradise. 4-5 BEDROOMS | 6.5 BATHS Offered at $1,395,000 MLS 11168814

HEIGHTS | E 27Th Street

Beautiful new home to be built by Mazzarino Construction. This home will include 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, game room, 2-car garage, covered porches, expansive backyard, custom trim, stainless steel appliances, and tile and hardwood flooring throughout. 3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $525,000 MLS 11099491, 34296454, 37828249

HEIGHTS | Threlkeld

Contemporary living in the Heights at its finest with breathtaking views of downtown. This new construction by Arnold Builders is nestled on a secluded street that is a short distance from White Oak restaurants, local shopping, the Hike & Bike Trail and White Oak Park. This home offers first-floor living, a great room and a game room plus a large terrace that overlooks downtown. The home is elevator ready. 4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $775,000 MLS 35152939, 24997902

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FARMER’S MARKETS By Holly Beretto

Farmer’s markets are more than just a spot to find fruits and vegetables. They’re community builders. A trip to your local market not only lets you see what foods are in season, they’re a chance to support local business and learn more about healthy eating and how to cook what can seem like an exotic find. There are several markets in the Houston area, so bring the family and plan an outing. You’ll discover new ways to connect with the community, as well as discover great food. URBAN HARVEST www.urbanharvest.org Year-round: Farmer’s Market on Eastside Street between Richmond and West Alabama 3000 Richmond Houston, TX 77098 Saturdays: 8am – Noon Sundays: 10am – 1pm Seasonal: Spring and Fall: City Hall Farmer’s Market 901 Bagby Street Houston, TX 77002 Wednesdays: 11am – 1:30pm RICE UNIVERSITY FARMERS MARKET www.farmersmarket.rice.edu Rice University West Stadium Lot 5600 Greenbriar Drive Houston, TX 77005 Tuesdays: 3:30pm – 6:30pm FARMERS MARKET AT IMPERIAL www.imperialsugarland.com/farmersmarket Highway 90 at Brooks Street Sugar Land, TX 77478 Saturdays: 9am – 1pm FARMERS MARKET AT CLEAR LAKE SHORES www.localharvest.org/farmers-market-at-clear-lake-shores FM 2094 and Clear Lake Road Kemah, TX 77565 Saturdays: 8am – Noon CENTRAL CITY CO-OP www.centralcityco-op.com 2515 Waugh St Houston, TX 77006 (Inside Grace Lutheran Church) Wednesdays: 9am – 6pm

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HEIGHTS | W 14Th 1/2 Street

HEIGHTS AREA | Wakefield Drive

HEIGHTS | W Cottage Street

HEIGHTS AREA | Nashua Street

HEIGHTS AREA | Kiam Street

HEIGHTS AREA | Toledo Street

Beautiful residence in a gated cul-de-sac with a gourmet island kitchen that features maple cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Adding appeal to the home are rich hardwoods throughout the second floor. 3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $369,900 MLS 61537774

Charming bungalow in East Norhill that has been updated with the modern conveniences of today but retains its original charm. This home features formal living and dining rooms plus a large family room. 3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $699,900 MLS 52373715

Pristine recent construction in the Heights area designed by Preston Wood with a gated entrance and fenced backyard. Features include kitchen with granite countertops and ample storage. 3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $379,000 MLS 43485746

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Massive 15,128 sq. ft. homesite in Oak Forest. This property is located among several newly constructed homes on Wakefield and in the Oak Forest/Garden Oaks area. 2 BEDROOMS | 1.5 BATHS Offered at $449,000 MLS 34898356

Immaculate and pristine, recently renovated Timbergrove residence that’s ideal for entertaining. Each of the 3 bedrooms has its own full bath, a feature that’s difficult to find. Spacious, open-concept floor plan. 3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $450,000 MLS 30543931

Spectacular patio home built in 2012 by Intown Homes with 13-by-20-foot, fourth-floor rooftop terrace that offers stunning views of downtown Houston and the Galleria. 3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $389,500 MLS 14822714

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HEIGHTS | Aurora

Beautiful new home to be built by Mazzarino Construction. This home will include a game room, 2-car garage, covered porches, expansive backyard, custom trim, stainless steel appliances, and tile and hardwood flooring throughout. 3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $575,000 MLS 26922260, 35552740, 40620754

HEIGHTS | Dorothy

Beautiful new home to be built by Mazzarino Construction. This home will include a 2-car garage, covered porches, expansive backyard, custom trim, stainless steel appliances, and tile and hardwood flooring throughout. 3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $575,000 MLS 49456986

HEIGHTS | W 16Th Street

Beautiful new home to be built by Mazzarino Construction. This home will include a game room, 2-car garage, covered porches, expansive backyard, custom trim, stainless steel appliances, and tile and hardwood flooring throughout. 3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $650,000 to $669,000 MLS 2432879, 19498640, 29158194, 36079343, 73584971, 84872245

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HEIGHTS | Merrill Street

An extraordinary remodel by Arnold Builders, this residence has the modern conveniences of today but with original charm and personality. The first floor features large open spaces ideal for entertaining, a study, and guest bedroom with a full bath. The master suite, game room and 2 additional guest rooms are on the second floor. 4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHS Offered at $1,200,000 MLS 47157681

TANGLEWOOD | Brown Saddle

Classic, custom-built Mid-Century Modern residence designed by Pierce & Pierce. This Tanglewood home north of Woodway has a great floor plan that features generous room sizes. The interior atrium that provides natural light is a focal point of the main living areas. Spacious back yard on a 16,000 sq. ft. lots. Sophisticated design with true architectural significance. 3-4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $1,250,000 MLS 19054623

TANGLEWOOD AREA | Nantucket Wood

Elegant and sophisticated residence located in a gated enclave. This front patio home has a private landscaped yard and additional veranda. The exceptional floor plan offers spacious formals, charming kitchen with spacious den, master suite up with romantic balcony and picture windows, master bath with dual marble vanities, spacious walkin closets and jacuzzi tub, beautiful secondary bedrooms with private baths, third floor with an additional bath. The home is elevator capable. 4 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS Offered at $1,039,000 MLS 19336970

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TANGLEWOOD | E Rivercrest Drive

3.5+ acres, horses allowed, with the luxury of the City Centre and Galleria area amenities. This French inspired custom creation by renowned architect Robert Dame Designs includes privacy gates; 2 porte cocheres; 3-car garage with motor court; grand rotunda entry with stain glass dome; high ceilings; butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bar; elevator; winding staircase; master down with his and her vanities, closets & dry sauna; summer kitchen; loggia; formal living with pool view; steam bath; wooded lot. 5 BEDROOMS | 5.5+ BATHS Offered at $6,500,000 MLS 10062974

INNOVATIONS IN GREEN BUILDING By Joey Romano

Last November marked the one year anniversary of the completion of our first project, The Mirabeau B at Hyde Park, a fourteen unit apartment building in Montrose developed around energy efficiency and sustainability. Having gone through this process and living alongside a full house of residents this past year, I’ve found that approaching sustainability in a home or building is not as daunting or nebulous as one might think. Through my experiences I can recommend several of the following sustainable methods. From building systems to finish selections, the industry is dominated by trends, where green promises product performance in marketing campaigns for everything from countertops to mattresses. With so many options and opinions, it is often easy to miss the big picture. While our building features off-the-shelf materials and systems that save our residents close to 40% on energy costs, I’ve found that the success of the building’s sustainability relies on the quality of community and space established through the building’s design and approach to value. On a lot that could easily fit double or triple the units, the Mirabeau B occupies just over 50% of the property, allowing space for a large courtyard and the preservation of all five old growth oak trees. The steel and concrete L shaped building wraps around the courtyard featuring exterior walkways instead of air conditioned hallways, providing natural light in every bedroom and a common balcony space around the courtyard. An art installation by Randy Twaddle at the pedestrian entrance welcomes residents and guests instead of an oversized and underutilized lobby. In exchange for superfluous common space and high unit count, the building features fourteen large, high quality units more representative of homes than typical apartments. The building also includes a 15 kW solar array, high efficiency HVAC system, rain water cistern, spray foam insulation, and energy star appliances. The result is an interesting, contemporary space that fosters a sense of community among the residents, something highly valued and often missing in many of the homes and complexes going up around Houston today. To this end, I advise people to think differently about real estate. In an industry dominated by cost-per-foot, it’s time we base judgements on value-per-foot. In trading scale and inefficiency for quality and performance, sustainability is practical and ages gracefully. With Houston’s current building boom, builders and home buyers must up the game to better steward the city’s quality of life and sustainability. My advice to those building from the ground up is to focus on quality of space over square footage. Houston also has a ripe stock of prewar buildings and homes ready for renovation, many of which were designed before air conditioning. Buildings had to be efficiently designed to be comfortable. I believe this approach to sustainability will always result in higher value and higher demand over the long term.

TANGLEWOOD AREA

TANGLEWOOD | Lynbrook Drive

The warmth and informal appeal of the Tanglewood tradition is enhanced by this sophisticated but understated design. Among the notable features are marble flooring, banded oak floors, high ceilings on first floor, a sweeping staircase with custom-designed wrought iron balustrades, integrated living and entertaining spaces with pocket doors, a professionally-equipped, open kitchen, and marble-clad, dual master bathrooms. 5-7 BEDROOMS | 8.5 BATHS Offered at $3,150,000 MLS 64515726

TANGLEWOOD | Lynbrook Drive

This French-style residence with stucco and cast-stone trim plus slate roof begins with a grand foyer enhanced with stone and hardwood flooring and is complete with 3 stairways, elevator shaft, chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen with 2 dishwashers and a 60-inch Viking range, wine cellar, media room, master suite with a fireplace and dual Carrara marble baths, 3-room guest quarters, stunning pool and spa. 5 BEDROOMS | 7.5 BATHS Offered at $3,150,000 MLS 58219403

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TANGLEWOOD AREA | W Rivercrest Drive

Secluded behind the grand entrance gates on wooded acreage in prestigious Rivercrest, this stately Tudor-style estate has been extensively renovated and updated by the owners. Amenities include a double-height great room with a massive brick fireplace; intimate club-style wet bar; open kitchen and breakfast area with top-ofthe-line appliances and woodland views; fabulous private first-floor master suite with an opulent bathroom; and a raised pool and terrace surrounded by woodland. 6-7 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS Offered at $2,495,000 MLS 78992423

TANGLEWOOD AREA | Overbrook Lane

Chateau-inspired, light-filled estate home built by Dinstec and reinforced with 100 percent red steel. Amenities include magnificent entry, hardwood floors, Carrara marble and granite surfaces, art recesses and imported cabinetry. The home has been designed for entertaining, with spacious formal rooms, large family room, elegant wet bar and professionally equipped kitchen with superior appliances. Outdoor amenities include a summer kitchen adjacent to the patio and pool area. A first-floor study can serve as an additional guest room. 5 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHS Offered at $1,799,000 MLS 77955478

TANGLEWOOD AREA | E Rivercrest Drive

Perched on approximately 3.5 acres with gated access is a stucco home that has been extensively updated. Double front doors with antique iron work lead to the first floor that has a formal living, family room, gourmet kitchen with 2 islands and 2 refrigerators, master suite, 2nd bedroom and 2 studies. On the second floor are 3 bedrooms and a game room. A 4-car attached garage, pool and circular drive complete this stunning property. 5-8 BEDROOMS | 5.5+ BATHS Offered at $2,750,000 MLS 20558160

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TANGLEWOOD AREA | Overbrook Lane

TANGLEWOOD AREA | Potomac Drive

TANGLEWOOD AREA | Valley Forge Drive

TANGLEWOOD AREA | Potomac Drive

Beautifully remodeled custom home in sought-after Briarcroft. Spacious dining room, 20-by-20-foot great room with concrete floors, and cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances. 4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $862,000 MLS 48472788

Elegant and luminous 3 bedroom home by Joe Barnett in Westhaven Estates. This gorgeous Lucian Hood-design offers ground-level entertaining spaces and formals, abundant natural light with a lovely pool. 3 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS Offered at $760,000 MLS 86623414

Absolutely stunning 3-story patio home with elevator. The floor plan features all formals on the second floor, master suite and second bedroom on the third, and a study and third bedroom on the first level. 3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $795,000 MLS 55867741

Pristine home in a gated community located in desirable Westhaven Estates. Open living room and dining room; spacious kitchen with granite countertops, island and breakfast room and den with built-ins. 3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $649,000 MLS 97696822

TANGLEWOOD AREA | Potomac Drive

This fantastic, recent-construction patio home is tucked discreetly at the back of a small, gated enclave of 3 homes. Completed like a fine custom home, this residence offers gas lanterns, Old Chicago brick, custom ironwork, fine fixtures and high-end appliances. This great floor plan has an open-concept, first-floor living room, dining room and kitchen. Hardwoods, high ceilings, huge master suite and a great third floor with a possible second master, game room, media room, study niche, wine room, large rear patio, and attractive landscaped add appeal to this Westhaven Estates property. 3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $950,000 MLS 75430954

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TANGLEWOOD | Holly Springs Drive

New construction by Stacey Fine Homes. The master suite features a fireplace, coffee bar, whirlpool tub, separate shower and 2 closets. A secondary bedroom, den, study, formal living room, formal dining room, wet bar and climatized wine room are all on the first floor. The master suite, game room and 3 secondary bedrooms are on the second floor. The climatized sun room is enhanced with an outdoor kitchen, fireplace and full bath. The large back yard has room for a pool. High ceilings on both floors, elevator capable, oversized 3-car garage and gated drive complete this sparkling Tanglewood property. 5 BEDROOMS | 6.5 BATHS Offered at $4,312,000 MLS 98661664

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TANGLEWOOD AREA | Pine Hollow Lane

First time on the market in more than 40 years, this secluded Pine Hollow residence has been meticulously maintained. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac and overlooking the woods and bayou, this home’s amenities include a grand entry, sprawling living areas with fine finishes, walls of windows throughout, stunning views, cook’s kitchen, large bedrooms, 5 porches that overlook the bayou, high ceilings, unbelievable storage and a greenhouse. 5 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS Offered at $1,799,999 MLS 76530745

TANGLEWOOD | Riverview Way

Stunning Mid-Century Modern residence rebuilt in 2013, with improvements rivaling new construction. Architect Tom Hurt and builder Dewey Hennessee used high-end finishes, top-of-the-line appliances, EcoStar roof (with a 50-year warranty) and state-of-the-art technology to create this smart house and certified Green House. The kitchen has been outfitted with a Five-Star, natural gas, professional cooktop, Bosch combination convection oven with microwave, Asko dishwasher and Sub Zero Refrigerator. With Grohe and Kohler plumbing fixtures and Texas hickory and pecan hardwood, this residence near the Houston Country Club is one-of-a-kind. 4-5 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHS Offered at $1,699,995 MLS 15709791

TANGLEWOOD AREA | W Shady Lane

Two-story, traditional residence with a circular driveway, a pool with rock waterfall plus a large secluded patio. The 2-story entry is enhanced with marble flooring, crown molding and leaded glass front door. The dining room has high cove ceilings with triple crown molding that features a classic dentil trim. The master suite on the first floor has a large bath with dual vanities and a separate shower and whirlpool tub. A great room with gas log fireplace, high ceilings, plantation shutters throughout, lots of paneling and built-ins adds to the overall appeal of this property. 4 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS Offered at $997,000 MLS 14292465

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TANGLEWOOD AREA / MEMORIAL AREA

TANGLEWOOD | Sturbridge Drive

On one of the largest lots in Tanglewood, more than 38,000 sq. ft., sits a residence that was remodeled with amazing architectural elements from Chateau Domingue. Appointments include limestone flooring, stone mantels and antique wood beams. The breathtaking setting with plenty of room to expand includes a circular driveway, 3-car garage with quarters and 2-car porte cochere. 5-6 BEDROOMS | 4.5+ BATHS Offered at $2,995,000 MLS 16240589

MEMORIAL | Saddlebrook Lane

Magnificent land located in a gorgeous gated enclave in Saddlebrook. Although a contemporary-style residence sits on the lot, the property is being sold at land value. A new survey is available for this prime setting that’s ideal for a buyer’s dream home. 5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $2,220,000 MLS 99105245

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MEMORIAL AREA

MEMORIAL | Denise Drive

Updated in 2005, this Hedwig Village home is located across from St. Cecilia. The flexible floor plan that can accommodate any lifestyle has a master suite on the first floor. Amenities include a grand foyer with a magnificent staircase, large formals, marble floors, paneled library, enormous game room, professionally-equipped kitchen with commercial-grade appliances, return staircase, large detached 2-car garage with separate electric meter, and a huge attic thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready to be converted into additional space. With the circular driveway and a great backyard, this property has desirable appeal. 5-6 BEDROOMS | 5.5+ BATHS Offered at $1,975,000 MLS 80368144

MEMORIAL | Marsha Lane

Wonderful Hunters Creek, two-story traditional residence recently redecorated to show as if it were a model home. The large, 19,000 sq. ft. homesite is fenced all around and accommodates a pool. Custom built in 2001 by Lisenby in the Austin Hill Country-style, the home boasts wood floors throughout, tall windows, 2 porches, a great family room with fireplace, 4 bedrooms, a fantastic master suite with large bath, generous living and dining rooms, country kitchen and custom drapes. 4 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS Offered at $1,775,000 MLS 14055946

MEMORIAL | Piney Point

In the heart of Piney Point Village, nestled among mature trees, this extraordinary 29,750 sq. ft. property is a rare find and a hidden gem. With its natural beauty and desirable location, the possibilities of building a personalized home are endless. The land does include a livable 4 bedroom, 3 bath home. Builders are welcome. 4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHS Offered at $1,450,000 MLS 33960204

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MEMORIAL | GREENBAY

Absolutely magnificent gated estate on 2+ acre lot in the heart of Hunters Creek. Incredible pool, summer kitchen, six car garage, private jogging track, home theatre, elevator, spectacular master suite, four fireplaces, front and rear motor courts, three balconies overlooking the lush grounds, expansive covered loggia and water well providing water for the entire house and sprinkler system. All bedrooms have en suite baths. Separate quarters. Entertain ten or 100 in elegant style. 6-8 BEDROOMS | 8.5+ BATHS Offered at $5,895,000 MLS 66279742

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MEMORIAL | Boheme Drive

Gorgeous home on amazing homesite. The flowing floor plan includes a comfortable game room, formal dining, formal living, large family room with impressive fireplace, remodeled kitchen, master suite on the first floor plus a 5th bedroom or guest quarters. Three bedrooms on the second floor and a study nook complement the generous storage space, ample closets and walk-in attic area. The attractive residence has a huge pool in a backyard that has additional room for other activities. A 3-car garage with extra parking pad, gated driveway, energy-efficient windows and award-winning schools are part of the remarkable features of this Frostwood property. 5 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHS Offered at $1,320,000 MLS 59747202

MEMORIAL | Bridlewood Street

Located in the heart of Memorial Villages/Hunters Creek Village, this property features high ceilings and grand room sizes that are ideal for comfort and entertainment. The master bedroom, study and an additional secondary bedroom are on the first floor. The sunroom has charming park-like views of the backyard and pool area. A loft and 2 secondary bedrooms are on the second floor. A 3-car garage and circular driveway provide additional parking.The home is plumbed so that guest quarters could be built on top of the garage. 4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHS Offered at $1,799,000 MLS 54910649

MEMORIAL | Buckingham Court

Stately Georgian-style residence in the heart of Hedwig Village. Two-story foyer and graceful stairwell lead to a private study with elegant, dark-wood paneling. Handsome wood flooring unites the formals, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and breakfast area. The master suite on the first floor has a luscious bath plus generous closets. A media room, game room, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a walk-in climate-controlled attic and cedar closet are on the second floor. A New Orleans-style brick patio takes advantage of the charming Soldier Creek setting. 5 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS Offered at $1,819,000 MLS 22864743

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MEMORIAL | Leisure Lane

New construction by Stacey Fine Homes of Texas in Bunker Hill Village. The master suite on the first floor features a whirlpool tub, separate shower and 2 closets. Study, formal living and dining rooms, den, breakfast room, one secondary bedroom, wet bar and climatized wine room are on the first floor while the game room and four secondary bedrooms are on the second floor. The yard, which is big enough to accommodate a pool, has an outdoor kitchen. 6-7 BEDROOMS | 6.5 BATHS Offered at $3,900,000 MLS 74688926

MEMORIAL | Robbins

Exceptional opportunity to live in a prime cul-de-sac location in Piney Point in this expanded traditional residence. One of the remarkable features is an amazing first-floor master suite, which has a sitting room, dual baths and an exquisitely appointed closet. The 2-story entry with grand sweeping staircase opens to a 2-story living room that overlooks the pool, spa and 31,849 sq. ft. homesite. 5 BEDROOMS | 5.5 BATHS Offered at $2,395,000 MLS 33161501

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MEMORIAL | Hedwig Road

This property with two master bedrooms and an elevator on a 52,000 sq. ft. homesite has formal living and dining rooms, full wet bar and a climate-controlled wine room. The master suite on the first floor has a sitting area, fireplace, dual closets and formal study. The open plan includes a gourmet kitchen, den and breakfast area. Game room with wet bar, media room, 4-car garage, exercise room with full bathroom, outdoor kitchen, pool, and circular driveway. 8 BEDROOMS | 6.5+ BATHS Offered at $3,599,000 MLS 9511429

MEMORIAL | Smithdale Estates Drive

Beautiful traditional home nestled on heavily treed cul-de-sac street. Totally renovated, New Orleans designer took this to the studs. Foyer offers 20 foot ceiling, marble flooring with beautiful floating stairway. Formal living room is flanked with wall to wall windows, French doors open to backyard. Stately study offers built ins, double doors which will close from den and foyer. Island kitchen with travertine flooring. Thermadore and Viking appliances. 4-5 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS Offered at $3,349,000 MLS 12951434

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MEMORIAL | Westminster Drive

A rare offering, the design of this home and property have been inspired by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. Soaring ceilings in living, den and game room; huge pool and fully screened lanai with flagstone; lush and breathtaking park-like back garden with bridge and crushed stone pathways, wisteria-covered arbor over deck and Texas-sized barbecue; and a cook’s kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances are among the notable appointments of this charming Huntleigh residence. This home really invites the outdoors in. The setting nestled high above Buffalo Bayou is enchanting. 4-5 BEDROOMS | 5.5 BATHS Offered at $2,200,000 MLS 75718041

MEMORIAL | Hedwig Street

Located within Hunters Creek Village is this 8,800-plus sq. ft. home perched on a 30,800-plus sq. ft. property. The master suite on the first floor has dual closets and direct access to the backyard and pool. Formal dining and living rooms off the formal entry, paneled, two-story great room with wet bar and fireplace, 4 bedrooms, 2 game rooms, exercise room, 2-bedroom guest quarters with a kitchenette and private entry, 5-car garage, circular driveway and a porte cochere are among the many remarkable appointments in this wonderful offering. 6 BEDROOMS | 6.5 BATHS Offered at $2,190,000 MLS 51438004

MEMORIAL | N Durrette Drive

Stately and immaculate Memorial-area residence built by Frankel Building Group on a gorgeous homesite teeming with oaks trees, a lovely setting for the custom pool with a waterfall and lush landscaping. Among the floor plan’s amenities are a lovely first-floor master suite with a sitting area, large bath and custom closet; an island kitchen with granite countertops that opens to a breakfast area and family room; 2-story foyer; formals; elegant study; and beautiful views of the tropical backyard. Appointments updated in 2014 include a full bath, carpet, granite countertops on the vanities, paint, lighting and hardware. 5 BEDROOMS | 4.5+ BATHS Offered at $2,049,000 MLS 19358331

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MEMORIAL AREA

MEMORIAL | Memorial Drive

Spectacular home ideal for comfortable living and grand scale entertaining. Located on a flag homesite so the property is not on Memorial Drive, the design features high ceilings throughout; hardwood and stone flooring; chef’s kitchen with 2 dishwashers and 3 ovens; and a master suite with private office and sitting room plus 2-sided fireplace. The home is designed with a section with its own entrance, stairs, elevator, kitchen, game room, bedroom, bath and washer and dryer. 7 BEDROOMS | 5.5 BATHS Offered at $2,049,000 MLS 22630854

MEMORIAL | Monica Street

Recently-built, custom home in Bunker Hill Village. Among the property’s notable appointments are a paneled study/library with built-in bookcases, formal dining room, formal living room, and den that feature oversized windows and inviting fireplaces. The island kitchen opens to a den, breakfast area and a wet bar. The master suite on the first floor has access to the pool and covered patio. Game room, media room and 4 secondary bedrooms on the second floor are complemented by 3 half baths, 3-car garage, pool, 2 covered patios, gated driveway and additional parking. 5 BEDROOMS | 5.5+ BATHS Offered at $2,590,000 MLS 50345091

MEMORIAL | Val Lena Drive

Stately oak trees frame this charming Georgian-style home located deep in a cul-de-sac street. Beautiful formals flank the graceful entry. Cozy family room, which boasts a dramatic stone fireplace, opens to the large, eat-in kitchen and breakfast that feature Talavera tile, custom island with copper top and stainless steel appliances. Light-filled rooms and French doors provide easy access to the oversized pool and flagstone patio, which is outfitted with a mosquito system. A master suite with dual closets on the first level, 2 game rooms upstairs, and large storage room plus guest quarters add appeal to this Fonn Villas property. 5-6 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $998,000 MLS 17062908

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MEMORIAL | N Country Squire Street Exquisitely-styled estate inspired by the chic spirit of the Riviera and Palm Beach. The grand reception space was designed for memorable entertainment with gleaming marble floors, soaring 20-plus-foot ceilings and vaulted arches with faux bronze decorations. The elegantly appointed kitchen serves as an additional party venue. Walls of butted glass provide gorgeous backdrops of terraces, pool with palm trees and pavilion. The sumptuous master suite includes an outstandingly luxurious bathroom and dressing area. 6 BEDROOMS | 7.5+ BATHS Offered at $5,998,000 MLS 46884540

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MEMORIAL | Blalock Road

Charming residence located on a cul-de-sac street on the north side of Taylorcrest. This new construction by Stacey Fine Homes features a master suite with whirlpool tub, separate shower and 2 closets. Study or living room, wet bar and a climatized wine room are on the first floor; the game room and 4 bedrooms are on the second floor. The yard, which is large enough for a future pool, has an outdoor kitchen with full bath. High ceilings up and down, elevator capable, utility rooms up and down, 3-car garage and gated driveway with courtyard add appeal to this wonderful offering. 5 BEDROOMS | 6.5 BATHS Offered at $2,800,000 MLS 31290088

MEMORIAL | Green Oaks Street

Quality Bunker Hill custom residence built by Olympia/Matt Powers with amazing details throughout. The home features a double-door entry, Italian plaster, oak floors, elevator, thick moldings, lighted display cabinetry, gorgeous marble fireplace, and rich walnut woodwork. The fabulous kitchen is enhanced with a huge island, walnut custom cabinetry, 2 Sub-Zero refrigerators and double ovens. The grand master suite features vaulted ceilings, fireplace and massive closets alongside a luxurious master bath. Self cleaning pool, veranda, summer kitchen, courtyard with fountains, home automation and media room, and so much more add appeal to this incredible property. 4 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS Offered at $2,699,000 MLS 57067047

MEMORIAL | Broken Bough Drive

Country French-style stone and stucco exterior designed by Todd Rice. Master suite, study, game room and guest room are on the first floor while 3 secondary bedrooms, game room and media room are on the second floor. Motor court with ample parking and 3-car garage complete this flexible and versatile floor plan that accommodates up to 6 bedrooms. The home is elevator-capable. 5-6 BEDROOMS | 6.5 BATHS Offered at $2,990,000 MLS 77854938

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MEMORIAL AREA / BRIARGROVE PARK / SPRING BRANCH

MEMORIAL | Arrowwood Circle

Magical tree house on the bayou designed by Roger Rasbach with floor-toceiling windows and exquisite views of the wooded landscape and water. The open-concept floor plan features high ceilings, multiple decks that provide a spectacular space for lavish entertaining or al fresco dining, 2 master suites on the second floor with palatial baths and breathtaking views, 2 ensuite bedrooms on the first floor, and a private rooftop deck. The house is surrounded by meandering pathways and Piney Point Creek. The home has been featured in many lifestyle publications. 5 BEDROOMS | 5.5 BATHS Offered at $1,495,000 MLS 19536986

BRIARGROVE PARK | Lynbrook Hollow Street

Wonderful residence on a cul-de-sac street located in the desirable north side of Briargrove Park. The great floor plan is ideal for entertaining and has a master suite plus a study on the first floor, and a dramatic staircase. 4-5 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $519,000 MLS 94542175

SPRING BRANCH | Rolla Street

Stunning, Modern new construction in Westview Terrace. This home features high-end finishes and a floor plan designed for both comfortable living as well as effortless entertaining. 4-5 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHS Offered at $985,000 MLS 6847608

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BRIARGROVE PARK | Holly Springs

Gorgeous stucco residence with flexible floor plan in the north section of Briargrive Park. Remodeled in 2002, the home has a granite island kitchen, central atrium, crown molding and recessed lighting. 4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHS Offered at $565,000 MLS 83766641

SPRING BRANCH | Zora

Beautiful new construction in Westview Terrace. With large open spaces and lots of light, this home features a master down, 2-story family room and beautiful finishes. 4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $799,000 MLS 8180411

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GOING GREEN By Heather Staible

Going green sounds easy enough, but when it comes to injecting your home with eco-friendly elements, the process can be a bit overwhelming. If you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure where to start or what going green actually means, take a look at our primer and start seeing and living in a whole new hue. Transitioning to an eco-friendly environment simply means practicing an environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible lifestyle as well as making decisions to help protect the environment and sustain natural resources. The Environmental Protection Agency suggests starting with just five action items, but you can certainly add on to your going and growing green list.

Turn your thermostat down two degrees in winter and up two degrees in summer.

Replace bathroom & kitchen faucets with low-flow models.

Rest easy on an eco-friendly mattress. Look for organic cotton and wool with steel coils that arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t chemically-coated.

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Make sure your walls and ceilings are well insulated.

Switch all the light bulbs in your home from conventional incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. Not only is it good for the environment, but it saves you $40 over the life of the bulb.

Switch to bedding made of organic cotton, bamboo or wool for sweet green dreams.

Replace showerheads with WaterSense showerheads certified by the EPA to cut down on water and energy consumption.

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Visit for a comprehensive list of products that are certified as green and sustainable and take advantage of rebates on everything from toilets and faucets to energy and appliances

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Look for reclaimed wood when replacing flooring, furniture, cabinets and building materials.

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Modular carpet tiles are another flooring option to consider when greening up the place. Eco-friendly companies, such as FLOR and Shaw Carpet, sell carpet squares that use non-toxic dyes and are made from recycled materials.

Transition your cleaning supplies to ones that are made from natural ingredients such as vinegar, lemon juice and baking soda or carry the Design for the Environment label.

Decorate and furnish your home with pieces made from natural fibers such as cotton, hemp, linen, wood, reeds, silk or bamboo. Blinds, shades and draperies come in a variety of fabrics that are beautiful and good for the environment.

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If milk does your body good, imagine what it can do for your walls. Consider using milk paint, made with milk protein called casein and lime. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a smart choice for interiors and when used on wood, gives a rich luster, allowing the grain to show through.

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Take your walls from drab to fab using non-toxic paint. Look for paint with the low VOCs, low biocides, and natural pigments.

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Replace the toilets in the home with efficient toilets found at local home improvement stores.

Give your wood furniture a green-over with water-based stains and sealants without biocides and added dryers, or those made with beeswax or carnauba wax.

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SPRING BRANCH / CENTRAL - EAST AREA

SPRING BRANCH | Glourie Circle

Rare opportunity to own 1.5 acres in beautiful Hillshire Village. This remodeled home on a great ravine cul-de-sac lot was taken to the studs in 2010 to recreate this one-of-a-kind residence. Among the notable features are an open living room, dining room and kitchen that all benefit from floorto-ceiling windows that frame the ravine setting. Top-of-the-line kitchen with morning area and dry bar; master suite with full wall of windows, 2 closets and beautifully designed master bath; and a large game room add appeal to this wonderful offering. 3-4 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $1,195,000 MLS 40794648

RIVERSIDE TERRACE | S Parkwood Drive

This fine custom estate is perched atop a hill that overlooks beautiful Parkwood Park. Completed in 2006, the owners spared no expense in creating this breathtaking home on more than an acre of land. With convenient access to the Texas Medical Center, the home boasts elegant details and charming finishes throughout, including fine millwork and exquisite marble and crystal chandeliers. The large master suite on the first floor has lovely views of the grounds. A fantastic media room on on the 3rd floor and full guest quarters add appeal to this Riverside Terrace residence. 5 BEDROOMS | 5.5+ BATHS Offered at $1,750,000 MLS 38320569

SPRING BRANCH | Springrock Lane

This residence is one of 6 Mediterranean-style estate homes with Spanish tile roofs in a gated community. The home features an open plan, accent arches, custom details, wood stairs with pot ledges, and designer selections. 3-4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $559,000 MLS 28878623

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CENTRAL - EAST | Delano

Stunning newly-built patio home by Merestone Homes in the booming East Downtown District. Panoramic views of downtown, solid oak floors, soaring ceilings, designer kitchen, luxurious master bath and huge walk-in closets. 3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $464,900 MLS 89190113

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CENTRAL - EAST AREA / WEST AREA

RIVERSIDE TERRACE | S Parkwood

For 75 years, 4 owners have meticulously maintained the splendor of this estate sitting on more than 2.5 acres with convenient access to downtown Houston. This Riverside Terrace residence has a park setting and a circular driveway. Beautiful entry and formals, library, sun room, island kitchen, bar and butler’s pantry, beautiful bedrooms, basement play room, large third floor, 3-car garage, porte-cochere, landscaped grounds with well water irrigation, guest house, and a pool render this home and its grounds exceptional. 5-7 BEDROOMS | 6.5 BATHS Offered at $2,650,000 MLS 32903346

WEST | Canary Isle Court

Impeccable Jim Frankel custom home on a huge wooded property in the intimate enclave of Bayou Park Estates. The spacious floor plan maximizes views of the spectacular waterfall pool and lush park setting that’s adjacent to a nature reserve. The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, Sub Zero refrigerator, stainless steel appliances, Thermador gas range and double ovens. The spacious master suite downstairs reflects the epitome of elegance and grandeur. Hardwoods through living areas and custom drapes are some of remarkable appointments of this Cinco Ranch residence. 5 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS Offered at $1,027,000 MLS 52758252

WEST | Bayou Place Lane

Updated residence in the community of Bayou Place. Priced competitively, the home features stainless steel appliances, a recently installed roof and a recent air-conditioning unit. 4 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $115,000 MLS 42256578

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WEST | Tanager Street

This centrally located residence offers recent flooring and a convenient commute to the Texas Medical Center, Downtown Houston and The Galleria. The floor plan includes a patio and ample closet space. 3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS Offered at $142,500 MLS 44667490

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WEST AREA / NORTHWEST AREA / NORTH AREA

WEST | Rachels Court

NORTHWEST | Blinnwood Lane

NORTHWEST | Tahoe Drive

NORTH | April Cove

NORTH | Steep Trail Place

NORTH | Squirrel Oaks Drive

Very attractive home on cul-de-sac homesite in Grand Lakes. The flowing design features wood flooring in entry and dining. The kitchen has been remodeled with gorgeous custom cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. 5 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $310,000 MLS 2289673

Prime location in Jersey Village with premium 75,000-plus squarefoot homesite. Kitchen has recent countertops, tile flooring and recent appliances. Grand family room has 2-story ceiling and fireplace. 5 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS Offered at $750,000 MLS 28600103

Beautiful home in The Woodlands with easy access to Interstate 45, shopping, dining and entertainment. The residence features a wonderful backyard with a large patio plus a saltwater pool and spa. 3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $269,900 MLS 65953494

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Beautiful traditional-style home with an oversized yard in a cul-de-sac. Notable features include granite countertops, soaring ceilings and an Aquasana water filtration system that provides water for the entire home. 4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHS Offered at $249,999 MLS 94591934

Gorgeous waterviews of Lake Conroe in this home located in the beautiful golf course community of April Sound. A 10-foot by 34-foot deck looks toward the lake. Recent Hardie siding, double-pane windows and recent carpet. 3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $239,900 MLS 86509597

Stunning streetscape appeal plus a spacious, private backyard with no neighbors behind in this David Weekley residence. The flowing floor plan includes all bedrooms up. 3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $156,500 MLS 84885614

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NORTH AREA

NORTH | Promenade Street

Spectacular, panoramic water views of Lake Conroe from every room of this magnificent Contemporary property designed with grand-scale entertaining in mind. Grand entrance with barrel ceiling, Tom Driscoll, award-winning saltwater pool and spa, 2 boat docks, jet ski lift, chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen, wine vault and cigar room with fireplace, theater room, game room, elevator, observatory and sophisticated automated technology. 5 BEDROOMS | 6.5 BATHS Offered at $3,800,000 MLS 3317584

NORTH | Louetta Road

Only a short distance from downtown Houston, this exceptionally inviting, one-story, California Ranch-style home is surrounded by 13 acres of gorgeous gardens, ponds and creeks. Amenities include top-drawer interior finishes, spacious open rooms, tall ceilings, professionally-equipped kitchen, private master suite with sitting area and luxurious bath, en suite secondary bedrooms, tennis and volleyball courts, and a palapa summer kitchen. 5-6 BEDROOMS | 5.5+ BATHS Offered at $3,950,000 MLS 12733784

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MORNING GLORY FARM by Penny Jones

3332 FM 390 N – Only 75 minutes from Houston and 10 minutes from the Brenham airport, Morning Glory Farm is an outpost of serenity within the hills and valleys of Texas’ historic Independence Trail Region. Encompassing 30 acres between Chappell Hill and Washingtonon-the-Brazos, Morning Glory Farm offers those fortunate enough to experience it a gentler, less-hurried way of life. Long held as one family’s private weekend and summer compound, its diverse attributes extend future possibilities to include continued use as a private estate or conversion to a corporate retreat or upscale country inn. Morning Glory Farm began more than 35 years ago when previous owners, seeking to create a weekend get-away, moved a historic, c. 1925 Washington County school house onto the land. They renovated the old building into a spacious, comfortable second home with modern plumbing, electricity, kitchen, and bathrooms. The present owners purchased the property in 1997, named it Morning Glory Farm, and set about further transforming the house and grounds into the beautifully-appointed, meticulously-groomed, multi-structure estate that it is today. An inviting allée of loblolly pines leads from the road to the main house, guest cottage and bunk house, traveling past a meadow of Bahia grass and wildflowers and a constant-level pond with a fountain, a lighted pier and a gazebo. The main house features an iconic, central Texas deep front porch; 15-foot ceilings; engineered, hand-sawed hardwood floors; an enormous living and dining area with banks of windows; an open, updated kitchen with artisan tile countertops and an island with pull-up seating; master suite with a sitting area and an office; private master bathroom with double sinks, a shower, a jetted tub, and a large walk-in closet; two spacious secondary bedrooms, one with a play loft, that share a Hollywood bathroom; and central HVAC with a propane backup system. Outdoor amenities include a grotto pool with a waterfall, wide stone terraces and a raised wooden deck with multiple seating areas, and manicured gardens. Perfect for extended family and guests, the guest house has five bedrooms and three bathrooms; an open living and dining area; a fullyequipped kitchen; and a deep front porch. The bunk house has an open kitchenette and living area; a large dormitory bedroom; a Hollywood bathroom; and a deep front porch. A caretaker cottage or additional guest house with a separate driveway entrance features an open living, dining and kitchen area; three bedrooms and one full bathroom; a raised deck; a one-car garage with a large workshop space; and a small separate cottage with one bedroom and a half-bath. Additional compound amenities include two water wells, a well house, two irrigation systems, and a second pond. The property has an agricultural exemption for the hay meadow.

NORTH AREA

NORTH | Compass Court

NORTH | Bridgelanding

NORTH | Lazy Lake Lane

NORTH | Misty Harbor Drive

NORTH | Northcrest Drive

NORTH | Spring City Court

Fabulous open concept 2-story home with beautiful brick and stone exterior. The open floor plan boasts high ceilings, master suite on the first floor, 3 bedrooms up, game room and media room. 4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $349,900 MLS 40139549

This 4,509 sq. ft. villa designed by renowned architect Kevin Young is located on a half-acre waterfront, homesite in a superior cul-de-sac neighborhood in the secluded end of a navigable cove on Lake Conroe. 4-5 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS Offered at $1,100,000 MLS 11433074

Wonderful home with oversized backyard, sparkling pool and slide. Close to the new Exxon Mobil Campus, this great open floor plan is ideal for entertaining. The 2-car garage has a third-car tandem space that has been enclosed. 5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $444,900 MLS 27855180

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This recently remodeled home on Lake Livingston has a boat dock. The 2-car garage has an interior stairway that leads to the living, dining, kitchen, laundry, power room, master bedroom and full bath. 4 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $299,000 MLS 23170744

Country club living in a setting that has 2 golf courses, fishing, swimming and boating activities. This lovely home features custom hardwood floors in the family and kitchen area. The master has large windows with stunning views. 3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS Offered at $459,900 MLS 32751089

Spacious kitchen and ample storage are featured in this Eagle Landing property with an attractive floor plan. Game room upstairs offers possibilities for indoor entertaining, and there is a spacious backyard. 4 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $159,900 MLS 66165257

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NORTH AREA

NORTH | Nesting Crane Court

Beautiful Mediterranean-style residence built by Trendmaker Homes with amazing water views, located in a large cul-de-sac street. Great floor plan and a motor court with automatic driveway gate. 4 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS Offered at $799,000 MLS 28008328

NORTH | Prairie Dunes Drive

Absolutely beautiful home, tastefully updated. The open-concept floor plan features a dramatic entry with high ceilings, both formals and study, a game room on the second floor, sparkling pool and outdoor kitchen. 5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $409,000 MLS 97072645

NORTH | Sawyer Bend Lane

Beautifully upgraded, large, 1.5 story home with stonework and brick exterior. The open-concept design features a gorgeous kitchen thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ideal for entertaining. Second floor game room/media room with full bath. 4-5 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHS Offered at $349,900 MLS 29788435

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NORTH | Diamond Oaks Drive

Magnificent golf-course estate nestled in a secluded wooded 1-acre property. The custom home has an inviting exterior and features an openconcept floor plan with impeccable details. 5 BEDROOMS | 5.5+ BATHS Offered at $934,900 MLS 9213419

NORTH | Prescott

Beautiful recently completed home situated on a half-acre homesite. The open floor plan with high ceilings includes a study, the master and an additional bedroom on the first floor. 5 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHS Offered at $427,500 MLS 23248117

NORTH | Roundup Road

This beautiful, custom home sits on a wooded, 1.57-acre homesite located a short distance from The Woodlands. Charming covered front porch with double front doors. High ceilings. 4-5 BEDROOMS | 4.5+ BATHS Offered at $519,900 MLS 43934449

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NORTH AREA

NORTH | Stonecroft Place

Located in the coveted neighborhood of Stonecroft, this estate boasts a magnificent view of the Palmer golf course. This home features soaring ceilings, walls of French doors, both formals, and master and guest suites located on the first level. The handsome private study has beautiful millwork. The irresistible garden features an imported bronze fountain, marble columns and lovely gazebo. Unrivaled privacy within a short distance to The Woodlands Country Club. 4 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS Offered at $1,250,000 MLS 74783949

NORTH | Crestwater Circle

This custom, Colorado Chateau-inspired log and stone home is only missing the mountain range. Nestled in the intimate and prestigious neighborhood of Lake Windcrest, which is close to The Woodlands, this secluded 2-acre estate includes 5 bedrooms, exercise room, recreation room, wet bar, great room, dining room and an office. The gourmet kitchen is exceptional. Fabulous pool, spa, fire pit, basketball court, 3-car garage plus 30Amp RV hook-up are some of the remarkable features of this exquisite residence. 6 BEDROOMS | 4.5+ BATHS Offered at $955,000 MLS 43177213

NORTH | Fm 1486 Road

Luxurious estate or corporate retreat opportunity on 14 acres. Impeccably designed, the property has a remarkable master suite, 5 additional suites with private baths, a gourmet kitchen, wine room, library, exercise room, media room, large balcony and veranda. In addition to office space thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complete with a conference room, massive storage room and hobby room, the property includes an attached 2-bedroom apartment with a full kitchen, bath, laundry and separate entrance. 8-10 BEDROOMS | 8.5+ BATHS Offered at $1,895,000 MLS 68185110

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GREEN LANDSCAPING By Heather Staible

How does your garden (and lawn) grow? Green and lush, we hope, but if your grass yearns to get back to its roots, give your landscaping an eco-friendly boost, nurturing the soil and using the warm Texas climate to your advantage. Get ready to get a little dirty, because giving your lawn a green-friendly makeover means digging into the soil. Just one teaspoon of healthy soil contains four billion organisms, acting as soil soldiers, allowing air, water and plant root to stay strong. Healthy soil recycles nutrients, making them available to plants, protecting plants from some pests and diseases, and helps store water until a plant needs it. Start with a soil test, available at a garden supply center, to see how much nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and lime your soil needs to grow healthy plants. Once you have determined what your soil needs, start composting or buy compost. Culling your own compost is an easy endeavor; simply store leaves, chopped stalks, flowers, vegetable scraps and coffee grounds in a bin. Over the course of three to six months, you will have created a nutrient-rich element your soil will love. The benefit of composting includes encouraging sandy soils to retain nutrients and water, loosening clay soils and feeding the beneficial soil life so it can feed and protect your plants. Make sure to mulch as well. A layer of leaves, aged wood chips, compost or grass clippings spread in the spring and fall around your plants stabilizes soil temperature, prevents weeds, feeds the soil for healthier plants and helps to conserve water. A gardener’s tip: don’t add more than three inches of mulch in your landscaping beds, and keep mulch about an inch away from stems and tree trunks. Once your soil is prepped and ready, consider the materials you are using in the lawn. Look for plants and shrubs that are pestresistant, placing them in the sun, shade and soil conditions they

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like the most. Houston’s humid subtropical climate complete with hot, muggy summers and mild winters means some creative gardening. Perennials such as Pigeonberry and Blue Larkspur add color and can withstand the Houston heat as long as they are also given some shade. Repurposing and recycling items such as watering cans and wire patio furniture can become creative yard art that adds a touch of whimsy while still keeping the environment in mind. Permeable pavers made from crushed stone, dry-laid pavers, open-celled grass pavers, and recycled materials are other elements to create a successful, sustainable landscape design. The materials allow water to pass through the flooring surface and flow to the soil, furthering the nurturing you gave your soil when starting the greenscape. Purchasing permeable pavers from local sources and made from recycled materials will also shrink your carbon footprint, which is another step in the right direction when planning your landscaping. To learn more about creating an eco-friendly landscape, contact the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association for information about resources, products and companies specializing in sustainable landscaping (www.txnla.org).

NORTH AREA

NORTH | Sundance Springs Lane

Stunning stone-and-stucco estate on a cul-de-sac in the gated section of The Estates of Windrose. Designer touches include custom faux paint throughout, travertine flooring and hand-painted murals. 4-5 BEDROOMS | 5.5 BATHS Offered at $899,990 MLS 82674502

NORTH | Teal Bay

In the prestigious gated community of Vintage Lakes, this stunning Mediterranean-style stucco residence is perched on a waterfront homesite that offers great lake views. Formal living and dining room. 5 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS Offered at $795,000 MLS 29439989

NORTH | Timber Ridge Drive

Beautiful custom home situated on 5 acres. Numerous custom features throughout include grand double staircase, two-story study with built-ins, large gourmet kitchen with built-in refrigerator and center island. 4-5 BEDROOMS | 4.5+ BATHS Offered at $825,000 MLS 81183843

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NORTH | Sunset Falls Court

Nestled behind the gates of the Falls at Champions Forest, this impressive custom residence has more than 6,696 sq. ft. of architectural elegance. Features include an enormous great room with double-height ceilings. 4-5 BEDROOMS | 5 BATHS Offered at $789,900 MLS 73065830

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NORTH AREA

FABULOUS MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE HOME

ONE-OF-A-KIND OFFERING

NORTH | Netherfield Way

Fabulous Mediterranean-style home located on the 4th and 5th fairways of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course in prestigious Carlton Woods. With 1.44 acres of land, 290 feet of golf-course fenceline and wonderful views from the pool pavilion, this manse has a huge patio with outdoor kitchen, gym and upper balcony. The home is full of natural light courtesy of its large windows and French doors that open to the backyard and pool. Spacious gourmet kitchen with huge catering kitchen, refrigerated wine room, state-of-the-art theater, and spectacular master suite with dual full bathrooms add appeal to this one-of-a-kind offering. 5 BEDROOMS | 5.5+ BATHS Offered at $6,250,000 MLS 58830404

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NORTH AREA

NORTH | Whispering Meadow

Upon entering this grand 2-story exquisite Mediterranean-style estate, owners and guests will immediately notice the extensive use of marble flooring throughout the first floor and the panoramic views of a rock waterfall pool, gazebo and outdoor kitchen, 1,000 sq. ft. doll house and cottage. Fabulous, fully-equipped chef’s kitchen with oversized granite island offers plenty of space for entertaining guests. 4 BEDROOMS | 4.5+ BATHS Offered at $1,095,000 MLS 17703476

NORTH | Wild Wind Place

Secluded Spanish-inspired estate on the third green of the Canongate Panther Trails Golf Course in The Woodlands. The home’s location, has convenient access to restaurants, The Woodlands Town Center and the Waterway. The lot adjacent to the property is also available. Abundant trees and mature foliage complement the Romanesque columns that surround the pool and cabana with fireplace. 5 BEDROOMS | 5.5 BATHS Offered at $1,795,000 MLS 44610858

NORTH | Lazy Lake Lane

Beautifully remodeled waterfront home in Walden on Lake Conroe with lake views from the back deck. Fabulous amenities include 2 master suites, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, updated baths, family room with gorgeous wall of windows and vaulted ceilings. Ideal for entertaining, this open-concept floor plan has 2 wet bars, game room, surround-sound, multiple outdoor covered sitting areas, hot tub, and covered boat and jet ski lifts. The property is close to the Walden Golf Club. 4 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS Offered at $499,999 MLS 34317188

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NORTH | Grand Regency Circle

Extravagant French Renaissance-style estate located in prestigious, gated Carlton Woods, home to a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. This grand manse has many unique features such as huge gated driveways, extraordinarily large master suite, 8 additional themed suites with private baths and balconies, huge gourmet kitchen with additional catering kitchen and walk-in refrigerator, two 1-bedroom apartments, pool house with kitchen, 3 elevators, 2 grand marble spiral staircases, spa area, huge executive office, state-of-the-art movie theater and a pool with a waterfall. 10-11 BEDROOMS | 13.5+ BATHS Offered at $16,800,000 MLS 69233549

NORTHEAST AREA

NORTHEAST | E Benders Landing Blvd

NORTHEAST | Kings River Drive

NORTHEAST | Kings Retreat Circle

NORTHEAST | Placid Point Court

NORTHEAST | Royal Circle Drive

NORTHEAST | Madison Boulder Lane

Magnificent custom home on a 1-acre waterfront lot in Benders Landing. The stunning exterior is complete with a circular driveway with fountain and a 3-car garage. 6 BEDROOMS | 6.5 BATHS Offered at $895,000 MLS 6363114

Spectacular Herrera Builders, 3-story home with elevator in the prestigious gated community of the Villas at Kingwood Estates. Close to shopping and fine restaurants. 3-4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $424,900 MLS 75207480

Old-world glamour abounds in this Mediterranean-style, estate home. The front door leads to a grand living room and formal dining room. Front staircase leads to the master suite with library plus a bath with a dressing room. 4-5 BEDROOMS | 5.5+ BATHS Offered at $555,000 MLS 53163411

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Unique waterfront home on 1.7-plus-acre property. An addition was built to offer amazing views of trees and lake. This home offers 2 masters, 2 kitchens, media room, study, game room, sun room and more. 5 BEDROOMS | 5.5+ BATHS Offered at $895,000 MLS 45325158

Located on an intimate cul-de-sac, this exceptional, custom home built by Trendmaker Homes features numerous appointments. Lavish backyard with chef’s outdoor kitchen, indoor gym, large game room and media room. 5 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS Offered at $449,900 MLS 96026342

Model-quality charmer with ample covered outdoor living area in Eagle Springs. The beautifully-appointed residence offers a large open kitchen and breakfast bar with granite countertops and tumbled marble backsplash. 3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS Offered at $185,000 MLS 87891934

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ROSE’S LEGACY by Sally Benson

Rose was in her 30’s when she came to the United States from Vietnam. Like the rest of her family, she had never seen a dentist. The years of inattention had robbed Rose of her smile. A first trip to the dentist’s office can be a frightening experience-with all the technology and the strange noises- but at Legacy Community Health Services, Rose was immediately put at ease. They were so kind to me, she says. Debra Costello, Legacy’s Dental Practice Manager, says, Our staff is trained to comfort first time clients who have no history of dental exams. Rose now has new teeth, and her smile is back. They didn’t just replace my teeth, they improved the shape of my face. Rose’s story is not unique at Legacy. Some come from countries where focus on dental health is not as developed as it is in America. Others come to Legacy because they have fallen through the cracks of health insurance- such as Houston’s artists, restaurant workers, and independent contractors- who rarely get health or dental coverage. Recent economic issues have also played havoc with individual’s healthcare budgets. Unfortunately, dental care for some people has come to be viewed as a luxury, so they don’t come in for checkups, Ms. Costello says. Many do not realize that exams are for so much more than oral care; they can diagnose HIV, diabetes, and brain disorders while evaluating overall health. Legacy has also reached out into the community to change the lives of clients sheltered by the Houston Area Women’s Center. Ms. Costello recalls one memorable woman from HAWC who had lost her teeth due to domestic violence. It impacted her looks, her self- esteem, and her ability to apply for a job. With her independence at stake, Legacy was able to get her new teeth. The first time she saw herself with her new teeth she wept, He took it all away from me and Legacy gave it back to me.

NORTHEAST AREA / SOUTHEAST AREA

NORTHEAST | White Sage Cove Lane

NORTHEAST | Sycamore Creek Drive

SOUTHEAST | Westchester Circle

SOUTHEAST | Verona

SOUTHEAST | Maywald

SOUTHEAST | Summerland Drive

Magnificent 2-story home built by Highland on a cul-de-sac homesite and loaded with designer upgrades. Rich hardwood floors, plantation shutters, stainless steel appliances and a huge kitchen island. 4 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHS Offered at $344,500 MLS 93982727

Stunning one-and-a-half-story custom home with land and gorgeous details. The open-concept floor plan features granite countertops, tile flooring, exposed wood beams, architectural details on the ceilings and solid wood doors. 3-4 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $485,000 MLS 32551702

Remodeled 1-story estate nicely positioned on nearly 3 acres, with convenient access to downtown Houston and surrounding areas. Raised flower bed toward the rear of the property is near a shaded canopy of towering oaks. 4 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS Offered at $305,000 MLS 21231862

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Classic-style residence with many impressive updates plus spacious outdoor living with a pool located in Sand Creek Village. List of upgrades includes granite countertops and backsplash in the kitchen and breakfast bar. 4 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $219,900 MLS 38051745

Beautiful, open-concept home with 2 bedrooms down on a cul-de-sac homesite in Villa D’Este near Green Tee. The elegant 2-story entry with winding staircase is adjacent to the formal dining room and second bedroom. 5 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHS Offered at $374,000 MLS 69414942

Beautiful, open-concept home on a large cul-de-sac homesite in the community of Silverlake. Refrigerator, washer, dryer and patio furniture included. 3-4 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS Offered at $179,900 MLS 73416531

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EAST AREA / FRIENDSWOOD AREA

EAST | S Burnet

Secluded residence, not visible from the street, with a rare 191 linear feet of water frontage. This beautiful 3/4 acre property with gorgeous mature trees is home to a spacious plan designed to entertain. 4-5 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $465,000 MLS 25840653

FRIENDSWOOD | Oak Park Lane

Fabulous offering in the estate section of The Forest of Friendswood. Enjoy the intimacy of this sought-after neighborhood with curving streets and lawns dotted with trees. The home is in immaculate condition. 5 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS Offered at $849,000 MLS 23825154

FRIENDSWOOD | Everett Drive

Fabulous home zoned to Fort Bend Independent School District with a long list of upgrades. Among the notable features are granite countertops, new appliances, remodeled master bath, remodeled master closet, and pool. 4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $365,000 MLS 59740667

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EAST | Rio Villa Drive

Gorgeous views from this boater’s and entertainer’s paradise in Rio Villa. The property includes 3 slips with a 20-foot drop at the dock. Notable features are a back wall of glass and a 40-by-20-foot covered deck off the pool. 3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $439,900 MLS 87490534

EAST | W Texas Avenue

Great opportunity to be part of the redevelopment of Old Baytown in this 11,000 sq. ft. income-producing, multipurpose complex. The property includes three separate residential rental units. 7 BEDROOMS | 9 BATHS Offered at $479,500 MLS 21062976

FRIENDSWOOD | Castlewood Avenue

Exceptional one-story with extraordinary pool and spa perched on a large lot near the center of Friendswood. Boasts beautiful upgrades that are desirable in today’s marketplace, such as tile and wood laminate flooring. 4 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS Offered at $244,000 MLS 74061057

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FRIENDSWOOD | W Parkwood Avenue

Gorgeous 6.5 acres surrounded by 100-year-old oak trees in Friendswood. This traditional custom home features marble floors, vaulted ceilings, library, exceptional master closet, 6 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, 2 guest quarters, media and game room, swimming pool, summer kitchen, 4-car garage and a storage building. This home, maintained in impeccable condition, also has a private gate. 5 BEDROOMS | 6.5+ BATHS Offered at $2,550,000 MLS 7814355

FRIENDSWOOD | San Miguel Drive

Country estate on 3.7 acres with infinity edge pool and spa, fire pit, lighted tennis court, practice putting greens, guest house and RV/ boat/horse barn area. This architect-designed property is based on an Italian villa. With stone and wood throughout, the superior craftsmanship creates a home that is comfortably warm and inviting, designed for both comfortable living and entertaining. 6 BEDROOMS | 5.5+ BATHS Offered at $1,700,000 MLS 2306914

FRIENDSWOOD | Quaker Bend Drive

Created by James Lowell Strickland and Partners of Historical Concepts, this lovely St. James custom home is perfectly positioned in a picturesque, wooded setting on 4 acres. Built by Dusenbury Construction, the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exterior fully illustrates the architectural design and quality of construction, while the interior is finely appointed with beautiful hardwoods at each level. 3-4 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS Offered at $949,000 MLS 21463394

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Farm-fresh, local foods delivered right to your home By Holly Beretto After the strange cold this past winter, Houston’s balmy summer weather is enough to make anyone head out to a farmer’s market, or roadside stand, seeking the pick of the crop. But that desire runs head-on into the idea of a life packed with work and errands and kids and activities. Try as we might, no one can really do it all. Those in the know, however, realize they can bring home the joy of fresh, farm-raised fare, even if they can’t stop by and chat with a local vendor about how he’s grass-feeding his beef. A number of delivery services around the Bayou City and its environs work directly with area growers and producers to select the best produce, meats and cheeses, and fan out across the city limits to bring the bounty right to your door. This sampling should be plenty to whet your appetite. Austin-based Greenling (www.greenling.com) opened up shop in Houston last year with a distribution facility in western Houston that serves as the hub for all Bayou City deliveries from the company. In collaboration with area producers such as Plant it Forward Farms, Gunderman Acres, Animal Farm, Blue Heron Farm and Bella’s Kitchen, the outfit offers delivery to a variety of Houston ZIP codes.

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Conceived as a way to provide fresh, organic, seasonal, local food, as well as increase awareness of the local food movement, the organization allows customers to hand-select items they want, or purchase the popular Local Box. A lot of people love this because it changes weekly and is a chance to experience and experiment with a variety of items, says Aspen Lewis, Greenling’s Partner in Lime. (At press time, the Local Box featured Meyer lemons, green onions and purple hull peas, among other items). Farm House Delivery (www.farmhousedelivery.com) brings produce, meats, eggs and other artisan foods to your door. Customers can create custom orders from an extensive list of categories, including Gluten Free Bakery, Farmstead Cheeses and Local Pantry. Each week, Farmhouse Delivery offers a different Lean Meat Bundle, Home Chef Pack and Juicing Bundle among its selections. These changing selections are variety packs, designed to help you experience the best in area produce. Home Sweet Farm (www.homesweetfarm.com) doesn’t deliver to your door, but they do have weekly delivery to central locations throughout the region. This members-only CSA (community supported agriculture) organization provides its customers with 6-9 fresh-from-the-farm vegetables selections, for the price of $30 per week. The group also allows families to add meats and dairy items, if desired. If you join the Houston Dairymaids Cheese of the Month Club (www. houstondairymaids.com), you’ll have two homemade cheeses sent to your house on the third Monday of every month. The Dairymaids source some of the finest hand-crafted cheeses from artisans throughout the state. So, if you find you’re too busy to get out and go to the farmers markets, these groups help ensure you and your family can eat well, and support local businesses.

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FRIENDSWOOD AREA / BAY AREA

FRIENDSWOOD | Royal Oaks Drive

FRIENDSWOOD | Remington Court

BAY AREA | Anne Drive

BAY AREA | Rocky Oak

BAY AREA | Craighurst Drive

BAY AREA | Evergreen Elm Way

Gorgeous Kustom Kastles home. The spacious lot with pool and spa accommodates a design that features vaulted ceilings, Anderson windows, spacious bedrooms, new HVACs, tile flooring and granite countertops. 5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $695,000 MLS 7107642

Picturesque country living in the middle of town in a residence that features an inviting porch across the entire front. Perched on nearly half an acre. Built on 52 bell bottom piers has a Wolf commercial-style, 6-burner stove. 5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $365,000 MLS 78282158

The leaded glass doors of this Contemporary home welcome an open-wall concept that has large windows and spectacular views as a central focus point. Two dining areas and a master bedroom with an adjoining study. 4 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS Offered at $425,000 MLS 91948059

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Tall trees and wide streets set the tone for this wonderful, pristine home located in beautiful Laurelfield, near the center of Friendswood. The soaring 18-foot ceilings in the foyer enhance the look of the staircase. 5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $349,000 MLS 37912792

Elegant home in desirable Bay Oaks Golf Course community. Tropical pool and spa, luxurious wood floors, gourmet island kitchen with granite countertops, study with wall of built-ins, dual staircases and crown molding. 5-6 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $449,900 MLS 53997864

Desirable Pine Brook home in a prime cul-de-sac location. The thoughtfullydesigned, open floor plan with high ceilings features a large kitchen with highend stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and antiqued cabinets. 4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $374,900 MLS 12954001

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BAY AREA

ITALIAN VILLA-ESQUE SETTING

STUNNING AND UNIQUE HOME

BAY AREA | Lakeshore Drive

On a 5.59-acre parcel of land sits a 13,643 sq. ft. stunning and unique home in the heart of El Lago on Taylor Lake. Approximately 1,000 linear feet of water frontage allows for amazing sunsets and water fun year-round. The Italian villa-esque setting has custom designer finishes and an oversized and spacious first floor master suite with luxurious appeal. Chef’s kitchen, guest quarters, 6-car garage, pool, outdoor kitchen and a gated private driveway are among the many appointments that render this offering one-of-a-kind. 8 BEDROOMS | 12.5+ BATHS Offered at $4,950,000 MLS 33928143

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BAY AREA | Long Bay Court

Dramatic Kustom Kastle showcase home located on a beautiful cul-de-sac property with resort-style saltwater pool and spa designed for gracious entertaining. Open floor plan with walls of 2-story arched windows. 4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $580,000 MLS 60486288

BAY AREA | Nassau Bay Drive

BAY AREA | Palm Street

BAY AREA | Broussard Court

BAY AREA | Providence Pine Trail

Elegant custom home on huge waterfront homesite with unbelievable water views. Owners and guests may relax and enjoy the sunset on the spacious waterside deck. Replaced roof, fresh paint, resurfaced pool, granite countertops. 5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $488,800 MLS 59578140

Beautiful large home with boat ramp, pool and tennis court located in the fabulous waterfront community of Lake Cove. The floor plan features a large kitchen with plenty of cabinet space and solid surface countertops. 4 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $244,900 MLS 93093325

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Breathtaking views of the bay in this coastal retreat with beach access across the street and green space. Sold furnished, the romantic and cozy interior design features a spacious master upstairs with beautiful views. 2 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS Offered at $325,000 MLS 42031574

Versatile floor plan with open kitchen design and a shady garden located in Bay glen. The kitchen’s well-appointed amenities, such as tile floors and built-in appliances, open to a spacious family room. 3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $189,900 MLS 92128323

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NEW LIVING By John DeMers

In Houston – a city built on turning energy below the ground into fortunes above it, by whatever means necessary – words like local, organic, non-toxic and sustainable have had a harder-than-usual time getting into the home-design vocabulary. Over the past five years, however, a number of young entrepreneurs have read the tea leaves poured out elsewhere and encouraged Houstonians to get in touch with a life that is as much about tomorrow as it is today. Many of those entrepreneurs have gathered, and still are gathering, around a retail operation known as New Living. At the showroom of that name serving West U from a fondly remembered hardware store and now at the separately branded paint store in the Heights, New Living and its founding visionary have become a clearing house for goods and services that may, one day at a time, point Houston away from its environmental excess of the past. People come here for their homes the same way they go to Whole Foods for their foods, offers Jeff Kaplan, pondering all that he’s learned from steps and missteps over the past five years. Our singular challenge is educating Houston that when it comes to your health, and your family’s health, it’s not just about food. The reasons we want to eat local, organic and non-GMO foods are the same reasons we want to improve our quality of living at home. According to Kaplan, New Living’s collection of products made in-house, like furniture crafted from reclaimed wood, or everything from solar panels to extra-large ceiling fans offered by a collection of partners, have slowly found an audience. Three distinct audiences, in fact. There are the people who need a healthier home – people suffering from severe allergies or asthma, for example. There are people driven by the social idealism of it all, who wish to be responsible stewards of the environment. And finally, more and more, there are those drawn by the artistry of the products themselves – as Kaplan puts it, because they’re sexy, because they’re beautiful. When New Living began, as a single aisle within Wagner’s Hardware (then the oldest hardware store in Houston), it did so with only the vaguest notions of saving the planet one Houston at a time. Eventually, the store and its odd combination of products took over the entire Wagner’s space spouting a separatefeeling store next door called The Green Painter,

which sold non-toxic, plant-based paints. Arguably the two most successful elements of New Living had something in common: the expensive ($3,000 and up) organic mattresses that kept customers faces away from the toxins traditionally found inside, and those paints. For this reason, The Green Painter recently became the brand above the door at the stylish New Living-operated storefront in the Heights. Another reason for this physical separation – geographic, not philosophical – was the space as a needed showroom to host new products and new ideas, that up till now had been forced to live solely on the Internet. Kentucky-made Big Ass Fans, for instance, have a wingspan of 12 feet and can clearly make a difference in cooling Houston rooms. The solar power gathered by panels, which can be installed on just about any roof, certainly cut traditional fuelbased energy consumption. It’s nice to have a retail store for solar, offers Richard Sherwood, a graduate of University of Houston’s entrepreneurship program before launching his Adaptive Solar Design. There’s consumer faith in a storefront, more than in the Internet. This is a place you can come and see and learn. Plus, I think owning your own power plant on the roof of your house is a pretty awesome thing. Other services abound at New Living, even those without a specific product to spread out, set up or hang down. Joseph Fowler, for instance, headquarters his Forest Design Build upstairs, ready to apply any and all these products and innovations in both new construction and renovation. And once a sustainable home is ready, many Houstonians fill it with the visually striking furniture crafted from local reclaimed wood by Cooper Meaders and his crew – who work both in the New Living space and occasionally on the sidewalk out front. According to Kaplan, buying furniture built with wood that’s local and reclaimed – furniture that’s made by an artisan who’s standing right in front of you – is a part of the revolution taking place in small victories all around Houston. People are starting to get it, he says. We

believe that people are ready to change the way they live, and we want to make it easy for them to know where to go. Today people want to do everything they know to do for their kids and for themselves. In 20 years, I believe we’ll all look back and not believe that we used to live the way we lived.

BAY AREA

BAY AREA | Oak Links

BAY AREA | Oceanside Lane

BAY AREA | Oak Drive

BAY AREA | Magnolia Green Lane

BAY AREA | Palm Grass Court

BAY AREA | Scott

Lovely custom stucco home in beautiful Oak Links. The residences features a lead-glass entry with 2-story foyer and beautifully appointed living room and dining room flanking the receiving area and curved staircase. 5 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS Offered at $749,000 MLS 43184904

Gorgeous custom home loaded with upgrades. Study with french doors open off the entry, island kitchen with granite countertops, GE Profile appliances, custom kitchen cabinets, and triple crown molding. 5 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHS Offered at $399,000 MLS 62748287

Beautiful Bay Oaks home with hardwood flooring throughout, a sparkling pool and spa located on a cul-de-sac street. Stone accents on front porch; den with granite fireplace; gourmet island kitchen with granite countertops. 5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $559,000 MLS 84536616

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Relax with a breathtaking picturesque view of the South Shore Harbour Marina. Entertain friends in the deluxe kitchen with granite countertops and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances. 4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $550,000 MLS 9665884

This beautifully appointed residence is located on the golf course. The solid wood floors throughout the living spaces are meticulously cared for as is the tile flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms. 4 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $298,000 MLS 62759752

Enjoy country living in this gorgeous 2008 renovation that achieves an elegant intermingling of high end finishes with a nostalgic farm home feel. Antique planks, doors salvaged before the 1900 storm. 5 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHS Offered at $374,900 MLS 25023484

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EXTRAORDINARY WATERFRONT ESTATE BUILT IN THE EARLY 1930s

BAY AREA | Pine Drive

Extraordinary waterfront estate on 13 wooded acres along Dickinson Bayou. From the entrance and gate-keeper’s cottage, travel along a winding drive to this beautiful home built in the early 1930s. Massive trees shade the grounds and natural gardens surrounding the main house. The stucco structure with extensive hardwoods, exotic stones and wonderful imported pieces is formal, yet warm, with fabulous bucolic views from each room. The property also includes a splendid wine cellar. 5-6 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $2,225,000 MLS 49380597

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BAY AREA | Bay Avenue

Ultimate waterfront corner homesite with infinite panoramic views of the bay, located just blocks from Kemah Boardwalk’s restaurants, shops and rides. Among the property’s amenities are a boat house/lift, pier with large observation deck, pool and spa, luxurious master retreat with private terrace, steam shower and a 6-foot jacuzzi. High-end finishes include stained millwork, coffered ceilings, granite countertops, marble and onyx countertops and an elevator. 3-4 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS Offered at $1,650,000 MLS 30402978

BAY AREA | Mariners Lane

Magnificent French Colonial-style residence located in Waterford Harbor in Clear Lake. The prime location with panoramic water views and easy access to the marina is home to a spectacular design that resembles the architecture of New Orleans. Grand entertaining areas with walls of French doors, 4 fireplaces and beautiful chandeliers enhance an opulent ambiance. Enormous creole kitchen and open-air terraces in 2 levels. 3-5 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS Offered at $1,999,000 MLS 78982718

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BAY AREA | Waterford Oaks Lane

Premier waterfront ‘’Port Royal’’ located in The Oaks of beautiful Waterford Harbor. From the manned guard gate to this intimate enclave, the property is in the company of wonderful structures with fabulous, manicured grounds along the waterfront. A courtyard entrance opens to exquisitely appointed interiors that include Honduran mahogany, Turkish carpeting, Italian chandeliers and antique French columns. Wonderful water views can be enjoyed from terraces at 3 levels. 3-4 BEDROOMS | 3.5+ BATHS Offered at $1,480,000 MLS 91866384

BAY AREA | Oak Drive

Extraordinary new construction in this stately Mediterranean-style residence perched on an enormous lakefront homesite. With a choice location in the beautiful Lakes of Bay Area, this incredible property designed by a premier builder offers a wonderful lifestyle. The fabulous stone and stucco structure can be personalized with the buyer’s own selections and finishes to complement the open concept flow that features tall ceilings, enormous spaces and several flex rooms. 5-6 BEDROOMS | 6.5 BATHS Offered at $1,379,000 MLS 60339544

BAY AREA | Leeward Lane

Spectacular lakefront home with all the amenities including a sparkling pool with Pebble Tech and sun ledge. The property includes a dock with 13,000-pound boat lift and multiple levels of exterior decks that reach to the water’s edge. A recent addition of approximately 400 sq. ft. includes a game room with wine storage. Among the notable amenities are 3 fireplaces; both formals plus a den; bedrooms with private balconies; and a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and custom cabinetry. Most rooms boast incredible coastal views. 4 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $719,000 MLS 32224129

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BAY AREA | La Rochelle Court

This beautifully updated home on a corner homesite on a cul-de-sac street is located one block away from Lake Cove’s neighborhood pool, park and boat launch. 5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $267,500 MLS 4283083

BAY AREA | Knollwood Street

New construction in Waterview of Clear Lake with treehouse-like views of gorgeous pecan and oaks trees. The open plan blends kitchen, living and dining areas and has a huge granite island that seats 8. 4-5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $450,000 MLS 32008952

BAY AREA | Rocky Oak

BAY AREA | Timber Drive

BAY AREA | Virginia Fern Way

BAY AREA | Bayshore Drive

Elegant home in desirable Bay Oaks Golf Course community. Tropical pool and spa, luxurious wood floors, gourmet island kitchen with granite countertops, study with wall of built-ins, dual staircases, and crown molding. 5-6 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $499,900 MLS 53997864

Elegant residence built by Village Builders with heated pool and spa plus a large kitchen with buffet counter. Among the notable features are a Rinnai tankless water heater and upgraded granite countertops in the kitchen. 5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $395,000 MLS 46503696

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Custom home on approximately 2.4 acres of land. Chef’s dream of a kitchen with plenty of cabinets and granite countertops, wine storage, custom vent hood, breakfast bar, and desk space. 6 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $599,900 MLS 94930491

Come away to beautiful ‘’ShipWatch’’ on the bay to enjoy waterfront fun. Near Clifton by the Sea, the gated property boasts tall trees that shade the entrance plus lush landscaping and grassy pet, play and activity space. 4-5 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHS Offered at $599,000 MLS 48386659

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GALVESTON

GALVESTON | Seawall Boulevard

Largest floor plan with breathtaking ocean views in captivating resort complex that fronts on Galveston’s Seawall entertainment district. Expansive living and dining area boasts hardwood flooring and a tiled fireplace. 2 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS Offered at $229,000 MLS 7265742

GALVESTON | Spanish Main

Outstanding canal-front home with captivating bay vistas on a double homesite that’s almost 15,000 sq. ft. in popular Jamaica Beach. Expansive open concept living and dining area with French doors. 2 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS Offered at $409,000 MLS 16218843

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GALVESTON | Lanai Street

Exceptional home on a large homesite with stunning, unobstructed views of the bay. The concrete stamped driveway with porte cochere leads into a home that includes a full media room, a temperature-controlled wine room, a bar and study. The kitchen, located on the second floor, includes a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, marble flooring and an Italian tile backsplash. Custom lighting throughout the interior and exterior, spacious master with sitting area, built-ins, and a loft bedroom with glass banister are some of the appointments that render this property remarkable. 2 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $1,700,000 MLS 45725110

GALVESTON | Windlass Circle

Fabulous home in Pirates Cove/Laffites Cove that’s ready to move in. This home is beautifully maintained and fully outfitted for immediately enjoying resort-style living. Special features include high ceilings, beautiful furnishings, every bedroom with its own lovely private bath, walk-in closets, fireplace, pool and spa with cascade water feature, boat slip, boat house, and great balconies and decks on a wonderfully wide canal with awesome views in a charming community with a great golf course. 4 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS Offered at $835,000 MLS 69197570

GALVESTON | Marina Drive

Wonderful opportunity to live on a wide, open canal that’s very close to the bay. The home, which is fully furnished, has a remodeled kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. 4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHS Offered at $549,000 MLS 56389250

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GALVESTON | Pirates Beach Boulevard

Absolutely darling coastal home in popular Pirates Beach very close to the water. Among the many great features are tropical paint colors, great open floor plan, solid marble counter tops, and stainless steel appliances 3 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS Offered at $339,000 MLS 54943291

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GALVESTON / EXTRAORDINARY PLACES

GALVESTON | Postoffice Street

Eibands Condominium was the home of the Texas Supreme Court in 1875. The building has been renovated to feel like a spa while preserving the storied historical charm. This rare top-floor corner unit is impeccable. 3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHS Offered at $445,000 MLS 32645084

GALVESTON | Postoffice Street

Eibands Condominium was the home of the Texas Supreme Court in 1875. The building has been renovated to feel like a spa while preserving the storied historical charm. High ceilings, and original exposed brick walls throughout. 3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHS Offered at $389,000 MLS 99447074

ACREAGE | S White Street

Close to all the fun in Hinkley Square and its food, shopping and entertaining options. Relax on the front and back porches of this 100-year-old farmhouse that has high ceilings. The attic can be converted as a second story. 2 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS Offered at $329,000 MLS 58607009

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GALVESTON | Island Passage

Breathtaking recent construction on waterfront property in Evia, Galveston’s premier community that fronts on Moody Gardens Golf Club. Gracious double gallery verandas accented by grand brick staircase. 4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $698,500 MLS 9339516

ACREAGE | FM 1094

Tastefully renovated large home perched on 1.564-acres of land with huge trees. A pool, playhouse, cross fenced, 30-by-40-foot barn, tool shed, storm windows, and new Kenmore Elite appliances. 3-4 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS Offered at $525,000 MLS 6042167

ACREAGE | Anderson Lane

Ten acres of rolling terrain with a fabulous house plus a creek in the backyard for bucolic beauty. The deck on the backside of the house runs the full length of the home. Gorgeous mature trees provide beautiful shade. 4-5 BEDROOMS | 4.5 BATHS Offered at $799,000 MLS 15741404

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ACREAGE | County Road 128

Rare development opportunity on 145-plus acres of undeveloped land in one of Houstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastest growing communities. A cattle lease is in place. Offered at $2,036,297 MLS 58256664

ACREAGE | Shepard Hill Road

Extraordinary Jay Neatherly custom home designed by architect Mark Todd nestled on 18-plus scenic acres conveniently located near The Woodlands and Lake Conroe. The home is in impeccable condition with numerous upgrades and features, which are listed on the online documents. The property also features a 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage built in 1929 with attached garage, 16-stall horse barn with shed row, concrete aisle, tack room, feed room, and service area. 4 BEDROOMS | Offered at $824,900 MLS 48046057

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TOP-RATED BED AND BREAKFAST ROUND TOP

ACREAGE | White Street

Historic Round Top Inn, established circa 1885, is a country-chic, toprated bed and breakfast with a record of consistent growth. This iconic landmark sits in the heart of the golden triangle of Houston, Austin and San Antonio, only four blocks from the town square. The 7 guest rooms and cottages plus a retreat center are nestled among heirloom oak trees. This property can be used as a vacation compound, business complex or a combination of both amid Round Top lifestyle. 8 BEDROOMS | 8.5+ BATHS Offered at $1,225,000 MLS 53795297

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ACREAGE | Walden Road

Half Moon Bay Estate is one of the last opportunities to own a family compound/corporate retreat on Lake Conroe. This property includes 27 beautiful acres, more than 600 feet of lake front and 600 feet of Walden Road frontage. The large open field at Walden Road leads to heavily wooded acreage that fronts one of the very nicest areas within Lake Conroe. With added privacy, convenience and beautiful views, a small house and boat dock on the property also has room for horses. Great golf is close by. Offered at $2,950,000 MLS 5795001

ACREAGE | FM 390 N

Thirty-acre country estate with a 3 bedroom main house converted from a 1925 historic one-room school house. A swimming pool, a bunk house, a 5-bedroom guest house and caretaker’s house are also included in the property that has 2 irrigation systems and 2 water wells. Great for large functions, the property could also serve as a bed and breakfast or for special events, corporate retreats or as a wedding venue. The property is close to the historic town of Independence and Brenham’s quaint antique shops and airport. Offered at $1,995,000 MLS 37623544

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LOTS & LAND

Lots & Land FORT BEND COUNTY AREA | Court Road

In heart of Missouri City surrounded by residential developments plus very close to shopping centers and major freeways. 6.6+ ACRES Offered at $575,000 MLS 10184166

RIVER OAKS AREA | Tiel Way

Fantastic opportunity in this large parcel of land in River Oaks. 1.1+ ACRES Offered at $5,000,000 MLS 47100924

BELLAIRE AREA | Newcastle

Build a dream home on this stunning homesite with gorgeous mature trees inside the 610 Loop in Bellaire. 26,350 SQ. FT. Offered at $1,299,000 MLS 23564450

MEYERLAND AREA | Ferris Drive

Fantastic build-to-suit opportunity in sought-after Meyerland. 10,080 SQ. FT. Offered at $469,000 MLS 47870131

NORTHWEST AREA | Victoria Drive

One-of-kind property in the shadows of the Heights. This contiguous lot with ravine and views of downtown has been partially cleared for construction. 9.3+ ACRES Offered at $1,721,250 MLS 53903912

MEMORIAL AREA | Kuhlman Road

Gorgeous wooded lot in Hunters Creek offered by Allan Edwards as a build-to-suit opportunity. 43,567 SQ. FT. Offered at $2,500,000 MLS 51844403

MEMORIAL AREA | Park Trail Drive

Beautiful corner property that’s adjacent to a ravine in the Park at Saddlebrook. 9,350 SQ. FT. Offered at $550,000 MLS 55202149

NORTH AREA | Anglers Way

Old-world charm nestled in a gated community within Magnolia’s Old Mill Lake. 44,431 SQ. FT. Offered at $80,000 MLS 28353841

NORTH AREA | Diamond Oaks Drive

Beautiful homesite with stunning panoramic views of the golf course at High Meadow Ranch. 1 ACRE Offered at $90,000 MLS 72945024

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NORTH AREA | Hollister Street

Fantastic homesite near Hollister just a short distance from FM 1960 near the Champions area. 2.3+ ACRES Offered at $550,000 MLS 5383405

NORTH AREA | Hwy 105

Wooded with no restrictions in Cleveland. Located near the growing corridor of Highway 105. 7.1+ ACRES Offered at $285,000 MLS 58970147

NORTH AREA | Melrose

Lake view and golf course homesite located at the end of street on a cul-de-sac setting. 16,500 SQ. FT. Offered at $299,999 MLS 22997542

SOUTHEAST AREA | Airport Boulevard

Partially wooded undeveloped homesite located in Golden Glade Estates. 10688 SQ. FT. Offered at $14,750 MLS 20980914

FRIENDSWOOD AREA | W Parkwood

Build an estate home or subdivide for more than one home in this property that’s conveniently located on Nasa Road and Highway 35. 8.5+ ACRES Offered at $1,125,000 MLS 42009364

FRIENDSWOOD AREA | Del Monte

Homesite in quaint custom neighborhood with exemplary schools. 11,440 SQ. FT. Offered at $83,000 MLS 96768142

PASADENA | Queens Road

An excellent location across the street from a $50 million intermediate school. 1.1+ ACRES Offered at $1,090,568 MLS 61289656

PASADENA | Queens Road

Incredible opportunity to own an apartment project, multifamily, senior housing and strip center. 2.5 ACRES Offered at $734,691 MLS 88847024

GALVESTON AREA | Caravelle Court

Magnificent double lot property with panoramic lake and park views located in the prestigious Evia community. 10,500 SQ. FT. Offered at $189,900 MLS 22659904

GALVESTON AREA | Schaper Drive

Magnificent waterfront property with panoramic views located in the prestigious Evia community, which is nestled behind Galveston’s Seawall and fronting on the Moody Gardens Golf Club. 5749 SQ. FT. Offered at $99,900 MLS 58276292

GALVESTON AREA | Starboard

Gated waterfront property in intimate Mariners Cove neighborhood in Galveston Bay offered at a competitive price point. 6,926 SQ. FT. Offered at $64,900 MLS 39698068

TRAVIS COUNTY | Chernosky Point Cove

496 feet of water frontage and stunning panoramic views, located in the Lakecliff on Lake Travis development on Kahala Sunset Drive. 3.3+ ACRES Offered at $1,575,000 MLS 74696344

ROUND TOP | Highway 237

Located on the Round Top Antique Trail between the Junk Gypsy Company and Marburger Farms. 4+ ACRES Offered at $675,000 MLS 83445113

LUFKIN | Brentwood Drive

Beautiful partially wooded tract that can be subdivided. 10.5+ ACRES Offered at $1,499,000 MLS 20699492

BOLING | S CR 107

Beautiful property ready to welcome a dream ranch or country home, located 36 miles from Sugar Land and 55 miles from downtown Houston. 28.8+ ACRES Offered at $339,000 MLS 30490905

MAGNOLIA | Reynolds George Tract 2

Terrific opportunity to own undeveloped acreage a short distance from The Woodlands. 18+ ACRES Offered at $474,900 MLS 19060989

MAGNOLIA | Reynolds George Tract 2-A

Terrific opportunity to own undeveloped acreage a short distance from The Woodlands. 18+ ACRES Offered at $474,900 MLS 85816974

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TOWNHOMES

TOWNHOMES | Armand Shore Drive

Wonderful waterfront living with panoramic lake views in a gated community. Located with convenient access to downtown Houston, this fabulous waterfront development is unique in the Bay Area. The extensive parks, walking trails, infinity-edged pool and water sports offer a resort lifestyle. 3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $499,000 MLS 66795640

TOWNHOMES | W Dallas Street

TOWNHOMES | Childress Street

TOWNHOMES | Bering Drive

TOWNHOMES | Bomar Street

TOWNHOMES | Briar Forest Drive

This lovely corner townhouse with windows on all 4 sides is in the heart of the River Oaks Shopping Center area. 3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $489,900 MLS 16661387

Charming town home near Houston’s The Galleria with 2 balconies and a quaint fullyfenced garden. Full-size 2-car garage. 2 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $235,000 MLS 76030724

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Spacious townhouse in West University with easy access to downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center. 4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $649,900 MLS 41834594

Exquisitely upgraded, move-in-ready townhouse in the heart of Montrose. This home offers spacious living in a small gated community. 3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $568,000 MLS 99787443

Attractive and updated townhouse in San Felipe Square with a remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops and rich cabinetry. 3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $299,000 MLS 18310449

Light and bright residence in beautiful Woodlake Forest. The floor plan is designed around an appealing atrium. 3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $348,000 MLS 5718969

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RAISING THE BAR Refined Living Within Inner-Loop Houston

Inspired by the ancient walled cities of Andalusia in Spain, the sophisticated, elegant and distinctive homes within Cáceres provide residents with a genteel, polished and private lifestyle second to none. Rice Military location puts it only minutes from downtown, Memorial Park, museums and some of Houston’s most exciting dining. Caceres offers resale properties in addition to new construction. 3,300+ to 3,700+ square feet | manned gated entrance | elevators professionally-equipped kitchens | lavish master suites with dual sink areas and oversized walk-in closets | private roof gardens with uniquely crafted summer kitchens and downtown/galleria views | gas log fireplaces | gamerooms two-car attached garage - additional parking on select units

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TOWNHOMES

TOWNHOMES | Morse Street

Immaculate home in the sought-after Montrose area, close to River Oaks shopping and more. Designer upgrades throughout. 4 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $719,000 MLS 91097243

TOWNHOMES | Kiskadee Lane

TOWNHOMES | El Camino Village Drive

TOWNHOMES | Golden Trails Drive

TOWNHOMES | Marilee Lane

TOWNHOMES | Egret Bay Blvd

TOWNHOMES | Nantucket Drive

Crisp and clean Mediterranean-style home in the gated community of Armandwilde. The flexible floor plan offers spacious rooms. 2 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $262,500 MLS 90141906

Wonderful courtyard views in this corner condominium with an updated kitchen. Enjoy the scenery from the living room and bedrooms. 2 BEDROOMS | 1 BATHS Offered at $71,400 MLS 82935425

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Freshly updated town home in the heart of Clear Lake City. The modernized kitchen boasts granite countertops. 3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $129,500 MLS 85730405

Wonderful waterfront, top-floor unit with exquisite panoramic balcony views located in a gated complex. Open-concept kitchen. 1 BEDROOMS | 1.5 BATHS Offered at $104,000 MLS 88576464

Nestled in a wooded area and with ample outdoor living spaces, this charming town home features unique amenities. 2 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $125,000 MLS 52804715

Extensive updates in this residence that shows like a model home. Granite and travertine countertops. 3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $499,000 MLS 34291902

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TOWNHOMES

TOWNHOMES | Tanglewilde

Ample space in a charming corner condominium in Oaks of Woodlake. Granite countertops, wood cabinetry, tile backsplash and stainless sink. 4 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $175,000 MLS 4650963

TOWNHOMES | Vermont

Impeccable energy-efficient new construction with exquisite attention to detail by New Heights Construction. 3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $599,000 MLS 4629918

TOWNHOMES | Walden Road

Upper Inverness condominium with gorgeous wooded greenbelt views of the Walden Golf Club’s driving range in Lake Conroe. 1 BEDROOMS | 1 BATHS Offered at $34,950 MLS 54560085

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TOWNHOMES | Trianon Street

Fabulously renovated residence on soughtafter Trianon Street. Open living room with gas fireplace and a kitchen with quartz countertops. 3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHS Offered at $549,000 MLS 35616238

TOWNHOMES | Walden Road

Fantastic resort-style weekend escape in Lake Conroe with panoramic pool views. Groundlevel residence. 1 BEDROOMS | 1 BATHS Offered at $29,900 MLS 26928071

TOWNHOMES | Winsome Lane

Amazing soaring ceilings in this condominium in The Galleria. This pristine-condition, corner unit, which offers additional privacy. 1 BEDROOMS | 1.5 BATHS Offered at $245,000 MLS 20928248

TOWNHOMES | Van Buren Street

Architectural distinction in this home whose quality rivals new construction. New carpet and paint plus gorgeous refinished hardwoods. 3 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHS Offered at $469,000 MLS 10649849

TOWNHOMES | Wichita Street

Gorgeous, sophisticated, town home nestled behind privacy gates in the Museum District. Outstanding features. 3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $449,900 MLS 70415303

TOWNHOMES | Sage Road

Unique residences with first-floor master bedroom in wonderful community. Gorgeous hand-scraped wide plank flooring. 3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHS Offered at $636,000 MLS 4965261

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THE ROYALTON

HIGHRISE LIVING

THE VENTI 511 S POST OAK LANE, UNIT 6A 3-4/4.5 | MLS 26350475 | $890s

Superbly updated two-story penthouse unit with large room sizes and open floor plan. Foyer with sweeping staircase leads to elegant formal living and dining rooms with panoramic views. Large family room with built-ins adjoins granite island kitchen. Guest bedroom down has full bath.

CHATEAU TEN SUNSET – Sunset Boulevard | Museum District Unique new construction midrise building by Randall Davis.

Additional guest bedroom with full bath, game room, study

MLS 23294520 – 3/3.5 – $1.2mil

two walk-in closets, custom bar in master suite. Hardwood

MLS 78471648 – 3/3.5 – $1.2+mil

EIBANDS

MLS 25160261 – 3/3.5 – $1.3+mil

COMMERCE TOWERS – Main Street | Downtown Area Full service luxury highrise with direct tunnel access. MLS 83914246 – 2/2.5 – $560s

CHATEAU TEN SUNSET

EIBANDS LUXURY CONDOS – Post Office Street | Galveston Renovated condos with spa-like feel and historical charm. MLS 32645084 – 3/3 – $440s

THE HOUSTONIAN – N Post Oak Lane | Memorial Area Prestigious highrise with 24 hour valet and concierge. MLS 90028943 – 3-5/5 – $2.4+mil

THE ROYALTON – Allen Parkway | River Oaks Area 33 stories of luxury condominiums with every amenity and service. MLS 58132991 – 1/1.5 – $440s

ST JAMES – Del Monte Drive | Galleria Area Highly sought-after full service luxury building. MLS 15897154 – 2/2.5 – $350s

THE VENTI

THE TANGLEWOOD – Fountain View Drive | Tanglewood Area Classy midrise with beautiful lobby and 24 hour concierge. MLS 20617043 – 1-2/1 – $290s

THE VENTI – S Post Oak Lane | Tanglewood Area 6-story high residential midrise with 20 luxury condos. MLS 26350475 – 3-4/4.5 – $890s

THE VISTAS – Willard Street | Midtown Amazing location occupying a full city block.

THE TANGLEWOOD

MLS 21066419 – 2-3/2 – $280s

WARWICK TOWERS – Hermann Drive | Museum District Prestigious and much sought-after full service highrise. MLS 66695202 – 2/2 – $1.1mil

with full bath and master suite up. Marble master bath, floors, custom blinds, storage unit, 24/7 concierge, two premium parking spaces.

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RIVER OAKS | INWOOD Offered at $4,899,000 MLS 74803250

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