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Stacie Giroux
From the raised hot tub, appreciate the overall impact of well-planned backyard amenities, as well as the combination of fine materials and amazing architecture.
The flagstone path leads to the covered porch with gas coach lamps illuminating sandstone columns. Lush landscape is highlighted by landscape lighting. Massive cedar columns and french doors hint at the style and personality of the home's interior.
Experience 5-star resort-style living in this ultra-distinctive custom home with park-like grounds. This magnificent home sits on a wooded lot measuring just under a half acre in coveted Spring Valley Village.
The tranquil backyard is truly the cure for those "last day of vacation" blues. Enjoy an everyday vacation in this oasis of relaxed luxury that rivals a 5-star hill country resort.
Bead board ceiling, beams, gas coach lamps, cedar columns and tress create captivating covered spaces with plenty of room to entertain and stretch out. The enormous fireplace under a vaulted ceiling, ensures year-round enjoyment of the backyard with its natural-style, relaxed gardens. Numerous sets of Mahogany french doors provide backyard access and exquisite style.
This incredible backyard is a masterpiece in design and craftsmanship. French doors open to spacious dining and living spaces. Imagine Fall evenings and a crackling fire, in the double-sided fireplace.
The gorgeous landscape of the wooded lot makes it feel like you are much farther from the convenient Spring Valley Village location.
For guest's convenience, parking for four vehicles is provided with a private parking pad, on the front, left of the property. Spring Valley Village has private police and fire departments.
Enjoy the friendly neighborhood from the covered front porch, reminiscent of a hill country resort. Check out the Nautilus fossil on the right-side pillar as you step onto the front porch, as well as plant-type fossils present on flagstone walkways and decks throughout the property!
Just one step inside, and you realize you can’t merely visit, this home is experienced. From the gallery with its massive columns, panoramic views of the first floor are punctuated by sets of “French Quarter” style french doors, overlooking serene gardens in the flagstone paved backyard escape. Rich hardwoods unify the first floor.
A sandstone wall with graceful arch, gives the wine corking table prominence. Soft reflections of the elegant chandelier sparkle in the surrounding fixed French doors and lovely windows. Ceiling speakers provide music in the background. The associated audio equipment remains with the property.
The formal living area provides an opportunity for customization to suit the taste of owners. Perfect as a music room, or possibly a tasting room for aficionados to share their newest find! 
Large formal living and dining rooms are open and seamless, providing space for elaborate entertainment.
The expansive kitchen with tremendous storage behind rich cabinetry, stands ready to accommodate the most discerning chef with features such as an insta-hot water tap, pot-filler, high-end Bosch and Thermador appliances and recent combo convection oven/microwave. The refrigerator stays. French doors leading to the covered outdoor dining area, make it easy to dine alfresco whenever you like.
A massive sandstone arch over the Thermador 6-burner gas cooktop is the impressive focal point in this stunning kitchen. A butler’s pantry connects the kitchen to the dining room and provides storage to display some of your favorites, behind glass front cabinets.
The great room serves as the heart of the home, with a comfortable lodge feel, accented by heavy cedar beams, a towering vaulted wood ceiling and soaring natural stone, wood burning fireplace. The kitchen, great room, dining and master suite enjoy music through ceiling speakers. Surround sound audio equipment and the wall mounted TV, remain with the property.
The space flows seamlessly from the kitchen, outside to the large covered living area with gas log fireplace and more heavy cedar beams and wood ceilings. 
Lush gardens provide a serene colorful backdrop. There is an additional green space for pets or play. Interesting plant fossils can be seen in the flagstone throughout the property. Grab a cold one from the convenient beverage fridge (in front of the cabana) and get right back in the pool...you don't even have to dry off!
Repeating french doors give a "courtyard" view of the flagstone decked pool and raised hot tub, that are connected by a shallow water "river". The pool water's reflection of fire from the dual-sided fireplace must be amazing!
The outdoor cabana provides a bathroom, sink and shower for the convenience of family and guests using the swimming pool. 
Time for a relaxing read? Grab a book and beverage and find the peaceful shade seen from the windows of the master suite.
Windows surround the master bedroom which is secluded, in a separate wing of the home. French doors offer magnificent views and open to the covered outdoor living area and backyard. The double-sided master closet with beautiful built-ins is hidden behind a pocket door in the master bedroom. The master suite has surround sound which includes audio equipment required to operate the system. The master bedroom and bath’s wall mounted TV’s remain with the property. 
The incredible master bath showcases a dramatic travertine wall with fabulous window placement, beneath a towering ceiling with stylish chandelier. Rest and relaxation are all yours, courtesy of a deep soaking tub. 
There is plenty of room to stretch with dual vanities and a third vanity with knee space. The wall mounted TV stays here.
Ceiling speakers will have you singing .... in the over-sized frameless shower.
Everyone wants a first-floor guest suite. Guests enjoy privacy and a full bath in this great-sized bedroom.
The guest suite's full bath also has hall access.
In addition to the guest bath toward the back of the first floor, guests also have use of this exquisite powder bath, at the front of the home.
At the top of the stairs, a large game room with built-ins for storage, provides flexibility for a number of uses. Popular tilt-out windows are featured throughout the home. 
This study/craft area makes great use of the area between the game room and secondary bedrooms. A built-in desk with storage cabinetry, provides a quiet place to work from home. 
Secondary bedrooms on the second floor are spacious, light-filled with smart window placement, and feature walk-in closets.
A Hollywood bath connects the two second floor bedrooms. The over-sized, shared space of the bathroom has a wall of storage.
A built-in desk provides storage and a quiet light-filled place to study, in this secondary bedroom.
This is an ideal space for managing the household. Hooks, shelves and storage provide an out-of-the-way spot for everyone to drop their "stuff". The utility room has it all....folding table, storage cabinets, utility sink for projects or pet baths, and room for a second refrigerator. Even the washer and dryer stay with the property.
The 3-car tandem garage has a handy workbench and window to the backyard. A driveway gate provides privacy and offers a fenced area for little ones to practice their I-10 driving skills!Experience 5-star resort living in this ultra-distinctive custom home with park-like grounds, on a large wooded lot in coveted Spring Valley Village. Large formal living and dining combine creating space for elaborate entertaining. Offering the finest in relaxed luxury, the massive chef's kitchen opens to the great room with soaring, cedar beam ceiling and sandstone fireplace. Repeating french doors give a "courtyard" view of stone paved outdoor living and dining areas with stone fireplace. The pool and raised hot tub are surrounded by lush gardens and green space. Master suite enjoys views and private access to backyard. One additional full bedroom suite down. Gleaming hardwoods throughout first floor. Upstairs, a large game room, study area and two bedrooms. A poolside open-air cabana houses a full bath. 3-car garage with gated privacy. Private 4-car parking in front. Superb location! Convenient to Downtown, Galleria or Energy Corridor. Award-winning schools, private police & fire.
| District: | Spring Branch |
| Elementary School: | Valley Oaks 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 | $414.55 | $1,787,955 | 11.56% | $1,787,955 | 11.56% |
| 2022 | $371.59 | $1,602,672 | 6.65% | $1,602,672 | 6.65% |
| 2021 | $348.42 | $1,502,737 | 18.65% | $1,502,737 | 18.65% |
| 2020 | $293.66 | $1,266,566 | -10.07% | $1,266,566 | -10.07% |
| 2019 | $326.55 | $1,408,414 | 7.51% | $1,408,414 | 7.51% |
| 2018 | $303.73 | $1,310,000 | -6.43% | $1,310,000 | -6.43% |
| 2017 | $324.60 | $1,400,000 | 4.09% | $1,400,000 | 5.76% |
| 2016 | $311.85 | $1,345,000 | -2.18% | $1,323,740 | 10.00% |
| 2015 | $318.80 | $1,375,000 | 25.69% | $1,203,400 | 10.00% |
| 2014 | $253.65 | $1,094,000 | 4.14% | $1,094,000 | 4.14% |
| 2013 | $243.57 | $1,050,509 | 10.00% | $1,050,509 | 10.00% |
| 2012 | $221.43 | $955,009 | $955,009 |
2023 Harris County Appraisal District Tax Value |
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|---|---|
| Market Land Value: | $727,175 |
| Market Improvement Value: | $1,060,780 |
| Total Market Value: | $1,787,955 |
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 % |
| SPRING VALLEY CITY OF: | 0.3950 % |
| Total Tax Rate: | 2.0090 % |
