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Do you ever just sit and dream? We all do. Whether weand#39;ll admit it or not, we all wonder what it must be like to live the way the uber wealthy do. Thatand#39;s why we sometimes enjoy taking a peak behind the gates into what we imagine must be the secret lives of super rich, if, for no other reason, to provide us with some motivation to reach higher, work harder, dream bigger.
Todayand#39;s Houston Dream Home is a custom estate is reminiscent of a neo-classical, art-filled mansion of Parisand#39; 16th arrondissement and the Palace of Versailles. The estate sits on nearly 2.5 acres in the wooded close-in area of Houstonand#39;s upscale Memorial area. The property boasts 8 bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms and 4 half bathrooms. The estate includes a magnificent 2-story covered front entry, billiard room, paneled library, and tiered theatre. Check out the incredible photos below!
Boasting an expansive marble front portico with recessed art niches and carved detailing; decorative fluted columns and pilasters; a magnificent 2-story covered front entry with dramatic 33 foot barrel-vaulted coffered archway with fluted marble columns and carved ionic capitals, as well as nine foot tall double-glass doors and sidelights with custom scrolled-iron grillwork overlaying 3/4" tempered glass panels and custom hardware. Upper level arched glass transom above front door with matching scrolled-iron grill. Check Out the Full Photo Set Below!
Guarded by three impressive entrance gates, the residence is surrounded by park-like grounds with sweeping lawns, formal gardens, and classically-inspired fountains. Tiered marble terraces encircle the resort-style, saltwater pool, spa and raised pavilion this Memorial area home must make the owners never want to leave. Amenities include lavish gilt and delicately hand-painted walls; meticulously reproduced period molding; white marble tile and inlaid; hand-scraped hardwood floors; antique boiserie chandeliers, and marble fireplaces.
Secluded 2.5 wooded acres, this Neoclassical, close-in Memorial-area chateau is a masterpiece of luxury and refinement surrounded by private, park-like grounds. The 27,000-plus square foot chateau is designed for elegant entertaining and the display of museum-quality art. Amenities include lavish gilt and delicately-wrought, hand painted detail; meticulously reproduced period moldings; white marble tile and inlaid, hand scraped hardwood floors; antique boiserie, chandeliers, and marble fireplaces. Expertly proportioned principle rooms include a gallery/reception hall, Versailles Room/salon, dining room, music room, east gallery hall, family room, sun room, and breakfast/informal dining room. The kitchen is elegant offering an island, extensive butler’s pantry, and an additional catering kitchen.
This palatial Memorial area home is represented by Kellie Geitner, Martha Turner Sothebyand#39;s International Realty. For more information on this property, go here.
(Description and Photos Source: HAR)
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