Houston Chronicle Sunday

French chateau- style home is on 1 acre- plus in River Oaks

- By Lisa Zapalac

A magnificen­t French chateau- style onmore than an acre is howJohn Daugherty, Realtors’ Claire Wilkins described this estate in River Oaks Tall Timbers.

Enhanced by pristine landscapin­g, a fountain and gardens, and access to the bayou, the two- story home with 8,196 square feet radiates elegance and grandeur inside and out.

The exterior presents solid hand- carved French limestone, and double- bronze entry doors, which were hand- carved in Europe, and opens into an imposing entry with a curved marble stairway.

Elegant appointmen­ts abound throughout the home that has a total of five fireplaces, wood, marble and stone floors, and wet bar and lavish chandelier­s.

Ideally designed for formal or informal entertaini­ng, the floor plan features large formal living and dining rooms that can accommodat­e large groups or small gatherings; a

River Oaks French ClaireWilk­ins

John Daugherty, Realtors 43,560 square feet

8,196 4 or 5 6 full, 2 half- baths $ 7,995,000 walnut- paneled library with awood- burning fireplace, a garden room and a den.

A center island highlights the kitchen that features preparatio­n and storage areas, and a spacious breakfast room.

All of the home’s bedrooms are on the second floor including the master suite that boasts a large sitting area, a fireplace, a balcony overlookin­g the gardens, and a luxurious bath with dual dressing rooms.

Completing the inviting design are two guest rooms with full baths, a workout room, amedia room and quarters.

This home is priced at $ 7,995,000.

For informatio­n, visit www. JohnDaughe­rty. com.

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Photos courtesy of John Daugherty, Realtors
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