Sold Price Range: $1,425,001 - $1,638,000 Sold on : 07/13/2021
The home is on the National Register of Historic Places, known as the Dr. Mark H. Latimer House and was constructed by O.O. Scott. This historic home offers amazing curb appeal with lovely brick and wood exterior, slate roof and copper detail.
On nearly a quarter-acre, additional drainage was added in 2019, attic cleaned and reinsulated in 2019 and slate roof installed in 2018 (all per seller).
Inside an iron gate, this flagstoned courtyard is perfect for greeting friends and spending time outdoors. Bowed copper portico over front door is convenient in case of rain.
Front and side couryards are attractively landscaped and provide space to enjoy the outdoors and entertain. Ivy covered brick pony wall provides privacy.
Courtyard continues on this pathway to the backyard.
Through an attractive wood door with "lookout" is this formal entry. Restored natural trimwork. Many of the walls in the home are plaster.
The spacious living room is seen off the front entry and makes a dramatic statement with vaulted wood-clad ceiling, track lighting and oak flooring.
The late Bill Stern worked on many of the renovations in this home, including restoring the beautiful casement windows.
Alternate view of the living room showing the fireplace at the far end. In addtion, there is a dry bar to the rightr of the fireplace with veverage cooler and sliding pocket doors to conceal the space. At the left of the fireplace is the dining room entry.
The efficient kitchen is located at the back of the home and offers cork floors, stainless steel and laminate counters, SubZero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and electric oven and wonderful original O'Keefe & Merritt gas cooktop.
The kitchen also has an adjacent butlers pantry as seen at right.
Butlers pantry offers built in storage and shelving cork flooring, and recessed lighting. Through the doorway is a hallway leading the the staircase to the second floor as well as the downstairs bedroom.
The dining room is spacious and can accommodate a large dining table. Natural light through large casement windows.
A side porch was converted into this intimate den/study area with expansive built ins, track lighting, and this charming brick accent wall.
First floor bedroom (set up as a den, here) offers hardwood floors, built in cabinetry and shelving and casement windows.
First floor bath features quartz counters, pedestal sink shower with glass door and recent tile.
One of two upstairs bedrooms connected by a bath.
Upstairs bath featuring slab stone counters, mosaic backsplash, vessel sinks and pocket doors.
alt view of upstairs bath. Large glass-enclosed shower with mosaic tile surround and Geberit wall mounted toilet.
Second bedroom upstairs has wood flooring, built in shelving and casement windows.
Historic details are found throughout this home, even here with the beautiful wood trim and stair railing, arched doorways and windows.
The backyard consists of a large deck off the kitchen, a pool, architectural carport (for two cars) and professional landscaping).
The door from the kitchen onto the beautiful back deck. A second bowed copper portico protects the door.
Sparkling pool surrounded by flagstone decking and coping.
Driveway to carport has a remote and manual gate function and additional room for parking extra vehicles in and outside the gate.
Bill Stern designed this architectural carport with steel structure and curved lines. Up to four cars can fit under its canopy.
On one of the best tree-lined streets in Houston, this historic home is on the National Register of Historic Places. Architecturally prestigious, and updated by the late Bill Stern, this home features three bedrooms, two baths and sits on over 10,000 square feet with a large deck and infinite outdoor spaces to enjoy. Relax in the pool surrounded by lush landscaping in the expansive backyard, or choose one of many outdoor living spaces to hang out in. Cozy up in the spacious living room with vaulted wood-clad ceilings. The spaces in and out are an absolute dream. Kitchen is efficient and functional overlooking the green backyard. Converted side porch makes a fabulous extra den or study space. One bedroom down with full bath. Two bedrooms up. Many of the historic and charming details have been restored including door hardware, casement windows, natural wood trim and even the O'Keefe & Merritt cooktop. Unbeatable location and outstanding curb appeal.
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