Luxe Living

See why everyone's rushing to snap up these new Highland Park condos

It's unusual to find a condominium in Highland Park that's built more like a single-family home, and that's what sets The Mondara apart. The residences in this luxury development are single-story, a design feature that custom home builder Robert Elliott and architecture firm Stocker, Hoesterey and Montenegro chose specifically to make them feel more like traditional homes — but with the lock-and-leave convenience a condo affords.

“We are filling a void in the marketplace with The Mondara," says Elliott. "Previously the only multi-family product in the neighborhood was three-story. The architectural design of The Mondara comes from crafting over 80 high-end, single-family homes in the neighborhood. That experience is where The Mondara is crafted from.”

Its single-story layout isn't the only element that makes The Mondara special, however. With construction recently completed, only a handful of units remain, showing exactly how excited Dallas homebuyers are to get in on the ground floor of this development.

Pricing begins at around $1 million, with all the luxe finishes you would expect of that tier: Sub-Zero and Wolf stainless steel appliances, marble and quartz countertops, gas fireplaces with stone surrounds, and impeccable design throughout. The home are also geothermal, exhibiting their energy efficiency at every opportunity.

Large terraces look out over the landscaped courtyard, which boasts fountains and a putting green. A concierge is available to handle any request, while an on-site guest suite is sure to come in handy when visitors arrive.

Its location is perhaps The Mondara's biggest perk: Residents are within walking distance of eateries such as Taverna and Toulouse Cafe and Bar, hot shopping like Lululemon, the Katy Trail, and all the nightlife that the Knox-Henderson area provides. Homes are in the Highland Park school district, which furthers the notion of buying a community as much as a place to live.

Most residences are also sold or already under contract, but you still might be able to snag one if you act fast. Go here to contact a sales representative and for more information.

The Mondara is Highland Park's hottest new development.

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The Mondara is Highland Park's hottest new development.

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Downtown News

Statler Dallas invites suitors to fill 4 office and restaurant spaces

Photo courtesy of the Statler

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The Statler Dallas in downtown Dallas has space to rent, and there's now an agency ready to rent it: According to a release, Centurion American Development Group, who owns the building, has selected Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services to market office space within the historic property.

Spaces for rent include:

two first-floor suites, one measuring 4,038 sf and the other 1,906 sf, which are contiguous and can be combined. One space features private entrances from the street and lobby.
two restaurant vacancies, one measuring 4,200 sf and the other 1,800 sf

The larger restaurant space was previously occupied by LVI Steakhouse, which opened in mid-2023 and closed not long thereafter.

According to a statement from Bradford senior VP Erik Blais, this is the first time a third-party agency has been retained to market the office space. Up until now, it has only been handled by Centurion. Thus, the majority of the tenants — Scout, Overeasy, Bourbon & Banter — have all been Centurion businesses, as well.

Now the doors have been flung open to businesses who might be a good fit at the 19-story Statler, a mix of hotel suites and residences at 1914 Commerce St. They don't mention the rental rates, how tacky of you to ask, where are your manners.

"We are targeting tenants with a profound appreciation for historical and American mid-century architecture, who desire cool, functional, and memorable spaces in the heart of Dallas," says Julianna Brooks, Bradford VP of business development and strategy who is credited with scoring the leasing assignment.

One benefit to the first-floor office suites is that they have entrances you can access from the street. It's rare to find a small office space in downtown which is not buried inside a high-rise.

The Statler was designed by William B. Tabler, who introduced new construction techniques and materials during the nation's post World War II development. Completed in 1956 at a cost of $16 million, it was the last hotel to be built by Statler Hotels Co., delivering shortly after the chain's acquisition by Hilton Hotels Corp.

Centurion American Development Group acquired The Statler in September 2013, undertaking a $175-million restoration. It now features 159 guest rooms and 219 rental residences, two swimming pools, four restaurants, a music venue, 14,500-sf ballroom, and an array of Hilton concierge services.

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