mrfootball Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 It was a nice day today so I took some pics, hope you enjoy. Longwood is located off Louetta Blvd, about equidistant between Hwy 249 & US 290 in Cypress. It is bordered by Lakewood to the North and Coles Crossing to the South. (note: subject in photo is the Longwood shopping center, the neighborhood is top right) Entrance to Longwood on Louetta, behind it is a small lake with a jogging track around it. The neighborhood began development in 1993 by Cypress Real Estate Advisors. Longwood strives to maintain its 'woodsy' character and has a strict HOA regulations that prohibit the removal of trees larger than 3 caliper inches without approval. Longwood has 21 sections in all. Longwood has 3 gated sections, this is one of two within an area called "the Parkes" Custom home in Longwood Longwood Golf Course is consistently recognized as one of the top daily fee golf courses in the Houston area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfootball Posted November 4, 2006 Author Share Posted November 4, 2006 Longwood Park #2 Clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, playground Miles of Hike & Bike Trails run throughout the neighborhood The Longwood Golf Clubhouse, is modelled after a Kentucky horse farm The Longwood Golf Club is a 27-hole course, a popular spot for hosting corporate, celebrity, and charity golf tournaments. Homes along the golf course in Longwood Home prices in Longwood range from the $170's to $1 million Telge Entrance to Longwood Quaint church at the crossroads in Cypress. This is where all the major roads intersect, forming a picturesque triangle. This would be an ideal spot for a real town center. Looking back across from the church at the entrance to Longwood on Telge Longwood Pond has picnic tables, bbq grills, jogging trails and catch & release fishing for the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 this is so far out! i don't know what i'd do without my favorite restaurants nearby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfootball Posted November 4, 2006 Author Share Posted November 4, 2006 Outside Longwood on Huffmeister, near the historic 'Tin Hall' one of the oldest Dance Halls in Texas in continual operation (to the left of it is Longwood, to the right is Coles Crossing). Longwood Park #1, neighborhood features 2 parks with clubhouses, olympic pool, splash pads, playgrounds, and tennis courts. One of the sections designed for the over-55 set, dotted with mini parks - Mostly custom patio homes, with a uniform color scheme, with many located along the golf course. Gazebo in Longwood, located in one of a number of mini-parks scattered throughout the neighborhood. House Divided - Notice the signs on the house. Longwood currently is split between two High Schools in the Cy-Fair School District. The neighborhood is now zoned to the new Cypress Woods HS, however current Junior & Seniors will finish up at Cy-Fair HS. Longwood Fall Festival held last week Longwood Fall Festival, carnival rides for the kids. Pony rides...Longwood holds 4 big neighborhood events (Fall Festival , Christmas Party, Easter Egg Hunt, and 4th of July Parade). Custom home in Longwood Longwood completed buildout around 2001, with about 1400 homes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marty Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Longwood looks like a great place to live. It seems that all the neighbors know each other with the Longwood festival event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perimeter285 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 More neighborhoods in Houston should look like this. Unfortunately, even on the north side where there still are trees, most are clear cut prior to construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 All you have to do is look at the first aerial to see that Longwood is not some wooded oasis. The undeveloped parcels in that photo show just how thick the tree coverage used to be. Now, it's not the worst violator but considering that the worst violators in Houston just bulldoze everything in sight, that ain't saying much.Nice pics though. Interesting to see what it looks like way out there since the only time I ever see this area is from a Continental flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfootball Posted November 5, 2006 Author Share Posted November 5, 2006 I think the photos give you an idea of how wooded the neighborhood is. You can only see about 1/8 of the neighborhood in the aerial photo. The 'undeveloped' tracts next to it (to the left) are the Lakewood neighborhoods. I'll try to get a better aerial for you next time, Kinkaid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Just gorgeous. I wish there were a commuter train to the Med Center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chenevert Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 this is so far out! i don't know what i'd do without my favorite restaurants nearbyname some places you like to eat?I bet they have it out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfootball Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 Right now, we've got the usual mix of restaurants including Lupe Tortillas, PF Chang's, Taco Milagro, Perry's Steakhouse, BJ's Brewery along with dozens of Pappasito/deaux-type restaurants, and usual places you find everywhere including some very good Mom & Pop independent places. It's getting better. I'm most excited about the Vintage Market HEB opening up with its Cafe on the Run and hybrid selection of interesting Central Market style offerings.It appears we'll probably get a Mi Luna and a number of other inner-loop type restaurants (8 or more) with the opening of Vintage Park. Then more when the new stuff over on 290 opens at Towne Lake, etc.Along with Mi Luna, I'd like to see a Churrasco's, a Ruggles, an Escalantes, Maggianos, Puck's etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Thanks for the pics Mr. Football, I miss my home. My dad actually got a hole in one on the hole you posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22Blessings Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 How long does it take to get from Longwood to PF Changs? I wouldn't have thought that it's right around the corner....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 How old is this neighborhood? Looks real established and wooded . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfootball Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 How long does it take to get from Longwood to PF Changs? I wouldn't have thought that it's right around the corner.......About 10-15 minutes.How old is this neighborhood? Looks real established and wooded The first homes were built in 1994, the last were completed in 2001. Satellite view of the Longwood area in relation to major arteries 290 and 249 and two of the 3 major new mixed-use Town Center/Lifestyle developments planned or under construction. Longwood is as much a part of the "HP Area" as it is Cypress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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