Five Homes That Are Designed For Entertaining

HOUSTON, TX — Home may be the place where you want to relax, but it's also the place where you may want to entertain. Whether it a backyard paradise, a gourmet kitchen, a stellar game room, or a large family room, there are a ton of ways to entertain. Here are a few in Houston that you may find have the perfect entertainment package.

The first stop is in Kemah at 1 Harbor Ln. Exclusive one-story home located on Clear Lake Channel. This includes boat lifts with docking for over 7 boats and covered boat storage, swimming pool/spa with swim-up bar; gas fire pit; outdoor kitchen; and huge covered patio with summer kitchen. Interior features open design; travertine and hand scraped wood floors; island kitchen with granite counters, high-end appliances, and wet bar. gated entry. 3-car porte cochere.

The next stop is in Sugar Land, at 69 Sunset Park Ln. Almost new! Stunning custom in one of Riverstone's prestigious gated communities! Double doors lead to a dramatic foyer w/soaring ceilings & beautiful views of the resort style back yard. Formal living w/fireplace, dining w/tray ceilings, study, wet bar, massive gourmet kitchen w/high end appliances opens to a large family and breakfast area. Luxurious master suite w/spa-like master bath. Tropical oasis backyard, pool, outdoor kitchen, golf course, sauna & so much more! 2 bedrooms down!

The next stop is in Houton, at 13703 Eagan Mill Dr. Rustic Chic executive home in the exclusive gated community of Lakes of Parkway. Recently remodeled, this 4 bedroom residence is a dream come true. Gourmet island kitchen with top of the line stainless steel Thermador appliances. Built in kitchen armoire with double drawer refrigerators and plenty of hidden space to hide your countertop appliances. Wine cooler, refrigerator/freezer drawers & separate ice makers in the wet bar. Residential audio visual system with wired speakers throughout the house. New Marvin windows and 12' Fleetwood pocket sliding window doors to the outdoor living area with Ipe wood deck & mosquito system. Master suite down and 3 bedrooms & game room up. Pool recently resurfaced and hot tub added, along with new decking, tile & concrete areas with gas for fire pit & outdoor kitchen. Oversized 3 car garage with porte cache & extra side parking spot in front of the house. Spectacular home inside and out!

This stop is in Spring, and is located at 2902 Pine Lake Trail. Although this one has cool stuff, one of the coolest things about it is Hakeem Olajuwon owns the home. This stunning golf course home located in the Northgate Forest Golf Course & Country Club. Come see this beautiful 2 and a half story, 4 bdrm, 8 bathroom massive home. enjoy the benefits of a large lagoon pool w/ spa & waterfall, summer kitchen, cozy wine cellar, guest house, large game room, exercise room, enormous master suite, hollywood bath, high ceilings, lush landscaping, large lot, and so much more!

The last stop is in Conroe, at 11790 White Oak Trail. Magnificent custom 1 story on a 2 acre greenbelt lot! Travertine, built-ins, crown moulding, decorative arches & more! Gourmet isl kitch w/granite, custom cabinets, breakfast bar & ss apps opens to breakfast; formal dining w/tray ceiling, master suite w/sitting area, FP, walk-in cedar closet; luxurious bath w/FP, tub, glass brick dbl shower & seated vanity, gameroom w/granite wet bar & stone FP; stunning heated pool/spa/waterfall, summer kitch, casita w/bedroom & full bath.

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