French Chateau-Style Mansion in Houston, Texas
Built in the 1990s, this River Oaks mansion features antique fireplaces from Paris, Marie Antoinette statues, vintage Baccarat chandeliers, and more, following a meticulous 4-year renovation of the interiors that began in 2014, spearheaded by its owner, socialite and philanthropist Lori Krohn Sarofim.
“The amount of detail and deliberation that went into every space was overwhelming, but well worth it for the end result,” she stated to the @wsjrealestate.
The 15,033 sq ft mansion showcases the owner’s meticulous attention to detail in creating an opulent home fit for royalty, featuring French detailing with limestone floors and chevron parquetry, as well as custom custom boiserie and millwork throughout.
The striking midnight-blue dining room sets the stage for fine dining with antique accents and a hand painted ceiling detail, while the gourmet kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances with a La Cornue 72 inch range, double oven, and rotisserie.
The mansion also boasts a wine cellar with storage for over 500 bottles, in addition to a home gym, game room, and two safe rooms.
The 5 bedroom mansion has a large master suite with a two-storey closet, accessible with its own spiral staircase.
Adjoining a golf course in Houston’s landmark River Oaks neighborhood, the Houston mansion is set in 1.5 acres of manicured grounds with a swimming pool, stone walkways, vine-draped pergolas, and a koi pond.
When sold at asking price, this French chateau-style home will set a new record as the most expensive home sale ever recorded on Houston’s Multiple Listings Service.
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