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120 Carnarvon Drive Bayou Woods

120 Carnarvon Drive Bayou Woods / Houston, TX

Monumental Memorial Manor offering a rare degree of opulence paired with distinguished architectural and landscape design. Positioned on a secluded property encompassing more than four acres in scale located within the highly coveted close-in Memorial area woodland, the exceptionally refined residence was designed by Doug Burdge, AIA, of Burdge & Associates, Inc., and built by R. B. Ratcliff. Capacious yet superbly-proportioned interiors were crafted

by Ed Harris, ASID, of Harris Sanders Interiors, and the magnificent, park-like grounds and parterre gardens were planned by Kevin Gruber of F&G Landscapes.

Controlled-access iron gates secured by stone pylons guard a pair of imposing entrances to the estate. Designed in the European manner to support the public and private requirements of its owners, the main house comprises lavishly-appointed reception rooms; an elegant dining salon; professionally-equipped main and catering kitchens as well as a true butler’s pantry; a baronial master suite enhanced with a pair of luxurious bathrooms and bespoke dressing areas and closets; a gym with a hot tub, full bathroom, and massage room; a game room with a walk-in bar/kitchen and access to the summer kitchen; a home theatre; large, sumptuous bedroom suites; two large, exquisitely-appointed offices; an elevator; abundant, well-designed storage spaces; and much more.

Reception Hall

Formal Dining

Formal Living

Library/Study

Kitchen Area

Master Suite

BEDROOM WING

Secondary Bedrooms

Secondary Bedrooms

Incredible Grounds

Gameroom

Guest House

Guest Suite

Spectacular Setting

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Impeccably-appointed service areas include: a full catering kitchen equipped to restaurant standards with a full-sized Viking refrigerator and freezer drawers, SubZero glass-front refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, and a walk-in pantry with custom-fitted storage; and the staff dining room and kitchen with a half bathroom. The drop zone features wardrobe lockers, access doors to one of two garages and the motor court, and a laundry room.

The game room offers a self-contained entertaining venue that connects through a wall of French doors to the sheltered outdoor living area and summer kitchen, open terraces, and the swimming pool. Amenities include a galley kitchen with professional-grade range and ovens; a dining area; a living/sitting area with an enormous media cabinet; and a built-in aquarium.

In the two-story master wing, a pair of large, lavishly appointed offices on the ground floor offer richly ornamented ceilings and paneling, floor-to-ceiling bookcases with library lighting, conference areas, and access to half bathrooms.

A gym features a work-out room with a rubber floor, mirrored wall, and a framed wall aperture for a television; a designated massage room with a hot tub; a full bathroom; and a tanning room.

A stately staircase ascends to the secluded master suite on the second floor. The suite includes a serene morning room with custom-designed carpet, chinoiserie wallpaper, and an exquisite marble fireplace, and a bedroom with a tray ceiling enhanced by gilded stenciling. A vestibule entrance leads into two full master bathrooms with dressing

120 Carnarvon Drive BAYOU WOODS | HOUSTON, TX

Glass and wrought-iron front doors open into the rotunda foyer, floored in Crema de Marfil tiles arranged in a sunburst pattern, and sided by an elegantly-equipped bar as well as ladies’ and gentlemen’s ‘retiring’ rooms. An internal vista travels from the foyer through a tall arch into the main gallery that spans the length of the central block. Tall French doors provide scenic views of sweeping stone terraces, the swimming pool, and parterre gardens.

Adjoining the foyer, the spacious living room has an ornate coffered ceiling accented with faux gold-leaf; French bois-style paneling; a walnut floor; an impressive fireplace; mirrored interior French doors; and multiple seating and conversation areas. The more intimate dining room features a recessed quatrefoil ceiling enhanced with faux gold leaf; a pair of opposing fireplaces; and crimson wall upholstery. French doors access a side patio and fountain, and mirrored French doors access the butler’s pantry with extensive counter space, abundant storage, stainless-steel sink, and a pivot door into the main kitchen.

The main kitchen forms an integral part of an expansive yet informal gathering space that includes the inviting breakfast room and a library/den. Kitchen amenities include a honed travertine floor, designer wallpaper, and customdesigned cabinetry; a large island with Blue Pearl granite deck, refrigerator and freezer drawers, and pull-up seating; professional-grade, full-sized stainless steel and cabinet-front appliances; a built-in television station; a coffee bar;

rooms and closets. One dressing room has upholstered walls and wainscot beneath a faux-painted vaulted ceiling; the adjoining bathroom features a marble floor; an antique cabriolet-leg sink cabinet with a sculpted marble deck; a jetted tub surrounded by smoked mirrors; an etched-glass and marble shower; a private water closet; and an elaboratelyfitted walk-in closet with a packing island.

A second master bathroom offers a massive antique sink cabinet with a porcelain sink; a marble floor and mahogany cabinetry; a glass and marble shower; and private water closet. The adjoining paneled dressing room/closet provides custom-fitted storage and a packing island.

A separate staircase ascends to the large secondary bedroom suites, a study hub with wrap-around computer desks, a playroom, and another laundry room. Each bedroom has a sitting area and a variety of custom-designed built-in furniture, including bookcases, bunk-beds, armoires and banquettes. Each suite encompasses a spacious, marbleclad bathroom with a glass-entry shower, jetted tub, custom-designed cabinets, and a room-sized walk-in closet. The playroom has a media cabinet, access to a sheltered balcony above the pool, and a craft area with a refrigerator/ freezer, sink, and abundant counter and storage space.

Outside living areas include a sweeping, slate-tiled terrace that extends between the main and guest houses, and surrounds the enormous, sapphire blue swimming pool. Side terraces, partially sheltered by tall hedges, enclose a spa and a sun deck, and a recessed garden with elaborate boxwood parterres and interlocking paths evokes the glory of 18th-century France.

and a planning station. The adjoining breakfast room has a variegated wood-plank ceiling and French doors that

The guest house offers complete accommodation with a living/dining area, full kitchen, a pair of luxurious bedroom

access the terraces; and the library/den features book/display cases, window seats beneath tall arched windows, an

suites with lavish bathrooms, a third-floor game room, and an elevator. Additional amenities include a sport court,

oversized fireplace, and a wall-mount for flat-screen television.

playground, and a pair of three-car garages.

120 Carnarvon Drive Bayou Woods

22 Hepplewhite Way

Gigi Huang Realtor Associate M 832.256.5673 gigi.huang@elliman.com DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE, 2001 KIRBY DR. STE. 600, HOUSTON, TX 77019. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT IT IS SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY OR ARCHITECT. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.