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    Paradise For Sale

    Buying a piece of paradise: A Mexican penthouse brings a $1.2 million price tag and tropical wows

    Barbara Kuntz
    Barbara Kuntz
    Mar 29, 2014 | 4:01 pm

    Editor's Note: Houston, the surrounding areas and beyond are loaded with must-have houses for sale in all shapes, sizes and price ranges. In this continuing series, CultureMap snoops through some of the best and gives you the lowdown on what's hot on the market.

    Are you ready to pack your bags? A luxurious penthouse in the planned residential resort community of Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, is ready to whisk adventurous home buyers away with open-air architecture, sweeping beachfront views and tropical charm.

    The price to stop being a tourist and become an owner of a piece of paradise? A cool $1.2 million.

    At least, you can always dream about it.

    About Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico
    Located a scenic 15-minute drive from Puerto Vallarta's international airport, Nuevo Vallarta is home to luxury villas, condos and estates, many with canals leading to private docking piers. The marina development features a 3,000-slip, state-of-the-art facility. Many malls, stores and eateries in the area are popular for day and evening excursions.

    The white sand not only attracts sun worshippers and beachcombers, but endangered Caguama turtles as well.

    The white sand not only attracts sun worshippers and beachcombers, but endangered Caguama turtles as well, who lay their eggs each winter on the beaches of Nuevo Vallarta.

    Walk through
    Winding down Nuevo Vallarta's boulevards lined with palm trees and exotic vegetation, owners turn into the drive at 1143 Nayarit nearby The Grand Mayan Nuevo Vallarta. Residents of the mid-rise have assigned parking, so it's time to leave the car — and worries — behind and head up to the penthouse.

    A dramatic two-story-tall entry seamlessly becomes the main room, where ocean breezes from the back terrace flow throughout the first floor. Dining is always al fresco here, with designer all-weather dining table and chairs located on the oversized balcony. The panoramic view from this vantage point seems endless, and below, a private pool and sandy beaches await.

    Back inside, the chef's kitchen opens to the lofty great room. The master bedroom is tucked away on the first floor, complete with private access to a secluded sitting area on the terrace. Tropical wood, exposed wood beams, locally sourced stones and tiled floors found throughout the penthouse find balance with the contemporary architecture. A modern stairwell takes visitors upstairs to a formal living room and casual dining room, and a catwalk connects one end of the second floor of the house to the other.

    In addition to the master bedroom, the penthouse includes three other bedrooms with full en suite baths and a full bath off the great room. An working elevator is available, as are an exercise room and large outdoor whirlpool tub for soaking under the stars.

    Step outside
    Ah, Mexico.

    Square footage: 4,801

    Asking price: $1.2 million

    Listing agent:Colleen Phalen, John Daugherty, Realtors

    Below, on ground level, residents are privy to the use of a private swimming pool.

    118 On the Market 1143 Nayarit Nuevo Vallarta Mexico March 2014
      
    Photo by © Ruben Hidalgo
    Below, on ground level, residents are privy to the use of a private swimming pool.
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    the house of Cotton

    Houston CEO's art-filled River Oaks mansion listed at $6.2 million

    Holly Beretto
    Jun 27, 2025 | 1:58 pm
    Sitting room of 1069 Kirby Drive
    Photo by Laurie Perez
    The home's sitting room has custom hand-painted De Gournay wallpaper.

    Art lovers seeking a home that’s a perfect showcase for their collection will be very interested in 1069 Kirby Drive, currently on the market for $6.2 million and listed by Nancy Almodovar, co-founder and CEO of Nan & Company Properties.

    The home is currently owned by Pete Bell, the CEO of Cotton Holdings who's known for throwing the biggest party at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. Bell transformed the home over the past year, creating a vibrant, art-forward showpiece that blends sophisticated architecture with bold, contemporary design choices.

    The 9,256-square-foot estate features an array of stunning details, from a show-stopping Ashley Longshore-inspired living room, a sun-drenched custom lounge, custom drapes and shades, and striking steel doors. The grand foyer offers soaring ceilings, a sweeping staircase, and dramatic diamond plaster walls. A sparkling pool anchors the backyard.

    It’s the curated mix of De Gournay and Gracie wallpaper that truly sets this home apart. Buyers will notice Gracie in the formal dining room, hand-painted de Gournay in the sitting room, and a playful Katie Kime print in the Western-themed powder room. Layered and expressive throughout, additional highlights include a custom-ceiling study, five bedrooms, multiple patios, climate-controlled wine cellar, a media room, a guest apartment with kitchenette, and a sweeping circular drive — all on a beautifully landscaped, gated corner lot.

    This is the kind of home that must be seen to be fully appreciated. Once seen, it’s sure to enchant the kind of wealthy buyer who wants to make the statement that comes with owning one of Houston's most prestigious addresses.

    Sitting room of 1069 Kirby Drive
      

    Photo by Laurie Perez

    The home's sitting room has custom hand-painted De Gournay wallpaper.

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