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A new high-end restaurant in Midtown to anchor Post Midtown Square luxuryexpansion

Post Midtown Square delivered the first units of its final phase in November.
Photo courtesy of © Jerry B. Smith Photography
The property brings 11,000 additional square feet of restaurant and retail spaceto the Midtown area.
Photo courtesy of © Jerry B. Smith Photography

The streetscape of Houston's Midtown has changed substantially over the past several decades, from an affluent residential area to a blighted ghost town to a thriving, walkable live-and-play district.

Much of the recent progress of the area can be attributed to Post Midtown Square: The mixed-use development's first phase, which was completed in 1999, helped to define the area with bars, restaurants and retail, and the first units of its third and final phase were delivered in November of this year.

"It's like we're finally going public with this last phase," explains Larry Plotsky, owner of The Plotsky Group, of the project's situation in the highly-visible triangle created by West Gray Street and Webster Street.

It brings Post Midtown to a grand total of 643 units and more than 48,000 square feet of ground floor retail.

Plotsky describes the two buildings and 124 units that make up phase three as "much higher-end than the rest of the area, and even than the rest of the development."

Not only does it occupy a prime location — perfect for young professionals who work downtown and tend to spend more time out and about than within their homes — but these units also boast highly-decorated and well-appointed interiors, with maple cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, wine refrigerators, farmhouse sinks and the like.

True to Post Properties' mixed-use M.O., the ground-level of the building has 11,000 square feet to be dedicated to retail along West Gray, with a high-end, dinner-focused restaurant (think something along the lines of Black Finn American Grille or Brasserie 19, says Plotsky) on the western point and a smaller lunch spot on the other end cap.

Phase three brings Post Midtown to a grand total of 643 units and more than 48,000 square feet of ground floor retail.

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A Montrose jewel box

Charming Montrose townhouse with 2-story atrium hits the market

Photo by Sonya Sofrankpo for Sotheby’s International Realty

1507 Harold Street is on the market for $950,000.

Montrose has long been Houston’s neighborhood for the eclectic, a place where cute bungalows, mom-and-pop shops, and trendy bars and restaurants sit side-by-side. The neighborhood is a microcosm of the city itself: diverse, developing, beloved.

And even as the neighborhood has steadily gentrified, echoes of its past remain. One of those is now for sale. 1507 Harold Street, a remodeled jewel box of a space, is on the market for $950,000 and represented by Tracey Smith of Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty.

The 1950s townhome has fabulous natural light, balconies, a courtyard filled with native plants, and a funky charm that evokes the neighborhood’s past and present.

Painted tile floors and long hallways with splendid light set the tone for this home. They give way to an open, airy arrangement, showing off 1507 Harold’s nearly 3,000 square feet. The three-bedroom, two-bath home is immediately centered in its neighborhood, but also a retreat from the bustling city around it.

If the devil is in the details, 1507 Harold has plenty of them. Think painted clay tiles on the first floor and solid red oak hardwood on the second floor. Add to that custom Pedini Italian kitchen cabinets, Neolith countertops, and a Quemere custom backsplash in the kitchen. See also the epoxied garage floor with glass garage door.

Floor-to-ceiling windows not only let in the natural light, they give 1507 Harold the feeling of being surrounded by nature. That feeling is enhanced by the home's two, second-floor balconies. One of them, off the primary bedroom, overlooks the cloistered courtyard filled with native plants, park bench, and natural seating. The other faces the neighborhood. A two-story atrium provides space for meditation, contemplation, and casual gathering.

The dining room has a dry bar that’s perfect for storage and an Aobosi dual-temperature wine refrigerator. The primary bedroom has built-in bookcases and drawers, and an ensuite bath with soaking tub and shower. Sliding doors lead to the balcony.

The garden’s irrigation system waters plants daily, keeping this green space well-tended.South Texas cactus and olive trees welcome homeowners and visitors at the front entrance.

The home's welcoming vibe has to be seen to be believed. It’s rarely been on the market, and the odds are high that its next owners will keep it for a very long time. It’s just that kind of place.

Photo by Sonya Sofrankpo for Sotheby’s International Realty

1507 Harold Street is on the market for $950,000.

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