- Exterior Entrance
- Entry and Reception Foyer
- Black Marble Powder Room
- Reception Hall
- Oval Elevator Hall
- Built-In Bar
- Formal Living Room w/Fireplace
- Niche
- Front Hall
- Paneled Library
- Oval Formal Dining Room
- Butler's Pantry
- Family Room w/Fireplace & Paneled Bar
- Circular Breakfast Room
- Kitchen Hall
- Dine-In Kitchen
- Rear Hall
- Estate Office w/Attached Conference Room
- First Floor Bath / Pool Bath
- Laundry
- Gallery Hallway
- Garden Atrium w/Pool and Fountains
- Staff Room / Storage Room
- Rear Entry Foyer
Entrance
- Desirable River Oaks location atop Buffalo Bayou and in close proximity to River Oaks Country Club
- Entry to the gated property via two tall, remote controlled wrought-iron double gates with lighting, digital keypad, surveillance equipment and intercom communication with residence
- Illuminated circular drive with border plantings, and landscape lighting
- Park-like front yard with professional landscaping, grassy lawn, mature trees with branching canopies, flowering shrubs, vines trained to trellis, tropical palms, automatic sprinkler system and dramatic building and landscape accent lighting
- Illuminated pocket garden with columns, ferns, sculpted shrubbery, and seasonal flowers
- Play area with space for child’s fort and in-ground trampoline situated on soft-surface grassy lawn
- 2-story covered front porch (22’ 8” x 8’ 10”) with arched architectural pediment supported by columns; hanging coachman’s lamp with electric candlestick lighting; stone-block tiled porch and steps; space for decorative urns or statuary
- Wide (48”) wood-paneled entry door with Baldwin® brass lockset and hardware, dual divided-light sidelights, and upper glass transoms with decorative iron grillwork
- Twin wall-mounted coachman’s lamps with electric candlestick lighting
- Upper level divided light arched windows above front door
Entry & Reception Foyer – 26’ 7” x 15’ 7”
- Two-story edge-coffer ceiling with 25’ 7” ceiling height
- Line-of-sight at front door to rear Illuminated Terrace and Parterre Garden through opposite wall of 8’ tall divided-light glass doors
- Curved staircase gracefully ascends to the second level: flared hardwood treads with custom wool carpet runner, dual wrought-iron balustrades with polished brass fittings topped by hardwood bannisters; space for furniture beneath elevated curve of the stairs
- Venetian-plastered pilasters and walls with artisan applied stone-block finishing
- Stacked crown molding with gilt edges
- Ceiling-level recessed wall speakers
- Diagonally set 24” x 24” white marble tile floor inlaid with black marble borders, baseboards and accent medallions
- Columned entry to Reception Hall
- Curving hallway to groin-vaulted vestibule hallway leading to Black Marble Powder Room and Walk-in Coat Closet (6’ x 5’ 7” with pocket door)
- [NOTE: Crystal chandelier and two matching crystal wall sconces are EXCLUDED]
Black Marble Powder Room
- Designer silk upholstered fabric walls above black marble wainscoting with rail; black marble tiled floor and ceiling
- Gilded under-mounted basin set into black marble console with drawers and cabinets below
- Oval wood-spoked accent window
- Privacy alcove for toilet; pierced metal accent light above toilet
Reception Hall – 23’ 1” x 7’ 6”
- Venetian-plastered walls with artisan applied stone-block finishing
- Ceiling-level recessed wall speakers
- Diagonally set 24” x 24” white marble tile floor inlaid with black marble borders, baseboards and accent medallions
- Block-paneled and cased opening to Front Hall, Formal Dining Room and Paneled Library
- Block-paneled and cased opening to Oval Elevator Hall, Bar and Formal Living Room
Oval Elevator Hall
- Domed ceiling with gilt edges
- Elevator to all three floors with upholstered fabric walls, ceiling-mounted light, telephone and sliding safety gate
- Venetian-plastered walls with artisan applied stone-block finishing
- Block-paneled and cased opening to Formal Living Room
- Pocket door with overhead architectural pediment opens to Built-in Bar
Built-in Bar – 8’ 9” x 7’ 1”
- Custom cabinetry with high-gloss finish and designer drawer / door pulls
- Three walls of adjustable illuminated glass shelves with under-cabinet task lighting and electrical outlets; fluted columns
- Honed-granite counters with mirrored backsplashes; 2-tiered bottle display shelf / back-bar area
- Under-mounted circular bar sink with gooseneck fixture
- Under-counter Scotsman® stainless steel ice machine
- Under-counter Phiestina® wine refrigerator with glass French doors, two programmable temperature zones and glide-out wine bottle storage racks
- Coffered ceiling with silvered metallic finish
- Hardwood floor
Formal Living Room w/Fireplace – 40’ x 24’
- Entry from Elevator Hall through a block-paneled and 6’ wide cased opening with three flared marble steps descending to Living Room level
- 14’ ceiling height; stacked crown molding with gilt edges
- Venetian- plastered walls interspersed with columns and pilasters with stylized carved Egyptian cartouche capitals and gilt edging
- Gas log fireplace with white marble mantelpiece featuring Greco/Roman figures, rosettes and columns inlaid with contrasting marble accents
- 8’ tall divided-light French doors with glass transoms on either side of fireplace open to rear Illuminated Terrace and Parterre Garden
- Wall of fixed 8’ tall divided-light glass doors with upper glass transoms overlook side yard
- Recessed ceiling speakers
- Storage closet (7’ 4” x 2’ 7”) with mirrored French doors
- Hardwood floor with border and mitered corners; extended height (22” tall) stacked baseboards
- Recessed brass electrical outlets in several floor locations
- Flow through elevated colonnade with carved Egyptian cartouche capitals and gilt edging
- [NOTE: Projector screen above mantel, ceiling-mounted projector and ceiling-mounted speakers are EXCLUDED]
Niche – 23’ 10” x 20’
- Double coffered ceiling with recessed cove lighting, gilt edges and 14’ ceiling height
- Two recessed, lighted and arched elevated corner art niches (9’ tall)
- Venetian-plastered walls
- Wall-mounted ceiling-level speakers
- Hardwood floor with border and mitered corners; extended height (22” tall) stacked baseboards
- Recessed brass electrical outlets in several floor locations
- Fixed 8’ tall divided-light glass door with upper glass transoms overlooks side yard
- 8’ tall divided-light French door with upper glass transoms and dual sidelights opens to front pocket garden
Front Hall – 17’ 8” x 7’ 6”
- Entry from Reception Hall through a block-paneled and 6’ wide cased opening with three marble steps descending to Dining Room level
- Venetian-plastered walls with artisan applied stone-block finishing
- Diagonally set 24” x 24” white marble tile floor inlaid with black marble borders, and accent medallions; extended height (12”) black marble baseboards topped with 10” wood baseboards
- Double wood doors with carved architectural pediment open to Family Room w/Fireplace
- Marbleized cased opening with overhead carved architectural pediment leads to Formal Dining Room
- Block-paneled and cased opening with carved architectural pediment leads to Paneled Library
Paneled Library – 16’ x 22’ 5”
- Dramatic wallpapered ceiling with 12’ ceiling height; crown molding with curved cove corners
- Hardwood paneled walls with chair rail and high gloss burgundy finish
- Hardwood cabinetry with high gloss burgundy finish, brass hardware and columns with carved capitals: eight recessed bookcases with upper adjustable shelves, top-mounted brass library lights and cabinet storage space below
- Two lighted and arched display niches with adjustable shelves and cabinets below
- Top of cabinet accent lighting
- Diagonally set 18” x 18” leather tiled flooring
- Recessed brass electrical outlets in several floor locations
- 8’ tall divided-light fixed door with upper glass transoms overlooks front yard
- Concealed door within paneling opens to Family Room with Fireplace and Bar
Oval Formal Dining Room – 17’ 3” x 21’ 8”
- 5’ wide cased multi-colored marbleized opening from Front Hall with black marble threshold
- Oval ceiling with marbleized crown molding and recessed cove lighting
- Coffered oval inset with recessed cove lighting
- Artisan-applied hand-wiped glazed walls in multi-colored marbleized finishing
- Two recessed corner closets: each with 4 shelves, illuminated interiors on jamb switch and entry through mirrored French doors
- Two sets of fixed and operable divided-light French doors opening onto rear Illuminated Terrace and Parterre Garden
- Divided light swinging glass door with brass push plate to Butler’s Pantry
- [NOTE: Rock crystal chandelier is EXCLUDED]
Butler’s Pantry – 8’ x 5’ 3”
- Custom wood cabinets with adjustable shelves, under-cabinet lighting and electrical outlets
- Slab granite counters with glazed-tile backsplash and cabinet storage below
- Hardwood Floor
Family Room w/Fireplace and Paneled Bar – 24’ x 43’ 6”
- Beamed ceiling with 14’ ceiling height; 12” tall crown molding border above 12” tall carved- wood ceiling border in repeating pattern
- Estate-sized gas log fireplace with remote-control ignition* (mantel is set 5’ 7” off the floor); carved-wood wall panel above mantel
- Oval wood-spoked accent windows on either side of fireplace
- Peaked carved-wood pediments above doors and windows
- 12’ 9” wide alcove with French door and dual sidelights overlooking front yard
- Two corner walk-in closets (4’ 8” x 6’ 5”)
- Venetian-plastered walls
- Recessed ceiling speakers
- Space for large dining table and chairs
- Pass-through serving counter to built-in bar, can be closed with double pocket doors
- Wide-plank hand-pegged hardwood floor with border and mitered corners; extended height (22”) stacked baseboards
- Divided-light glass doors lead to Bar, Breakfast Room and Kitchen Hallway
Built-in Paneled Bar – 7’ 6” x 6’ 3”
- Paneled walls and matching cabinetry
- Built-in glassware storage shelves with under-cabinet task lighting and electrical outlets
- Circular stainless steel bar sink with gooseneck fixture set into granite counter with cabinet storage below
- Under-counter Scotsman® stainless ice machine
- Under-counter Phiestina® wine refrigerator with glass French doors, two programmable temperature zones and glide-out wine bottle storage racks
- Hardwood floor
Circular Breakfast Room – 15’ 8” x 13’ 9”
- Domed 17’ ceiling with oculus floods the room with natural light; interior of dome with delicately hand-painted birds-in-flight trailing ribbons
- 12” tall carved- wood ceiling border in repeating pattern
- Venetian-plastered walls
- Three sets of 8’ tall divided-light glass doors with upper glass transoms open onto the Garden Atrium w/Pool and Fountains
- Ceiling level recessed speakers
- Circular wood-spoked accent window
- Hardwood floor with border and extended height (22”) baseboards
- Divided-light glass doors lead to Kitchen Hall and Estate Office
Kitchen Hall – 7’ 4” x 23’ 6”
- 10’ 8” ceiling height; crown molding with curved cove corners
- Oval wood-spoked accent window
- Hardwood floor with border, mitered corners and extended height (12”) baseboards
- Two sets of 8’ tall divided-light glass doors open onto the Garden Atrium w/Pool and Fountains
- 5’ wide cased opening to Rear Hall, Rear Staircase and Estate Office
- Swinging door to Dine-In Kitchen
Dine-In Kitchen – 15’ 10” x 20’ 7”
- Custom wood cabinets with adjustable shelves, under-cabinet lighting and electrical outlets
- Slab granite counters with glazed-tile backsplashes and hand-painted border tiles
- Custom cabinetry features include: under-counter pull-out drawers; wide drawers and cabinets; deep (pan) drawers; pantry closet with 7 shelves and compartmented cabinets for platter storage
- Two built-in SubZero® refrigerators side-by-side with bottom pull-out freezer drawers
- Triple basin stainless steel sink with gooseneck fixture and disposal
- Two stainless KitchenAid® dishwashers (one on either side of sink)
- Two Whirlpool® electric ovens
- Thermador® warming drawer
- Large stainless steel food-prep sink and counter with cabinet storage below
- Kitchen island (4’ x 7’): slab granite counter and drawer and cabinet storage on four sides; Gaggenau® 8-burner gas cooktop and overhead stainless steel variable speed vent / light with chimney mount; two under-counter Gaggenau® electric ovens
- Cased opening to Butler’s Pantry
- Dining Area (9’ 3” x 15’ 2”) with space for large table and chairs
- Wall of tall storage closets with adjustable shelves, pull-out drawers and top-mounted accent lighting
- Built-in buffet server with upper level bookcase and cabinet storage below
- Ceiling-mounted lighting
- Crown molding with curved cove corners
- Two divided-light glass doors with recessed drapery stack-backs open onto rear Illuminated Terrace and Parterre Garden
- Hardwood floor
- [NOTE: Chandelier is EXCLUDED]
Rear Hall– 15’ 4” x 12’
- 10’ 8” ceiling height
- Oval wood-spoked accent window
- Hardwood floor with border and mitered corners
- Cased opening to Rear Exit Hall (7’ 5” x 13’ 3”); Glass French doors lead to Butterfly Garden, Artist’s Greenhouse Studio and Tennis Court
- Cased opening to Rear Stairway: hardwood treads with taper-and-twist wood-spindled balustrade and hardwood handrail; stairway illuminated by 8’ tall fixed French door with glass transoms set high on wall
- Cased opening to Gallery Hallway, Rear Foyer, Garage and Service Entrance
- Cased opening(s) to First Floor Bath / Pool Bath and Laundry
- Door(s) to Estate Office and attached Estate Conference Room
Estate Office – 12’ 4” x 12’ 5”
- 12’ 8” ceiling height
- Designer wallpaper
- Floor space for two executive desks
- 11’ wide bay window alcove with casement windows and overhead transoms above built in window seat with upholstered cushions
- Wall with built-in bookcases with top-of-cabinet display space, adjustable shelves and cabinet storage below; built-in desk with under-cabinet task lighting and electric power strip
- Walk-in storage closet (4’ x 6’) with wood floor and ceiling-mounted light
- Hardwood floor
- Pocket door to attached Estate Conference Room
- [NOTE: Vestibule wall-mounted “Hand” wall sconce is EXCLUDED]
Estate Conference Room – 12’ 4” x 14’ 8”
- 12’ 8” ceiling height
- Venetian-plastered walls
- Fixed and operable casement windows on two walls
- Vestibule hallway to under-stair storage closet
- Crown molding with curved cove corners
- Hardwood floor
- Exit door to Rear Foyer
First Floor Bath / Pool Bath
- Two under-mounted white basins set into a granite counter with drawers and cabinets below
- Wood-framed vanity mirror
- Storage closets
- Wallpaper above glazed tile wainscoting
- Built-in bench seat
- Shower with glazed tile surround, blue and white border tiles; wall-mounted showerhead, wall-mounted adjustable height hand shower and glass door
- Pocket door to separately enclosed water closet with toilet; wallpaper above glazed-tile wainscoting
- Diagonally set terra-cotta tile with blue and white border tiles
Laundry – 7’ 6” x 18’ 2”
- Space for full-sized washer and dryer; gas connection for dryer
- Wall-mounted cabinets above washer and dryer
- Deep laundry soaking sink set into counter with cabinet storage below; glazed tile backsplash
- Oval wood-spoked accent window above sink
- Long counter for folding clothes
- Wall-mounted cabinet with pull-down ironing board
- Two storage closets with shelves
- Closet (4’ x 2’ 2”) with hanging bar and overhead shelf
- Wallpaper
- Black-and-white tile floor in alternating pattern
Gallery Hallway – 31’ 9” x 7’ 5”
- 10’ 8” ceiling height
- Crown molding with curved cove corners
- Door to Rear Foyer, Garage and Service Entrance
- Double wood doors to Staff Room / Storage Room
- Four sets of fixed and operable 8’ tall divided-light doors opening onto the Garden Atrium w/ Pool and Fountains
Garden Atrium w/Pool and Fountains – 50’ x 71’
- Soaring 2-Story pagoda-style roof with exterior iron accent finials; mesh solar screen panels admits the sun’s rays, but filter out the sun’s heat
- Four stylized Egyptian papyrus columns with top leafy green tasseled foliage and silvered jointed stalks accent the top-most roofline, while the white columned colonnade defines the lower
- Six mature trees are rooted in the terrace and burst forth with an abundance of white blossoms in the Spring
- Fresh water heated lap pool with lights, glazed tile mosaic accents and two sets of 6’ wide steps accented by whimsical replicas of striped Venetian gondola mooring poles
- Windowed water wall features 6 lion head spillway fountains into the pool
- Barefoot-friendly diagonally set stone tile terrace with drains
- Space for outdoor furniture, fountains and potted plants
Staff Room / Storage Room – 12’ x 18’ 2”
- Oval wood-spoked accent window
- Walk-up access to HVAC units
- Built-in wall ladder to A/C access
- Ceiling-mounted lighting
- Black-and-white tile floor in alternating pattern
Rear Entry Foyer – 15’ 3” x 10’
- 10’ 8” ceiling height
- Oval wood-spoked accent window
- Crown molding with curved cove corners
- Hardwood floor with mitered corners
- Cased opening to carpeted staircase leading to Quarters Over Garage
- Exit door to attached garage
- Service Entrance / Exit Door with glass panel insert