High-Rise Living
New in the Montrose area, full of fine art, fine dining and ample outdoor recreation, The Susanne is an eight-story apartment complex that offers spacious, pet-friendly apartments with dramatic 10-foot ceilings, gourmet kitchens complete with gas ranges and built-in wine chillers, solid oak hardwood floors and deluxe master bedrooms with spa-like garden bathtubs and frameless glass showers as well as private balconies and ceiling fans and dropdown solar shades for climate control. Community amenities include a Las Vegas resort-style pool; a coffee bar, multiple common areas and business suites; a high-tech 24-hour fitness center with state-of-the-art, commercial-grade Matrix equipment, the U.S. Military–inspired TRX Suspension System and cardio machines; the Clubroom, which can be enjoyed “as is” or divided into two smaller rooms with sliding glass doors, with multiple HDTVs, ceramic floors and cozy seating areas and nooks; and a private parking garage.

Originally built in 1963 then renovated in 1978 with a better exterior and interior design, The Willowick Condos in the relaxing River Oaks neighborhood offers 15 stories with 117 for-sale residences, including four penthouses, with great finishes and exciting amenities like a pool. The spacious, residential high-rise building features wraparound terraces that deliver a 360-degree view of its lush surroundings and the stunning city skyline. On Willowick Road, the building is only minutes from the River Oaks Shopping Center, River Oaks Theatre and The River Oaks Country Club. The one-, two- and three-bedroom residences range in price from $150,000 to $520,000.

One of the many new developments in the infamously up-and-coming River Oaks District, The Wilshire is a soaring 17-story high-rise with 96 privately owned luxury condos. Located at 2047 West Creek Lane, The Wilshire is modern with welcoming, livable spaces that maximize natural light and views of the city skyline. Inside, natural materials and finishes create an inviting sense of warmth while millwork and fixtures add a glamourous flourish to the modern interior and exterior lines. The building offers two- and three-bedroom units, starting at $800,000 for the smallest 1,375-square-foot two-bedroom and reaching more than $3 million for an exquisite 3,561-square-foot penthouse on Floors 15–17. All standard residences have two reserved parking spaces and penthouses have three. Residence interiors features 10- to 11-foot ceilings, hardwood flooring or carpet throughout, prewiring for a comprehensive sound system, walk-in closets, porcelain tile in the utility room and recessed lighting. The high-rise also provides residents with 24-hour concierge, controlled access and valet parking; an elegantly furnished entrance lobby; a coffee bar lounge with wine storage for private functions; two guest suites; a landscaped outdoor plaza; an oversized resort-style pool with a covered poolside pavilion, outdoor kitchen and private cabanas; a state-of-the-art fitness center; a private lounge room; a catering kitchen on the fourth floor; and a private dining room.

UPTOWN/POST OAK/GALLERIA/TANGLEWOOD
Anchored by Westheimer Road and Post Oak Boulevard, the Uptown/Galleria area is Houston’s second urban center. Demarked by shiny chrome rings suspended above intersections, this area of just two square miles is known for being a hotspot for shopping, fine dining, premier hotels, corporate offices and elegant high-rise living. Home to Texas’s largest shopping mall, the Galleria, with its more than 400 stores, two hotels, an ice rink and endless food options, and the alfresco experience of Uptown Park, area residents are never too far from anything they need. Nearby neighborhoods like Tanglewood are prestigious as well and offer numerous lofty living options. Take a look at some of the area’s most sough-after high-rise addresses.

For cosmopolitan living just blocks from top retailers, designer boutiques and world-class restaurants and entertainment, the 17-story 3525 Sage Condominiums was built in a Y shape to enhance views from each residence. As such, 3525 Sage has six spacious floor plans with one-bedroom units starting at $172,000 and two-bedroom units starting at $259,000. Each residence features a private balcony or patio, crown molding, wood and ceramic-tile floors, spacious walk-in closets, granite counters, spa-style bathroom retreats with oval relaxation tubs, stainless-steel appliances and bronze-tinted glazed windows. The professional staff offers 24-hour concierge service, controlled and monitored access, pet-friendly amenities, dry cleaning and laundry service and morning coffee and continental breakfast. Residents also benefit from a five-level controlled-access parking garage; a stylish lounge lobby with soaring 40-foot ceilings, fine furnishings, polished marble and a grand piano; and an executive business center. For activity and relaxation, residents have access to the club room with full kitchen, wet bar, billiards and a terrace; a 24-hour fitness center and sauna with a yoga and Pilates studio; a resort-style pool and heated whirlpool on an expansive sundeck with cabanas and lounge seating; and a Tranquility Garden with plants, flowers and Zen Pottery Fountain.

At 29 stories and only 75 residences, the Astoria takes high-rise living to new heights on Post Oak Blvd. Its modern architectural elegance combines with Art Deco features that make it a great place to call home in its superb Galleria-area location and spectacular views. Featuring private elevator entrances, Astoria residents can customize an existing plan or design their own space, crafting and tailoring it to match individual needs, desires and personal style whether that means moving walls to define the living space or mixing textures and finishes to individual perfection. Each unit offers 10-foot ceilings with nine-foot windows; glass balcony rails; hardwood flooring; gourmet chef’s kitchens with high-end appliances, pull-out pantries, wine coolers, imported cabinetry and porcelain floors; and master baths with frameless shower doors, standard and rain showerheads, Origami tubs and TVs. The building’s 10 exclusive penthouses also feature extra-large terraces, an optional Sky Pool, 12-foot ceilings, private garages and upgraded kitchen and bath features. For all residents, the Astoria also has a 24-hour concierge, a starlight infinity-edge pool with lounge seating and cabanas, available storage units, guest suites, a state-of-the-art fitness center and a private movie theater and wine room.

   
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
 
Chapters
Now that you’re relocating to the Houston area, ...
Thanks to a sound economy, Houston continues to ...
One of the highest priorities for relocating families ...
Once you’ve settled in to your new home, ...
Your Guide to Financing a Home Although a newcomer ...
Houston is known as being at the center ...
While Houston is the most populous city, the ...
As the fourth largest city in the United ...
Many Houstonians relate the slogan “work hard, play ...
In this chapter, you’ll find information on different ...
While just the thought of relocating can be ...
Finding Your Home in the Houston Area When Houston ...
Staying Organized Before The Move You’ve just received exciting ...
Buying an Existing Home and Making It Yours While ...
If you are relocating to the Houston area, ...
So you have decided to move to Houston, ...
As expansive as the Houston region is, many ...