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$1,500,000
City: Houston, TX
ZIPCODE: 77008
Approx. Sq. Feet: 5142
Area: Houston Heights
Year Built: 1926
Stories: 1+
Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 4
Dining: 2
School District: HISD
MLS Number: 26554027
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DESCRIPTION
A Masterpiece of Fine Design
Like an artist’s canvas, the Glassell Estate was artfully designed and created to preserve the past and incorporate the future. The home is a stunning fusion of old world charm with all of the conveniences of upscale modern living. Each room has its own distinctive style. Like a piece of fine art, the more you explore the rooms, the more you can appreciate the extraordinary design, originality and superlative craftsmanship. Once you step inside, the beauty and magic never ends.
The living room with its high ceiling, original hardwood floors, crown molding, and doors with overhead transoms, takes you back to another era. The double glass doors open to the magnificent pool area. Surround sound throughout the home sets the mood with your favorite music. It is an elegant place to entertain.
Your eyes will take you to the Grand Hallway. It is a perfect place to hang your treasured art with its special lighting.
To the left of the Grand Hallway, you will enter the first master suite-there are three. Step inside and you are impressed with the handsome décor and cozy feel of the room with its glowing gas log fireplace and marble mantel. A beautiful stained glass shelf door is lighted to reveal your special treasures. As you walk through the room, you come upon a gorgeous stained glass pocket door that lets in the light and provides privacy. Slide open the door and you will see a door leading to the pool area. Before you head outside, look to the right and you will see a closet with great floor to ceiling storage. Notice the built in desk with the granite top- a great place to organize your daily affairs. Another magnificent stained glass pocket door leads you to the luxurious bath. There is a glass shower with double shower heads, a wonderful soaking tub with a light jade marble top, his and her preparation areas, a bidet, and marble tile flooring.
Artistic Genius and Originality
Across the Grand Hallway are two bedrooms with a shared bath. The front room has high ceilings, original windows, hardwood floors, a decorative chandelier, and glass knobs on the doors. It is a perfect guest room.
The beautiful bath, with slate floors, boasts a blue pearl granite shower with separate shower heads, a rain shower over head, separate built in seats and recessed lighting. A blue pearl granite counter frames the large, above counter porcelain sink with separate faucets.
The adjacent bedroom has hardwood floors, crown molding, original windows and beveled double doors that saturate the room with light. The closet provides ample room to store your items out of the way.
Stroll down the Grand Hallway to the gorgeous living and dining area. It could easily be used as a large dining room, if you host large sit down dinners. There are beautiful hardwood floors, crown molding, a box beam ceiling, and tall windows that fill the room with light. The double doors lead to the pool area and gazebo. With the doors open, you can hear the soothing water from the fountains.
Superlative Craftsmanship
Enjoy exquisite outdoor living. The Roman Style pool, with Caesar standing triumphantly between two marble pedestals, beckons you to relax, swim or enjoy cocktails by the pool. The large gunite heated pool provides year round swimming. Relax and reenergize in the heated spa. The expansive wood deck with custom built planters and night time lighting, provides an extra area to sit and enjoy the mild nights with friends and family. Barbecue outdoors and eat alfresco under the gazebo.
You will feel like a gourmet chef in the spacious open kitchen. There are custom lighted cabinets with changeable, glass panels and gleaming hardwood floors. The stainless steel counters, large sink, pot fill over the stove and Viking griddle makes food preparation and cooking a breeze. There is extra counter space with an icemaker plus a wet bar niche. Extra dining space is provided by the breakfast bar. A table and chairs would fit perfectly by the windows overlooking the pool.
A Masterpiece Instills a Sense of the Infinite
After dinner and drinks, invite your guests to the disco ballroom with its high truss ceiling and special lighting. Turn up the music and dance the night away. If you want a quieter evening, have a movie night. Draw the custom made black out drapes with the handy remote, make some popcorn and you are ready for your favorite film. It is a great place for your family and friends to play games. A pool table would fit nicely in here. If you enjoy playing music, sit at your grand piano and entertain your guests. This flexible entertainment room has infinite possibilities.
At the end of long day, retire to your regal master suite, remember there are three. Located behind the disco ballroom, it is an exquisite place to rest and dream the night away. There is a wall of closets, and an additional one for your entire shoe collection. The bath was designed to be a quiet respite. The stained glass windows can be illuminated to set a tranquil mood. The wonderful claw foot soaking tub will soothe your cares away. The sink placed in a Victrola cabinet, is unique and charming.
The third master is upstairs. This room has calming blue colors, an open kitchen area with a cook top stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and all of the amenities. The blue tile bath is a unique design and is a must see. The room opens to the veranda that overlooks the disco ballroom. It is a great place to sit and read. The wall of windows not only can be open to allow gentle breezes, but they also provide a wonderful view of the pool area. If you have teenagers, they will love this room. It feels like your own resort cabin.
What Makes a Masterpiece?
Superlative craftsmanship, extraordinary design, rich materials, artistic genius, originality, and influence on others. Come experience this masterpiece.
This property is to be sold with the adjacent landscaped lot and six car garage.Perfect for a classic car collector. Lot size is 6,600 square ft. per appraisal district. The garage is approximately 44' x 34'. The garage has a loft with a skylight, a large concrete patio and a new extended driveway. Exceptionally priced at $150,000- http://www.har.com/37696874.
All three lots totalling 19,800 sq.ft., per survey, plus a magnificent home and pool for just $1,650,000. It doesn't get any better than this!
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