Afton Oaks is a location along the inner west side of Houston just east of loop 610 and north of I-69. This area is an upscale residential community with hundreds of homes and is located near the famous Galleria mall and Highland Village. Afton Oaks is convenient to the downtown Houston area and Greenway Plaza. The area is home to several beautiful apartment communities with trendy, upscale floorplans and luxurious amenities. There is never a shortage of shopping, dining or entertainment in the nearby areas. Higher education is readily available just a short drive from a home in the Afton Oaks community.
This is a very family friendly environment and offers a lot of opportunity to professionals seeking to further their careers. The area is served by Houston ISD and includes such schools as St. George Place elementary, Lanier Middle School and Lamar High School.
The area is very cultured and has an upscale feel as you drive down major roads such as Westheimer Rd. and great dining is available at the fingertips of residents living in the area. There is a great selection of restaurants in this area which include foods of various ethnic backgrounds such as Japanese, Italian, Chinese, and more along with fusion style eateries, seafood restaurants, and steakhouses. Organic food markets and other upscale markets are also available for when the locals need to shop for quality ingredients.
Other parts of the area are far more business-centric with office buildings lining the streets greeting professionals as they enter and leave their esteemed positions. Some of the office complexes in the area cater to smaller businesses that are either just starting out up to the mid range where they begin to take entire office building floors.
The area is a great place to live for professionals, those who enjoy an upscale atmosphere in the city and those who simply enjoy convenience.
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