Houston Chronicle Sunday

3-story in gated enclave is within walking distance of Uptown Park

- By Lisa Zapalac HOMES CORRESPOND­ENT

Located in a gated enclave this three-story traditiona­l home built by Centamark Custom Homes is within walking distance of Houston’s Uptown Park.

The private location and innovative design of the home and the property offer multiple outdoor entertaini­ng venues including the expansive front patio with decking and a front lawn pool with a heater and Jacuzzi spa jets, surrounded by stone and lush landscapin­g, and enclosed by an iron fence. With nearly 4,500 square feet of living space, the home is elevator-ready with an elevator shaft from the first to third floors.

The stucco-and-stone elevation features an entry with double mahogany doors flanked by gas lanterns. Inside the focal point of the two-story entry is the winding staircase with wood treads and wroughtiro­n spindles and railing; and art niches with custom paint treatments.

The formal living room has a wall of built-ins with wood cabinetry and glass shelves with accent lighting, a gas log fireplace with a stone mantel and surround, limestone travertine floors, recessed art lighting, built-in speakers and two sets of French doors overlookin­g the front lawn and pool.

The formal dining room has large windows, travertine floors, recessed lighting and a chandelier. French doors open to the kitchen, and there is a butler’s pantry/wet bar with wood cabinetry, glass fronts, glass shelves and accent lighting, granite countertop­s, a mosaic tile backsplash, a sink, wine refrigerat­or and a walk-in closet. A large arched opening from the formal living room to the formal dining room make this spacious area an ideal entertaini­ng space.

Also on the first floor is a mahogany paneled study with a wall of built-in cabinets and shelves, large windows with plantation shutters, recessed lighting, built-in speakers, and a travertine floor.

The kitchen has abundant storage, granite countertop­s, a travertine floor and backsplash, stainlesss­teel appliances including double ovens and a built-in Sub-Zero refrigerat­or/freezer with panels, a large center island with a gas cooktop, a breakfast bar with seating, built-in speakers, a walk-in pantry and a breakfast room overlookin­g the patio.

Upstairs (second floor), there is a game room with hardwood floors, a built-in media center with custom millwork, large windows with plantation shutters, crown molding and recessed light. A door with custom iron accents opens to a wet bar with wood cabinetry, granite countertop­s, a designer backsplash, a sink, a beverage-size refrigerat­or and a microwave.

The luxury master suite showcases plush carpet, an inset ceiling with designer faux paint, recessed lighting, a gas-log fireplace with custom surround and French doors with plantation shutters opening onto a balcony that overlooks the landscaped front yard and pool.

The master bath has two vanities with wood cabinetry, marble countertop­s, two sinks, a vanity with seating space, an oval garden tub with jets and a marble surround, a walk-in shower with travertine surround, marble accents, and a frameless shower door; a barrel ceiling with a custom sunset painting, large windows with plantation shutters, a private water closet and a huge walk-in closet with built-ins.

Completing the second floor are two large bedrooms with en suite baths. The loft-style third floor game room/flex space is currently being used as an exercise room and has plush carpet, recessed lighting, a skylight, custom storage in two attic areas and an additional storage closet with sliding doors.

The third-floor bedroom is currently being used as a study and has large windows with wood blinds, track lighting and a walk-in closet. Completing the third floor is a full bath.

With four bedrooms and 4½ baths, the home at 21 N. Wynden #1 is priced at $1,295,000.

For informatio­n, visit www.BernsteinR­ealty.com.

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