5503 Valerie St. Houston, TX
the HOME the ENTRY the KITCHEN the WINE CELLAR the PRIMARY BEDROOM the STUDY the GAMEROOM the OUTDOOR SPACE 4 14 10 6 816 18 12 Inside 5503 Valerie St.
5503 Valerie Street’s thoughtfully designed interior is a beautiful balance of secluded spaces and gathering places. Just inside the entry hall, the formal dining room awaits. Further in, a flexible study space is defined by custom built-in shelving, cabinetry and wall paneling to create a visual openness and sense of connectivity to the open concept beyond. The real “oohs” and “ahhs” of this plan lie just beyond the entry hall as the space expands to reveal the beating heart of this home. With a seamless flow between the kitchen, dining and family rooms, these connected spaces prove superlative for the couple who loves to entertain.
From their vantage point at the central island in the kitchen next to the custom wine cellar as they prepare the evening meal, the hosts can engage their guests as they relax in the family room. The vibrant energy of the first floor is cooled slightly as one ascends the stairs to the far more tranquil second floor, which houses five bedrooms, two full and one half bathrooms, and a media room.
the HOME key Features • Monumental 1,200+ capacity customized wine cellar built and fabricated by AABC Wine Cellars • Double island kitchen • All custom white oak cabinetry, drawers and vanities • European white oak engineered hardwood flooring w/ 5 ½ inch baseboards throughout • Four new complete HVAC systems and ductwork • Tankless water heater • Four (4) Nest Smart thermostats
4 This classic yet charming home is the ultimate expression of harmony and luxury. At eight bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two half baths, 5503 Valerie Street offers two stories of inviting living spaces, gathering places and sleeping quarters. Set in the highly sought-after historical Houston neighborhood, Braeburn Country Club Estates, the exterior of this home is nothing shy of enchanting with its architectural roof – showcasing a beautiful dormer roof line, generous use of windows, custom built cedar wood garage door for the two-car, front-facing garage and recessed entry through a whimsical archway.
6 Upon crossing the threshold from the iron-arched, double glass doors, visitors are greeted by an entry hall with a dramatic staircase leading up and an antique gold chandelier by Visual Comfort. With sight lines from the entry through the home to the backyard, guests entering the home are welcomed with gorgeous white oak flooring and luxurious finishes and fixtures. the ENTRY key Features • Dual Primo gas lanterns • Diamond plastered 2-story (approx. 23’) foyer • Iron arched top double entry doors w/ glass paneling • Antique Gold (30 light) Chandelier by Visual Comfort • White Oak stairs w/ accent lighting • Custom made black iron Balusters & Railing
8 The open-concept kitchen is anchored by a spacious eat-in island that’s ideal for homework or a quick breakfast while providing definition and functionality to the space. To the right of the kitchen is the deluxe wine cellar perfect for entertaining. The adjoining family room is the highlight of the home with expansive, four-panel sliding glass doors that flood the kitchen with light while affording views of the outdoors with access to the expansive covered porch. Cook dinner in your chef’s kitchen while still having excellent views of the family room and outdoors to connect with your furry friends and family. the KITCHEN key Features • Bright, spacious, and perfectly on-trend • Calacatta Miraggio quartz double waterfall island w/ additional storage and 33” Delta workstation sink • Touch activated faucet by Brizo • Secondary Calacatta Miraggio quartz white oak island w/ additional storage and breakfast bar seating • European white oak floors • Cabinet uppers and lowers w/ under cabinet lighting • Upper glass-front display cabinets w/ lighting • Quartz backsplash behind gas range w/ quartz floating shelves & pendant lighting by Visual Comfort • Ample storage and counter space • Hidden walk-in pantry • BlueStar gas range w/ eight burners
10 Reflecting the best of contemporary and modern styles, this remarkable wine cellar is one of the biggest highlights in 5503 Valerie Street. Each bottle within the climate-controlled space is attractively illuminated by backlit LED accent lighting. Not to mention, you can fit nearly 1,200 bottles of wine in this sleek, insulated glass enclosed wine cellar. the WINE CELLAR key Features • Capacity of 1,149 bottles of wine including magnum and champagne bottles • Floor to ceiling (9’) glass w/ base manual locks • Remote controlled LED accent lighting inside cellar w/ white oak paneling • Custom fully insulated w/ vapor barrier climate control system by LRC • Insulated exterior glass door to keep wine cellar properly refrigerated and condensation resistant
12 The rightmost side of the home is reserved for sleeping quarters – with the primary room set at the side of the home conveniently off the two-car garage and mud room. This placement provides for the ultimate privacy. Massive windows in the primary room define the bed wall making it ideal for an intimate setup. A beamed ceiling lends a touch of elegance, and a black chandelier adds a modern farmhouse feel. The primary room features a lavish walk-in closet with a center island and welllit glass shoe or purse display, three large windows to let in the sunlight and a stylish primary bathroom that offers a freestanding garden tub and super shower. Get ready with ease with double sinks and a gorgeous white oak makeup vanity. the PRIMARY BEDROOM key Features • Three white oak beams spanning width of the room • Black Chandelier from Capital Lighting • White oak dual sink custom vanity w/ quartz Denali countertops • Glass enclosed shower w/ 60” freestanding garden tub and Delta faucet tub filler • White oak makeup vanity w/ extra storage and LED touch screen sensitive controls mirror • Center island w/ bench seating and Denali quartz countertop in the closet • Glass front shoe display cabinets w/ LED accent lighting
14 The luxurious study is executive-like with custom built-in shelving, cabinetry and unique wall paneling throughout. Work from home with ease in this expansive office that overlooks the back of the home. The study is conveniently located downstairs where you can still feel cozy while working from your home office or choose to have more privacy by shutting the elegant iron double glass doors. the STUDY key Features • Custom built-in shelving, cabinetry & wall paneling • Iron interior double doors w/ glass paneling • Archer 6 light Sputnik Chandelier by Hinkley Lighting • Dual wall sconces by Regina Andrew Design
16 The second floor includes a large game or media room with ample space for daily activities, movie nights, or additional entertaining. You can truly transform this space into anything you can dream of that will best suit your family. Best of all, this space creates just the right amount of privacy for the secondary bedrooms theupstairs.GAMEROOM key Features • Expansive media or game room sitting at 25’ x 20’ • 60” Minka Aire aviation ceiling fan
18 Open sightlines provide instant views to the expansive backyard. Enter the outdoor living space through a four-panel sliding glass door. Set up the ideal luxurious outdoor living space underneath a covered patio alongside an outdoor fireplace. The backyard has more than enough space to install a beautiful pool for the Houston summers while still providing room for a patio set, patio games, and more! Feel a sense of seclusion and privacy as you enjoy your backyard surrounded by a brand new, seven foot cedar fence. Let the kids play at ease in the large backyard while they enjoy the brand new children’s playhouse located just outside to the left of the yard. Entertain family and friends all year long in this spectacular outdoor living space. the OUTDOOR SPACE key Features • The Outdoor Space • Wood plank ceiling along backyard patio cover • Courtyard 42” outdoor fireplace w/ premium herringbone brick interior and IntelliFire ignition system • Brand new 7 ft Cedar privacy fence • Children’s playhouse
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