This 12,228-square-foot estate in Houston’s prestigious Sherwood Forest neighborhood is listed at $20,000,000 and features 5 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and spans over 1.7 wooded acres. Blending classic architecture with modern luxury, the home offers soaring ceilings, expansive living areas, and walls of windows that flood the interiors with natural light. A chef’s kitchen opens seamlessly to a spacious family room, creating an ideal space for both entertaining and everyday living.
The primary suite provides a serene retreat complete with spa-style amenities and peaceful views. Outside, enjoy a resort-style pool, manicured landscaping, and multiple patios designed for outdoor gatherings. Additional highlights include a craft room, home gym, and a 5-car garage—all combining comfort and sophistication in one remarkable property.
Where is Houston, TX?
Houston, Texas, is a sprawling city in southeastern Texas, situated about 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico and 165 miles east of Austin. As the largest city in Texas, it serves as a global hub for the energy industry—particularly oil and gas—while also supporting thriving sectors in medicine, aerospace, and finance.
Home to NASA’s Johnson Space Center and the renowned Texas Medical Center, Houston blends innovation with culture through its diverse culinary scene, world-class museums, and professional sports teams. With access to nearby Galveston beaches, expansive parks, and a growing arts district, the city offers both metropolitan convenience and outdoor recreation.
Front Entry
The front entry displays three stone arches with red brick trim leading to a wooden front door. Two sitting areas flank the entryway, each placed beneath a covered overhang. Lighting above the center arch and recessed fixtures illuminate the entry structure.
Staircase Entry
The staircase rises between two ornate consoles and features wood railings with black lattice panels. A patterned runner spans each step, extending from the base to the upper landing. Star-shaped pendant lights hang from the double-height ceiling.
Living Room
The living room includes a stone fireplace with a mounted deer head and flanked artwork above built-in wooden cabinets. A large circular chandelier hangs from the vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Six cushioned chairs form a conversational circle around a central table.
Dining Room
The dining room is arranged around a long rectangular glass table surrounded by striped high-back chairs. A decorative white mantle spans one wall beneath framed artwork and candle holders. Two arched windows with draped curtains face the front lawn.
Main Kitchen
The main kitchen presents a central island with seating for four on one side and a cooktop with a large hood against the far wall. Wood cabinets line the perimeter, including glass-front upper units surrounding a large window. The space connects to the hallway through an open doorway.
Secondary Kitchen
The secondary kitchen wraps cabinetry around three walls and includes a double sink below a pass-through window. Granite countertops run beneath glass-front and solid cabinets with underlighting. A stainless steel cooktop and hood sit opposite the built-in wall ovens.
Sitting Room
The sitting room groups a sofa, two lounge chairs, and a glass coffee table near a set of arched double doors. Windows with sheer drapes sit on either side of the central door. Additional framed artwork and shelving fill the opposite wall.
Library
The library contains floor-to-ceiling bookshelves with integrated cabinetry surrounding a stone fireplace. A flat-screen TV is mounted above the mantle flanked by wall sconces. Two armchairs and a leather ottoman sit over a patterned rug in the center.
Home Bar
The home bar positions four cushioned stools along a wood-front counter facing a built-in liquor display. Glass shelves and cabinetry frame a central mirror and sink station. Arched entryways lead to adjacent rooms on both sides.
Sitting Area
The upstairs sitting area places two armchairs on a rug near a small round table and a window with wooden shutters. A ceiling fan with leaf-shaped blades hangs from the vaulted ceiling. The room opens into a larger adjacent space with wood flooring and a built-in bench under a wide window.
Reading Nook
The reading nook is framed by two arched built-in shelves with yellow trim holding books and decorative items. A central window seat with drawers below sits between twin wall sconces. The ceiling peaks above the window to form a subtle vaulted shape.
Screened Porch
The screened porch features a long wooden table with eight chairs beneath a high ceiling supported by exposed beams. Ceiling fans and recessed lighting line the space above. Cushioned bench seating runs the length of the far wall beside screened windows facing the trees.
Covered Balcony
The covered balcony features two metal chairs placed on a brick floor framed by stone and brick columns. A wood-paneled ceiling includes recessed lighting and a ceiling fan. The railing overlooks the surrounding trees and the courtyard below.
Rear Veranda
The rear veranda includes several seating arrangements along a brick pathway under a curved wood ceiling. Multiple fans and wall-mounted lanterns provide airflow and light throughout the space. Arched openings lead out to the courtyard and the surrounding patio.
Side Porch
The side porch features a wooden front door flanked by arched windows and brick-lined stone walls. A set of wooden benches and chairs occupies the shaded area beneath the ceiling. Hanging lanterns and recessed lighting illuminate the stone floor.
Pool
The pool includes a rectangular shape with a raised spa at one end and built-in seating along the perimeter. Stone coping and a red brick border frame the water’s edge. A screened pool house and surrounding landscaping define the background.
Pool
The evening view of the pool highlights the glow of exterior lighting against the stone facade. String lights wrap the veranda posts while recessed wall lights illuminate arched windows and doors. Reflections from the house shimmer across the surface of the water.
Poolside Patio
The poolside fireplace stands tall beside the patio, built from the same stone as the surrounding structure. Patio chairs form a circle around small tables along the paved surface. Trees and a fenced area enclose the backyard with uplighting throughout the landscape.
Driveway and Garage
The driveway leads to a three-car garage with wood-paneled doors under a connected upper level. A balcony overlooks the paved space between the main house and additional structures. The stone exterior and window placement remain consistent with the rest of the property.
Drive-Through Courtyard
The drive-through courtyard connects two sides of the home with arched breezeways overhead. Planters with greenery line the brick-edged walkway near the front entrance. Textured pavement stretches from the front gate to the garage area.
Front Circular Drive
The circular drive features a center island outlined in stone with a round gravel loop for vehicle access. The front elevation includes a chimney stack, an arched porch, and tile roofing across multiple levels. Trees and hedges surround the front yard perimeter.
Front Exterior
The front exterior is lit from below, highlighting the arches and upper windows as daylight fades. The circular drive remains in view, bordered by grass and stonework. Mature trees and sculpted landscape elements frame the home’s entry approach.
Aerial View
The aerial view captures the full layout, including the red tile roof, pool deck, and surrounding tree canopy. A circular driveway leads to the entry while the pool and patio stretch across the rear. A tennis court sits beyond the yard near the edge of the lot.
Listing agent: Jennifer Bean, Brooks Ballard @ Brooks Ballard International Real Estate, info provided by Coldwell Banker Realty
