The nation’s first restaurant alongside a Crystal Lagoons® amenity is opening soon in Balmoral.
The Blue Lagoon Bar & Grill will be inside the community’s Amenity Village clubhouse, 15808 Crystal Terrace Drive. The restaurant will boast the only sunset in America with a backdrop of perfectly clear turquoise blue water and the white-sand beaches of the 2-acre lagoon, said Uri Man, Chief Executive Officer of The Lagoon Development Company.
“We are proud to bring the first-ever restaurant on a crystal clear lagoon to the United States for all of Houston to enjoy,” Man said. “With such a gorgeous view, it will be easy to imagine that you’re in a tropical paradise.”
The restaurant will be open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
The eclectic menu is designed to appeal to a wide variety of appetites, with steaks, seafood, Italian fare, sandwiches and burgers. Signature items include Chipotle Pork — pork medallions wrapped in bacon, roasted and served with chipotle hollandaise sauce; Chicken Fried Steak — prime rib pounded, soaked in buttermilk and served with bacon white gravy; and Chicken and Waffles — a homemade Belgian waffle topped with cheese grits, buttermilk fried chicken, Vermont maple syrup and Aleppo pepper.
“Whether you’re out celebrating a special occasion or looking for something more casual, the restaurant’s dishes will satisfy,” Man said. “It will be a dining experience unique to Houston and — with the crystal clear lagoon setting — one unique to the nation.”
Man said the restaurant is expected to open in November. It will also be available for private parties, weddings and corporate events.
The Balmoral lagoon was the first in Texas to open when it launched in 2018. Since its opening, the lagoon and Amenity Village have won numerous awards, including Best Community Amenity during the 2020 Texas Association of Builder’s Texas Star Awards and Master-Planned Community Amenity of the Year in the recent Greater Houston Builders Association’s Houston’s Best PRISM Awards. It was also named Recreation Center of the Year in the 2019 Houston’s Best PRISM Awards.
Learn more about the Blue Lagoon Bar & Grill at www.bluelagoonbargrill.com.
You’ve just purchased your dream home in Balmoral and it’s time to visit the design center. Here you will pick out everything from flooring, cabinets and tiles, but what about your primary bathroom? How do you turn it from functional to spa-like? Never fear, we have some of the hottest trends for 2021:
Freestanding Tubs
As you toured the Balmoral model homes, you may have seen one or two baths featuring freestanding tubs. These whimsical tubs not only evoke the past, they provide a touch of elegance and a focal point. Most tubs are made of fiberglass but see if you can add interest with color or different materials such as stone or metal.
Accent Walls
Accent or statement walls have moved from the dining room and bedroom into the primary bath. They are a fun way to dress up what could be a boring bath. Moody colors such as burgundy, forest green and navy blue are in. Brick and stone walls are in, as well, and provide much-needed texture.
Choose Unconventional Tiles
Square tiles are so yesteryear. Make your bath unique by choosing tiles in hexagon, fish scales, triangles, diamonds and different herringbone patterns.
Add Color
It’s surprising how many people don’t think about painting their bathrooms. Since you are choosing paint colors anyway, ditch the white and add some color. Sage green and light blue are restful colors. Gray and black are sophisticated and trending right now. If you like strong colors don’t hesitate to try red and coral.
Open Showers
Large, open-concept showers have become popular. These showers give the feel of your favorite spa and make your bath feel larger. They also provide maximum accessibility for disabled or elderly homeowners. They can be enhanced with marble seats, multiple showerheads and misting systems.
HistoryMaker Homes has begun sales of their exquisite townhome collection in Balmoral and we have to say, low-maintenance living has never looked so good.
Spacious and well designed, the four available floor plans feature island kitchens and bedrooms that are larger than what you usually find with some other builders’ townhomes. Parking isn’t an issue either, as each townhome boasts a two-car garage with room to store holiday decorations or treasured memories.
The spacious upstairs owner’s retreat offers numerous options for configuring the en suite bath, including large showers and oval soaking tubs. One plan — the Travis —allows you to add a second owner’s retreat. The Houston floor plan sports a large entertainment loft.
The townhomes are priced from the $190s and range from 1,455 – 1,766 square feet. Lawn and exterior maintenance are included so you can spend more time lounging on the Balmoral Amenity Village beach instead of mowing the lawn.
Schedule a personal tour of the Historymaker model home today to see how convenient life in Balmoral can be. Don’t forget to stop by our information center to learn about the fabulous amenities you could be enjoying, including our gorgeous crystal lagoon and GreenBoLT trails.
It’s another win for Balmoral’s Amenity Village — anchored by Texas’ first Crystal Lagoons® amenity — after winning Master-Planned Community Amenity of the Year in the recent Greater Houston Builders Association’s Houston’s Best PRISM Awards.
Earlier this year, the Amenity Village took home a trophy for Best Community Amenity during the 2020 Texas Association of Builder’s Texas Star Awards.
The 2-acre lagoon features a kids’ cove and two different white sand beaches, including a family beach with cabanas and lounge chairs and a serenity beach that offers beach volleyball. A Blue Lagoon Beach Bar opened at the lagoon earlier this year, offering a beachfront destination to relax, enjoy a drink and have a snack. The lagoon’s crystal clear waters are due to a patented, high-tech process that allows for use of 100 times fewer chemicals and 50 times less energy than a traditional pool.
Overlooking the lagoon is an infinity-edge pool. Other amenities of the 8-acre Amenity Village include a food truck courtyard, hammock park, playground and splash pad. A 7,500-square-foot clubhouse offers well-appointed event space, a broad, pool-side veranda and a fitness center.
The most recent award is the third Balmoral’s Amenity Village has won. It was also named Recreation Center of the Year in the 2019 Houston’s Best PRISM Awards.
Easy access to the lagoon has been a driver in the surge of new home sales in Balmoral. So far this year, builders have sold 676 homes (an increase of 117 percent) in our community, which is listed at No. 2 in Houston on the Robert Charles Lesser & Co (RCLCO) mid-year list of the 50 top-selling master-planned communities in the nation. The community is ranked No. 12 nationwide.
Plan a visit to Balmoral soon — you’ll have no questions as to why our Amenity Village is award-winning.
What do you want in a community? Walkability, great neighbors, excellent schools and tons of activities? You can have all that and more when you choose a home in a master-planned community like Balmoral. Master-planned communities offer everything families need for a fabulous lifestyle.
Here are some of the advantages.
It’s Already Planned Out
Master-planned communities are just that — planned. Developers, like Land Tejas, locate their communities near good schools, health care and services. Many reserve areas for on-site schools, mixed-use retail centers and office space. That means you are never far from the grocery store, gas station or pharmacy.
A Prime Location
Master-planned communities are built in prime locations that allow easy access to employers as well as dining, entertainment and recreational opportunities.
Homes to Fit Every Budget
Master-planned communities don’t offer cookie-cutter style homes, rather they invite in a variety of builders, who then offer a broad assortment of highly customizable floor plans. You will also find a range of home prices so you can take advantage of living in an MPC without breaking the bank.
Signature Amenities
Residents of master-planned communities never lack for things to do. Neighborhood parks, trails and lakes rival anything offered in the city. Some are built around a signature amenity such as a golf course, farm or park. In Balmoral, residents enjoy our crystal clear lagoon, sandy beaches and superb Amenity Village.
Natural Surroundings
The master plans of most MPCs incorporate green space, parks, trails and nature as a key aspect of the design. That means you have plenty of opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy Mother Nature’s offerings.
Your Neighborhood Looks Great
Homeowners associations are a part of any master-planned community. Their purpose is to keep neighborhoods looking great, maintain amenities and preserve the value of your home. Homeowners associations ensure common areas are kept beautiful, the pool is clean and the re-sale value of your home remains high.
A Sense of Community
Traditional neighborhoods don’t always offer a strong sense of community. It may be hard to meet your neighbors, plan activities or borrow a cup of sugar. Master-planned communities aren’t like that. Planned activities help neighbors get to know each other so when you walk down the street everyone knows your name.
If you’ve never visited a master-planned community before, stop by Balmoral and let us show you around.