High-Rise Living
From its sleek architectural silhouette to its spacious and fully appointed residences, Market Square Tower is the downtown gold standard for extraordinary living. At 40 stories, it exudes smart, intuitive and expressive taste worthy of its cosmopolitan surroundings with nearby arts, ballet, theatre and creativity. Residences all feature a natural palette with custom-crafted cabinetry and closets, stainless-steel appliances, hardwood floors, nine- to 12-foot ceilings with elegant track lighting, solar and black-out shades, marble counters and more. Some units also have spacious kitchens with islands, built-in wine coolers, floor-to-ceiling windows, built-in bookshelves, art niches and oversized balconies and terraces. Community amenities include a Park Terrace with heated pool, spa and cabanas, veranda grilling space with an outdoor kitchen and fire pit; a game room, billiards room and a poker suite; an indoor basketball court and virtual golf simulator; a movie theater; a children’s room; a Grand Ballroom with a catering and demonstration kitchen; a temperature-controlled wine room with private lockers; a spa relaxation room; steam, sauna and massage rooms and a sunless tanning suite; and a cyber lounge and executive conference room. The rooftop boasts an infinity deck with a glass-bottom pool shelf cantilevered over the building’s edge, lounge areas with grilling spaces and a fire pit, the Sky Gym and Sky Studio with virtual classes, the Sky Room for private dining and the Sky Lounge with bar service. Residents also benefit from an onsite pharmacy and grocery and services like valet parking, concierge, dry cleaning and pet amenities. One-bedrooms start at $2,185; two-bedrooms start at $4,045 (or with a den at $6,110), three-bedrooms start at $5,635, and penthouses start at $13,200 per month.

The Marlowe luxury high-rise condominiums are rising at the southwest corner of Caroline and Polk in Downtown Houston across from the House of Blues at GreenStreet and close to sports venues, the Houston Theater District, Discovery Green and more. The 20-story upscale building has 93 residences with elegant one, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans and eight luxury penthouses on the top three floors. The units range from a 695-square-foot one bedroom starting at $375,000 to the 3,000-square-foot top-floor penthouse at $1.5 million. Amenities include a 24-hour concierge, 162 parking spots with valet and optional private garages, storage units, modern architecture, guest suites, a starlight pool and hot tub, a state-of-the-art fitness center, steam and massage rooms, a sauna, a fire pit and amazing views. The condominiums feature 10-foot ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows, high-end appliances, imported cabinetry, hardwood floors, master baths with standard and rain showerheads and frameless shower doors as well as natural stone and porcelain finishes. The penthouses additionally feature large terraces; an enclosed private garage; 12-foot ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows and solar shades; a Bertazzoni kitchen appliance package; a wine cooler; and master baths with premium fixtures, an air jet tub and a TV.

One Park Place exceeds quality standards and delivers unexpected details and luxurious amenities in Downtown Houston next to Discovery Green. One Park Place residents enjoy all that the 12-acre park offers and are within walking distance countless attractions in the downtown area. Lavish amenities include 24-hour room service from the Four Seasons hotel; complimentary valet and controlled-access assigned parking, a one-acre pool area with secluded cabanas, outdoor kitchens, private grilling stations and a fire pit; a 24-hour fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment with personal trainers; a resident floor with a lounge and media, conference and party rooms; a complimentary coffee bar; and 24-hour concierge service. With its 15 exquisitely designed floor plans, the pet-friendly One Park Place has one- and two-bedroom rental units starting at $2,700. Each features floor-to-ceiling, non-glare, ultraviolet-coated windows with solar shades; private terraces with spectacular views; genuine oak floors; frameless glass showers with separate drop-in bathtubs; top-of-the line kitchen appliances and granite counters, some with wine coolers; and spacious walk-in closets.

Found in Houston’s downtown historic district close to Market Square, the Houston Theater District and the Buffalo Bayou, The Rice Lofts offer glamorously and elegantly re-envisioned apartments in a distinguished building that historically was the place for entrepreneurs, A-listers and even U.S. Presidents. The completely upgraded and fully appointed residences offer dazzling downtown views and deliver industrial loft–style studios, one-bedroom units and two- and three-bedroom lofts. The residences feature hand-selected designer finishes, gourmet kitchens with Expresso cabinets, quartz countertops and glass-tile backsplashes; 10- to 18-foot ceilings; brick accent walls; dark maple or polished concrete flooring; large walk-in showers and spacious bathtubs; washers and dryers in unit; and available outdoor storage. Along with easy access to Houston’s tunnels and the METRORail, residents enjoy signature modern amenities like a fully equipped 24-hour fitness studio, valet and garage parking, onsite auto detailing, a remodeled historic underground heated pool and meditation room, a second-floor Resident Club, an executive conference room, an outdoor resident terrace, pet-friendly services, concierge services and a retail level with upscale restaurants, a salon, the historic Crystal Ballroom and more.

   
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