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We found a grand and elegant home in the upscale River Oaks area to daydream about.

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River Oaks is one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Houston . The area is home to stately dwellings, upscale shopping, and the recently salvaged art-deco-style River Oaks Theater. If we’re dreaming up a neighborhood for our fantasy home, River Oaks is where we want to be. Whether you have millions to spend on a new home, or just fantasizing like we are, take a closer look at this beautiful home we found in the Country Club Estates.  Originally built in 2005, the 12,209 square-foot home has a 6-car garage and sits on a 1-acre lot surrounded by lush green landscaping, trees, an herb garden, and a pond. There are 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 3 half bathrooms throughout the estate, which is listed for $20,000,000 and is accepting Bitcoin. From the exterior, you’ll see a brick facade, but the real treat is inside: The home is designed with refinished hardwood floors, limestone, mahogany millwork, and LED lighting. There’s a stunning mix of new and old with European imports, tall, coffered ceilings, and archways. Here’s a closer look. 

The foyer is grand and welcoming, with rich mahogany paneling and a staircase trimmed with a runner. The room is flanked by the formal living and dining rooms, a study, and a library. 

The family room has large windows with stunning outdoor views and a wet bar adjoining the room. The hardwood décor continues throughout the floors, ceiling, and window frames.

The formal living room has one of many stone fireplaces throughout the home. It was imported from Italy and is gas and remote-controlled. 

The home has a massive wine cellar with storage space for hundreds of bottles and a large tasting room area. You’ll enter the room through stunning iron gates at the entrance. 

The kitchen has upscale-gourmet appliances, including a new dishwasher, a vented six-burner Wolf range with a stone hood enclosure, and pot filler. Adjoining the room is a butler’s pantry which is great for extra storage and hosting. 

The formal dining room has mahogany beams on the ceiling and hardwood flooring. The space is large enough to fit a dinner party of ten or more. A large chandelier serves as a decorative centerpiece and is perfect lighting for an intimate dinner setting. 

The primary bedroom is a luxurious retreat with vaulted ceilings, mahogany accents, a fireplace, and a large sitting area with a morning bar, which is beautiful for coffee first thing in the morning. 

The primary bedroom has two bathrooms and walk-in closets, each inspired by boutiques with hanging rods, shelves, drawers, a packing island, and an illuminated glass display case. The packing island is a travel solution we never knew we needed.

The home theater guarantees premium seating and fresh snacks for family movie night, thanks to the stadium seating, ice maker, refrigerator, and microwave. 

Just outside the home’s grand entrance is a charming outdoor seating area surrounded by the garden’s lush trees and greenery, perfect for afternoon chats with loved ones.

The pool and spa area offer a relaxing view of the 1-acre estate, surrounded by boxwoods and the soft glow of your dream home’s interior.