Homes for sale in Houston

Ashton Woods is debuting in a new neighborhood within Sienna Plantation, Senebe, an intimate enclave within walking distance of the Sienna Springs Resort.

The builder offers one- and two-story designs in Senebe, with base pricing from the $250,000s and homes ranging from 2,500 to 3,500 square feet. Available homesites are along a cul-de-sac street and one inventory home is under construction now.

“This is a great location within Sienna Plantation,” said Ashton Woods sales representative Pansy Reid-Grant. “It is close to Sienna Ranch Parkway and offers good access to Highway 6 and the Fort Bend Parkway. Plus, it’s just a short walk to the Sienna Springs Resort.”

The Sienna Springs Resort is the newest of three recreation complexes in Sienna Plantation. The resort includes a free-form pool surrounded by a lush, tropical landscape. Two tower slides keep kids busy and plentiful shade structures provide a comfortable place for those wanting to relax.

Like all Ashton Woods homes, those in Sienna Plantation are being built to exacting Power House Green standards designed for energy savings and durability. Energy-efficient measures include high SEER-rated heating and cooling systems, as well as ultra-efficient, variable-speed furnaces with an efficiency rating of 95 percent, vinyl-framed and Low-E glass windows, radiant barrier decking on rooftops and cement Hardi board and efficient filtration and delivery systems to reduce dust and indoor contaminants. These and other practices have earned Ashton Woods Platinum status in the Environments for Living program. Ashton Woods is one of only a few Houston-area builders to attain the estimable ranking. The builder estimates its homeowners can save an average of 25 to 45 percent on utility bills annually.

Ashton Woods is a long-time builder in Sienna Plantation, a 7,000-acre Fort Bend community. Sienna residents enjoy five on-site schools — including the new Ridge Point High School, along with retail, churches, preschools and more. Residents also enjoy abundant amenities in addition to Sienna Springs Resort, including the Brushy Lake Fitness Center, the Club Sienna water park, tennis courts, a lakeside amphitheater, Camp Sienna sports park, frequent residential events and activities and much more.

For more information about Ashton Woods Homes, visit online at www.ashtonwoodshomes.com.

Ashton Woods is entering a new neighborhood within Riverstone and celebrating the move with a grand opening special of $35,000 in free options and design upgrades.

Enjoying long-time success in Riverstone, Ashton Woods is now building in the development’s Edgewood neighborhood, located within Sugar Land’s extra-territorial jurisdiction. Eleven designs are available, with base pricing from the $360,000s. One- and two-story designs are available, with sizes ranging from 3,059 square feet to 4,524 square feet.

Ashton Woods has started work on one inventory home in Edgewood, the four-bedroom Stanford design. The home is being built with several options, including an upstairs media room and a second master suite comprising a bedroom, full bath and living space. The home also features an island kitchen, 12-foot ceilings in the family room, a circular stairway in the foyer, a loft with a built-in desk and a game room separate from the media room. Base price on the home is in the $410,000s.

More than 40 homesites are available in the first phase of Edgewood, and Ashton Woods has several premium cul-de-sac and corner properties available.

“We are located very near million-dollar estate homes in Riverstone, which helps strengthen the value of homes in Edgewood,” said Paul Lim, an Ashton Woods sales representative known locally as the “Chinese Cowboy.”

“Plus, schools serving the Edgewood neighborhood are some of Fort Bend’s best.”

Young students attend Commonwealth Elementary, rated Exemplary by the Texas Education Agency, while older children attend Fort Settlement Middle School, one of only two of the district’s Exemplary-rated middle schools, and Elkins High School, a Recognized campus.

Riverstone residents also will enjoy greater access to U.S. 59 with the extension of University Boulevard, underway now. When the segment opens in late 2012, it will be the primary roadway through Riverstone, connecting Highway 6 and U.S. 59. Plus, a new resort-style swimming complex will open along the new University Boulevard in 2014, and will feature an expansive pool with twisting slides, a community center, tennis courts, a playground and more.

For more information on Ashton Woods in Riverstone’s Edgewood neighborhood, visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com.

Ashton Woods has opened a well-outfitted model home in Fieldstone, a Richmond community located near shopping and the Santikos Palladium entertainment complex, now under construction.

The builder’s Bridgeport model, located at 5107 Gneiss Hollow in Fieldstone, features abundant structural and designer upgrades. A formal dining room and study flank the two-story foyer, and the family room, breakfast area and kitchen combine to provide a wonderful gathering space. An optional covered patio extends from the breakfast area, and soaring windows bring plenty of natural light to the two-story family room. The master suite has a tray ceiling and an optional bay window. The master bath, which features granite countertops, has an oversized shower with convenient seat, a soaking tub and dual vanities.

Upstairs, two bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath, while a fourth bedroom has a private bath and walk-in closet. The model home also has a game room and separate media room, which is optional for the plan. Wrought-iron balusters and granite kitchen countertops add interesting detail to the home. The model has 3,192 square feet of living space and the base plan is 2,954 square feet. The starting price on the home is in the $210,000s.

In addition to opening the model home, Ashton Woods also has started work on four other homes in the community. Within Fieldstone, Ashton Woods offers 10 designs, priced from the $190,000s and ranging in size from 2,424 square feet to 3,359 square feet.

Located minutes from the Grand Parkway and south of the Westpark Tollway, Fieldstone is a 400-acre master-planned community served by schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District. Residents enjoy a pool and splash pad, recreation center and outdoor fire pit. Walking trails wind through the community, connecting homes to parks and playgrounds. Young residents attend Oakland Elementary, rated Exemplary by the Texas Education Agency, and the new David Bowie Middle School, opened this year. Older students attend Travis High School.

Fieldstone is convenient to major grocery stores, home stores and other retailers, as well as the Palladium, which broke ground in August. When the complex opens next year, it will feature a 22-screen Santikos theater, 16 bowling lanes, a sports bar and four restaurants.

For more information on Ashton Woods Homes in Fieldstone, visit www.ashtonwoods.com.