High-Rise Living
Located along Uptown Park Boulevard in the prime Uptown/Galleria area, The Montebello is a 30-story luxury residential condominium recognized by its ochre and beige exterior with a column of aluminum. The Montebello features 98 well-appointed units, including four two-story penthouses. Standard amenities in the one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans (with 2,000 to 4,000 square feet) include 10-foot ceilings; hardwood flooring; dual-pane operable windows; large kitchens with high-end appliances and finishes; master baths with marble flooring, whirlpool tubs and glass showers; and large corner balconies. Residents also enjoy a multitude of amenities, such as concierge services, secure underground parking, a clubhouse, a gym and exercise room, a heated swimming pool and sauna, a party room and an expansive landscaped courtyard with statuary, benches, water features and an arbor walkway ideal for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors.

Located in the heart of the Uptown district, The Oxford Condominiums offers breathtaking views of the city and features units finished with beautiful marble floors, formal living and dining rooms, large open floor plans, decks or terraces, hardwood and carpet flooring, kitchens with stainless-steel appliances, washers and dryers in unit and much more. Located at 5150 Hidalgo, the 20-story high-rise has 104 modern condos, including five penthouses, ranging from $189,000 to $500,000. Built in 1981, it is nestled within the exciting Galleria area, which offers many comforts and conveniences and is minutes from Tanglewood and Memorial Park. Recently updated, The Oxford boasts amenities that include 24-hour concierge, underground parking, two conference rooms, a library, a party room, a spa, a swimming pool and a fitness center.

Rising on a 10-acre site on the West Loop South in the Uptown/Galleria area is the brand-new 36-story multiuse high-rise development known as The Post Oak. Houston’s first development echoing the intercontinental trend of combining hotel, office, retail, event and residential space in one building, this master-planned structure includes 250 luxury hotel rooms and suites as well as a Chairman Suite with private elevator access and 4,000 square feet across two bedrooms, a media room, an exercise room and a private balcony; more than 140,000 square feet of boutique office space; 22 apartment units ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 square feet; and an exclusive penthouse with 16-foot ceilings. The building’s Class A Office Space boasts a separate and secure entrance while its 30,000-square-foot multifunction conference area includes a 16,000-square-foot ballroom, a second-level junior ballroom and additional meeting spaces. The site also houses Houston’s first Mastro’s Steakhouse, and Willie G’s, which is relocating from its previous Uptown location. The complex’s more than $1 million in landscaping includes a central open plaza, outdoor dining patios and pedestrian areas, and the building features more than 1,000 parking spaces and a two-story spa and salon. One unique feature is a two-story auto showroom with floor-to-ceiling windows displaying Bentley and Rolls-Royce luxury cars from the Post Oak Motor Cars onsite.

A 14-story high-rise in Houston’s Uptown/Galleria area, the St. Clair Condominiums features 73 unique units and five penthouses with terraces that offer spectacular views. Built in 1981, the St. Clair recently underwent a major renovation and now offers a fantastic list of amenities, including tennis and basketball courts, a fitness room, pool, spa, sauna and much more. Known for its sophistication and elegance, the St. Clair has controlled-access assigned parking, a 24-hour concierge and a convenient location near highways and the Tanglewood and Memorial Park neighborhoods. Prices range from $150,000 to $550,000.

The towering St. James Condominiums is a 24-story luxury high-rise near the Galleria area and Tanglewood. Along with its units that dazzle with high-end finishes and terraces, the building features amenities like a concierge, valet, outdoor heated pool, workout facilities with saunas, tennis courts, the Churchill Room and Library, the stately Marlborough Room and Parlor rooms on the lobby level and four guest suites. Built in 1975, St. James features prices ranging from $200,000 to $1 million.

Built in 1999, Villa d’Este Condominiums offers 100 condos, including four penthouses, with one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans ranging between 2,390 to 4,305 square feet and pricing from $600,000 to $4 million. At 1000 Uptown Park Boulevard, the 27-story condo graces the Galleria skyline with modern architecture and puts residents near world-class restaurants, trendy bars, relaxing cafés and exhilarating clubs in the Post Oak and Broad Oaks area as well as the tree-lined streets of Tanglewood and Memorial Park. Both areas provide a lush and serene view from the windows and balconies of Villa d’Este, which boasts a classic Texas limestone exterior complemented by landscaped grounds. The building also offers underground parking, 24-hour security and concierge, entertainment rooms, a beautiful swimming pool area, a health club and two tennis courts; and its spacious interiors feature tall ceilings, marble baths, granite-topped kitchen counters, state-of-the-art appliances and classic wood floors as well as large balconies and fully operable windows.

   
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