Veterans United Realty
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1 Longfellow Lane, Houston, TX 77005

$11,250,000 Asking Price

4 beds
7 baths
9,863  sqft
Built in 1926

Architecturally significant 4/5++ Mediterranean Revival Style home on 2+ acres in the private gated neighborhood of Shadyside. Designed in 1926 by William Ward Watkin for hardware magnate F.A. Heitman, this important home has undergone a recent restoration and expansion by the current owners. The owners retained architect Rudy Colby of Colby Design for the renovation and design of a seamless 1,200+ sq.ft. addition and the Office of James Burnett (OJB) for the landscape design. 2021 “Good Brick Award” by Preservation Houston. Along with rich historical details, this home features stunning kitchen/baths, sumptuous primary suite, impressive landscaped grounds/pool/tennis/motor ct/ 2 car porte-cochere, “Artist Cottage”, elevator (basement to 2nd floor), 3 car Carriage House with apartments above and below. In the heart of Houston’s bustling Museum District with proximity to Downtown, the Med Center, and the Rice University trail this is one of Houston’s most distinguished residences.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
February 21, 2024 — 84 days ago
Listing Office:
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, Victoria Minton (713-398-4932)
Office Phone:
713-520-1981
MLS ID:
50974012

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
2 Staircases, Balcony, Crown Molding, Elevator, Elevator Shaft, Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceilings, Wired for Sound, All Bedrooms Up,Primary Bed - 2nd Floor, Countertops(Granite And Quartz)
Appliances:
Disposal, Ice Maker, Dryer Included, Refrigerator Included, Washer Included, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Microwave, Gas Range, Indoor Grill, Dishwasher
Laundry:
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Flooring:
Marble, Stone, Tile, Wood
A/C:
true, Electric, Zoned
Heating:
true, Natural Gas, Zoned
Fireplace:
Gas Log, Wood Burning, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 2
Eco/Green Feature:
Thermostat, HVAC

Exterior

General:
Back Green Space, Balcony, Private Tennis Court, Side Yard, Sprinkler System, Detached Gar Apt /Quarters, Shed(s), Private
Style:
Mediterranean
Pool:
Gunite, In Ground
Parking:
Detached, Additional Parking, Auto Driveway Gate, Garage Door Opener, Circular Driveway, Driveway Gate, Porte-Cochere, Attached Carport

Construction

Roofing:
Tile
General:
Brick, Stucco, 3, Pillar/Post/Pier

Location

Road/Access:
Asphalt
HOA Amenities:
2110.0, Quarterly
Originating MLS:
Houston Association of Realtors
School District:
27 - Houston
County:
Harris

Lot

Zoning:
LT B & TR F1, 0502260000009
Fencing:
Back Yard, Full

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
Houston Association of Realtors
Exclusions:
See Listing Agent
Buyers Agent Compensation:
3
NA Compensation:
0

This listing courtesy of:
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, Victoria Minton

About Houston, TX

Housing

Number of Units
1,285,926
Median Home Value
$256,493
Median Rent
$1,020

52.67% of housing units are renter occupied.

8.97% are vacant.

Commute

Car
74.05%
Public Transportation
2.63%
Walk to Work
1.38%
Work from Home
20.26%
Other
1.35%

The median travel time to work is 25 minutes.

People

Population
3,195,460
Median Age
35.60
Median Household Size
2.89

Education

High School
23.45%
Associate’s Degree
6.44%
Bachelor’s Degree
20.00%
Graduate Degree
12.33%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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