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 1 Longfellow Lane Houston, TX 77005  Map It

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Carol Lance
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50 Briar Hollow Ln Ste 700W
Houston, TX   77027
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One of Houston's finest homes, 1 Longfellow Lane was completed in 1926 by William Ward Watkin, the supervising architect for the Rice Institute campus plan and buildings. Surrounded by manicured gardens, the house exhibits the Venetian Revival style
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The motor court entrance is protected from inclement weather by a wide, elaborately carved, overhanging copper roof fringed with cut glass prisms, one of the home s most striking architectural elements
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English walnut paneling and a magnificent staircase distinguish the grand reception hall. Watkin was a master of cross-ventilation in the years before air-conditioning; even the Palladian transoms open to catch the breeze.
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The living room features a gently convex ceiling, and a delicately carved fireplace mantel with egg-and-dart motif. Note large windows on three sides.
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Like the living room, the dining room is bathed in natural light. The convex ceiling has a unique arabesque pattern of circles and diamonds. There is ample room for a table or tables of any dimension.
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One of the most charming spaces in this captivating house, the rotunda breakfast room overlooks the drive and grounds through tall bay windows, and has a polished limestone floor and chair rail.
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The solarium is bathed in light through tall Palladian windows and features a polished limestone floor and hooded masonry fireplace. It adjoins the living room through interior French doors and also sides to the motorcourt entrance.
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The updated kitchen and butler's pantry were reconfigured to offer modern service and convenience. Note expansive granite countertops, central island with pull-up seating, commercial quality stainless steel Imperial stove and ovens.
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One of two enormous light-filled bedrooms in the master suite.Note tambour carving on fireplace and and box paneling. Two baths have Italian tile, jetted tubs, separate showers, water closets, and wardrobe cabinets. There is a walk-in cedar closet.
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The master suite's stunning sitting room is accessed by glass-paned pocket doors and is surrounded by windows overlooking the grounds.
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An example of the very spacious secondary bedrooms with high ceilings and abundant windows. This one is en suite. Note built-in bookshelves and paneling.
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Above the three-car garage, the spacious guest house features an updated kitchen and bath, sitting room(pictured), and two bedrooms with walk-in closets.
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The home tennis court makes it unnecessary to sign up or call ahead for a court. There is also a shady patio for spectators.
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A putting green is tucked into the grounds near the guest cottage.
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A view of the classically-inspired pool illustrates the rich architectural details of the house, the professionally executed landscaping and shady gardens
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Room/Lot Dimension
Living: 18x31
Den: 16x25
Game Room: 16x45
Dining: 19x23
Kitchen: 16x16
Breakfast: 15x12
1st Bed: 19x22
2nd Bed: 22x14
3rd Bed: 17x13
4th Bed: 19x18
5th Bed: 17x17
Study/Library: 17x14
Utility Room Desc: Utility Rm In House
Bedroom Desc: All Bedrooms Up

School Information
School District: Houston
Elementary Sch: HISD
Middle Sch: HISD
High Sch: HISD
( Information should be independently verified )
General Description
Historic 1926 Venetian Revival home by architect William Ward Watkin located in Shadyside, one of Houston s most prestigious gated enclaves. Meticulously restored and enhanced estate offers: impressive English walnut paneling, superb ceiling treatments, French hardware, generous formal rooms, solarium with Palladian windows, and enormous en suite bedrooms. Manicured grounds offer a carriage/guest house, garden cottage, pool, tennis court, putting green, and bricked motor court with auto gates
Listing Price: $12,495,000 Convert Currency
Address 1 Longfellow Lane
City / Zip: Houston / 77005-1821
Subdivision: Shadyside
Property Type: Single Family Homes
Status: Active on Market
Bedrooms: 5 - 6 Bedroom(s)
Baths: 4 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)
Garage: 3 Car Detached
Access: Automatic Gate
Stories: 3 STORY
Style: Mediterranean
Year Built: 1926 / Appraisal District
Building Sqft: 11,862 / Appraisal District
Lotsize: 89,298 / Appraisal District
Front Door: East
Maintenance Fee: $765 quarterly
Mrkt Area: MUSEUM/RICE/MED
Key Map® : PAGE 533A
MLS# /  Area: 77557243  /  17-Southwest

Interior Feature
2 Staircases, Elevator, High Ceiling, Island Kitchen, Refrigerator Included
Fireplace: 3 / Wood Burning Fireplace, Gaslog Fireplace
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Compactor: No
Microwave: No
Range: Gas Range
Oven: Double Oven
Connection: Washer, Electric Dryer
BedRooms: All Bedrooms Up
Heating: Central Gas, Zoned
Cooling: Zoned, Central Electric
Floors: Stone, Tile, Wood
Countertop: Granite

Exterior Feature
Back Yard, Detached Gar. Apt./Quarters, Fully Fenced, Patio/Deck, Private Tennis Court, Controlled Subdivision Access
Extr Constrn: Stucco
Area Pool: No
Private Pool: Yes
Lot Desc: Subdivision Lot
Roof: Tile
Foundation: Pier & Beam
Access: Automatic Gate

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Updated as of: 11/21/2009

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