Bridgewood Property Co.: New luxury senior living coming to Rice Village

The Village of Southampton, a luxury senior housing community, is projected to begin construction one block from Rice Village in late 2017.

The community is being developed by Houstonbased Bridgewood Property Company. Jim Gray, founder and owner of Bridgewood, has focused exclusively on developing senior living communities for more than 20 years.

In addition to the development, Gray’s management company, Retirement Center Management, will be responsible for the operations of The Village of Southampton upon completion of construction.

The Village of Southampton will have 17 floors of apartment homes with skyline views of downtown Houston, Rice University, Hermann Park and Texas Medical Center. The state-of-the-art senior housing community is expected to be completed in 2019, bringing independent living, assisted living and memory care options to the Rice Village neighborhood.

“It’s unique to have a senior’s site in the densely populated urban core, particularly within a wellknown area minutes from The Texas Medical Center, Rice Village, Hermann Park and religious institutions,” said Gray.

The Village of Southampton will serve the residents of Southampton, West U., Bellaire, Rice University and Braes Heights. The village’s location and proximity to Rice University will provide the opportunity for the community to have an educational exchange program and keep residents engaged with the academic and athletic programs at Rice University.

The Village of Southampton’s amenities will include an indoor heated pool and spa, a fitness center, a movie theater, full-service salon, terraces, secured garage parking for residents and guests, valet and concierge services, formal and private dining, bistro and sky lounge/bar, with numerous additional living areas to encourage socialization and ensure that residents Live Life Well. Shuttle service to the Medical Center also will be provided.

“We are excited about our plans for The Village of Southampton and expect to receive positive response from prospective residents and adult children who live in the area and are looking for a seniors’ facility in proximity to their longstanding neighborhoods, friends and families,” said, Lynn Wallace, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Retirement Center Management.

For more information, contact Lynn Wallace at the Retirement Center Management Office at 281-996-0101.