Levant Luxury Homes builds unique houses that few individuals get to call their home
On a mission to redefine the meaning of luxury living, Levant Luxury Homes (Levant) is a homebuilder in the Houston, Texas area that strives to create unique, luxurious homes that cannot be compared to anything seen before. With unparalleled creativity and engineering experience, it’s no surprise that Levant’s homes are in demand.
Historically focused on building speculative or ‘spec’ homes, Levant is preparing to open its books for custom homes in 2025, meaning the company’s diverse range of construction services can be tailored to individual clients’ needs and preferences for the first time. As Levant gears up for the change ahead, we speak with Ghandi Saad, founder and CEO, to learn more.
“For the last ten years, we’ve been building around two-to-three spec homes per year, designing and building each home to very high-end, customized standards,” Ghandi opens. “Levant is all about modern luxury, so all our homes have modern aspects, and we implement new technologies like floor heating systems and smart HVAC systems.
“Potential clients started to ask if we could build custom homes, and we’ve decided to take the leap and launch an exclusive custom homes department. For spec homes, we make all the decisions, but the custom home department allows clients to make their own selections. They can, of course, use our architects and interior designers, but all the decisions will be customer-led, so our role will be purely construction based.”
Passion project
Ghandi’s journey into the homebuilding industry is not a typical one. “I come from a civil engineering background and still run a successful engineering business alongside Levant, which was established in 2013,” he explains. “We started looking for different investments and built our first property in 2015, alongside some unique commercial buildings. The responses were fantastic, as people loved the quality of our product, and we started to build one home each year. We capitalized on this success, so what started out as a single investment development opportunity became the early foundation for Levant.
“I split my time equally between Levant and the engineering business, RSG Engineering, to ensure both remain successful. RSG takes on around 120 projects each year across industrial, commercial, institutional, and large residential markets. I couldn’t do it without my incredible team; I’m fortunate to have great people around me who manage the day-to-day operations of each company, leaving me to deal with the overall direction and growth strategy.”
With extensive engineering experience, Ghandi plays a key role in ensuring Levant’s projects are structurally unique. “We’ve recently completed two projects on Memorial Drive in Hunters Creek and Piney Point villages that have attracted lots of attention from both potential buyers and new custom home clients,” he shares. “One of these became my engineering passion project and we implemented several structural and civil engineering elements. The property was difficult to develop as the lot had multiple levels, so we elevated the entire home using a 60-ton steel platform.
“Complementary to the engineering work, the interior design is excellent, and my wife was also involved with the selection process. With rolling hills and extensive views, the lot is unique for the Houston area, and we took design inspiration from our international heritage. For example, as the house is elevated by around ten-to-12 feet, the windows inside the home are at eye level with the surrounding treetops and nature.”
Highest standards
On the topic of current projects, Ghandi continues: “We’re about to finish construction of what my wife thinks is our best project yet. Located in the prominent neighborhood of Bayou Woods, the home is around 12,000 square feet, sits on a one-acre plot, and is valued at around $12 million. The design encompasses international architects and interior designers from around the world, including Europe and South America, offering a combination of global styles and materials.”
Recognizing the Levant brand as synonymous with luxury, one of the company’s homes was used for an exclusive event by none other than Ferrari. “Ferrari hold an exclusive event once a year in major cities around the world, but when their marketing team approached our agent about using one of our homes, I was initially worried as I was concerned for the potential buyer’s privacy,” Ghandi reflects. “However, the team explained the event and it was clear that privacy was also a concern for them and their guests. I felt comfortable after speaking with the Ferrari team, and I was honored that one of the best sports car brands in the world recognized our home as a luxurious development for their event.”
As our conversation ends, talk turns to what the future holds for Levant. “We’re embarking on some marketing events and activities as we prepare to start accepting custom homes and help customers build their dream home,” Ghandi says. “We’re in the process of designing one of the most spectacular homes we’ve ever built, and we hope to break ground later in 2025. It’s a spec development in Piney Point, Houston, and at just under 15,000 square feet, it will be one of the largest homes in the area.
“Our engineering expertise sets us apart in the area. We’re constantly pushing the realms of what’s possible and I often tell my designers, ‘don’t worry about how I’m going to build it, just come up with something spectacular,’ and they’re continuously challenging my knowledge.
“I believe we’ll be one of, if not the, top luxury developer in the region,” Ghandi concludes as we ask where he sees Levant in five years’ time. “We want to stay within Texas but potentially expand to other areas within the state, and I’d like to explore different residential options like mid- or high-rise buildings. We enjoy taking on new challenges, so who knows – we might see a Levant village of luxury homes and amenities in the future! Most importantly, we’ll continue to strengthen our brand awareness so that Levant is instantly associated with the highest standards of luxury living.”