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Riverbend subdivision, part of Hunters Creek Village, began in the mid-1950s as Housto nians pushed west to buy larger homesites, many along the scenic ravines and banks of Buffalo Bayou. This stunning “cottage in the woods” inspired residence, featured in newspapers, magazines, and at least one home tour, is one of Riverbend’s legacy homes. Built in 1960 for Searcy Bracewell, a founder of Bracewell & Patterson law firm and a Texas state senator, the house was de signed by Preston Bolton, FAIA, and shares its secluded cul-de-sac with homes designed by architects Cowan & Neuhaus, John Staub, and Northrop & Northrop. Bolton designed the Bracewell house to ac commodate its spectacular ravine setting and engineered the front approach via a winding drive and footbridge. The house was featured on the Ninth Annual Houston Kitchen Tour in February 1964. An article and photo in the Houston Chroni cle on Sunday, February 2, 1964 presented members of the Bracewell family gathered around the keeping room fireplace. Mrs. Bracewell often cooked in the fireplace on authentic wrought-iron pot hooks and other colonial-era utensils which have remained in tact throughout the years. Recently renovated and superbly updated by Mohle Design in harmony with its Mid-Cen tury roots, the home features a light-filled foyer with dramatic divided staircases that access the lower and upper floors.
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The enormous, double-height, beamed living room offers hickory wood floors, original pine paneling; towering windows overlooking the veranda, ravine, and woodland; a massive colonial-reproduction, open-hearth, wood-burning, brick fireplace flanked by book/display cabinets; and a wine vault. The adjoining dining room shares ravine views through French doors that access the veranda, and transitions into a “keeping” room and kitchen with a second massive brick Williamsburg fireplace and a polished, vintage brick floor.
LIVING | DINING
The kitchen overlooks the “keeping” room and includes an arched brick surround with Wolf range, expansive breakfast bar, Dekton counters, built-in SubZero refrigerator and freezer, wall oven and separate microwave, butler’s pantry and amazing storage. KITCHEN | BREAKFAST
A side hall travels from the foyer past the formal powder room to the primary suite, where floorto-ceiling casement windows overlook the front approach and ravine. Appointments include a custom-fitted walk-in closet with mirrored cabinets and a built-in dresser and storage. The spacious, spa-inspired, travertine-clad primary bath includes a steam shower, soaking tub, and water closet. At the end of the hall, the laundry room offers abundant counter space, a built-in desk, a refrigerator alcove, a microwave, and is plumbed and wired for a catering kitchen. SUITE
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The guest cottage provides a separate entry and is equipped with a bedroom and aspaceslate-and-travertine-cladwell-appointedbath.Thisalsooffersgreatflexibilityforhomeofficeorexerciseroom.
The upper floor includes an extra room currently used as a game room and study. This space includes custom built cabinets and mirrored wall which offers great flexibility. Two additional bedrooms complete this floor, one equipped with custom-built bunk beds the other with a custome sotrage bench. They share a Hollywood bath with granite sink decks.
COTTAGE
The charming brick patio off the back of the home offers incredible privacy and serenity and is surrounded by beautiful landscaping. These two outdoor spaces provide additional areas for relaxing in a peaceful setting or hosting social gatherings. PATIO
The expansive veranda, which serves as extended living/entertaining space, has vaulted tongue and groove ceiling and open side arches that overlook the ravine and woodland. Features include a wood burning fireplace with television mount in the over mantel and a summer kitchen with grill, sink, and icemaker.
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o Vaulted tongue and groove ceiling
• Roof replaced (2019) Blown in insulation in master wing (2014)
• Hickory wood floors with brick landing
LIVING ROOM – LOWER LEVEL (25’ X 19’)
• Sump pump (replaced 2017)
• Original 5-foot brick fireplace (added seating, hearth, mantle, gas connection and gas logs in 2014) surrounded by custom bookshelves
• French doors to veranda/summer kitchen with custom sunshades
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o Ceiling fan and recessed lighting o Gas grill, sink, icemaker, granite counters, and custom cabinets
• Brick sidewalks throughout • Sprinkler system • Cedar railing from Central Texas on bridge and front walkway
• 2 AC units (replaced 2017)
• Recessed lighting
• Split level floor plan • Separate guest cottage • Great space for entertaining Abundant storage • Wired for sound system
• Double height room with cathedral ceiling and wood beam accents
• Private driveway with steel beam reinforced cedar wood bridge • Brick and cement board structure Load bearing poured slab next to garage, located behind a custom wood and iron gate Spectacular veranda with summer kitchen overlooking ravine o Constructed with redwood and cedar
• JELD-WEN Windows (replaced 2013/2014 & 2017)
• Two large storage closets with original wood doors and hardware
• Custom Julia Neill chandelier and sconces
• Tool closet located off back of house • Foundation work with transferrable warranty (Olshan) by previous owners and piers added in master wing in 2013/2014
• Brick wine vault with iron door
DINING ROOM – LOWER LEVEL (16’ X 12’)
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• Front porch added in 2014 o Step lighting o Tongue and groove wood ceiling • Gas lanterns (2 entry/1garage)
EXTERIOR • Secluded ravine lot
• Recessed lighting • Hickory wood floors
• Built-in sideboard with quartz counter
• Crown molding
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EFFICIENCY
• Built in 1960 for the Searcy Bracewell Family Designed by Preston Bolton, FAIA Comprehensive renovation in 2013/2014 and 2017 by Mohle Design and Sullivan Brothers Builders
• Replaced insulation in attic above upper floor (2019)
FRONT ENTRY – MAIN LEVEL (19’ X 14’)
• Mahogany wood doors and sidelight • Spacious entry with vaulted ceiling
• Custom Julia Neill chandelier
SITTING ROOM – LOWER LEVEL (15’ X 14’)
• Original Williamsburg brick fireplace and mantle (added hearth, gas connection and gas logs in 2014)
KITCHEN – LOWER LEVEL (12’ X 11’)
• Original pine paneling
• Open to sitting room and dining room
• Custom cabinets Expansive breakfast bar
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1005 RIVERBEND Special Features
• Floor to ceiling windows overlooking the ravine with custom window treatments
• Hickory wood floors
• Replaced under foundation plumbing throughout the house (2013)
• Crown molding and wood beam accent
• Open to sitting room and kitchen
• Recessed lighting • Original brick flooring
• Divided staircases to upper and lower floors (original wood railing to living room and upper level / custom painted iron railing to kitchen)
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POWDER ROOM – MAIN LEVEL (8’ X 6’) Custom vanity with quartz counter Stone vessel sink Linen storage Grass cloth wallpaper Chandelier and sconces Hickory wood flooring
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• Vaulted ceiling with wood beam accent JELD-WEN casement windows Recessed lighting and ceiling fan Crown molding Hickory wood flooring Large walk-in closet with mirrored doors, built-in dresser, shelves and storage
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UTILITY ROOM – MAIN LEVEL (14’ X 7’) Spacious room, plumbed and wired for catering kitchen Refrigerator alcove and microwave cabinet Abundant quartz counters and built-in desk Broom closet Built-in storage GARAGE – MAIN LEVEL (23’ X 21’) 2-car attached Custom cabinets (2017) Oversized storage closet Floored attic over garage
GUEST COTTAGE – MAIN LEVEL (12’ X 10’) Private access off the back of the home Full bath with shower/tub combo Carpet Recessed lighting and ceiling fan
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GUEST BEDROOM – UPPER LEVEL (13’ X 9’) Stain grade tongue and groove wood ceiling Custom built bunk beds with lighting shutters Carpet GUEST BEDROOM – UPPER LEVEL (13’ X 10’) bench with storage and shelves shutters closets fan and wall sconces
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PRIMARY BATH – MAIN LEVEL (15’ X 14’) Dual vanities and sinks Walk-in steam shower Oversized bathtub Private water closet Custom built-in storage cabinets Rohl fixtures Quartz countertops Recessed lighting Travertine wall and floor tile
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KITCHEN – CONT’D Dekton countertops with brick backsplash Hansgrohe fixtures Wolf 36”, duel fuel, 6 burner range with arched brick surround 48” SubZero refrigerator/freezer KitchenAid wall oven Wolf microwave Bosch dishwasher Commercial grade disposal Recessed lighting Original brick flooring Separate pantry with custom cabinets and drawers, including crystal storage Large under stair storage closet
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GAME ROOM/STUDY – UPPER LEVEL (15’ X 12’) Custom built cabinet, drawers and TV/media shelf Plantation shutters Recessed lighting • Wood floors • Mirrored wall
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HOLLYWOOD GUEST BATH – UPPER LEVEL Separate vanities off each bedroom Plantation shutters Built-in storage Granite countertops with Hansgrohe fixtures Tub/shower combo Recessed lighting
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note this floor plan is for marketing purposes and should be used as a guide only. MAIN LEVEL LOWER LEVEL UPPER LEVEL
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