Allied Orion Group has broken ground on Harper's Retreat, a new 216-unit exclusive apartment home community located in Conroe, Texas.  Targeted to open late 2015, Harper's Retreat is the first multifamily luxury property being built in the Harper's Preserve master-planned community.

Developed by Allied Orion Group and designed by Meeks + Partners, Harper's Retreat is located at 17011 Harpers Way in Conroe, close to local medical and professional employment, high-end retail, dining and entertainment options. With easy freeway access to I-45 and Highway 242, the apartment community is just minutes away from The Woodlands, close to area parks, and an easy ride to Lake Conroe and downtown Houston.

Floor plans range from one to two bedrooms and feature granite countertops, upgraded stainless steel appliances, wood flooring, ceramic tile and other designer touches.  Amenities include resort-style swimming pool, cabanas, grilling stations, state-of-the-art wellness/fitness center, dog park, clubhouse and Cyber Café with Wi-Fi access.

"This is Harper's Preserve's first apartment development, and we are happy to offer residents a high-quality rental option in this thriving master-planned community," said Kirk Tate, Principal and Chief Operating Officer of Allied Orion Group. "Harpers Retreat is the third Class A property we have developed in The Woodlands/Conroe area over the past several years providing high-quality living to both professionals as well as families with children."

Allied Orion Group is a full-service multifamily management, investment and development firm headquartered in Houston, Texas, with additional offices in Denver, Atlanta, Dallas and San Antonio.  Allied Orion Group has acquired or developed more than 13,000 multi-family units with a total aggregate value of approximately $1.1 billion, and has a growing portfolio of 25,000 apartment homes under management throughout the nation.  For more information, visit www.allied-orion.com.