Sold Price Range: $3,830,001 - $4,418,000 Sold on : 07/29/2019
Reminiscent of some of the earlier Houston homes by John Staub, this updated and more modern Houston version was designed by Dillon Kyle in collaboration with the owners. The Cedar Bayou brick was salvaged from a grandparent's home on South Boulevard and was originally retrieved from the old streets and warehouses of Houston. The shingles are cedar. Located on an expansive lot on a quiet street in Tanglewood.
The arched brick entry provides a frame for the handsome wood door with circle-top window above and leaded glass circle pattern surround.
Through the front door and entry foyer to the great room in the rear. The cased paneled opening has pocket doors into the library.
Looking back towards the front door from within, the library is on the left and the wine closet and access to the dining room is on the right. A pair of metal silver finish chandeliers cast lovely shadows on the modified barrel ceiling.
The library with walls of bookshelves, a coffered ceiling with an opening to the second floor library/study area. The glass door leads to the study.
Another view of the library with full length windows looking to the front. Gooseneck wall mounted lamps highlight the bookshelves.
The study has coffered ceilings, block paneled walls, built-ins with file drawer and a concealed Murphy Bed. Adjacent is a full bath with seat shower and two large closets, one of which is the elevator shaft. Chandelier, drapes and custom blinds. There is a glass pocket door which leads back to the study with a secluded shade for privacy.
A view from the entry hall, past the wine closet and into the dining room.
The wine closet has a 650+ bottle capacity. It has its own dedicated AC unit, an insulated glass paneled door and decorative lantern chandelier.
The dining room accomodates a large dining table and wall space for several serving pieces. Note the crown moulding and exquisite windows.
The hallway behind the front rooms is open to the great room.
Through a swinging door from the dining room is the butlers pantry, walk-in pantry with separate area for china and silver, side entrance into the house with lots of storage and a plumbed Miele coffee machine.
One view of the kitchen showing the cooking appliances and stainless steel countertops in the work area. There are two Miele dishwashers and a wonderful number of drawers and cabinets.
The island with Calacatta Gold marble on top provides comfortable seating for four at the breakfast bar and additional storage.
The casual eating area of the kitchen showing the colored glass pendant light fixture, the built-in desk, wood plank walls and paneled ceiling. There are large cased openings with pocket doors into the great room.
The family TV room with bluestone floors with access to the mudroom, laundry room, porch and powder room. Down a short hall to the left is a Sub-Zero refrigerator with two freezer drawers. The paneled peaked ceiling is a backdrop for the double ring chandelier.
The great room features a barrel ceiling, handsome chandelier and sconces, and three sets of French doors. The walls are plank panels and the cast stone fireplace surround is flanked by display shelving.
The great room looking back into the kitchen which can be closed off with pocket doors.
Master bedroom with panneled cathedral ceiling with trusses and bell chandelier with small bell accents. French doors lead to the pool area
The master bath with Calacatta Gold marble vanities and tub surround. The marble floors are hexagonal tile and the walls are subway tile almost to the ceiling. The opening on the right leads to the large walk-in closet.
In the hall outside of the master bath is this built-in dressing table with windows for natural light. Also in this area are two large double door closets for clothing or storage.
One of two staircases to the upper floor with custom carpet and shades and an unseen large lantern chandelier.
Bedroom with drapes and shades, exceptionally high ceiling and a porthole window in the peak. It has an en suite bathroom with Carrera marble and subway tile and a tub/shower. There is a large walk-in closet with built-ins.
Another bedroom with the same features and en suite bath and closet.
The gallery hall on the second level has lantern chandeliers and a wall of windows with cabinetry and shelves underneath.
The upstairs library and study area has double knee hole built-in desks with storage above and below as well as a wall of bookshelves. The railed opening with banister is above the downstairs library.
Looking down to the room below.
The comfortable guest room with chandelier and access to bath with Bluestone hexagonal tile floor, and large walk-in closet with built-ins.
Custom shades on the many windows and plenty of space make this a wonderful media/gameroom. The second staircase outside this room leads to the kitchen area, while another set of stairs leads up to the walk-in attic and a sheetrocked, air conditioned 22' x 11' walk-in storage closet.
The laundry room is very large and has a farmhouse sink, lots of storage and hanging space plus a kennel for a small pet.
The Bluestone floors extend into the mudroom with lockers and a bench seat with basket storage below. Note the great looking doors. The left one is the second side entrance and the right one leads to the porch.
A fabulous screened porch with paneled ceiling, fan and brick fireplace. Doors lead to the breezeway to the 3 car garage with potting shed and the yard and pool.
The other side of the porch with the grill and vent-a-hood.
Looking back at the home and porch. The oversized garage on the right has lots of storage was built to support a future second story. It has an air conditioned potting room with farmhouse sink.
View of the green space with the porch and garage on the left and the arbor entrances to the pool.
A close up of the yard and breezeway to garage behind the pool fence, showing the charming vines over the garage doors.
A lush and charming private area on the far side of the pool.
Pool and lounging area outside the master suite. Steps run all the way across the end for access to the pool and sitting in the water to cool off. Swim jets for exercise are great feature.
At the far end of the pool is an arbor with a bench swing.
Quiet and serene with the sun starting to set on the expansive view of the house and yard.
Daytime photo of the home framed by the blooming crepe myrtles.
Exceptional in every detail, this home was designed by Dillon Kyle, built by the Southampton Group, and decorated by Jerry Jeanmard in collaboration with the owners and their vision. Encompassed on the first floor are the striking entry, a library which opens to a second library/study room upstairs, a study with a Murphy bed and adjacent full bath for a second bedroom down, a stunning master suite with French doors to yard and pool, the great room with fireplace and wall of windows, fabulous island kitchen and family eating area, spacious dining room and 650+ bottle wine closet (with dedicated AC), family, powder mud and utiltiy rooms, plus a screened porch with fireplace and grill. Upstairs are 3 additional bedrooms, a game/media room, library and stairs to 3rd floor cooled storage. 3 car garage with attached potting room and a gorgeous yard with mature plantings (flowers, herbs and fruit trees). Pool with arbor and bench swing. Every room delights with singular features and quality.
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Electric Dryer Connections, Gas Dryer Connections, Washer Connections
Dishwasher:
Yes
Disposal:
Yes
Microwave:
Yes
Oven:
Convection Oven, Double Oven, Electric Oven
Range:
Gas Cooktop
Energy Feature:
Digital Program Thermostat, Insulated/Low-E windows, Insulation - Batt, North/South Exposure, Radiant Attic Barrier, Tankless/On-Demand H2O Heater
Interior:
Alarm System - Owned, Breakfast Bar, Drapes/Curtains/Window Cover, Elevator Shaft, Fire/Smoke Alarm, High Ceiling, Island Kitchen, Refrigerator Included
Exterior Features
Roof:
Composition
Foundation:
Slab
Private Pool Desc:
Heated, In Ground
Private Pool:
Yes
Exterior Type:
Brick & Wood
Lot Description:
Subdivision Lot
Garage Carport:
Auto Driveway Gate, Auto Garage Door Opener
Controlled Access:
Driveway Gate
Water Sewer:
Public Sewer, Public Water
Front Door Face:
South
Unit Location:
Subdivision Lot
Exterior:
Back Yard, Back Yard Fenced, Patio/Deck, Screened Porch, Sprinkler System
Menu
Edward Vivanco
Reminiscent of some of the earlier Houston homes by John Staub, this updated and more modern Houston version was designed by Dillon Kyle in collaboration with the owners. The Cedar Bayou brick was salvaged from a grandparent's home on South Boulevard and was originally retrieved from the old streets and warehouses of Houston. The shingles are cedar. Located on an expansive lot on a quiet street in Tanglewood.
The arched brick entry provides a frame for the handsome wood door with circle-top window above and leaded glass circle pattern surround.
Through the front door and entry foyer to the great room in the rear. The cased paneled opening has pocket doors into the library.
Looking back towards the front door from within, the library is on the left and the wine closet and access to the dining room is on the right. A pair of metal silver finish chandeliers cast lovely shadows on the modified barrel ceiling.
The library with walls of bookshelves, a coffered ceiling with an opening to the second floor library/study area. The glass door leads to the study.
Another view of the library with full length windows looking to the front. Gooseneck wall mounted lamps highlight the bookshelves.
The study has coffered ceilings, block paneled walls, built-ins with file drawer and a concealed Murphy Bed. Adjacent is a full bath with seat shower and two large closets, one of which is the elevator shaft. Chandelier, drapes and custom blinds. There is a glass pocket door which leads back to the study with a secluded shade for privacy.
A view from the entry hall, past the wine closet and into the dining room.
The wine closet has a 650+ bottle capacity. It has its own dedicated AC unit, an insulated glass paneled door and decorative lantern chandelier.
The dining room accomodates a large dining table and wall space for several serving pieces. Note the crown moulding and exquisite windows.
The hallway behind the front rooms is open to the great room.
Through a swinging door from the dining room is the butlers pantry, walk-in pantry with separate area for china and silver, side entrance into the house with lots of storage and a plumbed Miele coffee machine.
One view of the kitchen showing the cooking appliances and stainless steel countertops in the work area. There are two Miele dishwashers and a wonderful number of drawers and cabinets.
The island with Calacatta Gold marble on top provides comfortable seating for four at the breakfast bar and additional storage.
The casual eating area of the kitchen showing the colored glass pendant light fixture, the built-in desk, wood plank walls and paneled ceiling. There are large cased openings with pocket doors into the great room. 
The family TV room with bluestone floors with access to the mudroom, laundry room, porch and powder room. Down a short hall to the left is a Sub-Zero refrigerator with two freezer drawers. The paneled peaked ceiling is a backdrop for the double ring chandelier.
The great room features a barrel ceiling, handsome chandelier and sconces, and three sets of French doors. The walls are plank panels and the cast stone fireplace surround is flanked by display shelving.
The great room looking back into the kitchen which can be closed off with pocket doors.
Master bedroom with panneled cathedral ceiling with trusses and bell chandelier with small bell accents. French doors lead to the pool area
The master bath with Calacatta Gold marble vanities and tub surround. The marble floors are hexagonal tile and the walls are subway tile almost to the ceiling. The opening on the right leads to the large walk-in closet. 
In the hall outside of the master bath is this built-in dressing table with windows for natural light. Also in this area are two large double door closets for clothing or storage. 
One of two staircases to the upper floor with custom carpet and shades and an unseen large lantern chandelier.
Bedroom with drapes and shades, exceptionally high ceiling and a porthole window in the peak. It has an en suite bathroom with Carrera marble and subway tile and a tub/shower. There is a large walk-in closet with built-ins.
Another bedroom with the same features and en suite bath and closet.
The gallery hall on the second level has lantern chandeliers and a wall of windows with cabinetry and shelves underneath.
The upstairs library and study area has double knee hole built-in desks with storage above and below as well as a wall of bookshelves. The railed opening with banister is above the downstairs library.
Looking down to the room below.
The comfortable guest room with chandelier and access to bath with Bluestone hexagonal tile floor, and large walk-in closet with built-ins. 
Custom shades on the many windows and plenty of space make this a wonderful media/gameroom. The second staircase outside this room leads to the kitchen area, while another set of stairs leads up to the walk-in attic and a sheetrocked, air conditioned 22' x 11' walk-in storage closet. 
The laundry room is very large and has a farmhouse sink, lots of storage and hanging space plus a kennel for a small pet. 
The Bluestone floors extend into the mudroom with lockers and a bench seat with basket storage below. Note the great looking doors. The left one is the second side entrance and the right one leads to the porch.
A fabulous screened porch with paneled ceiling, fan and brick fireplace. Doors lead to the breezeway to the 3 car garage with potting shed and the yard and pool.
The other side of the porch with the grill and vent-a-hood.
Looking back at the home and porch. The oversized garage on the right has lots of storage was built to support a future second story. It has an air conditioned potting room with farmhouse sink.
View of the green space with the porch and garage on the left and the arbor entrances to the pool.
A close up of the yard and breezeway to garage behind the pool fence, showing the charming vines over the garage doors.
A lush and charming private area on the far side of the pool.
Pool and lounging area outside the master suite. Steps run all the way across the end for access to the pool and sitting in the water to cool off. Swim jets for exercise are great feature. 
At the far end of the pool is an arbor with a bench swing.
Quiet and serene with the sun starting to set on the expansive view of the house and yard. 
Daytime photo of the home framed by the blooming crepe myrtles. 
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