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Edward Vivanco
[Living Room] A view across the living room captures the bay window and scenic backdrop of the pool and gardens.
[Library] Bathed in a soft French gray hue, the library flanks the foyer and features an antique stone fireplace sourced from Aix-en-Provence, exquisite paneling, and book/display cabinets.
[Library] An alternate view of the library reveals the antique fireplace.
Dining Room] The dining room flanks the foyer and features full-length windows overlooking the front approach and a box beam ceiling. Open doorway at left reveals the adjoining butler's pantry.
[Formal Powder Room] The focal point of this elegant powder room is the antique patisserie table repurposed here as a sink stand. Note Venetian plaster walls and recessed bull's eye window.
[Formal Powder Room] An alternate view of the powder room concentrates on the antique, repurposed honed stone vessel sink. and wall-mounted European-style fixture.
[Kitchen] The airy, open gathering kitchen adjoins a breakfast/"keeping room" shown at right rear. Note antique cheese board cabinetry and a stunning, one-of-a-kind, range hood created from an antique aviary.
[Breakfast Room / "Keeping Room"] A massive antique stone fireplace anchors the exterior wall of the breakfast room. This inviting space offers ample space for a breakfast table and comfortable seating (as shown). Opening at rear reveals the butler's pantry.
[Breakfast Room / "Keeping Room"] A closer view of the fireplace flanked by full-length windows.
[Primary Suite Hall] French doors open to a short hall that travels from the living room to the primary suite. Exterior wall of windows provides patio, pool, and garden views.
[Pimary Bedroom] Antique French carved walnut doors, still holding traces of original paint, announce the entry into the primary bedroom. This serene space overlooks the patio, pool, and gardens and features a parquet de Versailles floor; a double-height ceiling with distressed beams; and Venetian plaster walls.
[Primary Bedroom] An alternate view of the primary bedroom reveals the sitting area and glass door to the patio.
[Primary Bath] An alternate view of the primary bath reveals both sink cabinets; the jetted tub and adjoining oversized shower; and the water closet with pocket door.
[Primary Bath] The jetted tub occupies an arched alcove with a wide window.
[Primary Closet] The primary closet provides custom-fitted racks, shelves, and drawer storage plus a packing island.
[Den / Media Room] Adjoining the living room, this inviting room features a distressed plank ceiling and Glass doors that access the sheltered patio.
[Den/ Media Room] An alternate view of this space reveals the glass door that opens to a hall that travels to the return staircase, pool bath, and the outdoor summer kitchen.
[Pool Bath] A custom-designed tile floor and repurposed antique patisserie table for the vanity enhance the pool bath
[Service Hall / Side Entrance from Porte Cochere] The side entrance beneath the porte-cochere leads into the kitchen.
[Main Staircase Landing] Note custom-fabricated iron balustrade.
[En Suite Second Bedroom] A tall arched casement window provides abundant natural light in this second-floor bedroom, completed with a custom-fitted walk-in closet and adjoining bath.
[En Suite Second Bath] This en suite bath features a custom tile floor and stone countertop.
[En Suite Second Bath] This en suite bath provides a tub/shower with stone surround.
[En Suite Third Bedroom] This second-floor bedroom suite has a custom-fitted closet and adjoining bath.
[En Suite Third Bath] Note tile floor and stone sink deck.
[Game room] Positioned on the second floor, the game room includes a raised beamed ceiling; antique cheese board cabinetry; and a bar / kitchenette with a chiller.
[Game room] An alternate view of the game room reveals the windows fitted with antique exterior shutters.
[Study Hub / Playroom] Located on the second floor adjoining two en suite bedrooms, this flexible space would serve well as a study hub or playroom.
[En Suite Fourth Bedroom] This very spacious bedroom suite offers an adjoining bath, and a custom-fitted closet.
[En Suite Fourth Bath] This en suite bath features an oversized, glass and stone shower.
[En Suite Fifth Bedroom] This bedroom, accessed by the return staircase is in use as an office / sitting room and has an adjoining hobby room.
[En Suite Fifth Bath] Note under-counter chiller.
[En Suite Fifth Bath]
[Lawn-set Pool] Gorgeous pool set into the sweeping lawn.
[Patio and Pool] A view across the pool reveals the sitting area and stone fountain.
[Sheltered Patio] This area of the sheltered patio features ample space for a dining table and seating arrangement. Entrance to summer kitchen is visible at rear.
[Garage Access] A view across the patio reveals antique doors that open into the oversized, three-car garage.
[Summer Kitchen] The summer kitchen features a DCS grill, reclaimed stone sink, and a chiller. Note beamed plank ceiling and bull's eye window.
[Rear Elevation] Beautifully manicured parterres surround the patios and pool.
[Driveway Entrance] The double-gated driveway circles around the rear of the house. Note imposing brick pillars, antique toppers and custom-fabricated gate.Country French estate home in the heart of Tanglewood built by Black Diamond Builders. Featured in House Beautiful magazine. Interior created by Chateau Domingue feature period paint colors; reclaimed 18th-century doors; reclaimed stone fireplaces; patterned stone tile floors; box beam ceilings; Venetian plaster walls; repurposed architectural elements; and antique cheese board cabinetry. Main floors consist of 150-yr-old white oak planks and parquet de Versailles patterns. Aire, spacious formal and informal rooms w/banks of full-length windows; superbly appointed library; open gathering kitchen w/ adjoining breakfast/sitting room; den; secluded first-floor primary suite w/ light-filled bath and bespoke closet; en-suite bedrooms; game room; study hub/playroom. Outdoor living w/ extensive open-air and sheltered stone patios, full summer kitchen, pool, fountain, and extensive gardens. Double-gated "U-shaped" driveway, parking pad, 3-car garage.
| District: | Houston |
| Elementary School: | Briargrove Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Tanglewood Middle School  Average | |
| High School: | Wisdom High School Average | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $506.73 | $4,192,140 | 4.58% | $4,192,140 | 4.58% |
| 2022 | $484.54 | $4,008,638 | 1.69% | $4,008,638 | 1.69% |
| 2021 | $476.49 | $3,941,979 | 6.74% | $3,941,979 | 6.74% |
| 2020 | $446.40 | $3,693,035 | -3.53% | $3,693,035 | -3.53% |
| 2019 | $462.71 | $3,828,000 | 2.28% | $3,828,000 | 2.28% |
| 2018 | $452.38 | $3,742,500 | -0.33% | $3,742,500 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | $453.87 | $3,754,900 | -0.64% | $3,754,900 | -0.64% |
| 2016 | $456.79 | $3,779,000 | -4.11% | $3,779,000 | 4.89% |
| 2015 | $476.36 | $3,940,927 | 10.64% | $3,602,745 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $430.57 | $3,562,091 | 19.63% | $3,275,223 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $359.90 | $2,977,476 | 10.00% | $2,977,476 | 10.00% |
| 2012 | $327.18 | $2,706,797 | $2,706,797 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $2,262,000 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $1,930,140 |
| Total Market Value: | $4,192,140 |
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 % |
