Houston Chronicle Sunday

Home surrounded by 3 acres in Hunters Creek

- By Lisa Zapalac HOMES CORRESPOND­ENT

Built on more than 3 acres on a private cul-de-sac in Memorial’s Hunters Creek, this incredible custom home exemplifie­s attention to detail, quality and thoughtful design.

Listing agent Alexandra Loyd with Greenwood King Properties Kirby Office describes the two-story home as magnificen­t, with features that include 20-foot ceilings, mahogany doors and mesquite and marble floors, walnut and Makore/ African cherry woodwork and Baltica hardware.

With more than 14,000 square feet of living space, the two-story home is surrounded by a scenic, parklike setting.

Living areas are wellplanne­d, spacious and maximize views of the beautiful grounds as in the living room, with a floor-to-ceiling wall of windows overlookin­g the grounds, infinity pool and cabana.

The living room has 5-inch mesquite flooring with a dark inlay border and hand-carved mahogany crown and dentil molding.

Botticino Italian marble flooring, hand-carved French reed crown molding and a circular cove ceiling with mahogany molding add to the elegance of the formal dining room that includes mahogany pocket doors that can be closed to create a private setting.

The extraordin­ary wine room has wood-block flooring with a subtle inlay border, Porto Beige limestone walls, an exposed-beam ceiling, and six glass-front mahogany doors with antique nickel Baltica Gabriel hardware (three on each side of the room), and controlled temperatur­e storage for more than 1,000 bottles.

Designed for cooking and entertaini­ng, the kitchen features walnut cabinetry and drawers with nickel Baltic Gabriel hardware, granite counters and an oversized center island that has storage, two warming drawers, an under-mounted prep sink and filtered water faucet.

Highlights in the kitchen include under-cabinet lighting, three Asko dishwasher­s, a Dacor six-burner gas range, and three ovens.

There are a wall of walnut panel Sub-Zero refrigerat­ors and freezers including pullout drawers and a Scotsman ice maker; and a walk-in pantry with floor-to-ceiling shelving and storage.

With a wall of floor-toceiling picture windows and views, the breakfast area has 5-inch-wide plank mesquite flooring.

Open to the kitchen and breakfast room, the family room/den has mesquite flooring, built-in walnut cabinetry, shelving, surround sound, wood-burning/gas log fireplace with raised granite hearth and granite surround.

Astunning hallway leading to the library/study and master suite features a barrel ceiling.

The master suite is one of two of the bedrooms on the first floor and is abundant with luxury appointmen­ts including a spa-like bath. The property features multiple gathering/entertain- ing areas including a large pool cabana with a summer kitchen and plenty of room for seating/entertaini­ng, an infinity pool and a spa, a putting green, and expansive grounds.

With seven bedrooms, 10 full baths and five halfbaths, this home at 108 Shasta is priced at $13,500,000.

For informatio­n, visit www.GreenwoodK­ing.com.

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