Roya Arfa
Realtor®
GRI, ABR, CMS, QSC
Beth Wolff Realtors

royaarfa@bethwolff.com
713-376-4692



"If you dream of living in a peaceful, resort-like setting where the emphasis is on quality of life both indoors and out, then The Woodlands is the community for you," says Roya Arfa, Texas Realtor and Relocation Specialist for Beth Wolff Realtors in Houston. Voted the top small city in America in 2008 by Money Magazine and consistently ranked as one of the top communities in Texas, The Woodlands was the first master-planned community in the United States.


Established in 1974, The Woodlands consists of small, pristine villages – Alden Bridge, Carlton Woods, Cochran's Crossing, College Park, Creekside Park, Grogan's Mill, Indian Springs, Panther Creek, Sterling Ridge, and Town Center. These distinctive villages are divided into subdivisions and offer housing options to fit many different lifestyles – from chic lofts, brownstones and plush apartments to beautiful townhomes and condominiums, lovely single-family homes, luxurious custom estates and lakefront properties. Nestled among tall, fragrant pines, homes are conveniently located within 10 to 15 minutes of stores, churches and residential services.

Businesses are abundant, but nearly invisible. Local ordinances ensure that residential and commercial properties complement the natural environment. The Woodlands Mall and The Woodlands Waterway together have more than 460 department stores, trendy boutiques, and upscale restaurants and accommodations. A water taxi and trolley system ferry residents and visitors between Town Center hot spots. There are top-quality healthcare and public services, and the schools, both public and private, are exceptional.

Only 30 miles from downtown Houston and 16 miles from Houston George Bush Airport (IAH), The Woodlands is an excellent community for families who desire a healthy, relaxed lifestyle. Texas flora and fauna abound and villages are entwined with more than 185 miles of heavily wooded trails and pathways, 116 parks and a 200-acre lake for fishing, kayaking, canoeing and rowing. Golfing and The Woodlands are synonyous. The community has seven championship courses and is the site of the PGA's Shell Open. Top-rated youth and adult sports leagues enjoy some of the finest facilities in Texas, including the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center and the Bear Branch Sportsfields.

The Woodlands is also a cultural enclave. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion brings top-name entertainment and serves as the summer home of the Houston Symphony. There is a nonstop schedule of community and cultural events – from the Annual Children's Festival, The Woodlands Waterway Art Festival and Taste of the Town to concerts in the park and the Red, Hot and Blue 4th of July Celebration.