Extraordinary Beauty with Resort Style Family Living. Starting bid US $4,500,000.00
Buy now for US $7,999,500.00

A stunning masterpiece in a very private location. A $20 Million Estate. Spectacular Italianate and French architecture; antique European architectural elements include French panels from a Palace of Muret, stained glass and wrought iron from the Art and Humanities building in Argentina and pegged antique doors. Boundless views of lush gardens, sculpted granite terraces and a one of a kind peninsula setting where the Bayou meets Piney Point Creek. State-of-the-art data, lighting, audio, security and HVAC systems make this home an incomparable residence.

This Magnificent Estate optimizes
elegance, ease and comfort. antique boiserie; gilded plaster crown molding; frescoes; elaborately carved Corinthian capitals on interior cast stone columns; sinuously curving suspended staircases; a mirrored elevator; granite floors with marble, semi-precious stone and malachite inlays; wide planked walnut and cherry floors; soaring seamless-glass windows; and gold-plated fixtures are only a few of the exquisite amenities found throughout.

The Estate boasts four Kitchens.
The main kitchen is a masterpiece adjoining the family room, with top-flight appliances; two sub zero refrigerators, double ovens, dual microwaves, three sinks, ice maker and hidden storage. An adjacent catering kitchen with Viking and Sub Zero appliances. The grill room and third floor kitchen make entertaining in any location a dream. The opulent dining room seats up to30 for an intimate evening or serve a seated dinner for 80 in the living room or up to 200 on the terraces. The four-car garage also serves as a party venue with a polished granite floor, surround sound wiring and French doors to access the pool.

The Sumptuous Master Suite has a barrel vaulted ceiling with inlay plaster, resting upon fluted Corinthian columns. Walls are covered in brocade upholstery and antique plaster bas-reliefs are set into the wall facing the marble fireplace.

The Palatial Dual master baths feature inlaid marble floors with a warming system; a marble fireplace; television niches; crystal chandeliers; two paneled water closets, a double entry steam shower with 5 shower heads. A Jacuzzi tub, two enormous and elaborately detailed walk-in closets; and a built-in coffee bar. A private terrace with a Jacuzzi and a tower staircase provides a short-cut down to the pool.

The sumptuously appointed guest suite provides a coffee bar, magnificent bath, walk-in closet and a staircase to its private second-story living room with a fireplace and balcony. Three secondary bedrooms are en suite with walk-in closets and individual access to the rear balcony with spectacular views. A fitness room has walls of framed beveled mirrors, an oak cushioned floor and a full bath.

The third floor is dedicated to pleasure with a game room and home theater. The game room has plenty of space for pool and gaming tables and features a concealed wide-screen television niche. The plush theater features elevated leather banquettes, suede upholstered walls and heavy custom-lined black-out draperies. Completing the floor are a sixth bedroom with en suite bath and a hobby room with a large climate-controlled cedar and closet.

Two separate service quarters have an exterior entry and each offers a bedroom and private bath. The larger apartment has a kitchenette and outdoor balcony.

At approximately 25,000 sq ft. this is an eminently livable and inviting residence.

Every detail is executed with artistry and painstaking care. This estate achieves the pinnacle of elegance, luxury, privacy and prestige.

Feel like you are a million miles away, but all the amenities of Houston are literally right around the corner.

See our website www.houstonmansion.com for more information

Contact: Melanie Johnson 713-545-6268 or melecj@yahoo.com

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