$10,600,000
2.05± Acres
Active
Harris County, TX

1 Longfellow, Houston, Texas

MLS ID: 13760486
Status: Active
Price: $10,600,000
Acres: 2.05±
Type: Residential
Address: 1 Longfellow
City, State: Houston, TX
County: Harris County
ZIP Code: 77005
Parcel Number: 050-226-000-0009
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 7
SqFt: 9,863
Year Built: 1926

Description

A true treasure in an unbeatable Museum District/Med Center location, this recently renovated 1920’s 4/5++ Mediterranean Revival Style home with rich historical details is a timeless work of art! Located on 2+ acres in prestigious gated Shadyside, this important home designed by William Ward Watkin, notable architect for much of Rice U, the original MFAH, and other Houston Landmarks. Extensive renovation and a seamless 1,200 sq ft addition by Rudy Colby Design. “Good Brick Award” from Preservation Houston. Nothing compares to this architectural gem featuring stunning kitchen/baths, sumptuous primary suite, impressive landscaped grounds designed by the Office of James Burnett (OJB), pool/tennis/motor ct/ 2 car porte-cochere, “Artist Cottage”, elevator, 3 car Carriage House with apartments above and below. In the heart of Houston’s bustling Museum District with proximity to Downtown, the Med Center, and the Rice University trail this is one of Houston’s most distinguished residences.

Directions: Traveling East on Southwest Freeway, exit onto Main Street. Turn right on Main Street and head toward TX MED CTR & the Museum District. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Main Street. Turn right onto Longfellow Lane and gates to Shadyside neighborhood.

Additional Information

Interior

Appliances: Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Indoor Grill, Ice Maker, Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement (Yes/no): Yes
Bathrooms Half: 2
Bathrooms Full: 5
Building Area Total: 9,863
Cooling (Yes/no): Yes
Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Zoned
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Wood Burning
Fireplace (Yes/no): Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Flooring: Marble, Stone, Tile, Wood
Garage (Yes/no): Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Heating (Yes/no): Yes
Heating: Central, Gas, Zoned
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Balcony, Crown Molding, Dual Sinks, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Elevator, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Hot Tub Spa, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Multiple Staircases, Pots And Pan Drawers, Self Closing Cabinet Doors, Self Closing Drawers, Separate Shower, Tub Shower, Vanity, Walk In Pantry
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Rooms Total: 14
Spa (Yes/no): Yes

Exterior

Architectural Style: Mediterranean
Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Sprinkler Irrigation, Porch, Patio, Storage, Tennis Courts
Fencing: Back Yard
Foundation Details: Pillar Post Pier
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Subdivision, Backs To Greenbelt Park, Side Yard
Lot Size Area: 89,298
Lot Size Source: Appraiser
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Other Structures: Garage Apartment, Sheds
Parking Features: Attached Carport, Detached, Garage
Patio and Porch Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio, Porch
Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground
Pool Private: Yes
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Roof: Tile
Stories: 3
Water Source: Public

Financial/HOA/Schools

Association (Yes/no): Yes
Association Name: Trustees Of Shadyside
Association Amenities: Gated, Guard
Association Fee: $4,110
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Other
Days On Market: 182
Direction Faces: East
Elementary School: POE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District: 27 - Houston
Middle School: LANIER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle School District: 27 - Houston
High School: LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
High School District: 27 - Houston
Subdivision Name: Shadyside
Tax Annual Amount: 111239

Extra Information

Disclosures: Exclusions Disclosure, Seller Disclosure
Green Energy Efficient: Hvac, Thermostat
Chip Bubela

Chip Bubela

Schulenburg, Texas

(979) 743-4555

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