Houston's Top 5 Homes: Amazing Estates

This week's top five homes in the Houston area included features that in some cases go beyond anything most middle class homeowners could imagine having at our fingertips. Our friends at realtor.com see some aazing things when they list these homes, such as massive home theaters, homes with full sized basketball courts, wine grottos, amazing pools and out door kitchens, and a lot more. Check out the tour and swee what Houston real eswtate has to offer.

Our first stop on the top 5 tour is in Tomball, located between The Woodlands and Houston, at 300 Saddlebrook Lane. This home 16,000 square-foot home is located on a 12 acre tract, and includes a magnificent kitchen, two game rooms, a media room, 9 bedrooms, 8 full bathrooms and 8 half-bathrooms. Kitchen is equipped with subzero appliances, while home theater is wired with surround sound. This resort-style ranch has an amazing pool in back with a waterfall, and trees. Lots of trees.

Our second stop is in Kingwood, TX, at 6 Holley Ridge Drive. This magnificent custom-built home on a 92,393 SF lushly landscaped lot in the prestigious gated Deer Ridge Estates. The views are sublime of the pool, spa & grounds thru the stately Cantera doors. this one includes Hardwood oak flooring flows thru the entry, imposing formal living areas & master* The open concept gourmet kitchen-breakfast room-family room that exudes warmth & charm. Enjoy the tasting rm & refrigerated wine room. Flexible 2nd floor plan can accommodate 5BRs or 3BRs, study or exercise room and media room. This one is a must-see, but aren't they all.

The third stop on the tour is at 8 Winston Woods Drive, in Houston's Uptown. World-class residence on magnificent 87,120 sf lot in gated close-in location. This French Chateau style home takes full advantage of the remarkable setting. The handsome 1st floor gameroom features exquisite 18th century French mahogany paneling* & bar. Oval dining room enjoys breathtaking views of the grounds. Fabulous dine-in wine cellar. Library. Screened porch connects the kitchen/family room to the outdoors & pool. Master suite w/private study/media. Guest apt w/kitchenette. Slate roof.

Are you ready to have your mind blown? This next stop is in Sugar Land, at 7 Pasadise Point Drive. Only a short 20-minute drive from Houston's Galleria, the estate "Paradise Found" awaits the sophisticated buyer. Located on the constant level Alkire Lake, this traditional styled gated compound consists of a main house, carriage house, full size tennis court, basketball/sports court, infinity swimming pool and spa, fire pit, gazebo, boat dock with boat and a total of 8 garages. Everything is in immaculate condition and no detail has been overlooked. The main house, completed in 2004, has three floors and approx. 13,467 square feet of well planned living space. It has five bedrooms, six full baths and three half baths, plus a pool bath, media room, expansive game room with a balcony that has magnificent views of the lake. Secluded first floor master suite that includes extensive closets, an exercise room with a dry sauna, a sitting room and an opulent master bath. The kitchen is fit for a gourmet and open to the family room complete with wet bar, aquarium, fireplace and entertainment center. The carriage house was completed in 2013 and has a well-appointed kitchen, living room, full bath, outdoor patio with fireplace and a summer kitchen. It would be difficult to find anything that could rival this unique property.

The last stop on our tour is in Ldeague City, TX at 1822 Cove Park Drive. One of the most architecturally significant homes on Clear Lake. This Miles van der Rohe inspired Mid Century Modern home is believed to be the last surviving coastal home designed by Edmund Furley. Sitting on a half-acre, this gated estate offers 100ft of waterfront, 200+ft pier with a boat house and roof top deck. Walls of windows offer unmatched sunset views of Clear Lake. The interior features travertine flooring, elevator, steel doors, project out windows, Viking & GE Monogram Appliances.

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