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1 Longfellow Lane, Houston, TX 77005

Beds
4
Baths
7
Sqft
9,863
Garage
Yes
Pool
Yes

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Listed byMartha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
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Overview

Situated on 2+ acres in prestigious gated Shadyside with swimming pool and tennis court, this important home was designed by William Ward Watkin, notable architect for much of Rice U, the original MFAH, and other Houston Landmarks. This extensively renovated 1920’s 4/5++ Mediterranean Revival Style home w/rich historical details has high ceilings, basement and elevator. Sellers earned a “Good Brick Award”- Preservation Houston for their painstaking renovation and added a seamless 1,200 sq ft addition (Rudy Colby). Nothing compares to this architectural gem featuring stunning kitchen/baths, sumptuous primary suite w/ appointed baths/dressing rooms, impressive landscaped grounds designed by the Office of James Burnett (OJB), motor court w/2 car porte-cochere, 3 car Carriage House with full apartment above. In the heart of Houston’s bustling Museum District with proximity to Downtown, the Med Center, and the Rice University trail this is one of Houston’s most distinguished residences.

Location

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Basic info

Property type
House
Number of bedrooms
4
Number of bathrooms
7
Square feet
9,863
Lot size (acres)
2.05
Year built
1926

Interior features

Basement
Yes
Fireplaces
2

Exterior features

Pool
Yes

Garage and parking

Garage parking spaces
3

Utilities

Heating
Natural gas, Zoned
Cooling
Electric, Zoned
Sewer
Public sewer
Water
Public

Estimated monthly costs

HOA Fees
$1,370

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount (2022)
$111,239

Public schools

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