Classically inspired details and glorious natural light pervade this refined five-bedroom residence in Houston’s Piney Point Village—a bucolic place with a serene sense of seclusion.
Inspired from a young age by the regal details and proportions of the historic structures of Europe, award-winning architect Robert Dame has established a reputation throughout Houston for bringing those sensibilities to distinguished homes in the city’s most prestigious neighborhoods. Dame’s signature openness and airy, inviting qualities are on clear display in this 8,213-square-foot residence, ideally sited on nearly an acre of expansive green grass in the pastoral enclave of Piney Point.
Houston, Texas | Cynthia Bigelow| Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty – Memorial Brokerage
The idyllic setting belies the refinement of the interiors, which feature such classical aesthetic elements as dentil moldings, decorative door and wall paneling, coffered ceilings, richly hued hardwood floors, antique crystal chandeliers, surfaces of august stone, ornate wall coverings, and upholstered walls and ceilings. Oversized windows and floor-to-ceiling panels of glass fill most spaces with enviable natural light and transform the leafy environs into dynamic art. Nearly every space manages to be both welcoming and refined.
The formal dining room is an elegant space overlooking the vast backyard and adjoined by a temperature-controlled 664-bottle wine cellar and a butler’s pantry that offers a bar area and cabinets with eye-catching accents. Crowned by a lofty pitched ceiling and anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, the family room is both relaxed and relaxing, opening through glass doors to the backyard and pool. Nearby, the kitchen is centered around an oversized island topped with Mont Blanc quartzite. Gourmands will appreciate the dual-oven Lacanche range and other superior-quality appliances from Sub-Zero and Miele, all featuring custom paneling or finishes. The light-flooded breakfast area has a verdant view through two window walls. An enviable pantry affords space for auxiliary appliances, discreet food preparation, and storage.
Chief among the home’s five bedrooms is the owner’s suite, a serene getaway on the main level with a sophisticated subdued palette and a liberating sense of space. It includes a sitting area in a windowed bay, a luxurious marble bath, and exceptionally outfitted walk-in closet and dressing room. Each of the four guest bedrooms is similarly stylish and spacious. Other highlights include two offices, a game room with a wet bar and thoughtful built-ins, a golf simulator, a gym with a mirrored wall, and an impressively equipped laundry room.
Opportunities for living and entertaining continue outdoors thanks to a loggia offering room for lounging by a fireplace, dining alfresco, grilling on a superior-caliber built-in stainless-steel grill, or relaxing after a dip in the refreshing plaster swimming pool and spa, just steps away. A dedicated sports court encourages a variety of athletic pursuits.
Beginning around the middle of the 20th century, busy professionals flocked to Piney Point and the other Memorial Villages of Houston for their bucolic ambience and seclusion—an ideal escape from the bustle of the day-to-day world. That sense of tranquility and privacy certainly endures here, at this idyllic escape in one of the most desirable addresses in the city.
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