kdog08 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I went to visit some family friends in Telfair over the weekend and drove through some of the neighborhoods. I came away very impressed with this development. First off, I personally don't like the trend of building houses on all the available land, but at least the houses look pretty nice and not totally cookie cutter (in my opinion). Next, knowing this development was built on prison land and agricultural land they have done an exceptional good job landscaping streetscapes and green space. I was most impressed with the drainage basins or whatever you want to call them. They made them look very natural with the wetland grasses that were planted along the banks, the lack of fake colored water, lack of concrete, and lack of water works. I saw at least 5 egrets, not geese or ducks, but egrets along the banks. Also, they had some nice trails that really blended in with the drainage basins. The streetscapes were very nice and given 10 years, all the trees planted will make a very positive effect on the whole area. Finally, I am not sure whether or not it is HOA enforced of the newness of the development, but almost every single house was immaculately landscaped. From what I understand Telfair is a bit more pricey, but given how it's developed and its proximity to 59, seems like its worth it. And no I am not a real estate agent, just giving my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK123 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I went to visit some family friends in Telfair over the weekend and drove through some of the neighborhoods. I came away very impressed with this development. First off, I personally don't like the trend of building houses on all the available land, but at least the houses look pretty nice and not totally cookie cutter (in my opinion). Next, knowing this development was built on prison land and agricultural land they have done an exceptional good job landscaping streetscapes and green space. I was most impressed with the drainage basins or whatever you want to call them. They made them look very natural with the wetland grasses that were planted along the banks, the lack of fake colored water, lack of concrete, and lack of water works. I saw at least 5 egrets, not geese or ducks, but egrets along the banks. Also, they had some nice trails that really blended in with the drainage basins. The streetscapes were very nice and given 10 years, all the trees planted will make a very positive effect on the whole area. Finally, I am not sure whether or not it is HOA enforced of the newness of the development, but almost every single house was immaculately landscaped. From what I understand Telfair is a bit more pricey, but given how it's developed and its proximity to 59, seems like its worth it. And no I am not a real estate agent, just giving my opinion.Telfair has a good developer with a good history, and it shows. They have taken rather barren farmland once owned by the state, and will really transform and reforest it (same with Aliana, a similar development.) I hear the homes and lots are selling really well. Too bad the commercial/retail seems to be at a standstill... certainly hope that changes soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdog08 Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Telfair has a good developer with a good history, and it shows. They have taken rather barren farmland once owned by the state, and will really transform and reforest it (same with Aliana, a similar development.) I hear the homes and lots are selling really well. Too bad the commercial/retail seems to be at a standstill... certainly hope that changes soon.It would certainly be more walkable if there were to put some retail/commercial there but hwy 6 is booming in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrc Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Looks like the Commercial/Retail aspect of Telfair is about to heat up. H-E-B is coming to the corner of Highway 6 and U.S. 90A. I feel sorry for the Randall's in New Territory!http://blogs.chron.com/primeproperty/2011/01/new_shopping_center_in_telfair.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Sweet. Not far from me. There has alway been a serious lack of grocery stores in the old Sugar Land area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrc Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 There was a little more detail in today's Chronicle, including this nugget:Rubicon Realty officials said they are in talks with several big-box retailers that were waiting to sign on once the H-E-B deal closed.http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/realestate/7367944.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Looks like the Commercial/Retail aspect of Telfair is about to heat up. H-E-B is coming to the corner of Highway 6 and U.S. 90A. I feel sorry for the Randall's in New Territory!http://blogs.chron.com/primeproperty/2011/01/new_shopping_center_in_telfair.htmlNice. This will serve a lot of people, myself included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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