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Welcome To The Magazine It is our pleasure to bring you this edition of our magazine. In addition to being filled with beautiful homes offered for sale with our company, it contains articles we think you will find interesting. Our feature article on lighting begins with its illuminating history and continues with many interesting facts, such as a light bulb still burning 112 years later, matchbooks with instructions on how to derail the Nazis, and much more. In our Houstonians Who Matter column on Page 14, you’ll meet Deborah Markey, executive director of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, who is passionate about her work and plans for this wonderful urban nature sanctuary. On Page 13, you’ll find a legendary home with a legendary list of owners and guests, including political figures and celebrities from around the world. On Page 25, an article on koi captures the beauty of these “swimming flowers” and also tells you what it takes to create your own pond.
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From light bulbs, a nature sanctuary and colorful carp to our many featured homes, we hope you enjoy reading this edition of The Magazine.
LIGHTING
F r o m m o s s l a m p s t o light b u l b s a n d b e y o n d Merriam-Webster defines light as something that makes vision possible; the sensation aroused by stimulation of the visual receptors; and electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength that travels in a vacuum with a speed of about 186,281 miles per second and is visible to the human eye.1 Lamp of Lascaux
Herodian Lamp
Betty Lamp
Crusie Lamp
Through the years, light has evolved and become so much more. For example, when designing a space, lighting is of the utmost importance because nothing influences mood more than the right light. And throughout time, extending daylight into nighttime has become a luxury that most wouldn’t be willing to give up. Read on as we explore light: how it came to be a part of our everyday life and where it will take us in the future. THE BEGINNING The first lamp was created thousands of years ago when early humans took an empty shell or hollow-shaped rock and filled it with moss, or some other flammable material, that had been dipped in animal fat. Later on, humans began making receptacles that would mimic the shape of those found in nature. These early, man-made lamps were made out of stone or clay. A perfect example of this is The Lamp of Lascaux - Le Brûloir de Lascaux, which was found buried in the floor of the Shaft at Lascaux by Abbé Glory, and is from the Magdalenian culture, 17,000 BP (Before Present). Shaped like a large spoon made of red sandstone, its shallow oval cup serves as a receptacle for fuel. When the lamp was discovered, it still contained sooty substances grouped in a circle at the bottom of the cup. These particles were tested and determined to be the remains of a juniper wick used for ignition.2 A more modern example is this Herodian Lamp made from pottery, which dates back to the time of Herod’s Reign (37-4 BCE). When discovered, traces of a palm-fiber wick were found in the lamp’s nozzle.3 PROGRESS In ancient Rome, lamps were mass-produced with the aid of molds. Fired clay was the most common material for these due to its low cost and stay-cool capabilities. Some of the most popular forms incorporated a central discus, a circular area approximately 1.5-2.5” in diameter, and could be ornamented with pictorial motifs, including pagan deities, myths and legends, and in late-Roman times, some Christian symbolism.4
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Eventually, both the Greeks and the Romans would produce more elaborate metal lamps. One such lamp was the Crusie Lamp, a simple lamp with one spout usually made from copper, bronze or iron. These lamps continued to use animal fat and utilized cloth as a wick. They produced large amounts of smoke and a foul odor, and they would overflow. An improvement on the Crusie Lamp was the addition of a second pan which allowed the excess dripping oil to be caught before spilling. A major fault in the design of this lamp was that the wick would often fall into the oil. 5 In the 18th century, the Betty Lamp was invented and widely used by American colonists. From the German word besser, meaning “better,” the Betty Lamp was a great improvement because it incorporated a wicker holder and added a hinged lid to decrease smoking and allow the oil to burn more efficiently. The Betty Lamp could also be hung from a chain.6 THE EVOLUTION OF candles The word “candle” stems from the Latin word candela, meaning “to shine.” Although the Ancient Chinese and Egyptians are thought to have been the first to make a candle, it is the Roman Empire that is credited with making a candle that resembles the one we know today. Fibers of cotton, flax, or hemp were used as a wick, and melted tallow was poured over them. 7 In the 13th century, traveling chandlers went door to door making dipped tapers from tallow. Beginning in Paris in the 15th century, molds were first used to make
A STRIKE AGAINST THE NAZIS The book Records of the Unworldly and the Strange, by Tao Gu, China, circa AD 950, includes one of the earliest descriptions of a match: If there occurs an emergency at night, it may take some time to make a light to light a lamp. But an ingenious man devised the system of impregnating little sticks of pinewood with sulphur and storing them ready for use. At the slightest touch of fire they burst into flame…This marvelous thing was first called a “light-bringing slave.” The safety match was invented in 1844 in Sweden by Gustaf Eric Pasch. Later, Pennsylvania attorney Joshua Pusey invented the matchbook, containing 50 matches and a striking surface. The Diamond Match Company bought Pusey’s patent. In 1896, a brewing company ordered more than fifty thousand matchbooks to advertise a new product, and the ubiquitous practice of matchbook advertising was born. In the 1940s, the U.S. distributed thousands of matchbooks containing anti- Nazi slogans. The French produced matchbooks containing instructions on how to derail Nazi trains (pictured at left). 13
candles. Starting in the 16th century, the availability of candlesticks and candleholders increased immensely.8 Candleholders were made from a variety of materials. Wealthier homes would prefer to have brass, silver, and even gold candlesticks, while the more average household would have those made from wood, iron, clay and pewter. Candleholders were either pricket or socket in style. The pricket allowed the candle to be pushed onto a protruding spike, while the socket held a candle by placing it into an opening. Families often regarded their candleholders as their most prized possessions.9
During the late 18th century, candles were made from sperm whale oil, allowing a better scent and a candle that could stand up to heat. The 19th century saw the greatest advancements in candlemaking when Joseph Morgan introduced the first candle-molding machine. 10
A stunning pair of LouisPhilippe candelabra by Thomire & Cie circa 1830 are evidence of what prized possessions candelabras were. 14 These are currently for sale and priced at $78,500. Courtesy of M.S. Rau Antiques, New Orleans
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By 1850, the production of paraffin wax made from oil and coal shales was developed. Today, most candles are made of paraffin, which burns odor free.11 COAL GAS LIGHT In 1792, William Murdoch, inventor of the locomotive, was the first to use coal gas as a light source for his house in Cornwall. In 1798, he used it to light the main building of his workplace, the Soho Foundry steam engine works in Birmingham England, and in 1802, he lit the outside in a public display of gas lighting. By early 19th century, most cities in the United States and Europe had streets that were lit by gaslight. A side benefit was the reduction of crime rates. Gas lighting for streets gave way to low-pressure sodium and high-pressure mercury lighting in the 1930s, and the development of commercially-available electric lights caused gas lighting in homes to go into permanent decline.12 “A Peep at the Gas Lights in PallMall”, a humorous caricature of reactions to the installation of the new invention of gas-burning street lighting on PallMall, London. 15
The Invention of the Light Bulb: Davy, Swan and Edison The first electric light was made in 1800 by Humphry Davy, an English scientist. He experimented with electricity and invented an electric battery. When he connected wires to his battery and a piece of carbon, the carbon glowed, producing light. This is called an electric arc.
THOMAS EDISON “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” “Discontent is the first necessity of progress.” “Anything that won’t sell, I don’t want to invent. Its sale is proof of utility, and utility is success.”16
designed the first bulb for commercial application. Edison discovered that a carbon filament in an oxygen-free bulb would glow, without burning up, for 40 hours. In 1880, Edison Electric Light Company began marketing this product.21
Lewis Howard Latimer (1848-1928) improved the bulb by inventing a carbon filament (patented in 1881). The carbon arc lamp had many In 1903, Willis R. Whitney invented a treatment for the filament so that it advantages, including a greater wouldn’t darken the inside of the bulb brightness and affordability. However, as it glowed. In 1910, William David many theatres burned down from the Coolidge (1873-1975) invented a use of this early lamp. It also emitted tungsten filament which lasted even large amounts of carbon monoxide.18 longer than the older filaments. The incandescent bulb revolutionized the In 1860, the English physicist Sir world.22 Today, these lights are the Joseph Wilson Swan (1828-1914) second most used lamps in the world. found that a carbon paper filament The incandescent lamp is great for worked well, but burned up quickly. lighting small areas, inexpensive to In 1878, he demonstrated his new produce, and has no toxic materials electric lamps in Newcastle, England. to dispose of. That said, it cannot be In 1877, the American Charles Francis ignored that it is extremely poor in Brush manufactured some carbon arcs energy efficiency. These light bulbs to light a public square in Cleveland, are gradually being replaced in many Ohio. These arcs were used on a few applications by other types of electric streets, in a few large office buildings, lights.23 and even some stores. Electric lights were only used by a few people.19
‟I had the mortification one fine morning of finding you on my track and in several particulars ahead of me -- but now I think I have shot ahead of you.” Joseph Swan in a letter to his competitor, Thomas Edison, 24 September 1880
LIGHTING THE WAY SINCE 1901 The oldest still-burning light bulb in the U.S. hangs in Fire Station No. 6 in Livermore, Calif. It’s been burning virtually continuously since 1901. The 110-year-old, 4-watt wonderbulb was designed and manufactured by Edison rival Adolphe Chaillet, a brilliant inventor who went out of business when it was discovered his light bulbs never had to be replaced, even after 100 years. 17
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On July 24, 1874, a Canadian patent was filed by a Canadian, medical electrician named Henry Woodward and his colleague, Mathew Evans. They built their lamps with a variety of carbon rods held between electrodes in nitrogen-filled, glass cylinders. Woodward and Evans were unsuccessful in commercializing their lamp and sold their patent to Thomas Edison in 1879. Edison is thought by many to have invented the first light bulb. The reality, however, is that Edison only improved on the idea and
The world’s brightest light beam is that blinding luminescent column projected from the Luxor Pyramid in Las Vegas. The beam is created by 39 xenon lamps that together produce an estimated 40 billion candlepower. 24 The world’s largest light bulb sits atop the Thomas Edison Memorial Tower in what is now Edison, New Jersey. The bulb stands 13 feet tall and weighs eight tons. (Under order of the EPA, the bulb will be replaced in 2013 by a more energy-efficient 10-foot CFL).25
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Lighting As Art
Novaled AG has designed PAD, a new transparent OLED suspension light. PAD is the result of a year-long collaboration between Novaled AG and American artist Marcus Tremonto. This ultra-slim light, which was conceived and developed by Tremonto entirely from an organic perspective, was exhibited at the 2012 Frankfurt Light+Building trade show. Based on the pad-like fingers of the red-eyed tree frog, PAD uses transparent OLED panels to create three types of illumination. The first two types occur when the PAD light is switched on, during which the bottom of the lamp gives off a rich white light, while the top emits ambient light in a variety of colors. The third type of illumination occurs when PAD is switched off, during which ambient light surrounding the lamp will pass through its transparent OLED panels, creating colored shadows similar to the effect of light passing through stained glass. The OLED panels are also partially transparent when PAD is switched on, creating a combination of light and technology that highlights the unique design potential of transparent OLED light sources. “In our work, we primarily concentrate on using light as a material, which I firmly believe is the future of lighting design,” said Tremonto. “Because they are thin, large area light sources, OLEDs are at the forefront of this future. By using transparent OLED panels in PAD, we showed this light source for what it truly is, a magical experience which takes full advantage of the unique design properties of OLEDs to create a work of art and light.” 26
A detail of the Dan Flavin light installation on permanent display at Richmond Hall, a satellite gallery of The Menil Collection in Houston. Photograph courtesy of The Menil Collection.
Dan Flavin was an American minimalist artist famous for creating sculptural objects and installations from commercially available fluorescent light fixtures. In 1990, Dominique de Menil approached Flavin to create a permanent, site-specific installation at Richmond Hall, then an annex exhibition space. Just two days before his death in November 1996, Flavin completed the design for the space. The artist’s studios completed the work. For more information about the Dan Flavin Installation at Richmond Hall, visit www.menil.org/visit/flavin.php.
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THE CHANDELIER From candles to el wire
Humble Beginnings: The chandelier had a humble beginning during medieval times. The first chandeliers were made by crossing two wooden beams with spikes at the ends to hold a total of four candles. They were primarily used in churches and monasteries and in the homes and castles of the very wealthy. Due to the Reformation of the 16th century, few have survived.27
Status Symbol: From the 15th century, more complex forms of chandeliers, based on ring or crown designs, became popular decorative features in palaces and homes of nobility, clergy and merchants. Its high cost made the chandelier a symbol of luxury and status.
By the early 18th century, forms with long, curved arms and many candles were in the homes of many in the growing merchant class. 28
All That Sparkles:
Falling to Pieces:
The first “crystal” chandelier appeared in the early 18th century and was decorated with rock crystals made of transparent quartz for the sheer purpose of increasing the amount of light scattered in a room. The quartz in chandeliers was later replaced with lead glass, a material that was much easier to work with and highly refractive. 29
Perhaps the most famous chandelier of all belongs not in a house, a casino or a church, but in the theatre. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s well-known chandelier crash scene from Phantom of the Opera strikes desperation in the hearts of lighting buffs everywhere. The design of the chandelier is based on an original in L’Opera in Paris. 30
One for the Records:
Art of Illusion:
The world’s largest chandelier, named “Reflective Flow,” weighs 39,683 lbs. and consists of 165,000 LED units. The chandelier is in the Ali Bin Khalifa Al Hitmi & Co. building in Doha, Qatar. The chandelier was designed by Beau McClellan (Scotland) and took two years to complete from start to finish. It measures 19 ft. in height at the tallest point of the body, 41 ft. in linear width, and 126 ft. 4 in. in linear length. The cost of this project has never been revealed. 31 1.“Definition of light.” <www.merriamwebster.com/dictionary/light>. 2. “The first lamp.” <www.donsmaps.com/ lascauxlamp.html>. 3. “Herodian Lamp.” <http://www.loc.gov/ exhibits/scrolls/art2.html>. 4. “Molds.” <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Ancient_Roman_pottery>. 5. “Crusie Lamp.” <www.ramshornstudio. com/early_lighting_1.htm>. 6. “Betty Lamp.” <www.pafcs.org/betty-lamp>. 7. “Candle.” <www.candlewic.com/ candlemaking-history.asp>. 8. “Candle molds.” <www.ramshornstudio. com/early_lighting_1.htm>. 9.“Candleholders.” <www.wertor.eu>. 10.“Candle-molding machine.” <www. ramshornstudio.com/early_lighting_3.htm>.
11. “Paraffin.” <www.candlecomfort.com/ historyofcandles.html>. 12. “Gas lighting.” <http://inventors.about. com/od/lstartinventions/a/lighting.htm>. 13. “Matches.” <http://museumofeverydaylife.org/>. 14. “Louis Philippe candelabra.” <www. rauantiques.com/item/MagnificentLouis-Philippe-Candelabra-by-ThomireCie.29-2983.html>. 15. “Gas-lights engraving.” Engraved by Rowlandson, 1809 (after a drawing by Woodward). <http://commons.wikimedia. org/wiki/File:A_Peep_at_the_Gas_Lights_ in_Pall_Mall_Rowlandson_1809.jpg>. 16. “Thomas Edison quotes.” <www. thomasedison.com/quotes.html>. 17. “Centennial Bulb.” <http://www. centennialbulb.org/photos.htm>.
These neon-looking lamps by Marcus Tremonto are real, but they are also illusions. What looks like neon is actually electroluminescent wire (or EL wire), which glows and doesn’t heat up when current is supplied. The entire chandelier lights up. 32
Marcus mounts the wires on a reflective plastic surface. Here, the reflective surface is on the ceiling, surrounded by a black frame. But how are those wires on the end of the globe supported? http://www.deceptology.com
18. “First electric light.” <www. edisontechcenter.org/Lighting.html>. 19. “Charles Francis Brush.” <www. enchantedlearning.com/inventors/1700.shtml>. 20. “Joseph Swan.” <www.americanhistory. si.edu/lighting/bios/swan.htm>. 21. “Edison Electric Light Company.” <www.bulbs.com/learning/history.aspx>. 22. “Filaments and the incandescent bulb.” <www.enchantedlearning.com>. 23. “Energy efficient lighting.” <www. edisontechcenter.org/Lighting.html>. 24. “Luxor Pyramid beam.” <http://www. fridayfunfacts.com/2011/10/21/let-therebe-light/>. 25. “World’s largest light bulb.” <http:// biggeststuff.com/worlds-biggest-light-bulb/>. 26. “Novaled AG PAD.” <http://www.
novaled.com/press_news/news_press_ releases/newsitem/novaled_cooperates_ with_marcus_tremonto_on_development_ of_pad/>. 27. “First chandeliers.” <http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Chandelier>. 28. “Crown chandeliers.” <http:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandelier>. 29. “First crystal chandelier.” <www. designboom.com/history/p_chandelier. html>. 30. “Phantom of the Opera Chandelier.” <www.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Phantom_of_ the_Opera_(1986_musical)>. 31 “World’s largest chandelier.” <www.hpdqatar.com/projects/completed-project/>. 32. “EL wire chandelier.” <www.deceptology. com/search?q=EL+wire+chandelier>.
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Sackett St :: 48220707 Crawford $799,000
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Reba Dr :: 67690444 $2.15 Million
Established 1967 Reba Dr :: 46527149 Avalon Place, $2.95 Million Sophisticated, Normandy-style architecture paired with modern, luxurious amenities in superb custom home.
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This River Oaks Boulevard estate boasts a rich history of owners and guests including leading political figures and celebrities from around the world. A magnificent Neo-Classical residence situated on over an acre of manicured grounds, that has been extensively restored utilizing the finest finishes. A grand reception hall opens to fabulous entertaining spaces surrounding an extraordinary natatorium comprised of approximately 12,000 sq. ft. of additional air-conditioned entertaining space. Additional amenities include a mahogany-paneled library, gourmet island kitchen, home theatre, luxurious master suite, 5 guest suites, fitness room/spa, and quarters with separate entrance.
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HOUSTONIANS WHO MATTER
Eight years ago, when Debbie Markey joined the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center as its Executive Director, she had no idea what the job would bring. Over the past several years the Arboretum has grown by leaps and bounds even while enduring a hurricane, an economic recession, and a devastating drought. Now, the Arboretum is working towards restoration of its grounds and building as the organization approaches its 50th anniversary. Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Located on the western edge of Memorial Park, the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and the opportunity to experience the natural world. This 155-acre nonprofit urban nature sanctuary provides education about the natural environment to Houstonians of all ages. The Arboretum also plays a vital role in protecting native plants and animals in the heart of the city where constant development threatens their survival. Since Debbie’s arrival in 2005, the Arboretum’s budget has more than tripled in size, new trails have been added, and new educational programs for Houstonians of all ages, including as young as 18 months, have been implemented.
When asked how she has managed to guide this growing nonprofit over the years, Debbie replies that adaptation, “one of the keys to nonprofit survival,” is behind her success. Recent events have certainly proven that flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to adapt are essential traits in leading an organization like the Arboretum.
The Drought In 2011, when the entire Houston area felt the effects of what seemed like an interminable drought, the Arboretum lost over 5,000 trees, or over 50% of its beautiful native canopy. Aerial photographs taken before and after the drought demonstrate the extensive devastation caused by widespread tree and understory loss throughout the property. Two thousand of the 5,000 dead trees posed a hazard to visitors and threatened trail integrity and had to be removed. With this removal came damage to trails and a change in the familiar landscapes that have been a sanctuary to Houstonians for decades. The loss of trees led to habitat loss for native wildlife and left the Arboretum vulnerable to the influx of invasive species that thrive in such conditions. A Plan for the Future Debbie knew that a sustainable, thoughtful plan to restore the Arboretum’s ecosystems would be necessary. “As we approach our 50th anniversary in 2017, we want the Arboretum to continue to be the refuge for people and wildlife that it has been for so many years. We want to usher in the next 50 years with a visionary approach to both conservation and education.” With this mentality, the Arboretum has embarked on an ambitious and extensive project to renovate and restore its grounds and facilities. Working with an expert team of planners, landscape architects, ecologists, foresters, and civil engineers, Debbie will ensure that the Arboretum can effectively and creatively fulfill its two primary purposes – conservation and nature education – for decades to come.
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St :: 91734234 $1.99+ Million
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N ature ’ s C rown J ewels ne of the most memorable sights on a tour of Tokyo is the Imperial Palace and its moat filled with legendary koi. Nishikigoi, the Japanese word for “brocaded carp,” have a history dating back to AD 200. While related, koi are not simply large goldfish. Originally introduced to Japan by the Chinese, they developed their multicolored patterns over centuries, which only increased their appeal. Today these “swimming flowers” are collected and bred throughout the world, from royal palaces to botanical gardens to backyard ponds. CREATING YOUR OWN KOI POND Koi can thrive in virtually any climate as long as the right breed is chosen and provided with the right environment. (Our South Texas summers necessitate a pool with shade and a deep end so the fish have a cool retreat.) It’s also a hobby that can be undertaken for a relatively small investment. The typical starter fish sells for between $10 and $50. Small koi of pond quality can be had for as little as $5, while those of show quality start at about $25. Commercial breeders and dedicated amateurs, who vie for best of show in annual koi contests, will invest up to $250,000 in a single fish. These people are serious competitors. An especially prized champion once sold for $850,000. A HOBBY THAT WILL GROW ON YOU When designing your koi pond, remember that with the proper care these long-lived fish will rapidly increase in size. They are one of nature’s most remarkable creations. The largest known specimens have weighed over 90 pounds; one of the oldest lived to be 226. With that in mind – and depending on the amount of space you can devote to your pond – allow for maximum growing room.
Those experienced with koi say an absolute minimum is 900 gallons but a better capacity is 2,000 to 5,000 gallons. At the upper limit are 10,000 to 20,000-plus pools. The best size pond depends on the number of fish in the koi family, as well as the sizes of the fish. The pond should have that balance of shallow (42” minimum depth) and deep areas. Give special attention to choosing an adequate filtration system. Koi have big appetites and deposit a lot of waste. Water needs to get regular cleaning at all levels, which can be systematically done with a combination of mechanical solids removal and biological ammonia-tonitrate conversion. WHERE TO BEGIN? Nelson Water Gardens offers instructions for beginners. Every April, NWG has a Garden Party that includes a koi breeder who shows koi that are “Made in the USA.” Informative websites include nelsonwatergardens.com, absolute-koi.com, playkoi.com and lonestarkoi.com. For in-person advice and to purchase your starter koi and pond equipment, visit Nelson Water Gardens in Katy. Note: The John Daugherty, Realtors listing on Remington Lane, which is featured on the opposite page comes with an exceptional koi pond. 25
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Belmont St :: 8787654 West University, $2.47+ Million Large open spaces perfect for entertaining. Double-sided fireplace, game room, flex room. Pool, fire pit.
University Blvd :: 30554481 Academy TH, West University $795,000
Meyerwood Dr :: 43793577 $585,000 Medical Center Area
Banks St :: 15042518 Ranch Estates $1.35 Million
Gramercy St :: 98448040 Braes Heights $699,000
River Oaks AND THE AREA
Robinhood St :: 80126242 West University $1.82+ Million
Albans Rd :: 20511447 West University, $2.19+ Million Custom-built traditional. Gracious entry. Elegant formals+den+game room. Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen. Quarters.
Bolsover St :: 79116471 Southampton $1.13 Million
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Ormond Place South South Blvd Blvd :::: 50819131 50819131 $3.99+ $3.99+ Million Million 28
West University Museum Medical
Shadyside/Rice Area Price Upon Request Classic, gated English estate with parklike grounds. Pool, pool house, formal gardens. Carriage house with qtrs.
Mcclendon St :: 87243547 $630,000 Southgate Area
Bellefontaine St :: 86263235 Old Braeswood $1.97+ Million
Mischire Dr :: 91723177 Woodshire $339,616
Albans Rd :: 77791730 West University $1.42+ Million
Milford St :: 85692096 Ranch Estates, $2.25 Million Custom home designed by William Cannady with 2006/07 addition by Ed Eubanks. Open plan. Study, media/game room and office. Pool.
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Glen Arbor Dr :: 71529136 $669,000 Braes Link
Werlein St :: 93093854 Belle Court, West University, $1.45 Million Custom home on cul-de-sac. Open plan with formals+study+game room. Beautiful finishings .
Mcclendon St :: 82588550 Southgate Area $589,000
Bartlett St :: 38760545 Chevy Chase $650,000
Bellaire Blvd :: 39690664 Southside Place $705,000
Northwestern St :: 82172434 West University $595,000
West University Museum Medical Robinhood St :: 70241764 Quenby Court, West University, $1.39+ Million Attention to detail and fine finishes throughout. Formals+study+game room. Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen and outdoor kitchen.
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Bellaire
Holly St :: 71872544 $1.89+ Million
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Bellaire
Maple St :: 57049214 Bellaire $675,000
Bellaire
Pamellia Dr :: 32509546 $1.20+ Million
Linden St :: 62726004 Bellaire, $1.69+ Million New construction on corner lot. Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen, wine room, media/game room. Loggia with outdoor kitchen.
Jessamine St :: 13737994 Richmond Plaza $348,000
Bellaire
Maple St :: 51764946 $1.29+ Million
Newcastle St :: 84294675 Bellaire, $2.1 Million Custom contemporary designed by Allen Blanchi. Walls of glass overlooking pool, patio and huge yard with gardens. Study, game room, den and much more.
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Holt St :: 60280654 Bellaire, $1.65 Million Modern Mediterranean estate. Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen opens to den. Views of pool, spa and waterfalls. Media/game room, study and wine grotto. Outdoor kitchen.
Bellaire
Valerie St :: 34664704 $1.55 Million
Bellaire
Evergreen St :: 36503146 $1.39+ Million
Bellaire
Oleander St :: 62145046 $1.34+ Million
Bellaire
Willow St :: 332954 $1.59+ Million
Established 1967 Lamont Cir :: 88084154 Bellaire, $949,000 French country-style home. Formals, study, wet bar, game room. Kitchen & den overlook large patio & salt-water pool.
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W 22nd St :: 76697134
Millenium Homes on Bevis, $775,000
Neartown
:: Hyde Park Court , $1.69+ Million
Argonne St :: 41291784
Kipling Times, $795,000
Upper Kirby
Driscoll St :: 74001940
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Upper Kirby Neartown Midtown Memorial Park The Heights
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Peden St :: 10927274 $450,000 Rosemont Heights
Mandell St :: 71712615 Castle Court, $699,000 Contemporary with open plan. Decked rooftop terrace with views of downtown.
Mandell St :: 72918219 Castle Court $575,000
Sandman St :: 75304653 Rose Street TH $449,000
Om ar St :: 20121729 Norhill $415,000
Waverly St :: 58766784 Houston Heights, $696,000 Open concept two-story contemporary with backyard oasis. Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen. Huge, luxurious master bath.
Mason St :: 29112297 Bradley Square $325,000
California St :: 91753671 Las Cicadas $399,922
Alden Place
W Bell :: 26472479
$639,900
W 16th St :: 20432174 Shady Acres $369,000
Branard St :: 86950184 Bingham Bend, $970,000 Contemporary built around courtyard pool. Formals plus media/game. Gourmet kitchen. Master with fireplace.
Herkimer St :: 65897452 Heights $599,000
Brun St :: 18020777 Seventeen-Nineteen Brun Street $735,000
Established 1967 E 24th St :: 79193894 Milroy Place $325,000
Spring St :: 8438143, 13239086 Spring Street Square $415,000
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INWOOD MANOR San Felipe St 19133527 $989,000 38
cosmopolitan Post Oak Boulevard 85503047 $3.45 Million 39 39
Gotham Lofts :: huntingdon
Huntingdon, $3.6 Million
South Shepherd Dr :: 5548806
Gotham, $2.47+ Million
Kirby Dr :: 96687234
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THE BRIARGLEN BRIARGLEN DR $545,000 56077303 INWOOD MANOR san felipe st $989,000 19133527 $989,000 44259380 $225,000 94320008 THE WILLOWICK Willowick Rd $457,500 59428743 $235,000 12659064 LAMAR TOWER Buffalo speedway $437,900 32099644 THE GREENWAY Greenway $586,000 95998717 $549,000 28517344 $415,000 44397524 $335,000 87128457 $258,000 99826424 $225,000 83327342 $229,000 6362864 $174,500 39689875 HOUSTONIAN ESTATES north post oak ln $2,200,000 11248454 $1,180,000 63161464 THE TEALSTONE Gessner rd $324,000 83002459 MONTEBELLO UPTOWN PARK BLVD $1,799,000 95193951 FOUR LEAF TOWERS san felipe st $410,000 40950477 $369,000 30024204
COSMOPOLITAN post oak blvd $3,450,000 85503047 VENTI south post oak ln $1,295,000 36052644 $489,000 21835536
2520 Robinhood
65794766
2520 Robinhood
65794766
2520 Robinhood
65794766
Montebello
95193951
THE OXFORD hidalgo st $439,000 35025845 THE PINEHOLLOW WOODWay dr $398,000 18513240 WOODWAY PLACE II Bering dr $180,000 56504657 THE BRISTOL m ccue rd $475,000 42728046 $445,000 78592531 $359,000 42401953 $279,900 93669475 $255,000 93411356
High-Rise and Loft Living
THE HUNTINGDON kirby dr $4,750,000 93033426 $3,600,000 96687234
2520 ROBINHOOD robinhood st $1,275,000 65794766 THE SPIRES holcombe blvd $295,000 99824254 $289,000 18694024
RENOIR SOUTH SHEPHERD dr $535,000 29969191 $399,900 22428329
Greenway
44397524
Houstonian
11248454
GOTHAM LOFTS south shepherd dr $2,475,000 5548806 $649,500 90142901
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Lots & Land
FM 1097 :: 95766592 Lake Conroe, Kessler Fred, $14 Million Outstanding equestrian facility on the largest undeveloped land tract with lake frontage remaining on Lake Conroe (per seller). Approximately 282 wooded acres with approximately one mile of bulkhead on the lake. Living quarters for owner and staff. Stocked pond. Large enough for residential development.
Houston _________________________________________________________________________________ Southwest Fwy 36552111 Windwater Village $4,200,000 Fall River Rd 42197945 Memorial, Longwoods $2,650,000 Harness Creek Ln 5013971 Memorial, Stablewood $2,525,000 Mulberry Ln 21839845 Westmoreland Farms, Bellaire $935,000 Pittsburgh St 14886979 West University $800,000 Dorrington St 73752815 Braeswood $699,000 Atwell St 77439293 Braeburn Club Est, Bellaire $369,000 Robin St 1814346 Midtown, Castanie $157,000 Tabor St 55319728 Gabert $150,000 Grimes Co CR 446
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Houston Co CR 3395
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Montgomery Co FM 1097 Cabango Dr Walker Co FM 2296
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16828448 23362924
Jesse B. McNealy CR 3395
$799,000 $758,000
___________________________________________________________________ 95766592 Lake Conroe, Kessler Fred 55721469 Riverwalk
$14,000,000 $123,175
__________________________________________________________________ 4704346 Houston S/Palmer T E $1,780,000
Greater Houston Area
Upper Vann Rd :: 9352351 Coldspring, $2.49+ Million Hunting ranch, 147+/- acres. Updated, available furnished. 2 guest houses, stable, 2 barns, 2 ponds, river.
Blazing Tr :: 45797170 New Caney, Northcrest Ranch $325,000
Bristol Lake Dr :: 47539864 Vintage Lakes $549,000
Southern Oaks Dr :: 75389864 Northgate Forest, $978,000 Stunning residence on lakefront cul-de-sac lot in gated golf course community. Expansive views and more.
Gallant Ridge Ln :: 68837421 Royal Oaks Country Club $659,900
Palm Beach Blvd :: 19660323 Montgomery, Palm Beach Estates, $1.75 Million Private resort on 3+ acres. Kitchen and living overlook pool & lake. Tennis and basketball courts. Boat slips.
Certosa Dr :: 92409984 Richmond, Lakes Of Bella Terra $439,900
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Greater Houston Area
FM 1097 :: 95766592 $14 Million Lake Conroe, Kessler Fred
Rosemary Park Ln :: 42287326 Royal Oaks Country Club $739,000
Lake Vista Dr :: 25378103 Lake Conroe, Point Aquarius, $839,999 Waterfront home. Renovated kitchen, breakfast nook, wet bar, guest suite. Pool, 2-boat slip with lift & deck.
Cr 446 :: 16828448 Navasota, Jesse B McNealy
$799,000
Advance Dr :: 85465452 Tower Oaks $350,000
Missouri City, Sienna Village of Waters Lake, $1.19+ Million Commanders Cove :: 67282664 Grand entry introduces this custom waterfront estate. Formals+den+study+game room+media room. Views of veranda, pool, spa, and lake.
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Grand Manor :: 20589197 Sugar Land, Sweetwater Estates, $3.19+ Million Robert Dame design on more than an acre of manicured grounds in gated community. Formals+2-story library+den+game+media. Loggia with summer kitchen.
Gladden Way :: 24010845 Sugar Land $520,000
Noblewood Crest Ln :: 95444199 Royal Oaks Country Club, $799,999 Custom home, study, dual den areas, island kitchen, flex room, game/media room, loft study. Pool/spa.
Bermuda Dunes Ct :: 69104778 Champions North, $1.25 Million A rare find. Huge lot on 9th hole of Cypress Golf Course. Remodeled 2002 with granite, stainless steel, hardwoods. Den+study+game room. Luxurious master bath.
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Terrace Arbor Ln :: 22438734 Katy, Cinco Ranch West, $1.09+ Million Mediterranean showplace in gated enclave. Formls+study+den with fireplace opening to gourmet kitchen+media+game room. Master down. Pool, lush landscaping.
Armand Shore Dr :: 25770940 Clear Lake Area, Armandwilde TH $675,000
Pine Hurst Ct :: 22346135 Friendswood, The Forest Of Friendswood $529,000
Rosenberg St :: 86240074 Galveston, Panama Historic Condos $399,900
Kahala Dr :: 24414218 Galveston, Kahala Beach Estates $479,000
Shores Dr :: 91279546 Galveston, The Dunes Of West Beach, $1.15 Million Retreat with open plan designed for casual living. Large porches capture magnificent Gulf/West Bay views.
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Encino Ave :: 91514210 League City, Victory Lakes $379,000
A Very P rivate
147+ acres bordering Sam Houston National Forest
Upper Vann Rd :: 9352351 47
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A NOTEWORTHY Cover Home
Our cover property is a classic 1938 traditional 5-6 bedroom home beautifully situated on a magnificent lot on a hill high above Kirby Drive. A long, winding circle drive leads to the stately residence. A grand entry with circular stairway introduces spacious light-filled interiors that offer the opportunity to add your personal touches. Grand living room and bar area, den opening to kitchen, study, several sitting rooms and game room. Large master with dual baths. Pool, guest house or cabana, and quarters.
Cover Home: K irby Drive :: $2.64 Million :: 35774973
And A NOTEWORTHY sales associate I encourage you to call this experienced John Daugherty, Realtors real estate professional with any real estate questions or need you might have. I personally assure you that you will be calling one of the best. John A. Daugherty, Jr.
John Daugherty, Realtors 520 Post Oak Blvd. â&#x20AC;˘ Houston, TX 77027
713.626.3930
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