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Stacie Giroux
This pool and sauna are waiting to show you a summer of fun!!
"The Spider Cow House" sits on a 16,800 sf lot and features a 4,949 sf home, a 2-story 869 sf guest house, a bath tower with steam sauna, pool, spa and stunning architectural design and details. 
Upon entering the original front door, the formal dining room is on the left and the living area is on the right. 
Enjoy meals in a dining room that offers a picturesque view of the front yard. The room is adorned with adjustable lighting, perfectly curated to showcase your cherished art collection.
Bulthaup custom kitchen, Gaggenau induction stove, Viking warming drawers, Miele dishwasher and microwave. Many more custom features.
In addition to the Sub Zero, there are additional refrigeration & freezer drawers + a wine cooler and an ice maker.
What a wonderful space to start your day. 
Downstairs, the den, breakfast room, and kitchen offer an unobstructed view of the outdoors, with a clear view of the zero-edge pool. This design creates a serene ambiance, blurring the lines between indoor comfort and outdoor luxury.
This home has so many comfortable spots to sit down and relax or have conversations with friends and family. 
This hallway leads to the guest bathroom on the first floor and continuing straight ahead will take you into the kitchen. 
First-floor guest bathroom.
Capture the essence of comfort and sophistication in this family room, the Brazilian chestnut floors are a beautiful addition that complement the contemporary charm of the gas fireplace.
This living room and the adjoining sunroom are part of the original structure. 
The upstairs landing: where floor-to-ceiling glass welcomes natural light and offers a cozy reading nook to enjoy an impressive collection of books in the floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. Perfect for the avid reader, this space invites moments of literary indulgence and quiet contemplation.
The view from the office door to the library landing and den below offers a glimpse into the seamless integration of glass, wood, and architectural design that defines the exceptional charm of this home.
Conveniently situated on the second floor, just off the library landing, is the office featuring custom built-in desks and cabinets. 
This thoughtfully designed workspace not only offers functionality but also exudes a sense of tailored sophistication, providing an inspiring environment for work and creativity.
Upon entering the second-floor hallway, this direction leads you to the primary suite. The natural light from the floor to ceiling windows fills the space nicely.
Every bedroom boasts its own loft area, offering unique and practical spaces. Here, at the entrance to the primary suite, discover a comfortable and private area, emphasizing simplicity and functionality for a cozy retreat.
The primary bedroom has a space for all of your favorite books and a loft currently used as a music room. This home is full of fun surprises. 
Shoji screens made of thin white Plexiglass separate the primary bedroom from the adjacent library, closets and bathroom suite. All windows have automatic black out shades that provide a peaceful and uninterrupted sleep. 
The primary bedroom is thoughtfully equipped with window blinds and automated shades, ensuring complete privacy and creating a serene sleeping environment. Enjoy the luxury of controlling natural light and maintaining a deep, restful ambiance at your fingertips.
Indulge in the inviting tub, a sanctuary of relaxation. Seamless terrazzo means there are no grout lines to clean and the skylight and windows provide great natural lighting.
One of two walk-in closets in the primary suite, thoughtfully designed with built-ins and mirrors. This well-appointed space provides ample storage, making it effortless to stay organized and stylish.
This second walk-in custom closet in the primary suite is meticulously designed to cater to your storage needs. This spacious and well-organized closet ensures that your wardrobe and personal treasures find their perfect home.
In the two bedrooms, a unique system of modern steps has been incorporated to ascend to their private lofts, effectively doubling their bedroom space. 
This innovative design not only optimizes the room layout but also adds a touch of contemporary flair, creating personalized, elevated retreats within each bedroom.
Shoji screens made of thin white Plexiglass separate the lofts from the downstairs and the doorway in this loft opens to the dance hall/media room below.
Second bathroom with a walk-in shower.
These stairs lead to the loft area above. 
It's up to you whether you prefer your bed in the upstairs loft or in the room below. 
Laundry room is located on the second floor with easy access to the bedrooms. Kenmore Smartwash QuietPak Elite washer and dryer convey.
This is the floating landing from one of the bedroom lofts that overlooks the dance hall/media room. The architectural surprises in this home will blow you and your guests away! 
This dance hall (and media room) was once an open-air dance deck over the garage. The bifold doors open all the way to the deck outside. The projector and automatic pull-down screen convey. 
Projector and screen that automatically drops down provide a great room to catch your favorite movies in! 
The ceiling is a special sound-absorbing acoustic paneling in cherrywood from Spain. Those are AC blowers on the stairs.
This is the bath tower, which includes a bathroom and changing room, and is connected via a deck to the media room. This tower features fiber optic lighting that is a beautiful sight at night and two full bathrooms (one up and one down)
View from the upstairs deck to the pool and guest house below, along with a peak of the kitchen corner.
Embrace the art of al fresco cooking in this thoughtfully crafted space. This home was designed with entertaining in mind. 
Two-story guesthouse with pool table and kitchenette on the ground floor. 
Refrigeration drawers are hidden in this custom space. 
To make the guesthouse more transparent, a hanging cantilever structure was designed to allow as much glass as possible. For some of the inside walls Profilit, an innovative glass product from Germany, was used. Profilit cast-glass panels made from recycled glass hold their own weight and can be lit with fiber optic lighting.
The upstairs of the guest house, complete with a bathroom and walk-in closet, has amazing views of the pool and backyard below. 
The fiber optic lights in the shelving and view of the pool below provides the WOW factor!
Downstairs in the bath tower, there is a sauna and another full bathroom with both an indoor and outdoor shower. 
Inviting sauna in the bath tower, with access to a full bathroom with both an indoor and outdoor shower. 
The original home was built in 1928 and was brought down to the studs and completely remodeled and added onto from 2003-2007. A true architectural masterpiece.
This custom door to the passageway opens with a code or a push of a button and closes automatically. 
This medieval-looking vaulted passageway from the front yard to the back yard is clad with Virginia granite and provides a separate entry to the back yard, guest house and bath tower with sauna. 
Floor plan for the main home. The guest house is an additional 869 sf.
Escape to luxury in this completely remodeled home with an array of unique features and top-tier appliances. From the sauna to the outdoor shower, every detail has been thoughtfully designed for your comfort and enjoyment. The adjacent guest house offers stunning views of the infinity pool and spa. Every detail, from the resilient concrete roof to the innovative fiber optics, speaks of thoughtful design and boundless possibilities. Set upon a generous 16,800 sf lot near the Medical Center and Rice University, this residence isn't just a home; it's an invitation to craft cherished memories with those who matter most. This home has never flooded and comes with a generator. Furniture and art are negotiable. Additional features are listed in the attachments.
| District: | Houston ISD |
| Elementary School: | Roberts Elementary School   Excellent |  |
| Middle School: | Pershing Middle School  Good | |
| High School: | Lamar High School Good | |
| Tax Year | Cost/sqft | Market Value | Change | Tax Assessment | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $444.83 | $1,857,175 | -0.87% | $1,857,175 | -0.87% |
| 2022 | $448.73 | $1,873,468 | 0.00% | $1,873,468 | 0.00% |
| 2021 | $448.73 | $1,873,468 | -4.03% | $1,873,468 | -4.03% |
| 2020 | $467.58 | $1,952,147 | 5.17% | $1,952,147 | 5.17% |
| 2019 | $444.58 | $1,856,118 | -1.40% | $1,856,118 | -1.40% |
| 2018 | $450.88 | $1,882,414 | 2.08% | $1,882,414 | 2.08% |
| 2017 | $441.70 | $1,844,092 | 0.00% | $1,844,092 | 9.91% |
| 2016 | $441.70 | $1,844,092 | 0.00% | $1,677,858 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $441.70 | $1,844,092 | 9.22% | $1,525,326 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $404.40 | $1,688,371 | 33.93% | $1,386,660 | 10.00% |
| 2013 | $301.94 | $1,260,600 | 0.00% | $1,260,600 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $301.94 | $1,260,600 | $1,260,600 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $864,000 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $993,175 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,857,175 |
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 % |
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