New Heights Homes with Distinctive Kitchens
Two Similar Homes-Two Different Kitchens
Builders have a choice when building more than one home: Make them identical (Cheaper; fewer plans to pay for, easier to build duplicates, fewer decisions to make; buy fixtures in bulk, etc.) or make each one distinctive. Distinctive is the route HDT Builders chooses. They don’t build a lot of homes, so each one is a different, distinctive and masterfully constructed. It is Dee Todd Simmons’ nature to make each house unique because she is not only a builder the construction supervisor, she is also an artist. The other partner, Dave Hatcher is the behind the scenes engineer.
Here is an example of their work on two similar homes at 216 & 220 W 24th St. in Houston Heights: Both homes are about 2440 SF 3/2.5/2 + 1BR/1Ba quarters. Both have the same footprint but have an entirely different feel and interior layout. Click on the links above for more details, videos, etc. The kitchens on both homes are located toward the back and both open to the family room. The look, feel and layout of each kitchen is entirely different.
216 & 220 W 24th St-2 new homes by HDT Builders
The first house is 216 W 24th: This house has stairs alongside the kitchen, and has a walk-in pantry.
216 W 24th: Note custom trim and cabinets to ceiling. Lots of drawers, lots of storage, butlers pantry. All Bosch appliances
216 W 24th: Textured granite island, honed granite counters,deep stainless sink, artistic light fixture
216 W 24th: Looking from family room to kitchen. Stairs off to side, two doors to dining room, more open feel
216 W 24th: Butlers pantry to the left, powder room on right
The second house is 220 W 24th St, in Houston Heights.
220 W 24th St: Porcelain apron sink. Carrera marble island, cool hanging light
216 W 24th: Bosch appliances include 5 burner stove, microwave/oven combo. Electric outlets hidden under cabinets
220 W 24th: Store cook books at end of island. Cool light fixture and faucet. Stairway barely seen outside kitchen. Both homes have stained glass by Heights artist Karen Farrell.
220 W 24th St: Looking into kitchen from family room
220 W 24th: Desk for bill paying, etc. Lots of cabinets
Everyone’s tastes are different, especially in kitchen. These homes offer two different styles, but absolute attention to detail in construction and finishing. Both home differ in bedrooms and baths.
216 W 24th St $730,000 MLS# 64386914
220 W 24th St. $715,000 MLS# 35213570
Both homes are currently for sale and are open most Sundays 2-4 pm. You may also contact your Realtor or me for tour. Rich Martin: 713 868-9008.
For more information on the Heights/Greater Heights please see:
- My page on the Heights/Greater Heights, the one source for understanding the Heights
- Houston Heights, the largest area of the Heights
- Heights Historic Districts. Maps, locations, descriptions of 7 Heights historic districts
- Interactive Heights Map See how this jigsaw puzzle of neighborhoods fit together
