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Edward Vivanco
Take a trip to the Cotswolds in the English countryside without ever leaving Houston!
This English Manor Estate is ideally situated in the bucolic Tall Timbers section of River Oaks. Quietly tucked away from the hustle and bustle yet just minutes from The Galleria and Downtown Houston. 
Beautifully designed to be an authentic Storybook Manor, this home was built of only the finest materials, from the imported English limestone to the rough hewn slate floors and textiles from European design houses.
Living room with wide plank White Oak hardwood floors, deep crown molding, coved ceiling with decorative Tudor rose ornamental accents, custom iron lantern chandelier, art lighting and limestone fireplace with gas logs
Living room with an oversized bay window with custom stone/steel windows with stained glass quatrefoil accents 
Dining room with wide plank Oak hardwood floors, crown molding, ceiling detailed with a custom plaster pattern, custom iron chandelier, paneled wainscoting, limestone fireplace with gas logs, four built-in serving buffets with storage above, serving pullouts and leaded/beveled glass doors, pointed arches windows overlooking front rose garden
Kitchen with reclaimed terracotta and timber floors, crown molding, coffered ceiling with repurposed beams, custom iron pendants, oversized island with quartzite countertop with Franke vegetable sink with auxiliary blow and breakfast bar and granite countertops with apron front sink with polished nickel foot pedal faucet
Kitchen with 48” 6-Burner Wolf Range with griddle, polished nickel pot-filler and copper vent hood, two 36” SubZero refrigerators with freezer drawers, Wolf wall oven, Wolf microwave, Subzero refrigeration and freezer drawers, Bosch dishwasher and 2 Fisher Paykel dishwashing drawers
Breakfast room with a carved limestone arched entrance, reclaimed terracotta and timber floors, groin vaulted ceiling, paneled walls, custom iron chandelier, and French doors to Kitchen office
Kitchen office with reclaimed terracotta and timber floors, crown molding, recessed lighting, two built-in desks with terrazzo counter tops, built-in cabinetry and shelving and built-in speakers
Family room with reclaimed terracotta and timber floors, recessed lighting, drum chandelier, wood paneled ceiling, limestone fireplace with gas logs, television cabinet, French doors overlooking rear garden and built-in speakers
Wine room with custom iron gates, limestone art niches, cathedral slate floors imported from England and brick walls, custom mosaic glass sconces and 10’ triple barrel vault brick ceilings and stain glass window
Wine room with an 800+ bottle climate controlled wine cellar
Billiards room with wide plank White Oak hardwood floors, crown molding, cross beamed ceiling, recessed lighting, custom iron sconces, billiard lighting, block paneled walls and two built-in aquariums
Bar with countertops with reverse ogee edges and backsplash designed with glazed tile from England, hammered nickel bar sink, microwave, dishwasher, Uline ice maker, 2 refrigeration drawers, cabinetry with glass fronts, 4 televisions, French doors overlooking the rear garden, 2 storage room stemware and liquor and built-in speakers
Media room with carpet floors, crown molding, sconce lighting, paneled upholstered walls for soundproofing, tiered seating for eight, large screen and Epson projector, surround sound and electronic hub closet
Formal powder bathroom with limestone floors, paneled walls, crown molding, custom iron scones, labradorite countertop with polished nickel sink and faucet and Toto toilet
Two-story foyer with limestone floors imported from England, custom iron sconces, custom iron chandelier, a back lit and hand painted stained-glass canopy, hand stenciled plastered walls, custom wood and iron balustrade, block paneled walls and Juliet balcony
Library with carved limestone arched entry with Oak paneled French doors and decorative iron hinges, wide plank White Oak hardwood floors, crown molding, art lighting, ceiling with a custom plaster pattern, block paneled walls, limestone gas log fireplace with wood mantel, fireplace wall has a mechanism for television or artwork to be display over the mantel and lighted built-in bookcases
Primary bedroom with wide plank Oak hardwood floors, recessed lighting, pointed trussed ceiling, Venetian plaster walls, limestone fireplace with gas logs, built-in speakers and French doors to covered terrace with storage closet. 
Primary bathroom with limestone floors, recessed lighting, paneled walls with artisan murals and clawfoot air jet tub with Rohl polished nickel plumbing fixtures
Dual quartzite vanities with Hollywood lighting and built-in medicine cabinets
His closet with wide plank Oak hardwood floors, track lighting, built-ins, natural light, and built-in speakers. 
Dual quartzite vanities with Hollywood lighting and built-in medicine cabinets
Her closet with wide plank Oak hardwood floors, track lighting, built-in cabinetry with glass front doors, dual packing islands, abundant shoe storage, bay window with plantation shutters and built-in speakers. 
Secondary bedroom study area with built-ins and desk space and window seat with plantation shutters. 
Secondary bedroom with wide plank White Oak hardwood floors, crown molding, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, Venetian plaster walls and furniture style cabinetry
Secondary bathroom with with limestone floors, recessed lighting, vanity vestibule with Hollywood lighting, separate wet area with marble countertop with an iridescent glass sink bowl with polished nickel Rohl faucet, crystal sconces, shower/tub with polished nickel Rohl plumbing fixtures and Toto toilet
Secondary bedroom with wide plank White Oak hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling with reclaimed wood beams, recessed lighting, reading nook with dual black iron sconces, ceiling fan and French doors to limestone balcony.
Secondary bathroom with with limestone floors, recessed lighting, iron sconces, built-in dresser with glass front cabinets, quartzite countertops with a Rohl polished nickel faucet, custom tile backsplash, shower/tub with polished nickel Rohl plumbing fixtures and Toto toilet. 
Secondary bedroom with wide plank White Oak hardwood floors, recessed lighting, vaulted ceiling with reclaimed wood beams, ceiling fan with light, decorative wallpaper and French doors to terrace overlooking the rear garden with copper lanterns.
Secondary bathroom with limestone floors, recessed lighting, polished nickel sconces, crown molding, marble countertops with Rohl polished nickel faucet, furniture style cabinetry, shower/tub with polished nickel Rohl plumbing fixtures and separate water closet with Toto toilet. 
Office with wide plank Oak hardwood floors, crown molding, recessed lighting, decorative wallpaper, built-in cabinetry and built-in speakers
Gameroom with carpet floors, reclaimed beam ceiling, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, furniture style cabinetry, built-in speakers, French doors to covered terrace with copper lanterns. 
Den with carpet floors, octagonal vaulted ceiling with reclaimed beams, recessed lighting, three window seats, built-ins and built-in speakers
Wet bar with furniture style cabinetry, granite countertop, mosaic tile backsplash, iridescent glass sink with Rohl polished nickel faucet, beverage refrigerator, window seat and walk-in closet
Utility room with porcelain tile floors, recessed lighting, crown molding, travertine counters, decorative tile backsplash, Blanco undermount sink with Rohl polished nickel faucet, built-in speakers, Whirlpool Duet washer and dryer, built-in ironing center and terrace with limestone floors and copper lanterns
Craft room with tile floors, crown molding, island with wrapping and tissue paper storage and dual storage closets
Guest suite with carpet floors, beamed ceiling with reclaimed wood, recess lighting, ceiling fan, built in credenza and roman shades. 
Guest suite kitchen with with porcelain tile floors, recessed lighting, wood breakfast bar, deep sink with Rohl polished nickel faucet, decorative tile backsplash, stainless steel oven, dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator and walk-in pantry.
3rd floor wet bar with with marble counter tops, decorative tile backsplash, cocktail sin. and beverage refrigerator
3rd floor powder bathroom with tile floors, recessed lighting, crown molding, marble countertops, Rohl polished nickel plumbing fixtures and dormer window provides natural light 
Guest house first floor exercise studio with recessed lighting, crown molding, built-in dry bar with Carrera marble countertop, Uline beverage refrigerator, built-in speakers, French doors and is en suite with porcelain tile floors, limestone walls, countertops with Rohl polished nickel faucet, sauna, walk-in seam shower with Rohl polished nickel plumbing fixtures and Toto toilet.
Guest house living room with Living room with tile floors, recessed lighting, cathedral beamed ceiling, French doors to balcony, study area with built-in desk, built-it bookcase and loft area. Kitchen with porcelain tile floors, recessed lighting, marble countertops, limestone tile backsplash, Blanco undermount sink with Rohl polished nickel faucet and stainless steel oven, dishwasher, microwave and 2 refrigerator drawers
Loggia with with rough hewn limestone floors, recessed lighting, dual iron chandeliers, cathedral beamed ceiling, venetian plastered walls, limestone fireplace with gas logs, four window seats, roman shades, four Old Havana wall fans, mosquito misting system, built-in speakers and NanaWall folding glass doors
Summer kitchen with leathered countertops, bar seating, deep utility sink, Uline icemaker and beverage refrigerator, power burner for crawfish, Texas Pit Crafter gas grill, pizza oven and stainless steel drawers
Bidding closed 09/21/22. Stay tuned for the final sales price! ORIGINALLY LISTED FOR $17.9M Tucked away in the bucolic Tall Timbers section of Houston’s exclusive River Oaks sits this magnificent English Manor Estate. Centrally located just minutes from the heartbeat of the city, world class shopping & fine dining, this Storybook Manor sits among the trees & is surrounded by stunning Parterre Gardens & fountains that transport you to another time & place while offering all you expect in a modern home. Built of only the finest materials, from the imported English limestone to the roughhewn slate floors & textiles from European design houses, this beautifully appointed home is perfectly suited for day-to-day family living as well as events for hundreds. Whether you’re catching a flick in your home theater, imbibing a Martini in the Billiards lounge, or just enjoying a special dinner in the wine cellar, this home can accommodate.
| 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 | $602.24 | $11,000,000 | 4.76% | $10,505,000 | 3.10% |
| 2022 | $574.87 | $10,500,000 | 13.36% | $10,188,986 | 10.00% |
| 2021 | $507.13 | $9,262,715 | 0.00% | $9,262,715 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | $507.13 | $9,262,715 | 0.00% | $9,262,715 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | $507.13 | $9,262,715 | -2.01% | $9,262,715 | -2.01% |
| 2018 | $517.52 | $9,452,500 | 0.00% | $9,452,500 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | $517.52 | $9,452,500 | -3.03% | $9,452,500 | -3.03% |
| 2016 | $533.70 | $9,748,085 | 0.00% | $9,748,085 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | $533.70 | $9,748,085 | -2.52% | $9,748,085 | 8.36% |
| 2014 | $547.50 | $10,000,000 | 22.28% | $8,995,683 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $447.74 | $8,177,894 | -9.31% | $8,177,894 | -9.31% |
| 2012 | $493.72 | $9,017,803 | $9,017,803 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $6,475,105 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $4,524,895 |
| Total Market Value: | $11,000,000 |
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 % |
