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As extraordinary as it is inside, the stand-out feature of this property is its sprawling pool and landscaping—on a par with the finest luxury resorts. A bridge takes you to a private cabana, complete with fireplace, sitting area, TV, swim-up bar, and sunken BBQ grill.
Welcome to 701 W Friar Tuck Ln. where you can own a piece of NFL history right here in the heart of Houston! Built in 2006, this resplendent mansion has been home to former defensive end Mario Williams since he was drafted to the Texans the same year. But even without its celebrity claim-to-fame, this princely 1.5 acre estate would stand out for its incomparable size, elegance, and exclusivity.
Host to many a star-studded party in its time, this majestic pool is the pinnacle of outdoor play, with cascading waterfalls, jacuzzies, slide, grotto, and fire features throughout. All this is overlooked by an ample guest apartment replete with all the features of a self-contained living or work space. 
Every selection throughout this immaculate residence has high-end in mind. Oversized travertine floors, rich wood flooring, high vaulted ceilings, arched walkways, stone detailing throughout... this home will not disappoint.
Stepping through the double-height entry takes you back in time to the finest Italianate architecture of the nineteenth century. Sweeping staircases, vaulted ceilings, cloistered walkways, and a palatial floorplan make this a property fit for football royalty, or a family looking for the ultimate in lock-and-leave luxury.
The Great Room features a double-height vaulted ceiling and a vast mantelpiece in cast stone with a working gaslog fire. Enjoy the cinematic views of your resort style pool from the lovely arched windows.
A piered walkway on the upper level bisects the floorplan, with balconies overlooking the interior.
Intricate details can be seen throughout the estate that boast it's grandeur in a very elegant way. The cast stone gaslog fireplace is balanced by two glorious built-in wood bookshelves to feature your most prized possessions. 
Eating in this opulent dining room is like visiting your favorite Venetian ristorante from vacations past! And adjacent is an enormous climate-controlled wine room, where you can lay down your finest vintages for the future.
Steps from Memorial Drive you can be living the Mediterranean dream! There is a reason the Romans built homes like this: these pleasing proportions are easy on the eye and restful on the mind.
Just off the dining room through a lovely wood and iron detailed arched door is the enormous climate-controlled wine room, where you can lay down your finest vintages for the future.
Just off the dining room through a lovely wood and iron detailed arched door is the enormous climate-controlled wine room, where you can lay down your finest vintages for the future.
Nothing was spared when it came to this luxurious kitchen filled with top of the line Thermador and Miele appliances, large curved island with built in microwave and gas cooktop fit for the finest Chef.
The top-of-the-line kitchen is grounded by beautiful ceiling beams, yet more bespoke cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and an informal dining area. An open-plan family room right next door makes the perfect hang-out area while meals are being prepared.
For a more intimate setting to use daily with family is the sitting room right off of the breakfast and kitchen area. Featuring stone gas-log fireplace, built in tv, wood beams, wood flooring, large windows and floor-length window dressings that are controlled by the Savant Smart System.
The master retreat, which was lavishly expanded in 2013, includes an enormous bathroom, sitting room, 360 degree dressing room, and his and hers closets with custom hardwood cabinetry. Wood and marble flooring can be seen throughout with high vaulted ceilings and views of the backyard oasis fit for a King.
The master retreat, which was lavishly expanded in 2013, includes an enormous bathroom, sitting room, 360 degree dressing room, and his and hers closets with custom hardwood cabinetry. Wood and marble flooring can be seen throughout with high vaulted ceilings and views of the backyard oasis fit for a King.
Right off the Primary is the Primary sitting room. Featuring wood floors, cast stone fireplace, lovely chandelier, built-in wood cabinetry, and a built in TV. 
The handsome "His" Closet is just as grand. Boosting large central drawer island, plush carpet, window with views of the pool, wood detailing throughout, plenty of storage space, and stately chandeliers.
If ever a dream could come true this closet would be it! "Her" closet is soft and white with a large central drawer island, chandelier, arched windows, makeup vanity, and all the storage a Woman could imagine!
Dare I ask who does not need an official dressing room in their life? Mirrors throughout to make sure you are on pare for the night, soft carpet, arched walkways, and a beautiful chandelier to top it all off.
Added in 2013, the primary bedroom includes a sitting room, a 360 dressing room, and a “throne” fit for football royalty. Marble floors, marble countertops, large walk-in shower, his and her commodes is just a few of the elegant features throughout. Enjoy an evening soaking in your deep tub with the immaculate chandelier dimmed to the perfect setting.
A peak into the dressing hallway that houses her closet, his closet, and a 360 degree dressing room.
The home office gives you plenty of space for both work and play. Wood detailing, built-in wood cabinetry, desk area and large arched windows with floor-length window dressings makes this handsome space move-in ready.
Whether you are enjoying an intimate night with friends or a lavish party, serving drinks around this bar will surely leave them green with envy. Large arched wood door with ironwork detailing leads out to the pool deck making for easy access when hosting events. 
“Mediterranean” is used a lot in real estate descriptions, but let’s be real here: this is more than Mediterranean. This is the finest Italianate architecture, barely a forty yard dash from Memorial Drive.
Sweeping staircases, vaulted ceilings, cloistered walkways, and a palatial floorplan make this a property fit for football royalty, or a family looking for the ultimate in lock-and-leave luxury.
Grab your family and friends and enjoy a day of football or your favorite movie in this large pool room/media room combo with bar! Perfect for adult entertaining or a teens hangout dream what more could you ask for?
Grab your family and friends and enjoy a day of football or your favorite movie in this large pool room/media room combo with bar! Perfect for adult entertaining or a teens hangout dream what more could you ask for?
Although the entire home has surround sound, the entertainment suite is where it’s at for enjoying replays of your 399 career tackles! Missing a few of those? No worries … you can still kick back in the stadium seating with a movie on the big screen while enjoying drinks from the bar and snacks from the secondary wet bar.
Although the entire home has surround sound, the entertainment suite is where it’s at for enjoying replays of your 399 career tackles! Missing a few of those? No worries … you can still kick back in the stadium seating with a movie on the big screen while enjoying drinks from the bar and snacks from the secondary wet bar.
The oversized secondary Bedrooms feature double studded rusticated oak doors, private balconies, carpet with wood boarder, private en-suites, and opulent floor-length window dressings.
The oversized secondary Bedrooms feature double studded rusticated oak doors, private balconies, carpet with wood boarder, private en-suites, and opulent floor-length window dressings.
Each secondary bedroom has their own custom styled en-suite with large walk-in closet.
With secondary closets that rival most Primary's, storage does not fall short in this estate!
The oversized secondary Bedrooms feature double studded rusticated oak doors, private balconies, carpet with wood boarder, private en-suites, and opulent floor-length window dressings.
The oversized secondary Bedrooms feature double studded rusticated oak doors, private balconies, carpet with wood boarder, private en-suites, and opulent floor-length window dressings.
With secondary closets that rival most Primary's, storage does not fall short in this estate!
Each secondary bedroom has their own custom styled en-suite with large walk-in closet.
In a home this size, storage is hardly an issue. But add to that an expansive loft with a vaulted ceiling, and you’ve got the ideal man cave, a delightful children’s den, or easy access for storing larger items.
A piered walkway on the upper level bisects the floorplan, with balconies overlooking the interior.
The estate holds 5 half baths making it convenient for guest whether they be upstairs enjoying a movie, downstairs at the bar, or out relaxing by the pool. 
Overlooking the backyard retreat is the ample guest apartment replete with all the features of a self- contained living or work space. Featuring a living room, kitchen, one bedroom, one bathroom and large balcony.
As extraordinary as it is inside, the stand-out feature of this property is its sprawling pool and landscaping—on a par with the finest luxury resorts. A bridge takes you to a private cabana, complete with fireplace, sitting area, TV, swim-up bar, and sunken BBQ grill.
Nestled in the quiet seclusion of Sherwood Forest, this fully-gated home is truly a Mediterranean dream just steps from Memorial Drive.This princely estate located in Memorial stands out for its incomparable size, elegance and exclusivity. Sweeping staircases, vaulted ceilings and a palatial floorplan make this a property fit for royalty, or a family looking for the ultimate in lock-and-leave luxury. Old World charm meets modern convenience: this “smart” home comes with top-of-the-line appliances, climate-controlled wine room, 9-car garage and cinema with stadium seating. The Primary retreat includes a 360 dressing room and his/hers custom closets. Host to many a star-studded party, the stand-out feature is the resort pool complete with swim-up bar, cascading waterfalls, jacuzzi, slide and fire features. A 3rd story flex-space and a self-contained guest apartment offer additional opportunities for work or play.
| District: | Spring Branch |
| Elementary School: | Hunters Creek Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Spring Branch Middle School  Good | |
| High School: | Memorial High School Excellent | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $645.34 | $8,329,449 | 7.39% | $8,329,449 | 30.38% |
| 2022 | $600.92 | $7,756,085 | 33.55% | $6,388,432 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $449.96 | $5,807,666 | 0.00% | $5,807,666 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | $449.96 | $5,807,666 | 1.42% | $5,807,666 | 1.42% |
| 2019 | $443.68 | $5,726,628 | -3.34% | $5,726,628 | -3.34% |
| 2018 | $459.01 | $5,924,469 | -19.86% | $5,924,469 | -19.86% |
| 2017 | $572.80 | $7,393,103 | 0.00% | $7,393,103 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | $572.80 | $7,393,103 | -7.21% | $7,393,103 | 18.34% |
| 2015 | $617.29 | $7,967,394 | 35.81% | $6,247,523 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $454.52 | $5,866,435 | 16.68% | $5,679,567 | 12.97% |
| 2013 | $389.53 | $5,027,670 | 4.37% | $5,027,670 | 4.37% |
| 2012 | $373.24 | $4,817,373 | $4,817,373 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $2,744,442 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $5,585,007 |
| Total Market Value: | $8,329,449 |
2023 Tax Rates |
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| SPRING BRANCH ISD: | 1.0789 % |
| 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 CITY OF: | 0.5192 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.1332 % |
