Carlton Woods estate offers timeless style

This 1.67-acre estate is set amid towering trees on the 15th fairway of the Jack Nicklaus Signature course in the guard-gated Carlton Woods community in The Woodlands. Listing agent Holly Madden with Beth Wolff Realtors Real Living said the Sullivan, Henry, and Oggero design is only enhanced by the current owner’s eye for impeccable and elegant design.

With more than 18,000 square feet of living space, the home showcases exceptional living spaces inside and out, and Madden said that the pool and grounds are as much a part of this spectacular home as the house itself.

Inside, the focal point of the two-story entry is the stunning staircase with an intricate railing that leads to two different wings of the second floor.

The foyer also showcases some of the elaborate design elements that are found throughout this extraordinary home.

The foyer opens into the formal living room with a double-sided fireplace that also serves the home’s beautiful two-story study.

The formal dining room easily offers seating for 10 to 25 guests and boasts views of the scenic grounds. The open space has direct access to the bar and temperature-controlled wine room with double wrought-iron doors with a large glass display and abundant storage. The granite serving bar has a beverage refrigerator, and a natural stone backsplash.

The professional grade kitchen has dual islands, two sinks, a commercial range with a pot filler and a vent hood adorned with French millwork; side-byside refrigerators, a serving bar and a large breakfast area. Located in the heart of the home, the kitchen and open family room offer beamed ceilings with dental molding and buttedglass windows overlooking the outdoor living areas.

With views of the downstairs lanai, the family room has custom built-ins and a gas fireplace accented by stacked stone and a mounted television screen.

The incredible first-floor master suite is a private retreat and features custom millwork on the ceilings and walls, and cast-stone columns that separate the main bedroom from the sitting area overlooking the pool. Other highlights include wide plank hardwood floors, custom drapery and a wood burning fireplace with an ornate custom mantle. The master bath has floor to ceiling stone and porcelain tile. Two “dream” closets are among the abundant storage in the master suite. These room-size closets offer features such as custom built-ins, shelving, glass-front cabinets, a fulllength mirror, custom cabinetry and a storage and packing island.

Additional living spaces in the home include one large area that was converted to an indoor practice court by the current owner with three arched windows are intact and covered by Sheetrock, making it easy to convert it back to the original living space.

Adjacent to the to the basketball court is a large sun room overlooking the outdoor lanai and pool. Another wonderful entertaining or gathering spot, the sun room has arched windows, designer light fixtures, and access to the outdoor kitchen and pool.

There is also a fully equipped home theater complete with block-panel walls and ceilings, and decorative wall sconces; and a golf simulator. For those who prefer to practice or play inside, this golf simulator room also features a built-in snack bar and a powder room.

The game room offers a wall of windows, built-ins and access to the balcony, and one of the incredible outdoor living areas and access to the home’s elevator.

Each of the large secondary bedrooms has space for a sitting area or vestibules for the resident to relax in a private setting of their own.

One of the secondary bedrooms currently used for an additional office includes hardwood floors, crown moldings, a sitting area with repeating arch windows, and a full ensuite bath.

The guest quarters is a full one-bedroom apartment attached to the home featuring hardwood floors, full kitchen, living room, bedroom and full bathroom. Separate access from the garage offers private access for guests.

Incredible outdoor firstand second-level living areas are a significant part of the inviting resort-style atmosphere of the home and property.

The second-floor balcony has both covered and uncovered lounging areas, a wood-burning fireplace, access to the game room and one of the secondary bedrooms, as well as a full-sized staircase to the first floor lanai and pool.

The outdoor living spaces come alive at night with tree lights and up lighting from below pool and landscaping. The covered balcony is illuminated by ample overhead recessed cans and fixtures.

There are numerous access points from to the backyard from the first and second floors.

The loggia from the master bedroom leads across to the two story back lanai that includes a fireplace, wet bar, summer kitchen and more.

The second-floor deck features spectacular views of the 15th hole on the Nicklaus course at Carlton Woods, travertine tile, cast-stone columns, a custom wrought-iron railing and wood-burning fireplace.

In addition to views of the golf course and picturesque surrounds, the home has breathtaking views of the pool with an elevated spa and gas fire pit.

This home has nine bedrooms, 10 full baths and four half-baths, and is priced at $6,475,000.

Further details

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