subject: Houston Heights - A Top Pick For Construction Of Luxury Custom Homes In Houston [print this page] Houston, TX May 28, 2012 As soon as the Houston Heights community is mentioned in the press, its usually preceded by the word historic, suggesting the area is firmly anchored in the past. But that adjective couldnt be further from complete as this neighborhood mixes the old with the new in a special manner that defies definition and expectations.
Instead of a run-of-the-mill residential community designed for the home builder, Houston Heights (also more commonly known as The Heights) has develop into an ideal location to not only construct new luxury homes but to purchase and redesign existing homes, thanks to the extremely affordable prices, according to Whitestone Builders (http://www.WhitestoneBuilders.com), one of the leaders in the luxury home construction industry in Houston.
For the savvy home builder, Houston Heights has develop into one of the fastest growing communities with regards to the construction of luxury homes, said David Gordon, one of the principals of Whitestone Builders. The location, prices and amenities make it an attractive option for many people seeing to construct the home of their dreams.
Houston Heights (its name comes from the fact it has the highest elevation in the city) was one of the first planned communities in the Houston area and was annexed by the city in 1919. Traces of this early history is found all over Houston Heights, from the homes built in the early 1900s which have been lovingly restored, to the immaculately tendered Marmion Park and its award-winning Kaiser Pavilion gazebo and the city fire house. Indeed, Houston Heights downtown strip makes it seem as youve stepped through a time portal and traveled back a century to a simpler time.
But the city has kept up with the changing times and now features classic craftsman bungalows and newly constructed luxury homes alongside the Victorian mansions that first defined the community. Yes, many of the newly constructed homes intentionally mimic the look of the existing Victorian homes to create a sense of harmony.
This wide variety of housing options has created a home pricing range that extends from below $100,000 to well over $1 million, with a demand that runs across the board. Through it all, palm trees and climbing vines accent the surroundings, which include the well-manicured grounds of the members of the Houston Heights Garden Club.
Understandably its that very simple approach to community that has made Houston Heights a preferred destination for artists as well as members of the gay and lesbian community. This all-inclusive nature of The Heights has not only prevented the corporate, chain-store gentrification which has affected nearby areas, but turned The Heights into an art tourist destination (the ArtCar Museum is a must-see stop on many a tourist road map, as are the antique shops).
For the home builder, Houston Heights can offer a number of pleasures include a simple walk down one of the many tree-canopied esplanades, greeting neighbors puttering in their gardens or walking their dog in the park. On the weekends, there may be a farmers market offering fresh fruits and vegetables or a 5K fun run providing the chance for friendly competition. The evening may conclude with a concert at the Kaiser Pavilion gazebo (the gazebo can also be rented for weddings).
Houston Heights possess that unique combination of the old and the new, making it an ideal place to construct a luxury home that also combines both of these elements, said Gordon of Whitestone Builders (http://www.WhitestoneBuilders.com)
About Whitestone Builders
With a reputation for fine carpentry, period accuracy, and distinctive quality, Whitestone builds customized luxury homes for those with the most discriminating style. Customer focused, Whitestone employs proven, well-defined processes that exceed your expectations and create an experience thats second to none. To learn more and view our gallery of custom homes, please visit us at WhitestoneBuilders.com, find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CustomLuxuryHomes, and follow us on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/WhitestoneHou.
