Sold Price Range: $947,001 - $1,082,000 Sold on : 08/10/2021
[Front Elevation] The stunning and private “sideways” home at 5010 Longmont, located in an exclusive Tanglewood/Uptown Houston enclave, presents an outstanding example of Mid-century Modern architecture. Designed by the late architect Charles Humphreys Pagan, whose brother Robert commissioned it for their mother, the home debuted in 1966 as a refreshing departure from the surrounding California Ranch styles of the day.
[Front Elevation] Iron gates enclose the front courtyard.
[Front Entrance] Exceptionally refined gardens encircle the front and sides of this residence.
[Foyer] Hacienda-style vintage wood doors that open into the foyer, where an exquisite Saltillo tile floor extends across the formal rooms, kitchen, and den.
[Foyer] The spacious, light-filled living room flanks the foyer and offers area for multiple seating arrangements, a travertine-clad wall with a flat-front fireplace, media cabinet with sliding doors, and hidden storage cabinets. Glass doors and full-length windows provide views of the pool within the walled patio.
[Living Room] A superb view of the pool enhances the living room. Note travertine wall with fireplace and hidden storage/media cabinets.
[Living Room]
[Living Room]
[Pool and Patio] Gardens have been created by the owner, a horticulturist and flower arranger of national standing. This path connects the garden surrounding the pool with those at the rear and far side of the house.
[Pool and Patio] The house surrounds the pool and patio, allowing serene views from the living room, den, and primary bedroom.
[Dining Room] The light-filled dining room features glass doors and full-length windows overlooking an expansive side patio, side entrance, and lush gardens that continue around the side of the house.
[Dining Room]
[Den] An inviting den with polished smooth-front paneling, media and book cabinets, and track lighting overlooks the pool and surrounding patio through glass doors and separates the primary bedroom suite and the guest bedrooms.
[Den] Note patio view and access to the foyer and formal rooms.
[Patio] An alcove in the patio provides excellent seating or dining space. Note tiled fireplace and twin skylights.
[Patio] An alternate view of the seating / dining area on the patio.
[Pool] A tall stucco wall surrounds the pool. Note wooden gate to Longmont at rear.
[Butler's Pantry / Full Bar] Between the dining room and kitchen, louvered bifold doors announce the butler’s pantry/bar, equipped with concrete countertops, a bar sink, icemaker, and abundant storage.
[Kitchen] The gathering kitchen, enhanced by concrete countertops, a Viking cooktop, SubZero refrigerator/freezer, and Thermador wall ovens and warming drawer.
[Kitchen] A close view of the Viking cooktop, Thermador ovens, and SubZero refrigerator.
[Breakfast Alcove] The sunny breakfast alcove shares views and access to the side patio and gardens with the dining room. Behind the pivot door, a service hall includes the laundry, a half bath, large utility closet, and the door to the garage and studio.
[Side Patio and Entrance] This inviting patio provides views for the dining room and breakfast room. Note that the Saltillo tile continues as hardscape.
[Side Patio Entrance]
Primary bedroom.
Primary bedroom with views of the pool.
[Primary Bath] Marble-accented primary bath has separate alcoves for tub, shower, and water closet, and three deep closets.
[Primary Bath] This view of the primary bath reveals the marble surfaces of sink and vanity. Entry to bedroom is shown at right.
[Guest Bedroom] This guest bedroom enjoys access to the lush side garden.
[Guest Bath] The guest bath features a granite sink deck and tiled tub / shower.
[Guest Bedroom] This guest bedroom, in use as an office, also has access to the side gardens.
[Studio] A staircase in the garage rises to the second-floor studio, an exceptionally airy and versatile space which would serve well as an artist studio, gameroom, playroom, gym, or office. Surrounded by tall windows, the studio offers upper and lower cabinets, extensive countertop workspace with a sink, three enormous walk-in storage closets, and a half bath.
[Patio and Pool] Note Saltillo tile hardscape an side closest to the house.
[Patio] The covered patio provides welcome entertaining space.
[Patio, Pool]
[Side and Rear Gardens]
[Side and Rear Gardens]
[Hacienda-style doors in the side / rear garden wall.]
Stunning, private, Mid-century Modern “sideways” home in an exclusive enclave designed by Charles Pagan, AIA, who worked with Charles Tapley, AIA in Houston and also practiced in San Miguel de Allende, Mex. Streamlined façade interiors offer casual elegance, classic Saltillo tile floors, soaring ceilings, white walls, reclaimed architectural elements, banks of glass doors, walled central patio and pool, and magnificent side and rear gardens created by the present owner, a horticulturist and flower arranger of national standing. Large, elegant formals; inviting den; superb gathering kitchen/breakfast; butler’s pantry/bar; Viking, SubZero, & Thermador appliances. Primary suite overlooking pool has book/display/media cabinets, bath w/ marble counters, and 6 deep closets. Guest bedrooms have walk-in closets & share a marble-clad hall bath with skylight. Finished, airy, flexible studio-style space above garage w/ abundant counter & cabinet storage, work sink, half bath, 3 walk-in closets.
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[Front Elevation] The stunning and private “sideways” home at 5010 Longmont, located in an exclusive Tanglewood/Uptown Houston enclave, presents an outstanding example of Mid-century Modern architecture. Designed by the late architect Charles Humphreys Pagan, whose brother Robert commissioned it for their mother, the home debuted in 1966 as a refreshing departure from the surrounding California Ranch styles of the day.
[Front Elevation] Iron gates enclose the front courtyard.
[Front Entrance] Exceptionally refined gardens encircle the front and sides of this residence.
[Foyer] Hacienda-style vintage wood doors that open into the foyer, where an exquisite Saltillo tile floor extends across the formal rooms, kitchen, and den.
[Foyer] The spacious, light-filled living room flanks the foyer and offers area for multiple seating arrangements, a travertine-clad wall with a flat-front fireplace, media cabinet with sliding doors, and hidden storage cabinets. Glass doors and full-length windows provide views of the pool within the walled patio.
[Living Room] A superb view of the pool enhances the living room. Note travertine wall with fireplace and hidden storage/media cabinets.
[Living Room]
[Living Room] 
[Pool and Patio] Gardens have been created by the owner, a horticulturist and flower arranger of national standing. This path connects the garden surrounding the pool with those at the rear and far side of the house.
[Pool and Patio] The house surrounds the pool and patio, allowing serene views from the living room, den, and primary bedroom.
[Dining Room] The light-filled dining room features glass doors and full-length windows overlooking an expansive side patio, side entrance, and lush gardens that continue around the side of the house.
[Dining Room]
[Den] An inviting den with polished smooth-front paneling, media and book cabinets, and track lighting overlooks the pool and surrounding patio through glass doors and separates the primary bedroom suite and the guest bedrooms. 
[Den] Note patio view and access to the foyer and formal rooms.
[Patio] An alcove in the patio provides excellent seating or dining space. Note tiled fireplace and twin skylights.
[Patio] An alternate view of the seating / dining area on the patio.
[Pool] A tall stucco wall surrounds the pool. Note wooden gate to Longmont at rear.
[Butler's Pantry / Full Bar] Between the dining room and kitchen, louvered bifold doors announce the butler’s pantry/bar, equipped with concrete countertops, a bar sink, icemaker, and abundant storage. 
[Kitchen] The gathering kitchen, enhanced by concrete countertops, a Viking cooktop, SubZero refrigerator/freezer, and Thermador wall ovens and warming drawer. 
[Kitchen] A close view of the Viking cooktop, Thermador ovens, and SubZero refrigerator.
[Breakfast Alcove] The sunny breakfast alcove shares views and access to the side patio and gardens with the dining room. Behind the pivot door, a service hall includes the laundry, a half bath, large utility closet, and the door to the garage and studio.
[Side Patio and Entrance] This inviting patio provides views for the dining room and breakfast room. Note that the Saltillo tile continues as hardscape.
[Side Patio Entrance]
Primary bedroom.
Primary bedroom with views of the pool.
[Primary Bath] Marble-accented primary bath has separate alcoves for tub, shower, and water closet, and three deep closets.
[Primary Bath] This view of the primary bath reveals the marble surfaces of sink and vanity. Entry to bedroom is shown at right.
[Guest Bedroom] This guest bedroom enjoys access to the lush side garden.
[Guest Bath] The guest bath features a granite sink deck and tiled tub / shower.
[Guest Bedroom] This guest bedroom, in use as an office, also has access to the side gardens.
[Studio] A staircase in the garage rises to the second-floor studio, an exceptionally airy and versatile space which would serve well as an artist studio, gameroom, playroom, gym, or office. Surrounded by tall windows, the studio offers upper and lower cabinets, extensive countertop workspace with a sink, three enormous walk-in storage closets, and a half bath.
[Patio and Pool] Note Saltillo tile hardscape an side closest to the house.
[Patio] The covered patio provides welcome entertaining space.
[Patio, Pool]
[Side and Rear Gardens]
[Side and Rear Gardens]
[Hacienda-style doors in the side / rear garden wall.]
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