This elegant River Oaks traditional is situated prominently between River Oaks Blvd. and Bellmeade.
Enter to hardwood floors and crown molding accenting cased openings to the formal living and formal dining rooms. The small entry under the floating, staircase accesses the kitchen and family room. The Vuelift elevator is a beneficial addition, however, it sits on top of the hardwood floors and can be easily removed.
Views of the majestic oak tree are offered off the front of the generous 29X15 formal living room. Wood burning fireplace, French doors to the back patio, hardwood floors and keystone cased openings to the entry/foyer and the wet bar are just a few of the many details offered.
Double hung windows overlook the front and side yards in the large formal dining room. Ample wall space for a buffet exists just outside this view. The butler's pantry behind leads to the kitchen with ample storage and glass front cabinets to display your serving pieces.
Well appointed with double ovens, warming drawer, gas cook-top and built-in refrigerator, this elegant kitchen is the heart of the home and overlooks the family room as well as the backyard.
The breakfast room has ample space for casual dining. The built-in desk is at the entry to the wet bar while the French doors lead to the covered patio overlooking the turfed backyard.
The back patio is covered and works perfectly for backyard bar-b-ques or enjoying fall evenings outside. The large fenced yard is perfectly manicured with pet friendly artificial turf and landscaped beds.
The family room is open to the kitchen, overlooks the backyard and is accented by the second wood burning fireplace.
There is a 250+ bottle temperature controlled wine cellar to keep all of your collection safe until you drink it.
Another view of the lushly landscaped backyard and covered patio.
Escape to your owner's retreat, set away from the other bedrooms, this space has ample room for a king sized bed and sitting area.
Cathedral ceilings and high windows allow natural light to flow into the elegant marble bath.
The bath includes a vessel tub, double sinks, seated vanity, large walk-in shower and lavatory closet with bidet.
Two sets of built-in dressers and two large walk-in closets include ample space to function as a dressing area.
The wood paneled barrel vaulted ceiling, custom built-ins and large windows overlooking the front yard set the perfect tone for concentration and contemplation in your private study.
This secondary bedroom offers a walk-in closet and ensuite access to the hollywood bath.
The hollywood bath has marble floors and a tub-shower combination. Separate vanity areas offer flexibility.
This secondary bedroom accesses the hollywood bath from the front bedroom and also features a walk-in closet.
The media room/den is centrally located and offers access to the 5th and 6th bedrooms on the third floor bedrooms and the back stairs down to the family room.
This guest room includes an ensuite bath.
The ensuite bath off the guest room.
The game room is large and situated above the garage. It is currently being used as an exercise room.
One of two large bedrooms on the third floor connected by a bath with loads of storage space.
Marble vanities and four paneled doors accent the bathrooms.
The second bedroom on the third floor features a cathedral ceiling and walk-in closet.
Another view of the hollywood bath between the third floor bedrooms.
This shows the opposite angle of the study with walls of built-in cabinets and barrel vaulted ceiling.
The first floor includes a formal powder room at the front of teh home and a second half bath at the rear of the first floor.
The wetbar is located between the formal living room and the breakfast room.
The butler's pantry offers storage and staging space for dinner parties large and small.
The utility room includes a large sink and plenty of storage.
Another view of the kitchen across the large island to the breakfast room.
A closer view of the front entry.
River Oaks is nestled between Kirby Drive and the Galleria area, inside Loop 610. It allows easy access to downtown, The Uptown/Galleria Area, and The Texas Medical Center.
An aerial view of the home showcases the extensive lot with large motor court and lushly landscaped backyard.
Another view of the large backyard with pet friendly turf and gate to the back driveway.
The gated back motor court offers additional space for multiple vehicles and doubles as a basketball court.