PRIME PROPERTY
A detailed look at one of the area’s most distinctive homes.
Designed as a multi-use property 2309 Caroline is a unique property with a variety of options.
Listing agent Ursula Meunzel of Beth Wolff Realtors Real Living says the property is an oasis in the heart of Midtown. It’s designed with a minimalist concept/character, is elevator capable and both the interior structure and the surrounding site display the architectural contribution of the design concept.
The three-story Bauhaus inspired building combines an art gallery on the first floor and expansive residential space on the upper two floors.
The home’s vast gallery/ exhibition hall has sophisticated direct and indirect lighting to display the modern art work and opens to the meeting/reception area at the entrance. Office space is next to the entrance on the other side of the reception hall. A tea kitchen is located in its own area on the gallery floor and the powder room, also on the gallery floor, is spacious and even showcases art work.
A light filled open staircase connects the gallery with the residential area. The upper two floors also illustrate the minimalist concept.
The open living room is ideal for showcasing art collections and a wall of floor to ceiling windows connect the living room with the dining room and kitchen areas. A large dining areas is adjacent to the kitchen and is an ideal space for entertaining
Stainless steel appliances and countertops add to the minimalist character of the sleek contemporary kitchen. Expansive sliding glass doors in the second-floor living area open to a large covered veranda which offers ample space for entertaining and stunning views of Houston’s skyline.
The third floor includes an open area that doubles as a den and a library, the master suite and large secondary bedroom.
The master bedroom suite is offers privacy as well as incredible views. The master bath is pure white with clean lines to reflect the minimalist style of the home.
The light filled secondary bedroom has a private staircase that accesses the veranda, and the library on the third floor can accommodate a large collection of books.
Outside, a sculpture garden is location at the back of the building and blends in with nature. A spacious car port connects the main building with the large air-conditioned garage.
Both the interior structure and the surrounding site display the architectural contribution of overlapping rectangles throughout this design concept. Tall mature trees protect the intimacy of the veranda. Finally, the air-conditioned storage is plumbed and could be converted into guest quarters.
This is truly a unique property and unique opportunity in the shadows of downtown.
With three bedrooms, two full and two half baths, this home is priced at $2,950,000 and is offered by Ursula Muenzel with Beth Wolff Realtors Real Living. For more information, visit www.BethWolff.com.