Your Expert Guide

Royal Oaks Country Club: High-end perks and haute homes to match

There are so many great places to live in Houston that it helps to have an expert on your side. The Neighborhood Guide presented by Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty gives you insider access from the agents who live and work there, providing in-the-know info about your possible new community.
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A gated community known for its 24/7 security and luxurious amenities, Royal Oaks Country Club is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Houston.

It is built around a par-72 Fred Couples signature golf course, and the club offers casual and fine dining options as well as a fitness center, a clubhouse, tennis courts, swimming pools, and more. The community itself has a park/soccer field, playground, and basketball court.

It's these perks and more that drew Anne Bielstein to Royal Oaks in 2011, though the real estate agent has been working in the area since 2008, and in real estate for the past four decades.

"There is a strong sense of community and friendliness here," the native Texan says. "The neighborhood is so walkable, and you always feel safe thanks to the 'round-the-clock security."

Bielstein offered up a few of her personal favorites about life in Royal Oaks Country Club. Here's her guide to the area:

Where to eat & drink
Considered by many to be the best French restaurant in Houston, Bistro Le Cep is known for its classic dishes like coq au vin, escargots à la Bourguignone, canard à l’orange, and gâteau au chocolat.

You also can't go wrong with beloved and convenient chains like Beck's Prime, Pappadeaux, and P.F.Chang's.

Where to play
Everyone in the family can find a way to enjoy the fresh air at the neighborhood park, which includes a soccer field, playground, and basketball court.

What to see
It's an easy drive via Westpark Tollway to the city's Museum District, one of the most highly concentrated cultural areas in the world. Here, you'll find Hermann Park, the Houston Zoo, and 19 world-class museums.

Where to live
There is a wide range of home sizes and styles from which to choose in Royal Oaks, spanning patio and single-family homes to large estates.

One previous sale of Bielstein's, 11414 Chaucer Oaks Ct., was right on the golf course, overlooking the 5th fairway.

In fact, the living and family rooms, home office, and two primary suites all overlook the golf course from the home's spot on a large cul-de-sac. A covered terrace, heated pool, and outdoor kitchen completed the dream layout.

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Anne Bielstein works and plays in Royal Oaks Country Club. For more information on buying and selling a home in the area, click here, email anne.bielstein@sothebyshomes.com, or call 713-558-3262.

Photo courtesy of Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty

Homes in the area span patio and single-family homes to large estates.

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Sugar Land's first new apartment complex in 13 years breaks ground

Pearl Lake Pointe luxury apartment complex Sugar Land.

Rendering Courtesy of Morgan

Pearl Lake Pointe is a 376-unit luxury apartment complex slated for early summer 2027 in Sugar Land.

Sugar Land is welcoming its first new apartment development in more than a decade. Pearl Lake Pointe, a 376-unit luxury community from developers Morgan and Carlyle, is underway at 16435 Creekbend Drive.

Construction began in November, with an official groundbreaking held this week. “The groundbreaking of Pearl Lake Pointe marks an exciting new chapter for the Lake Pointe peninsula,” Sugar Land Mayor Carol K. McCutcheon said in a statement. “After years of planning and collaboration with Morgan, this project delivers much-needed, high-quality multifamily housing and strengthens our long-term vision for a vibrant, connected district. This milestone will help drive continued reinvestment and momentum throughout Lake Pointe and across Sugar Land.”

Set across 6.46 acres, the five-story complex will feature five live-work units, a six-story parking garage, and 9,940 square feet of commercial office space. Fitness centers, a resort-inspired pool, a golf simulator, a sky lounge, and a cafe are among the planned amenities.

Inside the residences, features include open-concept floor plans, quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, washers and dryers, and balconies in select units.

“Pearl Lake Pointe is a unique opportunity to elevate the living experience and set a new benchmark for luxury in Sugar Land,” Kase Pappert, Morgan senior development manager, said. “We are grateful for the City’s partnership and look forward to helping re-energize the Lake Pointe peninsula with a welcoming community that feels like home and connects residents to the amenities right outside their door.”

Roughly 20 miles from downtown Houston, the site has views of Brooks Lake and is adjacent to the former Fluor corporate campus currently being transformed into the Lake Pointe Green mixed-use development.

The first Pearl Lake Pointe units are slated for delivery in early summer 2027. Morgan and Carlyle will own and manage the community, with project financing provided by Texas Capital Bank.

“With Pearl Lake Pointe, Carlyle and Morgan are redefining multifamily living and adding meaningful momentum to address the demand for high-quality housing in the Sugar Land submarket,” said Adam Buchwald, Carlyle managing director and partner. “Partnering with Morgan — an accomplished developer with a strong track record — makes this project even more exciting, and Pearl Lake Pointe is a standout addition to Carlyle’s portfolio of high-quality multifamily developments.”

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