A Houston Mansion Fit for Royalty
It would appear that when Murphy Mears Architects was tapped to design a Houston mansion at 119 Carnarvon for a deep-pocketed client, lavish entertaining and plenty of room for house guests were key. Consider the second-floor ballroom, a theater room, the seven bedrooms, and the nine full bathrooms in the lavish 16,118-square-foot home that anchors two verdant acres in one of the city’s most exclusive neighborhoods.
A Priced-to-Sell Listing
Listed with Kellie Geitner of Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty at $19,999,000, this Memorial mansion is currently one of the priciest listings in greater Houston.
A Street of Luxury
Putting that in perspective, 119’s neighbor 120 Carnarvon sold last year under a list price of $26.5 million. Further up the street, 223 Carnarvon, priced at just under $25 million, recently went under contract, after only one day on the market. This rather short street just west of the 610 Loop certainly qualifies as Houston’s very own Multi-Millionaires’ Row.
A Home Fit for a King
More recently, a 15,000 square-foot mansion in River Oaks nudged records when it sold under a reduced listing price of $24.75 million. Texas is a non-disclosure state, so the exact sale prices of the properties are not publicly available. The Mount Everest of listings in the city, if not the entire state of Texas, is The Lodge at Hunter’s Creek in Memorial with a staggering list price of $49,985,000, down from $65 million 18 months ago. By those measures, 119 Carnarvon almost could be viewed as a bargain.
The Home’s Many Perks
The two-story library at 119 Carnarvon Drive is a rare amenity in today’s homes. On entering the dwelling, you find yourself in a grand foyer which is wrapped in Venetian plaster walls, topped with a 22-foot coffered ceiling and encircled by a grand spiral staircase.
The living room overlooks the veranda, lap pool, and beautiful backyard landscaping. Lueders limestone tile flooring and Venetian plaster walls continue from the foyer into the room that features a 12-foot ceiling and recessed lighting.
A Home for the Ages
Perhaps you’re invited to dinner in the formal dining room, large enough to easily seat more than a dozen, or perhaps you are there to take in a screening of The Brutalist in the posh home theater. If overnighting, the choice of bedrooms is generous. If a fancy soiree is on your dance card, you could be directed to the ballroom, which can be gloriously outfitted for a seated dinner for as many as 36 people.
The Primary Suite and More
Among the 30 — yes, 30 — rooms in this Houston mansion, the spacious primary suite is a jewel all to itself with a private courtyard, dual spa-like bathrooms with imported marble and custom walk-in closets.
As would be expected, the kitchen is state of the art and includes a breakfast nook overlooking the garden. The adjacent caterer’s kitchen is complete with all needs required for large-scale entertaining on a truly grand scale. A wet bar and wine room further address the necessities of serious socializing.
Conclusion
119 Carnarvon Drive is a true masterpiece of architecture and design, offering its owner a level of luxury and comfort that is truly fit for royalty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the square footage of the property?
A: The property has a total square footage of 16,118 square feet.
Q: How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the property have?
A: The property has seven bedrooms and nine full bathrooms.
Q: What is the list price of the property?
A: The list price of the property is $19,999,000.
Q: What is the location of the property?
A: The property is located in Memorial, just west of the 610 Loop.
Q: Who is the listing agent?
A: The listing agent is Kellie Geitner of Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty.
