About 1 Longfellow Ln
Situated on 2+ acres in prestigious gated Shadyside with swimming pool and tennis court, this important home was designed by William Ward Watkin, notable architect for much of Rice U, the original MFAH, and other Houston Landmarks. This extensively renovated 1920’s 4/5++ Mediterranean Revival Style home w/rich historical details has high ceilings, basement and elevator. Sellers earned a “Good Brick Award”- Preservation Houston for their painstaking renovation and added a seamless 1,200 sq ft addition (Rudy Colby). Nothing compares to this architectural gem featuring stunning kitchen/baths, sumptuous primary suite w/ appointed baths/dressing rooms, impressive landscaped grounds designed by the Office of James Burnett (OJB), motor court w/2 car porte-cochere, 3 car Carriage House with full apartment above. 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.
Features of 1 Longfellow Ln
| MLS® # | 13760486 |
|---|---|
| Price | $10,600,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 6.00 |
| Full Baths | 5 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 9,863 |
| Square Footage | 89298 |
| Acres | 2.05 |
| Year Built | 1926 |
| Type | Single-Family |
| Style | Mediterranean |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 1 Longfellow Ln |
|---|---|
| Area | Southwest |
| Subdivision | Shadyside |
| City | Houston |
| County | Harris |
| State | Texas |
| Zip Code | 77005 |
Amenities
| # of Garages | 3 |
|---|---|
| Garages | Detached Garage |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | Yes |
| Pool | Gunite, In Ground |
Interior
| Interior | 2 Staircases, Alarm System - Owned, Balcony, Crown Moulding, Dryer Included, Elevator, Elevator Shaft, Fire/Smoke Alarm, Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceiling, Refrigerator Included, Spa/Hot Tub, Washer Included, Wired for Sound |
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| Interior Features | 2 Staircases, Alarm System - Owned, Balcony, Crown Moulding, Dryer Included, Elevator, Elevator Shaft, Fire/Smoke Alarm, Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceiling, Refrigerator Included, Spa/Hot Tub, Washer Included, Wired for Sound |
| Heating | Central Gas, Zoned |
| Cooling | Central Electric, Zoned |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 2 |
| Fireplaces | Gaslog Fireplace, Wood Burning Fireplace |
| # of Stories | 3.00 |
Exterior
| Exterior | Back Green Space, Back Yard Fenced, Balcony, Detached Gar. Apt./Quarters, Fully Fenced, Patio/Deck, Porch, Private Driveway, Side Yard, Sprinkler System, Storage Shed, Private Tennis Court |
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| Exterior Features | Back Green Space, Back Yard Fenced, Balcony, Detached Gar. Apt./Quarters, Fully Fenced, Patio/Deck, Porch, Private Driveway, Side Yard, Sprinkler System, Storage Shed, Private Tennis Court |
| Lot Description | Corner, Subdivision Lot |
| Roof | Tile |
| Foundation | Pier & Beam |
School Information
| District | Houston |
|---|---|
| Elementary | POE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
| Middle | LANIER MIDDLE SCHOOL |
| High | LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON) |
Additional Information
| Days on Website | 207 |
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| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty |
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