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The Top 5: Elegant Homes In Houston For Less Than $1Million

You don't need to break your bank account for elegance. Check out these homes that will take your breath away and leave you a little cash.

If you are looking for a home, you always want it to be a nice home. But if you are looking for something that looks elegant for less, realtor.com has some of the top homes in the Houston area that look like they are over the top, without the over the top price.

This first home is in Pasadena and is located at 1111 Oak Park Ln. This gorgeous home has been completely remodeled with tons of upgrades!Beautiful backyard with covered patio, pool & spa!Open floorplan with designer upgrades galore-3 fireplaces,amazing kitchen,and a master bathroom & closet that you have to see to believe! House is automated with smart lock, nest thermostats,totally automated pool,sprinkler system and mosquito repellant system!

This home is in Kemah at 604 Amalfi Dr. Beautiful landscaping & stone/stucco front elevation to welcome you home. Foyer showcases 8' leaded glass door, as well as 21' ceilings & beautiful wood floors that extend into Formal Dining & Den. Chef's Kitchen boasts butler's pantry, huge island with seating, quartz counters, upgraded GE Monogram appliances (including 6 burner gas range) & generous walk-in pantry. Den has a wealth of natural lighting & beautiful floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. Generous Owner's Retreat with views of the pool & canal. Luxurious Master Bathroom boasts dual closets, dual, raised vanities, oversized shower & corner, jetted tub. 2nd downstairs Bedroom is great for extended family! All Secondary Bedrooms boast spacious walk-in closets. Tiered Media Room has built-in surround system. Backyard Oasis with infinity pool that drops into lower plunge pool.

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The third stop on the not-so-over-the-top tour is at 11719 Legend Manor Dr, Houston, Texas. Home includes many valuable bonus amenities including heated pool with hot tub and waterfall features, mosquito misting system, fire pit, remote control blinds on large back windows, covered patio with remote control solar screens, remote control hurricane shutters, sprinkler system with drips for pots, irrigated garden area, whole house sound system including speakers in each room and front porch, patio, pool area & workshop, workshop with built in cabinetry and workbenches in 3rd garage that includes a portable A/C unit, large walk in closets in all bedrooms and office, laundry room with sink, storage platforms above garages, floored attic space, 7 color/infrared exterior cameras with DVR, doggie door.

The next stop is at 14511 Serrano Creek Ln, Humble, Texas. This elegant home features a Great room with spacious gourmet kitchen, breakfast area, and living room with a wall of windows that overlook the Resort Style back yard complete with a beautiful 125'Salt water pool/spa, Custom Outdoor Kitchen, dining area, tanning decks and fire pit.

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The last stop is at 2037 Bluestem Drive, Conroe, TX. A beautiful two-story home featuring ample outdoor living s and comfortable interior rooms that can be configured to meet the needs of a large family.. A unique feature of this design is the hearth room, a cozy area where family members can spend quality time without distractions. Homeowners can opt to close the room off and add a wood-burning fireplace, or to have doors installed opening to the back porch. The hearth room opens to a massive great room encompassing the family room, dining area and a gourmet kitchen. The kitchen is a dynamic featuring a center island large enough for counter seating. Sitting at it, tiny sous chefs can help prepare the meal or keep the head chef company. Large, beautifully finished cabinets keep the kitchen tidy, with any overflow being stored in the butlers pantry. After dinner, everyone can enjoy a movie in the family room or go upstairs to the game room for a quick match before turning in for the night.

All listings are courtesy of our friends at realtor.com.

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