Houston Chronicle Sunday

PRIME PROPERTY

- By Lisa Zapalac HOMES CORRESPOND­ENT

A detailed look at one of the area’s most distinctiv­e homes.

Located in the heart of the Memorial Villages, this stunning French countrysty­le home has more than 8,500 square feet of living space. Listing agent Moira Holden of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene — Fort Bend, said the stunning home has lots of character.

The home was renovated in 2013 and includes five bedrooms, all with en-suite baths plus three half-baths as well as a formal living and dining room, a study, plus a large family living/ great room.

A custom front door brings in abundant natural light into the entry with a winding staircase and limestone tiles. The first floor of the home is wired with built-in surround sound speakers.

The large formal dining room has a tray ceiling and a wall of windows and the study is wood paneled with crown molding a full-height windows. Custom flooring throughout the first floor is walnut.

The formal living room has a wall of windows with floor-to-ceiling custom drapes, crown molding and gas-log fireplace. The family room and living room have arched windows and exposed beams, and overlook the back yard.

The living room is open to the kitchen and has a fireplace as well as access to a rear stairway.

Well-designed, the island kitchen boasts lots of storage, a built in Sub-Zero 46-inch refrigerat­or and a built-in breakfast bar. There is an under-counter microwave and a prep sink in the island.

The bar and butler’s pantry feature marble countertop­s and a wine refrigerat­or. The bar opens to the kitchen and living areas.

The elegant master suite includes a luxury bath, a sitting area and custom dual closets with built-ins.

The second floor has a game room, a media room with a projector and screen, and a bonus space for hobbies.

Outside, there is beautiful loggia with a summer kitchen that overlooks an oversized fire pit and pool and a waterfall feature.

A mosquito system is another desirable amenity.

With five bedrooms, five full baths and three halfbaths, this home at 760 Pifer Road is priced at $3,675,000. Contact Holden at mholden@garygreene.com.

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