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Edward Vivanco
Custom home located in the Woodforest Elk Reserve gated community, with an elegant blend of Acadian and Creole architecture.
This is a rendering.
Brick-edged driveway leads to (36’ x 36’) front Motor Court with brick seaming and off-street parking space for multiple vehicles. Three-car attached garage: remote-controlled double and single wood-planked garage doors with decorative iron hinges and handles; exterior digital keypad; dual wall-mounted coachman’s lamps; and overhead lighted portico with standing-seam metal roof.
Professionally landscaped front yard: expanse of grassy lawn and rock-edged planting beds with mature trees, ornamental trees, seasonal flowers, massed azalea plantings, crushed-rock walkways, Hunter® automatic sprinkler system; landscape accent lighting and two wrought iron side gates to rear yard.
Columned veranda (35’ x 12’): Covered veranda with standing-seam metal roof bordered by landscaped plantings with river rock accents; wood-planked ceiling with recessed lighting; two ceiling fans; and brick-edged flooring with brick seams. Custom 8’ alder wood entry door with overhead glass transom and dual glass sidelights with beveled edges; two wall-mounted gas coachman’s lanterns.
Excellent floor plan for entertaining as the large-sized downstairs rooms “flow” easily from one to another, as well as to both the front and rear columned verandas. Hardwood Staircase: 4’ wide wood treads with ironwork balustrade and hardwood banister Hanging coachman’s lamp with electric candlestick lighting illuminates stair hall.
Reception Foyer/Formal Living. Multi-piece crown molding, Recessed lighting, 5’ wide by 8’ tall divided-light fixed door with glass transom overlooks front yard, Decorative hanging light fixture w/ electric candlestick ighting & adjustable “one-touch” wall plate control. Space for concert piano. Dark-stained wide-plank wood floor with hand-scraped edges, 8’ wide opening to Dining Room, 12’ wide opening to Front Hall, Powder Room, Master Suite.
Vintage wood-spindled chandelier with electric candlestick lighting and adjustable “one-touch” wall plate control Recessed lighting and multi-piece crown molding. Recessed ceiling speakers. Two sets of 5’ wide by 8’ tall divided-light fixed doors with glass transoms overlook front columned veranda. Dark-stained wide-plank wood floor with hand-scraped edges. 
11’ dropped-block, box-beamed coffered ceiling. 15’ wide opening to the 47’ long Front Hall, Family Room and the Grand Stair Hall.
Two walls with cut-and-shaped granite desks and double ogee edging; overhead cabinets or adjustable shelves with cornice tops, top-of-cabinet display space and under-cabinet task lighting; each desk with under-counter drawers, file drawers and cabinet storage. Floor space for large executive desk 5’ wide double window with stained-wood plantation shutters. Brick accent wall. 11’ ceiling height. Recessed lighting and multi-piece crown molding. Dark-stained wide-plank wood floor with hand-scr
Slab granite counter with ogee edging and brick backsplash; under-counter cabinet storage and U-Line® lass-faced wine refrigerator with wood-edged glide-out shelves and programmable zone Brick accent wall with wall-mounted wine bottle storage racks and under-cabinet slotted stemware racks.
Under-stair built-in wine bottle storage area: upper bulk bottle storage racks as well as under-counter open shelving area for storing cases.
Recessed lighting and multi-piece crown molding. Recessed ceiling speakers with surround sound*. Ceiling fan, Dark-stained wide-plank wood floor with hand-scraped edges. 11' ceiling height. Open to Granite Kitchen
Quarry-stone gas log fireplace with electric ignition and remote control; stained-wood mantel beam and elevated quarry stone hearth/bench seat; wall-mount for flat screen TV above mantel. Recessed alcove beside fireplace with stained–wood cabinetry: upper arched niches with adjustable shelves and cabinet storage below Wall of fixed and operable 5’ wide by 8’ tall glass doors with glass transoms overlook Rear Garden Terrace and Rear Covered Porch with Summer Kitchen.
Slab granite countertops; brick backsplashand accent walls. Wood cabinetry with adjustable shelves, under-cabinet lighting, cornice tops and top-of-cabinet display space. Custom cabinetry features include: multi-tiered cabinetry; wide drawers and cabinets; deep (pan) drawers; double-sized glide-out trash slide (for recycling); under-counter pull-out shelves; corner under-counter lazy susan storage unit and dual 2-tiered glass display cabinets with seeded-glass faces.
Island (10’ x 5’): cut-and-shaped granite countertop with triple waterfall edges and breakfast bar seating on one side; under-mounted Kohler® apron sink with single lever goose-necked fixture with retractable sprayer head and disposal; KitchenAid® stainless steel dishwasher; storage drawers and cabinets, bookcase in endcap.
SubZero® built-in stainless steel side-by-side refrigerator/freezer; arched display niche above fridge Whirlpool® stainless steel microwave. 
Wolf ® 6-burner gas cooktop with griddle and wall-mounted pot filler with articulating arm. Overhead Best® stainless steel variable speed vent-and-light with chimney-mount and block-paneled cabinet façade. KitchenAid® stainless steel self-cleaning double ovens; upper with bake/broil/roast convection capabilities
Caterer's kitchen with under-mounted stainless steel sink with single-level goose-neck fixture and retractable sprayer head; reverse osmosis filtered water tap. Walk-In Pantry (6’ 3” x 3’ 2”); wall-mounted spice shelves; 6 wrap-around storage shelves.
Bay window alcove (10’ 3” x 3’8”): sash windows with glass transoms above built-in bench seat with upholstered cushion. Hanging ironwork light fixture with electric candlestick lighting on adjustable “one-touch” wall plate control.
Recessed lighting and multi-piece crown molding. Recessed ceiling speakers, Glass French door with glass transom opens to Rear Covered Porch with Summer Kitchen.
Art glass vessel sink with single lever fixture set atop carved-wood furniture cabinet. Decorative vintage ironwork vanity mirror. Hanging light fixture with cascading prisms and drops.
The secluded ground floor Master Suite is set apart from the rest of the residence and is accessed through a doorway at the end of the Front Hall. 12’ ceiling height; double-coffered ceiling with interior crown molding and recessed cove lighting. Three seamless glass fixed accent windows set 8’ off the floor accommodate furniture placement below.
Sash window with Hunter Douglas® pleated shade. Recessed lighting and multi-piece crown molding.
Bay window alcove (10’ 3” x 4’ 9”): sash windows with glass transoms and Hunter Douglas® pleated shades Hanging light fixture with shade, cascading prisms and drops on adjustable “one-touch” wall plate control. Wide window (4’ 10”) with Hunter Douglas® pleated shades.
Two separate consoles, each with: under-mounted Kohler® sink with custom fixtures set into marble counter with ogee edging and drawers and cabinets below; framed vanity mirror and mirror-mounted light sconces Vanity with knee space. Two built-in multi-tiered cabinets; one with laundry-drop compartment. Separately enclosed water closet with Vortens® energy efficient low water usage toilet.
Recessed lighting, Diagonally set tile flooring, Doors to Walk-In Master Closets.
BainUlta® oversized deep soaking tub set into marble deck with tile surround beneath wide window with textured privacy glass; ironwork chandelier with shades above tub; wall-mount for flat screen TV Shower: tile surround; ceiling-mounted rainfall showerhead with single lever temperature controls and wall-mounted hand shower with flexible arm; soap/shampoo niche; tiled half-wall with glass panel; glass enclosure and glass door.
Space for full-sized washer and dryer; built-in elevated platform sized-to-fit a full-sized front loading washer and dryer. Gas* and electric dryer connection. Wall-mounted cabinets with top-of-cabinet storage space; granite counters; 2-tiered storage/broom cabinet. Oversized under-mounted stainless steel deep soaking sink with goose-neck fixture; window over sink with Hunter Douglas® pleated shade.
Wall with built-in cabinetry: 2-tiered storage cabinets with adjustable shelves; built-in bench seat with upholstered cushion and wall-mounted coat hooks. Built-in console: granite counter with cabinet storage below; upper level wall-mounted cabinets.
18’ ceiling height, Hardwood Staircase: Wood treads with ironwork balustrade, hardwood newel posts and hardwood banister. Recessed alcove (7’ 3” x 2’) with space for furniture. Under-stairway storage area with wall-mounted storage shelves. 5’ wide window with plantation shutters. Recessed lighting. Ceiling fan. Dark-stained wide-plank wood floor with hand-scraped edges. Exit door to Garage(s). Staircase leads to Game Room w/Bath Over Garage.
Game Room or Bedroom #4 with private stair hall entrance. This amazing space could easily be a spacious guest suite with en suite. Vestibule entry, 9’ ceiling height w/wood-planked accent panel. Three divided-light sash windows with plantation shutters.
Wall-mount for flat screen TV, Recessed lighting, Ceiling fan, Door to HVAC closet, Dark-stained wide-plank wood floor with hand-scraped edges.
Under-mounted white sink set into granite counter with cabinet storage below. Decorative vanity mirror Wall-mounted vanity lighting. Vortens® energy efficient low water usage toilet. Shower: 12” X 12” slate tile surround with embossed metallic tile border, recessed soap/shampoo niche and glass enclosure with glass door. 12” x 12” slate tile floor.
Hardwood Staircase: 4’ wide wood treads with ironwork balustrade and hardwood banister. Hanging coachman’s lamp with electric candlestick lighting illuminates stair hall.
10’ ceiling height, Iron picket balustrade topped with hardwood handrail overlooks staircase below. Recessed alcove with Snack Center: granite counter with under-counter storage and space for fridge; upper cabinets and Whirlpool® microwave. Floor space in front of Snack Center (10’ x 9’): two seamless glass fixed windows set 6’ off the floor accommodate furniture, Linen closet with 5 shelves.
Bedroom #2, 10’ ceiling height, Recessed lighting, Divided light sash window with plantation shutters.
En suite, with under-mounted Kohler® sink with custom fixtures set into granite counter with cabinets below. Wall-mounted vanity mirror and overhead vanity lighting. Vortens® energy efficient low water usage toilet. Shower with tile surround; recessed shampoo / soap niche; ceiling-mounted rainfall showerhead; wall-mounted adjustable height hand shower with flexible arm and single lever fixture; glass panel atop half-height wall and glass door.
Free standing double-ended deep soaking tub with hand-shower attachment in vertical cradle set into alcove with chair rail over beadboard wainscoting. Triple divided light arched accent window above tub. Ceiling mounted chandelier with cascading beading, prisms and drops.
Bedroom #3. 10’ ceiling height, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, divided light window with plantation shutters.
Under-mounted Kohler® rectangular sink with custom fixtures set into granite counter with cabinets below.
Media Room with wall-mount for flat screen TV, sash window with plantation shutters. Two storage closets with built-in shelves. Recessed lighting, ceiling fan, recessed ceiling speakers with surround sound.
Summer Kitchen: brick peninsula with granite counter and stainless steel storage lockers below; built-in Coyote® stainless steel grill/smoker/rotisserie plumbed to gas line.
Covered porch with columns and brick-edged flooring with brick seams. Wood-planked ceiling with recessed lighting, ceiling speakers and two ceiling fans. Wall-mount for flat screen TV, space for outdoor furniture. Wall-mounted accent lighting.
Park-like setting with mature trees, ornamental trees, flowering shrubs, massed azalea plantings and seasonal flowers.
Open air terrace of flagstone over crushed rock with central circular brick-and-natural-stone fire pit. Rock-edged pathways connect the terrace to each side yards.
This is a rendering.
This is a rendering.
This remarkable custom home located in the Woodforest Elk Reserve gated community is an elegant blend of Acadian & Creole architecture. Excellent floor plan for entertaining as the large-sized downstairs rooms flow easily from one to another, as well as to both the front and rear verandas. Game room with private stair hall entrance could easily be a spacious 4th bedroom guest suite with en suite. Gorgeous wide-plank wood flooring & plantation shutters. Luxurious ground floor Master Retreat w/Sitting Room, 12’ ceilings, double-coffered ceiling w/interior crown molding & recessed cove lighting. Bar & Wine Vault. Generac 21 kw generator, GE whole-house water conditioning system, Hunter automatic sprinkler system/drains, Audio system, Central Vac, SubZero built-in SS side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, Whirlpool SS microwave, Wolf 6-burner gas cooktop w/griddle and wall-mounted pot filler, KitchenAid SS double ovens w/convection. See attached Video Tour, Interactive Floor Plan & Amenities
| District: | Montgomery ISD |
| Elementary School: | Lone Star Elementary School   Excellent | |
| Middle School: | Oak Hills Junior High School Excellent |  |
| High School: | Lake Creek High School  Good | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $204.59 | $1,175,760 | 18.56% | $1,090,900 | 10.00% |
| 2022 | $172.56 | $991,730 | 0.94% | $991,730 | 0.94% |
| 2021 | $170.96 | $982,500 | -5.08% | $982,500 | 11.55% |
| 2020 | $180.11 | $1,035,120 | 29.28% | $880,780 | 10.00% |
| 2019 | $139.33 | $800,710 | 0.85% | $800,710 | 0.85% |
| 2018 | $138.15 | $793,960 | -14.17% | $793,960 | -14.17% |
| 2017 | $160.95 | $925,000 | -6.15% | $925,000 | -6.15% |
| 2016 | $171.50 | $985,600 | -0.50% | $985,600 | -0.50% |
| 2015 | $172.35 | $990,510 | 3.74% | $990,510 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | $166.14 | $954,800 | 988.09% | $954,800 | 988.09% |
| 2013 | $15.27 | $87,750 | 0.00% | $87,750 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $15.27 | $87,750 | $87,750 |
2023 Montgomery County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $200,000 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $975,760 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,175,760 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| EMERGENCY SVC DIST 3: | 0.1000 % |
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY: | 0.3696 % |
| MONTGOMERY CO HOSPITAL: | 0.0498 % |
| MONTGOMERY ISD: | 1.0487 % |
| MONT CO MUD 113: | 0.6400 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.2081 % |
