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Edward Vivanco
Thompson + Hanson Landscape Architecture used their skilled hand designing a double width circular drive to ensure ample parking for guests. 
Sophistication meets tradition in this stately beauty! Enveloped by English-flavored manicured landscaping, the home is poised on a 16,200 sq. ft. lot in the highly desirable St. John’s quadrant of River Oaks. Featured in Southern Home magazine and The Houston Chronicle, this prestigious residence embraces extraordinary detail marked by distinctive decorative touches by interior designer, Sarah Eilers of Lucas-Eilers Design Associates.
An estate sized fireplace serves as the centerpiece of the gorgeous living while multi-piece molding, wide plank French Oak hardwood floors and fluted columned entrance complete the room. 
Professionally dressed dual floor-to-ceiling divided light windows impart serene vistas of the front lawn from the living room.
Understated elegance captivates the dining room where an estate size fireplace, multi-piece molding and sophisticated decorative touches define the room. 
Serene vistas of the lush front lawn are employed by floor to ceiling windows in the dining room.
The entry is extraordinary for large gatherings providing a seamless flow to the formals and family room. A diagonally set inlaid marble floor with inset walnut stained French oak panels rests beneath the custom rug.
View from the family room into the gallery and entry hall.
The family room employs banks of windows that impart a beautiful view of the covered loggia and expansive landscaped back lawn.
Cleverly concealed, there are paneled pocket doors that lend privacy between the family room and kitchen. The block paneled granite island is perfect for a central gathering place in the thoroughly modern cook’s kitchen. 
The kitchen features slab granite counters with tile backsplash, 2 Bosch dishwashers, vegetable sink with polished nickel Waterstone fixture, Wolf 48’gas range, built-in microwave, oven and warming drawer. SubZero refrigerator/freezer.
Shaw’s original fireclay apron sink is set in the granite island. Furniture quality cabinetry, 2 decorative pendant lights, pantry cabinets with pull-out compartments & built-in organizational shelves and 2 divided light windows complete the kitchen.
Invitingly casual breakfast room is perfectly positioned for accessibility to the backyard, parking court, back staircase and mud room. Wall of windows yields picturesque view of covered loggia.
This view showcases how the outdoors is artfully interlaced with the stunning home. 
Positioned off the library, the summer kitchen makes an inviting venue for outdoor dining.
Canopies of greenery immerse the large back lawn yielding an impressive backdrop to the expansive property. The landscaping is maintained by Thomson + Hanson.
Barrel vaulted ceiling with center groin vault between foyer and family room. Exquisite wood tread staircase boasts wrought iron balustrade graced by rose medallions.
Bar poised off main entry, has glass fronted cabinets, granite counter tops, tile backsplash, mini-beverage fridge and icemaker.
The brick enclosed walk-in wine vault boasts built-in floor to ceiling redwood wine racks on three walls. It has a serving counter and recessed ceiling-level cooling unit. 
Looking through the bar to the side entrance and service area which includes a butler's pantry, walk-in pantry, walk-in storage closet, and workroom-planning station.
Open yet private, the library masterfully unites with the living room, gallery, family room and veranda. The room features abundant built-in bookshelves and storage cabinets.
Cloaked in a soothing gray palette, the warm library interconnects with the living room while French doors lend access to the large back lawn and wrap-around veranda.
Nestled against the foyer, the elegant powder room is swathed in hand painted stenciling by Segreto. It is featured in Segreto’s latest book.
Large second floor reception hall serves as the anchor for the master retreat plus four additional ensuite bedrooms, game room, homework loft, guest powder room, rear hall and utility room.
The very private master retreat employs a feeling of relaxed comfort and secluded removal. A wall of divided light sash windows impart an abundance of light showcasing the impressive detail of the stunning room.
The master bedroom’s beauty is highlighted by a 12’coffered ceiling with crown molding edging along the interior coffer. The master also has duel bathrooms and two walk-in closets.
The shared walk-in marble shower has a rimless glass door and rimless glass enclosure, built-in seat, ceiling mounted rainfall showerhead, wall mounted shower head and wall mounted hand shower with adjustable height positioning. 
Marble wainscoting and treetop views enhance the private enclave that is host to white pedestal tub with polished nickel Hansgrohe Axor fixtures. The groin vaulted ceiling stenciled with silver and gold leaf accents, was featured Segreto’s latest book.
This is one of two baths in the master and it has black marble counter tops and furniture quality built-in cabinetry.
The game room serves as the centerpiece of the upstairs. Adjacent to this room is a study loft with three built-in desks.
This second floor guest power room off the game room makes a statement with its patterned tile floor and bold wallcovering.
Professionally decorated, the fifth bedroom is anchored by hardwood floors, has recessed lighting, ceiling fan and designer dressed windows.
The fifth bedroom accessed through a vestibule entry, has coffee bar that incorporates a built-in microwave, mini fridge and numerous cabinets and drawers.
This bath accompanies the fifth bedroom and boasts marble counters, and tile surround tub and shower. 
Well-planned mudroom has easy access to backyard, garage, back staircase and large full bath. 
Handsome full bath conveniently located downstairs next to the mudroom and back yard. 
The side entrance is anchored by brick herringbone porch and private vestibule entry. Beautiful landscape lighting throughout the property.
Suspended from the hardwood ceiling, gas lanterns add interest to the loggia which incorporates a feeling of tranquility and serenity.
The loggia is accessed from the family room, library, and breakfast room creating great flow for entertaining. 
Hardwood ceiling empowers the inviting summer kitchen that features mahogany cabinetry, granite counter tops and KitchenAid grill. Mosquito system and outdoors speakers.
Nestled behind banks of mature hedging, a layer of privacy and exclusivity embraces the property. 
Embellished by decorative balustrade, Coachman gas lanterns frame the impressive entry that is marked by arched carved cast-stone surround.
Verdant grounds peppered with lush landscaping enhance the sweeping circular drive that allows space for the passage of two cars. Sophistication meets tradition in this stately River Oaks beauty! Featured in Southern Home Magazine, Elle Décor and The Houston Chronicle. French Oak wide plank hardwoods, walk-in wine vault and extraordinary millwork throughout. Thompson + Hanson used their skilled hand designing a double width circular drive to ensure ample parking for guests and created lush landscaping that encompasses the expansive lot. Dramatic foyer unites the gorgeous formals that are bookended by estate size fireplaces. Library opens to wrap-around veranda while banks of windows and massive fireplace anchor the family room that interconnects with the cook’s kitchen that features granite counter tops, Wolf appliances, 2 Bosch dishwashers, 2 pantries, and pull-up breakfast bar. Powder room and master bath ceiling featured in Segreto’s latest book. Stunning master is positioned for feeling of secluded removal and has dual marble baths. Game room, homework loft, 4 additional ensuite bedrooms, and a 3 car gar
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | River Oaks 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 | $690.63 | $5,462,844 | 5.11% | $5,462,844 | 8.68% |
| 2022 | $657.06 | $5,197,355 | 13.73% | $5,026,765 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $577.72 | $4,569,787 | 2.82% | $4,569,787 | 2.82% |
| 2020 | $561.86 | $4,444,278 | -8.80% | $4,444,278 | -8.80% |
| 2019 | $616.04 | $4,872,900 | 1.52% | $4,872,900 | 1.52% |
| 2018 | $606.83 | $4,800,000 | -7.69% | $4,800,000 | 9.09% |
| 2017 | $657.40 | $5,200,000 | 23.81% | $4,399,868 | 4.76% |
| 2016 | $530.97 | $4,200,000 | -5.79% | $4,200,000 | 1.73% |
| 2015 | $563.59 | $4,458,000 | 1.32% | $4,128,641 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $556.26 | $4,400,000 | 27.58% | $3,753,310 | 8.83% |
| 2013 | $436.01 | $3,448,813 | 22.07% | $3,448,813 | 22.07% |
| 2012 | $357.16 | $2,825,168 | $2,825,168 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $2,551,500 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $2,911,344 |
| Total Market Value: | $5,462,844 |
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 % |
