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Houston Heights - A Top Pick For Construction of Luxury Custom Homes in Houston

Combining old small town charm with carefully chosen modern touches, the Houston Heights community has managed to avoid the corporate-driven gentrification of other nearby areas. It has carved out a unique niche in the luxury home construction area.

Author: David Gordon
Date: May 28, 2012 - 4:21:46 PM

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Houston, TX - May 28, 2012 - When the Houston Heights community is mentioned in the press, it's usually preceded by the word "historic", suggesting the area is firmly anchored in the past. But that adjective couldn't be further from accurate as this neighborhood mixes the old with the new in a unique manner that defies definition and expectations.

Rather than a run-of-the-mill residential community designed for the home builder, Houston Heights (also more commonly known as "The Heights") has become an ideal location to not only construct new luxury homes but to purchase and redesign existing homes, thanks to the extremely reasonable 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 become 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 can be found all over Houston Heights, from the homes built in the early 1900s that 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 you've 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. Indeed, many of the newly constructed homes intentionally mimic the look of the existing Victorian homes to create a sense of harmony.

This 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.

Perhaps it's that very simple approach to community that has made Houston Heights a popular 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 that 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 farmer's 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 that's 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.

Whitestone Builders
9801 Westheimer, #302
Houston, TX 77402
(832) 274-3848
Email: Dgordon@WhitestoneBuilders.com
Website: http://www.WhitestoneBuilders.com

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