Glen Cove Mansion-Stunning views-Stunning architecture

Make every Houston summer feel like a California afternoon with gardens, curving pathways, sport court, putting green & an outstanding private contemporary masterpiece with modern angles defined by glass & water walls. By architect/builder Jeff Griffis with the help of the owner/artist, this open concept dream home offers 8200 SF of covered space (per sellers), on an amazing 35,545 foot ravine lot; 4 terraces & stunning views from every room!

Open concept dream home built by International Architect/Builder Jeff Griffis & with the help of the owners, 35,545 SF ravine lot, oversized 2-car garage, double wide driveway, gated entry. Dramatic entry with double glass doors & 2-story ceilings. Home built with the highest quality of materials & equipment, including extra thick walls & hard to achieve zero detail walls & trim; 2 powder rooms down. Owner/artist designed matte zinc fireplace surround with unique metal accent wall behind; travertine floors; great natural light; Bose sound system and Lutron lighting throughout home.

Private study with wall of built-ins and extra deep drawers for hanging files; electrical for built-in secondary desk; travertine floors; corner room with 2 large windows and inspiring views. Travertine floors flow throughout 1st floor & extend out to the expansive terrace. Perfect place for entertaining with breakfast area, bar & dining room, all surrounded by glass & overlooking the reflecting pools & grounds.

Kitchen:  island with eating bar/storage, cast glass by local artist at countertops, backsplash & cabinets; 6-burner Thermador gas cooktop, side-by-side SubZero refrigerator, Thermador double ovens, built-in desk with mounted swivel television. Climate controlled wine room with  1000+ bottle capacity & custom cast glass entry door. Storage wall just outside to utility room: large sink with lingerie bath, laundry drop, Maytag Neptune w/d, separate entrance from back to secondary powder room.

Guest suites featuring large windows & views of grounds, private baths with floor to ceiling travertine at the walk-in showers & floors; walk-in closets wtih automatic lights;  double glass doors & private terrace.

Double glass doors & travertine floors at master suite entry with exercise room, private terrace through double doors, 2-way fireplace, kitchenette (sink, ice maker, microwave & refrigerator), walls of storage with deep drawers/cabinets, laundry drop. Master suite also features a studio, with hardwood floors, private terrace, sink, walls of windows, stunning views of the grounds and separate entrance. Double walk-in closets with automatic lights; her closet with large packing island & just outside a wall lined with storage. Master bath: Large floating Kohler tub with hand held shower, 2-way fireplace with custom cast glass surround, travertine floors, large windows with remote controlled shades and views over the grounds. Master bath also offers an incredible oversized travertine walk-in shower with upper butted windows that evoke an outdoor experience. 

Additional home features: 3 16.50 SEER AC units, generator, quality air control system: ultraviolet lights, electrostatic filters, auto humidity control/auto fresh air control, water purifier & softener systems, A/V equipment room, generator. Outdoor kitchen with built in filtered icemaker, refrigerator, grill, cabinets; separate outdoor bar area with sink; ceiling fans for cooling on the terrace and automatic outdoor lighting. Winding pathways featuring meditation area, artistic metal fountain & seating; sports court for basketball/volleyball; putting green; reading area with hammock. Outdoor areas are manicured & finished with lighting, sprinkler/mosquito systems.

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