The Lap Of Luxury: The Houston Area's Top Five Homes

Homes considered in the lap of luxury have that some special, whether is an amazing view, a to-die-for kitchen, a pool to make you drool, or plenty of room to roam. Our partners at realtor.com have some of the most amazing homes in the Houston area, and some of them are just down the street. Take a look!

This Spanish-style villa is located in League City at 20 Waterford Oaks Lane. This private Mediterranean-inspired 4,400 square-foot estate was built in 2004 and has four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. This awesome home has amazing views of the marina off the back balcony, and includes a pool, lanai, floating boat, Summer outdoor kitchen. The inside is just as amazing with designer finishes throughout the home, custom drapes, Chiseled Travertine Floors, Solid Bronze Apron-style kitchen sink, abreath-taking iron and wood staircase, limestone fireplace, and a lot more.

Our next home is in affluent Sugar Land, at 203 Savoy Street. Experience the Venetian Estates lifestyle in this remarkably luxurious, yet wonderfully livable French custom home. Be captivated by the amazing lake views from indoor and outdoor living areas or private dock on 44-acre Lake Venice. Private master suite and 'second master' or guest room down as well as two secondary bdrms, all with private baths. Secluded staircase leads to second story media room, craft room, bedroom or work-out room and full bath. Finishes and fixtures throughout are gorgeous!

Our next home is in the heart of Houston, at 11406 Taylorcrest Rd. This custom Abercrombie home located in Memorial's Hedwig Village. Grand 2 story entry with sweeping staircase opens to elegant formals. Gourmet island kitchen open to breakfast room & den. Butler's pantry/wet bar. First floor master suite with luxurious bath & separate closets. Upstairs game room + THX media room. Crestron smart home with Lutron lighting.3 spacious bedrooms w/en-suite baths.2 staircases. Backyard retreat saltwater pool/spa. Rare 4 car garage+circular driveway/gated private driveway.

Our next stop is in Conroe, Texas, at 18724 Palm Beach Blvd. Two acre waterfront estate located on Lake Conroe. This one of kind home offers a formal living room, dining room, family room, game room, media room, study/office, 5 bedroom, 7.5 baths, oversized 4 car garage, two screened lanais overlooking the pool and hot tub, boatslip with lift, jet ski lifts...the list goes on and on! Half of the garage is air conditioned and includes a workshop. Private gated community and a private gated entry to the home. Immaculate! This amount of land is a rare find!

Our last stop on the luxury tour is in Kingwood, at 21110 Kings River Pt. A beautiful estate home custom built by Sugar Creek Homes in the exclusive gated community of the Lakes of Kings River Estates. Elegantly set on a professionally landscaped & meticulously maintained 1.061 acre lot, complete w/pool, spa & summer kitchen. Magnificently appointed with extensive moldings, trim, granite & travertine. Fabulous gourmet kitchen w/upscale appliances & 2 dishwashers. Gorgeous living areas, study & spacious gameroom*16KW generator, Monier tile roof, Icynene spray foam insulation. Wow!

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