At
Darling Homes, we take pride in ensuring that every part of your experience
with your dream home is authentic and distinctive. That includes where we build
our homes. While all of our communities are located in either the Dallas or
Houston area, each individual city has its own unique attractions and personalities.
It’s
the individual character and flavor of the area that helps set our communities
apart. Take a look at some of the highlights each community has to offer its
residents and see which best fits your lifestyle.
Greater
Houston Area
Cypress
Located
approximately 20 miles northwest of Downtown Houston, Cypress is one of
Houston’s largest suburbs with a thriving economy, outstanding public and
private schools, and plenty of local recreational, cultural and entertainment
choices. The town that was once rural farmland is now a booming and exciting
place to call home.
If
you enjoy the outdoors, Cypress is a fantastic place to find plenty of parks
and hiking trails. You can find a complete list of the expansive options here.
Cypress
is also surrounded by prestigious golf courses, making it the perfect
destination for any golf fanatic. Black
Horse Golf Club, Longwood
Golf Club and Cypress
Lakes Gold Club are all
popular choices for public golfing. Private golf courses include Raveneaux
Country Club, Hearthstone Country Club and Houston
Oaks Country Club and Family Sports Retreat.
Shopping
in Cypress is abundant with options like Houston Premium Outlets, Cyfair Town Center, Vintage Park, Willowbrook Mall,
Traders Village, and The Boardwalk at Towne Lake, a beautiful shopping, dining, and
wellness center surrounded by a picturesque body of water.
Darling
Homes’ communities in Cypress are situated conveniently close to the U.S. 290
employment corridor for easy commutes. Communities include the peaceful retreat
of Alden Woods, a luxury development nestled among a
luscious landscape of trees and stunning surroundings, and Bridgeland, a connected community with access to 900
acres of lakes and waterways, parks, and a resort-style swimming complex. Like
all Darling Homes, homes in Alden Woods and Bridgeland are beautifully crafted
with thoughtful floorplans and distinctive design details.
Sugar Land
Originally
founded as a sugar plantation in the mid-1800s, Sugar Land offers residents a
lifestyle just about as sweet as it sounds. Located approximately 20 miles
southwest of downtown Houston, Sugar Land is home to master-planned communities
and welcoming neighborhoods that enhance the feeling of belonging.
There
is so much to do in Sugar Land. From sightseeing to shopping, there is always
something to do here. If you’re a lover of golf, you can find 12 different golf
clubs around the city including Greatwood Golf Club and Sugar
Creek Country Club. If
shopping is more your style, you can spend your time exploring First
Colony Mall which
offers a variety of stores and restaurants, or you can take the short drive
into Houston and spend time at The
Galleria.
If
you’re looking to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather, take advantage
of the biking trail and BMX track at Lost Creek Park or hike the Oyster Creek Trail. Baseball fans can enjoy the weather
from the stands at Constellation Field, home to the Sugar Land Skeeters professional baseball
team.
A
number of high-profile businesses including The Minute Maid Company, Fluor
Corporation and Noble Drilling have chosen Sugar Land as their corporate home,
making the town a business-friendly environment with a bounty of opportunities.
Darling
Homes offers two master-planned communities in Sugar Land, Imperial and Avalon
at Riverstone. Imperial is the largest development within the
prestigious Fort Bend area and offers homebuyers a series of homes that
maintains a lifestyle-focused design while providing the space and modern
living requirements homebuyers are looking for in their next home.
Avalon at Riverstone is beautifully situated in the heart of
Fort Bend County, southwest of Houston’s shopping district at The Galleria and
offers residents the experience to live within an enchanting forest setting
complete with miles of serene walking trails, sparkling lakes and ponds, and
plenty of pocket parks.
The Woodlands
Founded
in 1974, The Woodlands is a 28,000-acre escape just waiting for you. The
community cares about preserving the beauty of the natural environment by
setting aside large amounts of land for parks, allowing plenty of opportunities
for residents to enjoy the gorgeous world around them. Not to mention, the area
offers excellent housing options, plenty of great places to work, an amazing
school system, and an abundance of retail shopping and dining. All of this makes
The Woodlands a wonderful place to call home.
The
Woodlands is a premier place for shopping, too. In fact, Southern Living
Magazine named The Woodlands “One of America’s Best Shopping
Destinations”. If you consider
the more than 11 million square feet of world-class shopping featuring a
variety of retailers and exclusive boutiques, you can easily see how shoppers
thrive here.
If
you’re looking for premier dining in The Woodlands, you won’t need to look far.
There are a variety of options that are sure to please. From dining on Waterway
Square to enjoying a meal on Market Street, you’ll never go hungry here.
Darling
Homes offers elegantly authentic homes in beautifully master planned
communities. The Woodlands, Cassena Grove is the perfect community for outdoor
enthusiast with a total of 13 pools, several golf courses and two wide walking
and biking trails running along the banks of Lake Paloma. The Woodlands, Village of Creekside Park is a newer expansion of The Woodlands and
features distinctive designs from Darling’s Founders Collection that exude
modern styling with timeless elegance.
You
can also explore The Woodlands, Waterbridge with single family luxury homes
surrounded by lakes and featuring dramatic entries with curved staircases and
outdoor courtyards.
Somerset Green
Looking
for a unique living experience near the hustle and bustle of the city? Look no
further than the new VUE collection at Somerset Green. The new concept for city living offers
homebuyers the unheard-of opportunity to select from a series of single floor
layouts, stacking them to create their ideal home design.
The
homes come equipped with elevator shafts (elevator optional), outdoor living
spaces, generous storage options as well as access to Somerset Green amenities
like an on-site pool with entertainment area, dog parks and more.
The
location means Somerset Green is next to some of Houston’s most desirable
destinations including Memorial Park, Washington Corridor, the Heights, Buffalo
Bayou Park, the Galleria and Uptown Park, the Energy Corridor and downtown
Houston.
Houston
offers its residents the best of the best. From exquisite shopping malls like
the famous The Galleria mall to fine dining at lavish locations
like Brenner’s on the Bayou or the newest expansion of the world
famous Japanese restaurant Nobu Houston.
Downtown
Houston also provides beautiful scenery throughout the city. One can enjoy the
beautiful weather outdoors at Buffalo Bayou Park or jog through the gorgeous oak trees
on the grounds of Rice University. Other popular attractions are Space
Center Houston, home to
NASA’s Mission Control and the largest Fine Arts Museum in the Southwest.
Dallas-Fort
Worth Metroplex
Frisco
Just
last year, Frisco was rated the number one place to live by Money Magazine. The city that was once a small quiet
community is now the most sought out place to call home. So why all the fuss? The
city of Frisco provides a higher quality of life for its residents. From its
outstanding schools to its spectacular shopping and dining, Frisco is making a
name for itself that is recognized nationwide.
Jobs
in Frisco are projected to grow by nearly 15% over the next four years, thanks to the
reasonable cost of living the city affords its residents. Blue-chip companies
like AT&T, Toyota and Oracle have built offices in Frisco so they can
provide jobs where houses are affordable for their employees. Employees
relocating to Frisco will experience a diverse community of skilled workers
that are delighted in the city’s lower cost of living and shorter commute
times.
With
the high quality of life and the rapid population growth, there is plenty of
room for home builders to flourish in Frisco. Darling Homes is among the top builders with 9
authentic communities to choose from.
The
communities these homes are located in are not your average neighborhoods. Newman
Village, a
master-planned community built around a deep appreciation for European and
Mediterranean architecture, has created an eclectic streetscape like no other. The Estates at Shaddock Park is another master-planned community
that offers residents a central location with resort-style amenities and a
6-acre park. Edgestone at Legacy provides residents with miles of
winding trails throughout the community as well as neighborhood parks and
upscale amenities like a fitness center and a clubhouse with a swimming pool. Canals at Grand Park is home to low-maintenance luxury
properties that offers homebuyers modern style with upscale suburban comfort.
To learn more about Frisco check out our blog: Best Places to Live: Frisco
Irving
Located
just 12 miles away from Dallas, Irving is both a great place to live and
experience. With an abundance of excellent dining, entertainment, arts, music,
theater and so much more, you’ll never run out of things to explore.
Attractions
in Irving include the meandering along the popular Mandalay Canals, diving into the West Irving Aquatic Center and experiencing the expansive Irving Arts Center. Outdoor living in Irving is plentiful
through enjoying the beautiful weather hiking Campión
Trails or hitting one
of the four 18-hole golf courses.
Known
for its fresh and inspired culinary scene, Irving is home to some of the
nation’s best chefs and innovative dining venues. From fine dining to
exceptional BBQ and Tex-Mex, Irving has so many delicious flavors to
experience. Check out some notable options here.
Darling
Homes provides excellent options for luxury living in Irving. Stonegate is located conveniently in central
Irving and features diverse architectural style with open and flowing designs
that break the mold of cookie cutter neighborhoods. The Terraces at Las Colinas is the newest Darling community in
Irving built in the exclusive Las Colinas location. Residents will get to
experience an exciting, upscale, urban lifestyle with shopping and dining
within walking distance. Darling Homes will be offering the popular City Collection of new homes featuring zero lot line,
low maintenance, luxury living.
McKinney
McKinney’s
tagline is “Unique by Nature” which reigns true when you take a look at the
elements that make up the town into all that it is today. From the beautiful
tree-lined streets to McKinney’s diverse residential neighborhoods, this town
is nothing but ordinary.
The
community spirit in McKinney friendly, safe, and inviting making McKinney the
perfect place to call home. In fact, in 2014, Money Magazine ranked McKinney
the #1 Best Place to Live in America. The town offers its residents unique shopping and dining in the historic downtown area, fun festivals throughout the year, year-round outdoor activities, and great opportunities for business.
Darling
Homes are featured in some of McKinney’s most prestigious master-planned
communities. Auburn Hills is a part of the gated Willowcreek
enclave and includes picturesque trails and a pond. Darling Homes offers seven
two-story home designs with Traditional, English Tudor, and
French Elevations. Tucker Hill is a place where community comes first
with opportunities to create lasting friendships and family memories. The
wide-open feel of this new home community provides residents with a place to
escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Darling Homes offers residents five
one and two-story home designs with English Tudor, Four
Square, French, Craftsman, and American Classic Elevations.
Already
in love with these beautiful communities and cities? Let us help you find the
lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of in the home of your dreams in Dallas
or Houston.
