Sienna has a special fondness in my heart because it’s where I call home. This neighborhood in southwest Texas is a master-planned community located in Missouri City and 27 miles from downtown Houston. You may be wondering what is a master-planned community? It’s a large-scale residential neighborhood with a large number of recreational and commercial amenities, such as a golf course, tennis courts, lakes, parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, and even stores, restaurants, and professional services. And this place has an abundance of offerings for those looking to relocate to living in Sienna.

Exploring My Top Reasons for Living in Sienna

Schools and learning for all ages: The community contains 31 schools serving students from pre-school ages through college. There are both public and private education learning centers. The Fort Bend Library operates the Sienna Branch which is a two-story facility of 45,000 square feet to offer additional resources to students and the community. The Sienna Branch offers classes on 3D design and printing.

Dining and shopping nearby: In any direction you’re minutes from a retail experience. Around Sienna you’ll find the convenience of shopping recognizable chain stores such as Walmart, CVS Pharmacy, Target and Walgreens or smaller boutique shops such as Shari Sue Designs, The Warehouse Boutique, Rock2Royal and My Beauty Floors. Whether you’re hungry for a quick in/out at a fast food or a leisurely meal in a restaurant you’ll find both in the neighborhood. Some of the popular fast eats include: Brandani’s Burgers, Taco’s & Brew, Hoggs N’ Chicks, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Brooklyn Pizzeria, Sushi Monster, Bernie’s Burger Bus, Crawfish & Pho and Chick-fil-a to name a few. Dinner meals can be enjoyed at places like Brandani's Restaurant & Wine Bar, Texas Leaguer Brewing Company, Lupe Tortilla or Texas Biergarten. You can relax and enjoy a beverage of choice at a few local spots like Bean Here Coffee, Starbucks or B’s Wine Bar. Plus, there is a weekly farmer’s market to shop local freshness for your home meal preparations.

Parks and recreational amenities: Nature enthusiasts are fond of the community lakes, parks, trees, and trail along four miles of the Brazos River. Living in Sienna gives you access to a 160- acres sports complex, an 18-hole championship golf course, recreational centers with fitness rooms and an amphitheater, an equestrian center, and water parks. The Sienna Plantation sports complex is home to the Sienna Panthers Lacrosse Club with 240+ youth lacrosse players spanning ages from 1st grade through high school.

Churches and places of worship: There are numerous churches located in Sienna Plantation where those of the following faiths can worship: Jewish, LDS, Baptist, Lutheran, Muslim, Catholic, Episcopal, and Methodist.

The latest addition to Sienna

The Sawmill Lake Club is the neighborhood’s newest, lavish recreation complex added. A relaxing lobby and social bar, a professional fitness center, a ballroom, easy outdoor patio and lakeside fire pit are just a sampling of what can be found. The space houses Bingo nights, study nights, game nights, baby showers, weddings….you name it. The lake setting in the background is gorgeous.

Much is happening and many are making this the place they Live, Work, and Play. New construction homes are ranging from the $250s through the millions. If you want to know more about this growing community in southwest Houston, or if you’re thinking of selling your Sienna home, just ask!

Since 2004 Sara Lyn Nguyen continues to bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate around the Houston area to those she serves. Sara is a multi-year award winning REALTOR® and relocation specialist where her clients trust her to have up-to-date information on the real estate market. She has been one of Gary Greene’s Multi-Million Dollar Top Producers every year. When it’s time to buy, sell, invest, or relocate speak with a trusted professional knowledgeable in the homes and neighborhoods of Fort Bend/Sugar Land and the surrounding region. Start the conversation by scheduling an appointment with Sara.