A home with a view

Only 2 penthouses remain unsold at hotel-connected Houston high-rise

Take sweeping views of Houston and combine them with thoughtful design elements and luxe living, and the result is the Residences at The Allen.

Located at the southeast corner of Allen Parkway and Gillette Street, The Residences at The Allen anchor a six-acre mixed-use development by DC Partners. The exclusive homes are above the chic Thompson Hotel, and offer luxury living, breathtaking views, thoughtful design, and unparalleled amenities.

The space is rapidly approaching closeout, with only two penthouses left on the market. Ranging in size from 3,500 to 7,200 square feet, these shell-spaces are listed in the upper $3 million range, giving buyers their final opportunities to own a piece of Houston’s most prestigious address.

Imagine a home that blends every modern amenity with the luxe living of the finest hotel. That is what owners at The Residences at The Allen enjoy. There’s a private Fendi lobby with a 24-hour concierge and valet. The Thompson Hotel’s one-acre pool deck, with cabanas and a private resident changing room, is a relaxing retreat. The exclusive owners’ lounge and card room provide elegant spaces to connect and unwind.

Residents can also order meals from the Thompson Hotel’s room service menu, and have access to housekeeping and the hotel’s state-of-the-art spa, which offers rejuvenating treatments. There’s also the fully equipped fitness club, onsite restaurants, and a helistop.

“These spaces represent the highest standard of luxury living, showcasing the unparalleled lifestyle offered at The Allen,” said Samuel Katz, director of sales for the Residences at The Allen. “I’m truly excited to see these residences come to life once the design and build are complete — and I can only hope I get an invite to the housewarming party."

Two penthouses, totaling 11,000 square feet, previously listed for $7.25 million and $9 million respectively, are now off the market. In addition to the two penthouses remaining, there are also a limited number of two- and three-bedroom residences available, with prices starting at $1.9 million.

Living room in a penthouse of The Residences at The Allen

Photo courtesy of DC Partners

Luxury living is in store at The Residences at The Allen.

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good times

Houston restaurateurs' 353-acre farm hits the market for $29 million

Photo by Kerry Kirk

An aerial image of Goodthyme Farm in Bellville, on the market for $29 million.

A wealthy family seeking a country retreat would do well to look at Goodthyme Farm. Located about an hour from downtown Houston, the 353-acre ranch in Bellville is on the market, listed at $29 million. It’s represented by Caroline Bean of Compass.

Owned by Bailey and Pete McCarthy, two of the partners in Houston's Goodnight Hospitality (March, Rosie Cannonball, The Marigold Club), the farm is one of several local suppliers to Goodnight's restaurants. Both the couple and the farm were featured in a Food & Wine cover story about how Goodnight's chefs research and develop menus.

The property includes a 5,220-square-foot, five-bedroom main house and a 4,560-square-foot, five-bedroom guest house, as well as extensive agricultural and recreational amenities.

Imagine living in such a pastoral setting, with two scenic ponds and wide grazing fields to support livestock. Greenhouses and hoop houses, a tennis court, pool, and other outbuildings offer a balance between leisure and working farm life, as do the cows, longhorns, donkeys, a pony, and chickens.

The main house offers a welcoming feel, and is exquisitely planned and decorated. The breakfast area is flooded with natural light, and a lovely banquette is a great place to start the day. The cozy master bedroom has pastoral scenes on the wallpaper and double vanities in the en suite bath. Each bedroom has its own personality, whether it’s the cheerful brightness of the yellow and green bedroom or the deep, rich hues in the Pagoda bedroom. The parlor has a bar where friends and family can look out the large windows onto the grounds.

Multiple options exist for hosting guests, whether in the main house or elsewhere on the property. An air-conditioned Airstream camper has a luxe interior. The guest house has its own kitchen and nursery, along with charming bedrooms tucked under the eaves. The four-car garage offers an upstairs media or playroom, making it a flexible entertaining space.

Whether used as a retreat, a working property, or both, Goodthyme Farm is a special place, waiting for its next owners.

Photo by Kerry Kirk

An aerial image of Goodthyme Farm in Bellville, on the market for $29 million.

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