5219 Briar Drive

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5 19 Briar Drive

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xtensively renovated by its designer/owner, this exceptionally elegant residence offers a gracious, open floorplan enhanced by

sumptuous appointments and finishes. No detail for grand entertaining or daily life has been overlooked.

Positioned across three raised lots and partially enclosed by tall brick walls and screens of trees, the traditional, slurry-brick house has a sweeping, crescent-shaped front driveway and a gated rear driveway. Impressive bronze and glass doors open into the foyer and a wide central hall travels past the main staircase into the rear gallery.

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he bleached oak floors extend into large open formal rooms that flank the

foyer. The formal living room has an antique marble fireplace and reproduction French wall paneling.

The dining room has exquisite custom-designed Gracie wallpaper with native Southeast Texas avian scenes installed above an antiqued mirror and Chinese Chippendale lattice wainscot.

The reception gallery spans the rear of the house and offers lovely views of the patios, pool, and grounds through sets of tall metal and glass French doors fabricated by Universal Ornaments. A slab-granite fireplace surrounded by an antique art nouveau door frame anchors one end of the gallery near the entrance to the study and master suite. The opposing end transitions into the spacious kitchen, breakfast room, and great room.

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ale gray and white sculptured

and overlooks the front grounds through

marble clads the kitchen

casement windows. Slab mesquite-

countertops. The extra-deep

wood countertops, a herringbone-

sink in the large island is also sculptured

patterned brick floor, and walls of

marble. A herringbone-patterned

artisan tile enhance the butler’s pantry

antique brick wall backs the custom

which includes refrigerator drawers,

enameled Viking range. Professional-

an icemaker, and a Dutch door into the

grade appliances have cabinet fronts

dining room.

and include a side-by-side SubZero refrigerator and freezer. A second extra-

A brick wine vault entered through

deep sink positioned beneath casement

antique wood and glass doors adjoins the

windows overlooks the breezeway to the

kitchen and spectacular great room. The

cabana and patios. The sunny, rotunda

great room has a hardwood floor, double-

breakfast room is appointed with an

height ceiling with decorative molding,

antique black-and-white tile floor, built-

rows of French doors overlooking the

in concave breakfronts for display, and

front and rear grounds, return staircase,

French doors to the patios.

and clerestory windows that pour natural light into the space. An impressive

Adjacent to the kitchen, a drop zone

slab-granite fireplace anchors one wall

connects the kitchen to a butler’s pantry,

and the opposing wall houses media,

planning station, a half-bathroom,

display, and storage cabinets beneath the

alcove with stacked washer and dryer,

open staircase landing. Storage under

and a glass door to the front drive. The

the stairs is accessed through a hidden

planning station has a wrap-around desk

doorway built into the bookshelves.

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he master suite occupies a

doors that access the patios. Two

secluded position at the far

custom-fitted walk-in closets

end of the reception gallery.

with glass-front wardrobes

An inspiring study features a

and seagrass carpet flank

parquetry floor, lath walls, built-

the vestibule entrance into

in bookcases, and sets of French

the sumptuous master

doors to the patios. The study

bathroom. Amenities

connects into the master bedroom

include custom wallpaper;

through solid double doors, and

custom cabinetry with

the parquetry floor extends into the

beveled sculptured marble

bedroom. The bedroom includes

countertops and glass vessel

a delicately carved rose marble

sinks; a mirrored vanity;

fireplace, a coffee bar with under-

jetted tub with marble deck;

counter refrigerator and hammered-

an oversized, frameless-glass

brass sink, and two sets of French

shower; and a private water closet.

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he second floor offers large secondary bedrooms and superbly-appointed

bathrooms. Near the main staircase, a guest suite offers a concealed media cabinet, deep closet, and marble-clad bathroom overlooking a balcony that spans the front elevation. A pair of large bedrooms are served by a spacious, updated Hollywood bathroom with double sinks, double vanities, and a frameless-glass tub/shower with marble and mosaic tile accents.

Additional spaces on this level include a sunny laundry room, a window-seat alcove, and a large playroom or study hub with builtin desks, two tall closets with louvered barn doors, and a built-in chalkboard .

Custom-fitted as a designer’s home office, the third floor has seagrass carpet, track lighting, display shelves, and dormer windows.

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ne of the glories

The oversized, three-car

of this house is its

garage has an epoxy floor

inviting cabana

and a dog-wash station.

and summer kitchen. The

Above the garage, there is

summer kitchen is an

a gym with a rubberized

open-sided structure with

floor and mirrored walls, a

seating and dining areas,

hunting/tackle room with

a brick fireplace, ProFire

custom-fitted tackle and

grill, warming drawer, and

gun storage, and a dumb-

a stainless steel sink. A

waiter.

full bathroom adjoins the cabana.

Additional amenities include a slate roof with

Grounds include a

antique and reproduction

serene swimming pool

tiles, full-house gas

with Wedgewood-style

generator, mosquito

tile edging, a goldfish

system, a dog run, invisible

pond with water wall and

fencing, and a large yard.

fountain, reclaimed brick patios and pebble and brick paths, parterre gardens, and a charming wrought-iron Victorianstyle fowl house.

Amenities Traditional Pine Shadows home

Amenities throughout include:

EXTERIOR

substantially renovated and updated

Plank and parquetry bleached oak floors

Slurry brick

with sophisticated, Modern flair.

Commercial-grade metal French doors

Reclaimed Chicago brick hardscape,

from Universal Ornaments

paths, patios

Renovations by

Versa hardware

Slate roof, 2/3 antique slate, 1/3 recent

Urban Craft Custom Builders, LLC

Louvered doors reclaimed from home

(per seller)

Custom wall papers

Copper gutters and downspouts

Casement windows

Copper gas lanterns, many Antique French Front and back balconies

MECHANICAL

KITCHEN

Six HVAC zones

Sculptured marble countertops and

Seven hot water heaters

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HOME OFFICE/ PLANNING CENTER

Three sets of washers and dryers

Herringbone-patterned antique brick

Adjoins drop zone

on vintage bombĂŠ-front cabinet

backsplash

Custom-fitted for home office with

FOYER

Glass and solid-front cabinets

built-in desk with glass surface,

Commercial-grade bronze and glass

Large island with pull-up seating, marble

drawers, cabinets, printer niche

front doors from Universal Ornaments

sink with arched brass faucet, drawers,

Plastered walls

microwave, bookshelves

WINE VAULT

Vista into rear gallery

Cabinet-front SubZero

Located in short hall connecting kitchen

Main staircase

Custom enameled Viking gas range with

with great room

Louvered doors to dining room

ovens, grill, griddle, custom hood

Antique wood and glass doors

Louvered doors to living room

Extra-deep stainless-steel sink with

Brick storage shelves

arched brass faucet LIVING ROOM

China closet

GREAT ROOM

Scalloped bolection molding wall panels

Pantry

Double-height ceiling with classical

Antique carved marble fireplace mantel

Glass door to brick breezeway

bolection molding

Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking

Cased opening to wine vault, great room

Walnut-stain hardwood floor

front drive and gardens

Built-in chalkboard

Impressive, slab granite fireplace mantel,

Cased opening to rear reception gallery

over mantel, surround, hearth and BREAKFAST ROOM

fire-block

DINING ROOM

Rotunda room with four built-in, concave,

Return staircase to second floor and

Smoked-mirror wainscot with Chinese

storage and display cabinets

open/loft landing

Chippendale-style frame

Black and white antique French tile floor

Book, display, and media cabinet

Custom native SE Texas bird and flora

Two sets French doors to patios

spanning one wall

wallpaper

Six recessed clerestory windows

Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking

BUTLER’S PANTRY

Five sets French doors to patios

front drive and gardens

Mesquite-wood countertops

Hidden storage closet

Cased opening to rear reception gallery

Herrringbone-patterned brick floor Artisan-tile walls

MASTER SUITE

RECEPTION GALLERY

Custom cabinets include two

(See Study)

Spans length of living room, foyer, dining

dog-kennels with brass-wire fronts

MASTER BEDROOM

room

Porcelain sink with brass faucet

Secluded wing entered through study

Four sets of French doors with sunburst

Two cabinet-front refrigerator drawers

Natural hardwood floor

transoms; three access patios, one

Cabinet-front icemaker

Stepped ceiling

accesses study/master suite

Dutch-door (half-door) accesses dining

Two sets of French doors to patios

Anchored by fireplace with antique art

room

Antique carved marble fireplace mantel

nouveau surround with traces of faux

Locked pantry

Closet coffee bar with under-counter

gilding, granite face, hearth and fire-

Lined silver drawers

refrigerator, hammered brass sink,

block Terminates into gathering kitchen

artisan tile backsplash DROP ZONE/ SERVICE ENTRANCE Glass door from front driveway into drop

MASTER BATHROOM

STUDY

zone/ service hall

Vestibule entrance from master

Adjoins rear reception gallery

Service half-bathroom

bedroom flanked by two large,

Parquetry natural hardwood floor

Built-in bench with coat or backpack

custom-fitted walk-in closets

Lath walls

hooks

Wallpaper ceiling in vestibule

Built-in floor-to-ceiling book and display

Stacked washer and dryer alcove

matches wallpaper in master

cabinets

bathroom

Glass-front display cabinet with lock

SERVICE HALF-BATHROOM

Beveled sculpture marble

Two sets of French doors to patios

Pocket-door entry

countertops

Solid doors to master bedroom

Honed marble antique French vessel sink

Mirrored-front cabinetry

Glass vessel sinks

Bedroom

GARAGE

Enclosed water closet

Walk-in closet

Oversized, three-car garage with storage

Jetted tub with marble deck

Wallpaper

Epoxy floor

Oversized frameless-glass and

Views to backyard

Dog-wash station

marble shower with multiple heads

Air conditioned

Closet One

HOLLYWOOD BATHROOM

Mirrored-back double doors

Adjoins two bedrooms

SECOND FLOOR

Seagrass floor covering

Inlaid marble floor

Gym with mirrored wall, rubber floor,

Glass-front wardrobes

Beveled marble countertop

French doors to balcony

Pull-out shelves

Two sinks

Hunting/tackle room with custom-fitted

Chest-of-drawers

Two vanities

rod holders, lure cupboards and drawers,

Closet Two

Tub shower with mosaic tile, marble, and

fly-tying work surface

Double doors

frameless glass enclosure

In-wall, rope-operated dumb waiter from

Glass-front wardrobes

Water closet with pocket door

work area in garage below

BEDROOM

GROUNDS

Grass-cloth wall covering

Extensive lawn and gardens interspersed

Built-in display and book shelves

with patios and paths

Walk-in closet

Screen of trees at perimeter

Chest-of-drawers Lacquered and plaster finishes SECOND FLOOR MAIN STAIRCASE LANDING

Herringbone brick, pebble, and bluestone

French doors to rear slate balcony

Main Laundry

hardscape and paths

French doors to front gallery

Shaw’s sink

Parterres, trellises

Door to guest bedroom

Granite countertop

Brick and wrought iron breezeway to

Cased opening to second-floor hall

Washer and dryer aperture beneath

cabana, garage

countertop

Moonlighting

Black and white woven tile drip stall

Landscape lighting

GUEST BEDROOM Closet

Wrought-iron Victorian-style fowl house THIRD FLOOR

Closet with chest-of-drawers Private Bathroom

with nesting shelves Gated driveway

Inlaid marble floor

Third Floor Workroom

Fenced dog run/yard

Beveled marble countertop for sink and

Custom-fitted as designer’s workspace

Full-house gas generator

vanity

Grass-cloth floor covering

Mosquito system

Tub/shower with glass and brass

Built-in, angled display shelves

Invisible dog fence around entire

surround

Track lighting

perimeter of property

Floor-to-ceiling window overlooking front

Dormer windows

Circle Driveway

gallery

Attic access POOL

BEDROOM/PLAYROOM/STUDY HUB

OUTDOOR LIVING

Vestibule entrance flanked by two large

Beach Wedgewood-style ceramic tile edging

storage closets

Cabana/ Outdoor Living and Dining

Built-in desks with custom-painted

Open hearth brick fireplace

ORNAMENTAL POND

surfaces, printer shelf

Raised and beamed bamboo ceiling

Lighted fountain

Two closets with barn-doors

Slate hardscape

Water wall

Built-in wall chalkboard

Full bathroom/ pool bathroom with slate

Tall windows overlooking front gallery

floor, limestone countertop, mosaic-tile

EXCLUSIONS:

shower

Master bath chandelier

Staircase to Third Floor

ProFire grill and warming drawer

Formal dining chandeliers

Located in center of second-floor hall

Stainless steel sink

Entry hall sconces

Tall, L-shaped window seat with storage

Garage access

Entry hall bubble chandelier Drapes in dining room, formal living master bedroom, guest bedroom

BAYOU GLEN | 5219 Briar Drive 4-5 BEDROOMS | 4 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS ±

10,556 sq. ft. | ±53,721 sq.ft lot Price Upon Request

Diane Kingshill BROKER ASSOCIATE

Circle of Excellence, Hall of Fame

713.248.4900

diane.kingshill@sothebyshomes.com

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