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Standing underneath the expansive covered patio area and looking out through the arcaded gallery, the pool awaits your arrival. Entertain guests by the pool and enjoy a meal al fresco within your own piece of paradise. 
Set within the largest lot of Royal Oaks Country Club, the landscaping and outdoor entertaining spaces are perfectly situated for your relaxation. The tree lined property allows for grand privacy for you and your guests. 
Located within the Estate section of the Royal Oaks Country Club, this opulent Mediterranean home has touches of Spanish Revival in the exterior detailing. We invite you to park underneath the porte cochére and come on in…
When not entertaining guests, relax by the Koi pond with a book or simply meditate surrounded by beauty.
Beauty awaits you inside…
Situated underneath the wrought iron and crystal chandelier, the formal living room is nothing short of spectacular – the perfect introduction as you enter the home. The natural stone fireplace soars from floor to ceiling and is accented with imported wallpaper echoing a modern Gatsby sophistication. Just out of frame and executed masterfully is a custom ceiling design that one must see in person. 
Immediately demanding attention underneath the groin ceilings lined with natural travertine stone are the incredible inlaid marble medallion designs from the infamous Walker Zanger. Stepping through the travertine columns, you’ll find the formal living room.
Opening up to the formal living room, the dining room houses an amazing ceiling of its own. Oval shape with a tray ceiling, the center of the ceiling is treated to an incredible imported and patterned glass beaded wallpaper. Set within the tray areas are hand applied, blackened bronze mica shells. Inspired by 51fifteen Cuisine & Cocktails in the Galleria, this Italian gold leaf hexagonal ceiling installation nearby was custom crafted on-site. 
Just past the breathtaking Blue Agate Italian natural stone wall and to the left before the kitchen, you’ll find the custom chocolate and coffee bar! An elegant and modern crystal chandelier accents the vertically installed Ravena Bianco subway tile along the curved wall. The gold accents and white Carrera marble countertops tie the room together. 
Two imported natural stone slabs have been skillfully book matched together to create the center island. This magnificent kitchen area features a built-in Miele Coffee system, large Galley Kitchen sink with all the bells and whistles, two dishwashers and a large Viking range w/ a pot filler. Just like everything else in the home, the kitchen boasts custom cabinetry at its finest. 
The crowning jewels of the kitchen area are the two incredible transitional chandeliers that are hung over the center island and breakfast table. Large architecturally shaped crystals of the highest quality adorn these incredible chandeliers that were imported from Italy. Don’t pass on the stunning black wood plank tile flooring set in herringbone fashion. Lining the outer countertops and seamless transitioning to the backsplash is beautifully veined Carrera marble.
Passing through the archways of the kitchen area, the floor direction seamlessly transitions as you enter the den area. To the rear, you will find the built-in study area featuring custom floating cabinetry sitting beneath a Carrera marble countertop. 
The den features another stunning view of the outdoor space and a built-in crystal fireplace adorned by a stunning imported Panda Marble installation from India.
Located just past the formal living room and study is the breathtaking master suite. Crowning the beautifully stained dark Brazilian wood floors, a unique double tray ceiling is accentuated with architectural detail that is complimented with imported metallic wallpaper. 
The two main accent walls have been treated to a sensational imported patterned metallic wallpaper that echoes the sophistication of a modern Gatsby style. All other walls have been treated to a soft mother of pearl, hand troweled application of a metallic Luster Stone plaster. Through the double doors, your outdoor oasis is just steps away; however, it’s time to look into the master bathroom…
Set underneath an arched groin ceiling lined w/ natural travertine & accompanied by a grand wrought iron & crystal chandelier is your master bathroom. The stunning 72” double slipper claw foot tub w/ hammered polish nickel interior & black metal exterior is a focal feature of this room. A fine, one of a kind, detail calling back to Waldorf awaits those who view the home in person. Perfectly accenting this beautiful bathtub is a framed installation of Ted Baker of London’s “Paradise” tile
The custom installed vanities effortlessly float above the marble flooring. Set within the black marble countertops are hammered polished nickel sinks with faucets curated from the prestigious Crosswater, London collection.
Looking closely at the back wall of the master closet, you’ll spot the pattered wallpaper imported from Holland with different levels of high sheen and flat finishes. The custom built cabinetry and ladders on special tracks can be found on both sides of the closet. Along with the custom jewelry cabinetry, this closet was made to feel like you are in a luxurious boutique. 
Before heading upstairs, fix your eyes on this stunning cabana bathroom for the pool outside, which is located just past the den. A stunning hex mosaic wall is the feature for this vanity area and is perfectly accompanied by a floating Carrera marble countertop. Set beneath the large Venetian mirror is an exquisite and uniquely rare vessel sink that will surly impress. Lastly, inside the stand-up shower you will find the same Ted Baker of London’s “Paradise” and Carrera Marble tile. 
Immediately across from the dining room area, you’ll find the incredible wine grotto lined with a custom honed Black Noir Marble Chevron installation. Feast your eyes on the “Patch Art Gold” series porcelain tile impeccably installed along the curved wall. Let’s take a walk up the curved stairwell that winds up to the 2nd floor. The Black Noir Marble Chevron installation perfectly accents the wrought iron lining the staircase.
On entering the game room area, an elegant and expansive space awaits. A massive wall to wall architectural groin ceiling framed with natural travertine will draw your immediate attention. The entire second level features the beautiful dark stained Brazilian hard wood floors found elsewhere in the home. Through the double doors, you’ll find the media room. 
Serving the game room area is an edgy and sophisticated powder bathroom. Immediately the flooring will steal your attention with the beautifully installed white marble and brass metal inlaid pattern. Intricate crystal glass bead patterned wallpaper adorns three of the bathroom walls, but through the mirror’s reflection you can see that that back wall has been artistically treated with a hand painted design by Australian artist, Coraline Wheeler. With the design breaking out of the gold frame 
Entering one of the magnificent secondary bedrooms located on the second level, your eye draws to the accent wall featuring an artistic watercolor movement of bold blacks, golds, creams and slithers of metallic pewter. Each bedroom has received an artistic textural wallpaper installation that was imported specifically for each room. 
The attached bathroom is nothing short of glamorous and is truly a stunner in person. From the black marble flooring to the Carrera Marble countertops to the fashionable soaking bathtub, words cannot describe the beauty. Framing the bathtub is a unique dark metallic hexagon tile wall feature; not to be outdone by the chandelier with uniquely long triangular crystal prisms hung overhead. Each bathroom in this home features designer metallic and mosaic tile installations in the stand-alone shower 
Just off the game room, a uniquely designed theater awaits. Incredible wallpaper imported from Holland dress the walls, ceilings and columns in the room. Accenting the brass and crystal sconces is a unique installation of metal sculptures inspired by spaces within Houston’s Galleria.Never before available, this fabulous estate is being offered for sale for the first time since its original completion. Working with renowned designer (Caroline Wheeler of Designer Dreams), the interior spaces received a total renovation-not one detail was overlooked in designing this stunning home. Impeccable materials were carefully selected from across the globe and masterfully installed by highly skilled craftsman. The wrap around terraces and covered outdoor kitchen/dining space look upon the most breathtaking property. The privacy offered allows for total relaxation in the Zen gardens, by the Koi pond and while sitting by the pool. The home boasts 5 bedrooms, 6 full baths and 3 powder rooms-each uniquely designed. Each bedroom features a shower and stand-along bath-the primary bath will make your heart throb. The breathtaking living/dining/wine room is sprawling with the most magnificent walls of glass and provides a view of the pool/garden-you'll fall in love.
| District: | Alief |
| Elementary School: | Outley Elementary School   Good |  |
| Middle School: | O'Donnell Middle School Good | |
| High School: | AISD DRAW |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $474.30 | $4,231,241 | 29.22% | $4,231,241 | 29.22% |
| 2022 | $367.06 | $3,274,507 | 26.45% | $3,274,507 | 26.45% |
| 2021 | $290.28 | $2,589,556 | 0.00% | $2,589,556 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | $290.28 | $2,589,556 | -5.83% | $2,589,556 | -5.83% |
| 2019 | $308.26 | $2,750,000 | 1.63% | $2,750,000 | 1.63% |
| 2018 | $303.33 | $2,706,000 | 0.00% | $2,706,000 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $303.33 | $2,706,000 | -5.05% | $2,706,000 | -5.05% |
| 2016 | $319.47 | $2,850,000 | 0.00% | $2,850,000 | 2.41% |
| 2015 | $319.47 | $2,850,000 | -11.92% | $2,783,000 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $362.70 | $3,235,620 | 40.68% | $2,530,000 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $257.82 | $2,300,000 | -12.87% | $2,300,000 | -12.87% |
| 2012 | $295.91 | $2,639,800 | $2,639,800 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $1,073,396 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $3,157,845 |
| Total Market Value: | $4,231,241 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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|---|---|
| ALIEF ISD: | 0.9867 % |
| 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 % |
| HC MUD 372: | 0.1150 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.2482 % |
