Luxury Living Takes a New Turn in Houston
There is luxury living and then there is Luxury living with a capital L. Houston-based developer Sunny Bathija relishes the difference and wants to introduce the Bayou City to a level of luxe living yet to be experienced in the nation’s fourth-largest city. To make that happen, the CEO of Satya, a Houston-based commercial real estate consulting firm, is partnering with St. Regis Residences to bring the brand’s first all-residential development to Texas.
Breaking Ground in 2025
Groundbreaking is expected in 2025 on the St. Regis Residences, Houston, a 37-story condominium that will be nestled on 3.8 acres just south of Memorial Drive on the banks of Buffalo Bayou. The property at 102 Asbury Street will feature 93 residences ranging from one-bedroom homes to sweeping penthouses with prices starting at $2.4 million.
The Residences
The residences boast floor-to-ceiling windows and 10-foot high ceilings, ranging in size from 2,000 to 5,000 square feet, with five penthouses spanning from 4,500 to 6,000 square feet.
Inspiration from Miami
Bathija sat down with PaperCity to discuss his vision for a monumental step up in the increasingly coveted lock-and-leave living. "I liked what they were doing there. Marriott, the parent company of St. Regis Residences, had a unique grasp of hospitality and they have perfected it in condo living and managing those projects," he says. "I did not see anything like it in Houston. This is what’s missing in Houston, I said. And if I find the right spot, I’ll call Marriott, and that’s what I did."
Amenities Galore
Plans for the St. Regis Residences, Houston are lush with amenities, including individual wine storage units in the elegant Sky Lounge on the 25th floor, bar and food service to pool cabanas on the ninth floor, daily afternoon tea service and daily sunset champagne rituals, co-working space, conference room, yoga studio, yoga lawn, and more, with a total of 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor private amenities.
Privacy and Service
Privacy is paramount, Bathija notes. Private elevators will whisk residents and their guests directly to their aerie homes, with entry into a closed foyer so there is no arrival immediately into the living space. Italian kitchens and Gaggenau appliances are standard. Expansive terraces with pet stations offer views of River Oaks, downtown, and Memorial Park.
Finishes and Interiors
Finishes are luxe, including marble countertops in kitchens and baths, custom Italian cabinetry in bathrooms, laundry rooms with full-size washers and dryers, and porcelain walls and flooring in primary bathrooms.
Pool and Fitness
The ninth-floor pool deck includes oversized cabanas and poolside food and drink service. The 25th-floor private dining room offers a wine cellar and a private library.
Conclusion
Unlike other Houston condominiums, and surely a major plus, this property will be managed, staffed, and serviced by the St. Regis Hotel Company, including the St. Regis signature butler service. Architecture is by global design architecture studio Pickard Chilton, with Kirksey Architecture as the architect of record. Dallas-based ForrestPerkins is designing interiors, while KW Landscape Architects will produce the lush landscaping.
Exclusive Sales and Marketing
Exclusive sales and marketing for the project are being handled by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing. Reservations will open up this Wednesday, October 23. Elliman sales director Misty Meredith Mikulenka and broker associate Justin Dugat can be reached here.
