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13131 & 13135 DAIRY ASHFORD SUGAR LAND, TEXAS Developed in 1999 and 2008, Sugar Creek I & II represents the premier office project in Sugar Land, Texas. Outstanding access and visibility from the Southwest Freeway at the intersection of U.S. Highway 90A along with extensive landscaping of the project’s mass of green space provide a serene and welcoming atmosphere for employees and visiting clients. The Property enjoys tremendous accessibility to and from the rest of the Houston MSA as well as a close proximity to the numerous master-planned residential communities in the area, including First Colony, Telfair, Greatwood and New Territory. SUGAR CREEK I TYPICAL FLOOR PLATE: 26,133 SF BUILDING SIZE: 204,377 RSF CLASS: A SITE PLAN YEAR BUILT: 1999 HWY 90A STORIES: Eight (8) PARKING: 3.5 PER 1,00 SF SUGAR CREEK II DAIRY ASHFORD BLVD SUGAR CREEK I SUGAR CREEK II TYPICAL FLOOR PLATE: 26,133 SF PARKLANE BLVD BUILDING SIZE: 204,791 RSF CLASS: A YEAR BUILT: 2008 STORIES: Eight (8) PARKING: 3.5 PER 1,00 SF PROPERTY FEATURES On-site Management and Building Engineer Deli and Catering Building Conference Room Complimentary Fitness Center On-site Banking with Drive-Thru 24 hour On-Site Uniformed Security After-hours Cardkey Access Walking Distance to Numerous Restaurants Proximity to Sugar Land Town Square and Other World Class Amenities Proximity to Sugar Land Regional Airport 59 AREA AMENITIES Sugar Creek I & II are strategically situated at the gateway to Sugar Land, one of the Greater Houston Area’s most vibrant communities. Sugar Creek I & II’s location provides tremendous accessibility to and from the rest of the Houston MSA as well as a close proximity to a host of amenities including the following: • Walkable Amenities: (See below) SUGAR LAND • Lake Pointe Village including Whole Foods and a dozen dining options COUNTRY CLUB • Sugar Land Town Square • Two private country clubs • Sugar Land Regional Airport RIVERBEND COUNTRY CLUB LAKEPOINT VILALGE HIGHWAY 90 FIRST COLONY MALL Macy’s Dillards TELFAIR: AMC Theatres BLUEBONNET 2,000 acre master Black Walnut Cafe CLEANERS planned community Cheesecake Factory D Sugar Land Performing R Arts Center SUGAR LAND A V TOWN SQUARE E Cafe Express L Jimmy John’s U Chipolte O Starbucks B Amegy Bank E 59 Marriott Hotel N A L K RED OAK E GRILL E R C SOUTH DAIRY ASHFORD R A G LA FONDA U MEXICAN RESTAURANT S US 59 / SOUTHWEST FREEWAY FOR LEASING INFORMATION, CALL 713.300.0300 OR VISIT WWW.STREAMREALTY.COM PROFESSIONALLY LEASED BY STREAM REALTY PARTNERS, L.P..

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