Award-winning home has lodge feel, custom details

The 2013 Greater Houston Builders Association Custom Design Home of the Year, this two-story home is on nearly ¾ acre in the gated community of Champion Lakes Estates.

Listing agent Rebecca Nelson with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene Champions said the home designed by architect Preston Wood, has a unique exterior elevation that was inspired by the ski lodges of Utah and features real hand-cut stone from Oklahoma quarries.

Located on a corner lot, there is a circular driveway and separate three-car garage with an attached workshop.

Nelson said the multiaward-winning home was also recognized its unique study and master bath, which won awards for best specialty room best custom home bathroom, respectively.

With more than 4,100 square feet, 17402 Lakewood Glen Court features an abundance of features.

The very open floor plan features rich acacia hardwoods, cathedral ceilings up to 18 feet, stone and custom wood accents, and layered woodwork of beams that create a true lodge look and inviting atmosphere.

The study, which flanks the foyer, has floor-toceiling maple wood custom built-ins with a framed wall with a mount for a 60-inch flat screen television.

Located on the opposite side of the main entry, the dining room features 14-foot ceilings and cedar-wrapped beams that span over 30 feet to the study.

A three-sided floating fireplace serves the open living areas that are enhanced by cedar beams, cedar alder and maple wood stains.

The breakfast room is an extension of the living room and formal dining area, which has views of and access to the outdoor living areas.

Although open to the main living space, the family room has a more intimate feel with 10-foot ceilings, and a gas-log fireplace with glass doors and a full stone hearth.

Nelson adds that the center of the home’s open floor plan is the kitchen, which includes solid cedar beams, and subway glass tile backsplash and alder cabinets, which add a more contemporary appeal. Other highlights in the kitchen include GE Monogram appliances, exotic stone granite, LED under-cabinet lighting, accent lighting and a grill, griddle, and six-burner stove all under a professional-grade hood.

Custom-designed iron gates reveal the wine grotto with clear alder custom cabinetry, a built-in seating area and wine storage.

Located on the first floor, the master retreat has 12foot ceilings, Sonos speakers, a private door leading to the back lanai area, solid knotty alder double doors opening to master bath, plus separate A/C and a tankless water heater.

The award-winning master bath is spa-like in its design and feel and has 12foot ceilings, a 5-foot backsplash, a coffee bar, a Jacuzzi with lower lumbar, leg and foot jets, plus custom-built cabinetry and storage in the closet.

A first-floor guest bedroom has its own A/C, private bath and closet with built-ins. The second floor includes is own A/C and attic space that spans the length of the three-car garage. Also upstairs is a game room with access to a balcony that overlooks the backyard and pool, a media room, a study nook with built-ins, and large bedrooms. The game room and media room have surround sound. One of the bedrooms has built-ins for storage, and another bedroom features a separately lit loft.

Outside, there are four outdoor living areas, a pool and spa, all surrounded by a huge yard with LED landscape lighting.

The outdoor kitchen has an attached living space with a flat-screen television plus surround sound.

Travertine floors flow throughout the outdoor living spaces, and the pool and spa are wrapped with flagstone coping.

There is a 14-foot by 14-foot cedar gazebo that overlooks the back yard.

With four bedrooms and 4 ½ baths, this home is priced at $1,450,000.

For information, visit www.RebeccaNelsonTeam.com.