In the far northeastern corner of Harris County, five miles beyond the orbit of Houston's outermost loop, thoughts of traffic, smog and stress begins to dissolve, being replaced by the serenity of lakes and forests surrounding quaint "villages".
That sense of "awe" is known well by the 65,000 residents who call Kingwood home. The brainchild of residential development pioneer Friendsworth Friendswood Development Company, Kingwood is the largest master-planned community in Harris County.
Built in 1970 Kingwood quickly became a flagship community for other quality low-impact subdivisions around the country. Sort of a trendsetter for the smart growth and green building concepts that would took take another 20 years for other developers to catch on.
Central to Kingwood's "Livable Forest" design are its trees. Lots and lots of trees. 14,000 acres to be exact. Kingwood's forest is indeed the unifying principle that surrounds and connects Kingwood's 27 subdivisions or "villages" as the locals call them. It is the forest that shades Kingwood's ample parks and greenbelts and lines its award winning golf courses and adjacent Lake Houston.
In the heart of the Livable Forest, is Bear Branch Village, a unique village of Kingwood, Texas. Its central location affords quick access to major highways while offering a peaceful respite from city noise and bustle.
More than 1,000 custom built homes are nestled in the dense, mature woods of pine, oak and magnolia; which helps to cool and clean the air, provides a wind and sound barrier, and provides a habitat for wildlife. Making it the perfect development for beautifying our environment while preserving our natural resources
It's obvious this community appreciates full well the aesthetic and commercial value that old growth trees, much less forests, add to a property.
Kingwood's wooded surroundings and green-friendly master-plan have helped Kingwood grow into a charming small town, where residents find the ideal combination of new homes, amenities, conveniences and outstanding schools all close to home. |