Personally designed for the owners in conjunction with legendary Robert A.M. Stern Architects, Adagio is perfectly situated on 4.5 acres in Homewoods on prestigious Lazy Lane. Completed in the early 1990s, Adagio is governed by classic details and reflects the fond regard for classic Italian architecture and to benefit from the bayou views and southerly light. 4-5 bedrooms in the main villa with an adjoining guest apartment and efficiency, as well as separate caretakers residence. The interior finishes and quality materials are exceptional. Grand entertaining spaces both indoor and out, regulation size tennis court and 2 story garden atrium with pool and fountains. A very rare and exquisite offering - one of Houston’s finest estates ever to become available for new ownership.

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. The setting and architecture evoke the grandeur of Versailles and the art-filled mansions of Paris’ 16th arrondissement.

Escape to the English countryside in the heart of Houston at The Manor on Carnarvon. A quintessential, classic country estate, designed with extraordinary quality taking inspiration from some of Europe’s finest appointments and details. Situated on over four acres, this masterpiece mansion arranged over three floors, is meticulously crafted so every room looks over the park-like grounds and parterre gardens. Crafted in the finest luxury details, gold gilded accents, patina wall panels, silk upholstered walls, vaulted ceilings, authentic walnut flooring and French antique fountains. No detail or expense has been spared, one of Houston’s most esteemed estates, private and secure, a wonderful blend of both intimacy and a place for gathering and entertaining.

Piney Point custom modern on 8.7 acres, designed by Stern & Bucek, this 14,868 sq. ft. home is on a private point overlooking Buffalo Bayou. Constructed of commercial quality steel, cast concrete, zinc siding and 40% storm resistant floor to ceiling glass, this home sets a new bar and provides privacy, nature and ever changing vistas. Exceptional details, materials and finishes. Primary bedroom suite on main level with 3 additional bedrooms on second level. Elevator. Olympic quality gym.

Storybook River Oaks estate inspired by castles in the English countryside offers a true sanctuary, tucked away in privacy and seclusion. Set on over 2 acres, this romantic residence has superbly proportioned interiors and masonry carved stone arches assembled of limestone and flooring imported from Cotswold. A stunning 800+ bottle wine cellar features triple barrel vault brick ceilings. The pub-style billiard room with full bar and built-in aquariums includes a state-of-the-art theatre with tiered seating for 8. Serene grounds designed with stately English Tudor parterre gardens includes disappearing fountains, saltwater pool and climatized pavilion with custom summer kitchen. Guests enjoy not only a private wing but also a separate guest cottage with lower-level gym and sauna ensuring the utmost luxury. A styled motor-court and 4 car garage accommodates car lifts. This estate is the perfect blend of formal and informal spaces ideal for comfort, recreation and entertaining.

Modern masterpiece situated on two private acres in the heart of close-in Memorial, 9030 Sandringham is truly one-of-a-kind. An art enthusiast, entertaining, sports lovers dream, this estate has absolutely everything. At 21,738sf, 8 bedrooms, and 14 bathrooms, the home is the finest contemporary Houston estate offered for sale in decades. The amenities and custom finishes are boundless. A chef-caliber kitchen with Miele appliances and luxury aluminum Fleetwood windows & doors, a half-size basketball court, batting cage, serene resort-style pool with outdoor loggia & entertainment pavilion, wood burning pizza oven, top-of-the-line gym with Roma steam shower, 10 seat home theater, a stunning and spacious raised wine grotto for the ultimate wine collector, a hair salon with hydraulic height adjustable leather salon chair and shampoo bowl, you must experience this home to grasp the resort like setting. The standard for luxury has been raised by Sullivan Stevens Henry Orgerro & Associates.

Palladian Style Villa on approximately 3.7 gated acres, 3 Bedroom Guest House, entertaining pavilion, pool, and stables with quarters were custom designed and completed in 2017. Palatial entry with custom ironwork opens to banquet-sized dining room and library. State-of-the-art kitchen is adjacent to service kitchen. Master bedroom features expansive private terrace, dual bathrooms, dressing rooms and custom couture-worthy closets, morning room, and study. 5-car garage and 2 Porte-Cocheres

Situated on a prime 2+ acre wooded lot at the end of a cul-de-sac in close-in Memorial, this Neoclassical residence’s Palladian proportions, soaring ceilings, and light-filled interior vistas offer architectural grandeur and design. Elegantly appointed estate with hand-selected de-Gournay wall coverings, book-matched Carrara marble floors, and platinum and gold-plated door handles. Shielded by thick woodland, this property’s exceptional seclusion is remarkable given its location two miles from Uptown Houston and easy access to downtown. The home features: 3 levels, 5 bedrooms, 8 full baths, 3 half baths, a private 2 bedroom guest quarters, master suite with sitting room and spa-like master bath, formal dining, study/home office, wine cellar, wine dining room, family room, 6 fireplaces, lounge with full bar, exercise room and sauna, and four car garage. Heated pool plus 9,800 sq. ft. of covered terraces and patio.

Welcome to The Sarbonne. Layne Kelly & JD Bartell masterpiece on 1/2 acre+ trophy lot in exclusive River Oaks Country Club Estates. AAA mint location, one in from legendary River Oaks Blvd on the coveted west side. Construction underway, delivery Q1 2022. Call for all documentation.

Nestled on 7.28 acres (HCAD) of private forest sits the Chateau Cocomar in Champions, a spectacular estate of over 37,000 sf (survey) modeled after the glorious architecture of Normandy. Impeccably maintained grounds with majestic Italian fountain and enchanting gazebo encompass the property and lead you up to the brilliance of the Chateau. Marble flooring and antique fixtures imported from Europe throughout. Magnificent rooms, soaring ceilings and incredible natural light highlighted by a stately first floor ballroom, stunning library and lavish chambers. Highly appointed chef’s kitchen offers everything needed to throw extravagant dinner parties. Grand ballroom and spacious terrace highlight the 2nd floor. Elevator to all floors including the basement. 7 private suites along with billiard room. Originally built as a single family residence and currently a private event venue that can accommodate nearly 1000 guests. Ample parking for all with circular driveway for easy valet service.

An enchanting estate encompassing nearly two acres in scale comprised of three separate structures consisting of a magnificent Manor House (*11,874 sq. ft.), a 2-Bedroom Guest Cottage (*817 sq. ft.), and a palatial Entertainment Pavilion (*4,597 sq. ft.) with Conservatory and grand Ballroom which alternatively serves as an Automotive Showroom. The original residence recently underwent a total renovation, reconfiguration, and expansion with gated entry garden leading to refined living spaces further enhanced by the grand-scale entertainment capabilities afforded by the auxiliary dwellings. Extensive parking with circular driveway, multiple gated motor courts, and 5-car main house garage in addition to the pavilion’s potential for 6-car capacity. A rare and regal retreat privately located near the end of a coveted cul-de-sac in prestigious Hunters Creek Village. (*per Seller). VIRTUAL TOUR IN LINKS.

This Classic Georgian-style estate designed by Harrie T. Lindberg and John Staub in 1921 for the D.D. Peden family is situated behind the gates of Shadyside in one of Houston’s most exquisite communities. Comprised of a select 17 homes this jewel is situated on just under two acres. Ageless old Oaks and impeccably groomed landscape surround this one of a kind architectural masterpiece.