Broadacres home designed by Birdsall Briscoe

This incredible home designed by renowned architect Birdsall Briscoe is in historic Broadacres on what many would consider one of the most beautiful and scenic streets in Houston.

Listed by Ed Wolff of Beth Wolff Realtors Real Living, the Cotswoldstyle estate on .93 acres at 1324 North Blvd. features manicured gardens, a swimming pool and is within walking distance of Rice University. Wolff says the home has signature Birdsall Briscoe millwork throughout and is distinguished by geometric composition and elegant detail. He adds that the current owners have maintained, updated and renovated this home in nearly four decades of stewardship.

The property features a two-story red brick main house as well as a detached garage with a second-story two-room apartment with a kitchenette and full bath, as well as a greenhouse.

With more than 7,100 square feet, the home showcases well-appointed entertainment and living spaces and timeless details.

The foyer provides incredible views of the rear doors and gardens, block paneled walls, definitive staircase and direct access to both formals. The spacious formal dining room has classic chair rail and crown molding, access to the study and a picturesque view of North Boulevard. The rear gallery provides natural light and access to the west patio and rose garden.

A recessed window with north garden exposure is opposite the fireplace in the formal living room. A sun parlor opens to the east patio and gardens with rose bushes, camellias and azaleas.

Added in 1989, the two-story family room features a wood-burning fireplace, cathedral-style ceiling with decorative beams, arched windows and open access to the island kitchen. A wall of doors opens onto the west patio and offers views of the gardens, swimming pool and outdoor living spaces.

Centrally located in the home, the library has access from the formal dining room and breakfast room via French doors.

Adjacent to the kitchen, the breakfast room is enhanced with views of the side gardens and courtyard.

The large island kitchen includes a seven-burner induction cooktop, double convection ovens, two Sub-Zero refrigerators, two dishwashers, a dumbwaiter and glassfront cabinets — designed by architect Jorge Munoz of Munoz and Albin. A bar area that is convenient to the kitchen, breakfast room and rear gallery has a separate sink and dishwasher. The home also has a climatecontrolled wine room with a 1,400-bottle capacity, which is located in the fully functioning cellar.

A “gathering room” which is a quaint sitting/ conversation area, is a reminder of the unique history of this beautiful residence.

Located on the second floor, the master suite includes tree-top views, numerous sitting areas and a dressing room as well as dual baths with two showers and a separate tub.

All of the home’s secondary bedrooms are spacious, offer scenic views and are flexible in design. One of the ensuite bedrooms is currently being used as an office, and another (also with an en-suite bath) is an exercise room.

The home’s main guest bedroom has a wall of built-ins and a balcony overlooking the two-story family room.

The picturesque grounds, under canopies of oak trees, are adorned with gardens, walkways, patios, entertaining/gathering areas and a swimming pool.

With 7,196 square feet, five bedrooms, five full baths and two half-baths, this home, which includes a 48KW natural gas generator, is priced at $6,870,000.

For information, visit www.BethWolff.com.