1 Longfellow, Houston, Texas

Description

Situated on 2+ acres in prestigious gated Shadyside with swimming pool and tennis court, this important home was designed by William Ward Watkin, notable architect for much of Rice U, the original MFAH, and other Houston Landmarks. This extensively renovated 1920’s 4/5++ Mediterranean Revival Style home w/rich historical details has high ceilings, basement and elevator. Sellers earned a “Good Brick Award”- Preservation Houston for their painstaking renovation and added a seamless 1,200 sq ft addition (Rudy Colby). Nothing compares to this architectural gem featuring stunning kitchen/baths, sumptuous primary suite w/ appointed baths/dressing rooms, impressive landscaped grounds designed by the Office of James Burnett (OJB), motor court w/2 car porte-cochere, 3 car Carriage House with full apartment above. In the heart of Houston’s bustling Museum District with proximity to Downtown, the Med Center, and the Rice University trail this is one of Houston’s most distinguished residences.

Directions: Traveling East on Southwest Freeway, exit onto Main Street. Turn right on Main Street and head toward TX MED CTR & the Museum District. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Main Street. Turn right onto Longfellow Lane and gates to Shadyside neighborhood.