These panoramic views of Downtown cannot be oversold. From the living area, 700+ sf second-level terrace, and third-level master retreat, one can look onto the city from a previously underappreciated perspective. This is the view that is inspiring the pulsing art scene in Houston’s newest designated cultural district and that provides the backdrop to its vibrant nightlife. The view from 3000 Hawkins isn’t just of Downtown, it’s a snapshot of the transforming urban landscape city-wide. Located on Houston’s MetroRail system, less than 1 mile to Downtown, it’s Arts District, Minute Maid Park, Dynamo Stadium, Toyota Center and Discovery Green, this location provides walkability and forward-thinking public transit that simply doesn’t exist elsewhere in Houston.

What’s inside is just as enviable. The views are spectacular, but they’re only possible through the 360 degrees of Low-E windows (argon gas-filled and double-paned) that create a sunny, airy interior and warm the sleek, elegant lines created by the honed granite counters, walnut cabinets, and solid hickory floors. The windows are intelligently placed to maintain this flow of energy and maximize views, while still allowing plenty of privacy. This home offers plenty of opportunities to bring the outside in: a trio of sliding glass doors on the ground-level bedrooms and common bath and casement windows on the second and third levels. This is where sustainability meets modernity. The rare space where a window can’t be found is an art wall with gallery lighting, making this home a city-dwelling art collector’s dream.

The master retreat is notably situated on the third level, away from the additional bedrooms, to create a distinctly private space for enjoying the view. One can do this from the sleep alcove with recessed overhead reading lights, or from the reading nook with a floor-to-ceiling window facing the same majestic skyline that will become so familiar. It’s reminiscent of the view one expects from a hotel suite, but this can actually be called home.