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PETER ROYSTER - ROYSTER REAL ESTATE GROUP
Welcome to Houston's Wabi-Sabi House, (Please Google it) Thoughtfully designed to reflect the philosophy of serenity and calm and a great love and respect for nature.
The warmth of naturally aged cedar siding is echoed inside the home with the use of salvaged wood, bamboo and reclaimed teak. The house represents a singular commingling of Eastern and Western aesthetics and the sensual use of natural materials
This dramatic foyer, with scored sealed concrete and ipe Brazilian hardwood floors, extends from the front door through to the back patio.
Stunning architectural details abound throughout the home including the dramatic leaning wall with four picturesque windows bringing natural lighting into the family room. 
The stairwell separating the Living Room from the Dining Room is cleverly shroud in bamboo to create a natural decorative divider.
Exemplary craftsmanship, particularly in the use of the exotic hardwood, ipe Brazilian hardwoods, bamboo and mahogany millwork, bear witness to the skill invested in this project.
Teak wood covered walls and richly appointed fixtures and hardware adorn the gorgeous powder room. 
The first floor bedroom is very sizable for a secondary bedroom with massive windows looking out to the oasis back yard. Currently pictured as an office but the bedroom has an en-suite bath as well as a huge walk-in closet. Notice the dramatic wood ceilings. 
Handsome bathroom for the 1st floor bedroom with impressive tile work, stone counter top and translucent etched glass panel. Large casement window w/ rolling sun shade looking out to back yard. 
Mahogany kitchen cabinets all underneath the granite Daltile counters, allows for massive windows creating an unobstructed view of the backyard trees. The oiled oak kitchen island doubles as an ideal prep space and breakfast bar. 
A cooks dream kitchen. Abundance of cabinetry and storage including all GE Monogram stainless steel appliances including a 5 burner gas cook top and a built-in GE Monogram refrigerator with bottom pull out freezer drawer.
Ideal for entertaining, kitchen opens out to the spacious dining area with three decorative pendant lights. You will be so impressed by all the natural lighting the immense windows bring into the home. 
The centerpiece of this handsome kitchen is the 12 foot long center island with stone base and reclaimed wood top. There is seating possible on both sides and on each end. The sliding glass doors on the left lead to the patio and back yard. 
Salvaged and reclaimed woods are the main attraction to this Rice University area home, adding an organic dimension to the sleek and polished interior spaces. 
The home displays the Asian sensitivity towards impeccable craftsmanship and hand-finishing along with the Western sensibility that deems function a priority. 
Next to the kitchen is this 7' wide seamless glass window above the stone covered buffet allowing for so much storage. The home also includes linear slot diffuser air conditioning vents. 
11 foot long extra room in the home makes for a splendid sitting area, piano room or home office. The attractive stairwell includes wood treads, woven carpet, contemporary handrail and a tremendous skylight. 
The king-sized primary bedroom measuring over 17' long and 13' wide. 
The primary bedroom has a unique angled ceiling with peak height of 11 feet. 
Vestibule entry into the primary bedroom with coffee / juice bar and under counter Avant beverage refrigerator. 
Luxurious primary bathroom with an abundance of cabinetry and counter space. To the left is a separately enclosed water closet with translucent etched glass privacy door. 
Richly appointed fixtures and hardware adorn the primary bath, as well as all the baths in the home. Recessed alcove for the deep soaking tub set into honed granite. The counters are also honed granite. 
One of the two generously sized walk in closets in the primary bathroom that include double and single hanging bars, pull out drawers with transparent faces and ceiling level pull down bars for more hanging space. 
The angles are not an optical illusion, the dramatic architectural details are throughout the home. This is the huge secondary bedroom on the 2nd floor. 
Nicely appointed secondary bath with stone counter and wall mounted mirror with mirror mounted vanity light. Tub shower combo with handsome tile work.
You will love this 2nd floor rooftop garden retreat. Includes wall mounted recessed lighting, electrical outlets, hose bibb and a fabulous built-in outdoor gas fireplace table with decorative fire-glass. 
Another view of the massive 2nd floor terrace. What a wonderful space to entertain, read a book or enjoy your morning coffee. 
View looking down onto the patio and oasis back yard. 
Elevated 25' x 11' wood planked deck with steps on two sides. 
Another wonderful outdoor entertaining space in the harmonious back yard. Includes an impressive fire pit and a built-in gas grill.
So much room for your pets or even a swimming pool. 
Crushed rock walkway thru the back yard. Zoned sprinkler system in the front and back yards. Welcome to the Wabi Sabi House. Masterfully designed by award winning architects Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen & built by Carol Isaak Bardon. This Asian influenced 3 BR 3 1/2 BA home is ideally located in the Rice University area. The cedar wood home exhibits a great respect for nature and the thought out placement of windows allows for tree framed views while bringing in a great deal of natural lighting. Spacious open concept floor plan makes the home ideal for entertaining. Cooks dream kitchen opens out to the spacious dining area separated by a massive 12' island crafted from reclaimed wood. Use of natural materials throughout including Ipe Brazilian hardwoods along with the use of salvaged wood, bamboo and reclaimed teak. Huge primary bedroom features large walk-in closets, luxurious bath and a juice bar. Elevator capable! Gorgeous 2nd floor 800+ sq. ft. decked veranda, huge mature landscaped back yard w/ patio, gas grill and a fire pit. So much more, see pictures for more details.
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | Poe Elementary School   Excellent | |
| Middle School: | Lanier Middle School Excellent |  |
| High School: | Lamar High School  Good | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $469.08 | $1,517,000 | 14.06% | $1,463,000 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $411.26 | $1,330,000 | 0.00% | $1,330,000 | 0.00% |
| 2021 | $411.26 | $1,330,000 | -1.54% | $1,330,000 | -1.54% |
| 2020 | $417.70 | $1,350,838 | -0.68% | $1,350,838 | -0.68% |
| 2019 | $420.57 | $1,360,138 | -3.62% | $1,360,138 | -3.62% |
| 2018 | $436.39 | $1,411,287 | 0.00% | $1,411,287 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $436.39 | $1,411,287 | 0.00% | $1,411,287 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | $436.39 | $1,411,287 | -28.06% | $1,411,287 | -8.80% |
| 2015 | $606.59 | $1,961,704 | 39.44% | $1,547,504 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $435.01 | $1,406,822 | 64.03% | $1,406,822 | 64.03% |
| 2013 | $265.19 | $857,636 | 0.00% | $857,636 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $265.19 | $857,636 | $857,636 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $600,215 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $916,785 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,517,000 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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| HOUSTON ISD: | 0.8683 % |
| HARRIS COUNTY: | 0.3501 % |
| HC FLOOD CONTROL DIST: | 0.0311 % |
| PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY: | 0.0057 % |
| HC HOSPITAL DIST: | 0.1434 % |
| HC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: | 0.0048 % |
| HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE: | 0.0922 % |
| HOUSTON CITY OF: | 0.5192 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.0148 % |
