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HUNTERS CREEK VILLAGE

RIVERBEND

Riverbend subdivision, part of Hunters Creek Village, began in the mid-1950s as Houstonians 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 designed 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 accommodate 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 Chronicle 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 intact throughout the years.

Recently renovated and superbly updated by Mohle Design in harmony with its Mid-Century roots, the home features a light-filled foyer with dramatic divided staircases that access the lower and upper floors.

LIVING | DINING

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.

KITCHEN | BREAKFAST

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.

PRIMARY SUITE

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.

GUEST COTTAGE

The guest cottage provides a separate entry and is equipped with a bedroom and well-appointed slate-and-travertine-clad bath. This space also offers great flexibility for a home office or exercise room.

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.

PRIVATE PATIO

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.

VERANDA

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.

Special Features

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HISTORY

• 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

EXTERIOR

• Secluded ravine lot

• 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

o Vaulted tongue and groove ceiling

o Ceiling fan and recessed lighting

o Gas grill, sink, icemaker, granite counters, and custom cabinets

o Woodburning gas fireplace

o Television mount over mantle

• Brick sidewalks throughout

• Sprinkler system

• Cedar railing from Central Texas on bridge and front walkway

• Front porch added in 2014

o Step lighting

o Tongue and groove wood ceiling

• Gas lanterns (2 entry/1garage)

• 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

INTERIOR

• Split level floor plan

• Separate guest cottage

• Great space for entertaining

• Abundant storage

• Wired for sound system

• Replaced under foundation plumbing throughout the house (2013)

EFFICIENCY

• 2 AC units (replaced 2017)

• Roof replaced (2019)

• Blown in insulation in master wing (2014)

• Replaced insulation in attic above upper floor (2019)

• JELD-WEN Windows (replaced 2013/2014 & 2017)

• Sump pump (replaced 2017)

FRONT ENTRY – MAIN LEVEL (19’ X 14’)

• Mahogany wood doors and sidelight

• Spacious entry with vaulted ceiling

• Crown molding and wood beam accent

• Recessed lighting

• Custom Julia Neill chandelier

• Hickory wood floors with brick landing

• Divided staircases to upper and lower floors (original wood railing to living room and upper level / custom painted iron railing to kitchen)

• Two large storage closets with original wood doors and hardware

LIVING ROOM – LOWER LEVEL (25’ X 19’)

• Double height room with cathedral ceiling and wood beam accents

• Floor to ceiling windows overlooking the ravine with custom window treatments

• Original pine paneling

• Original 5-foot brick fireplace (added seating, hearth, mantle, gas connection and gas logs in 2014) surrounded by custom bookshelves

• Custom Julia Neill chandelier and sconces

• Hickory wood floors

• Brick wine vault with iron door

DINING ROOM – LOWER LEVEL (16’ X 12’)

• Open to sitting room and kitchen

• Built-in sideboard with quartz counter

• Recessed lighting

• Hickory wood floors

• Crown molding

• French doors to veranda/summer kitchen with custom sunshades

SITTING ROOM – LOWER LEVEL (15’ X 14’)

• Original Williamsburg brick fireplace and mantle (added hearth, gas connection and gas logs in 2014)

• Recessed lighting

• Original brick flooring

KITCHEN – LOWER LEVEL (12’ X 11’)

• Open to sitting room and dining room

• Custom cabinets

• Expansive breakfast bar

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

PRIMARY BEDROOM – MAIN LEVEL (14’ X 13’)

• 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

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

GAME ROOM/STUDY – UPPER LEVEL (15’ X 12’)

• Custom built cabinet, drawers and TV/media shelf

• Plantation shutters

• Recessed lighting

• Wood floors

• Mirrored wall

GUEST BEDROOM – UPPER LEVEL (13’ X 9’)

• Stain grade tongue and groove wood ceiling

• Custom built bunk beds with lighting

• Plantation shutters

• Carpet

GUEST BEDROOM – UPPER LEVEL (13’ X 10’)

• Custom bench with storage and shelves

• Plantation shutters

• 3 closets

• Ceiling fan and wall sconces

• Carpet

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

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

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

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

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