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Is Tiger Woods moving to Sugar Land? An $11-million golf course home awaits achampion

A modern Texas contemporary, 21 Grand Manor in Sugar Land, on sale for a mere$11 million

Editor's Note: Houston is loaded with must-have houses for sale in all shapes, sizes and price ranges. Throughout the month of June, CultureMap editor-at-large Shelby Hodge snoops through some of our faves and gives you the low-down on what's hot on the market.

21 Grand Manor, Sugar Land

Just in time for last weekend's U.S. Open in Pebble Beach, the national Top Ten Real Estate Deals website posted what editors considered the "most luxurious golf homes" for sale in the country and Number One on that list was a behemoth in Sugar Land priced at a mere $11 million. Just the sort of place a Tiger Woods hottie would like to call home.

And, hey, so would the CultureMap team.

Special touches: Surely you've always dreamed of a living room surrounded by a moat. That's just one of the unusual design features in this Mediterranean-style estate secluded in one of Sweetwater's luxury enclaves.

Imagine welcoming your friends into the three-story rotunda where a free-form sculpture is suspended from an overhead dome. The so-called "living island" is surrounded by mosaic tile walls, includes a copper mesh water wall and opens via glass doors to views of two swimming pools and the golf course fairway beyond.

The 411: You can take your pick from five bedrooms, but our choice is the master suite complete with fireplace, morning bar, fully-equipped gym, Roma steam shower in the over-sized bath, a secluded Zen-like courtyard and a private reading room on the second floor that is accessed via spiral stairway.

The vast expanse of house includes a two-story library with attached office, an Art Nouveau-style theater, a two-story disco with dance floor, sunken bar, wine cellar, a lobby lounge with a "lighted night sky" and concession stand, a soundproof recording room and a caterer's kitchen. Moving outdoors, you'll find the staff quarters.

For more fun, there is also a summer kitchen, pool house, outdoor pavilions with swim-up bar, fireplace and loggia. Don't forget the six air-conditioned garage bays.

The golf course: The house overlooks the fairways of Cypress Course at Sweetwater Country Club.

Square footage: 18,000

Architect: Mark Bufalini, who also did the interiors.

Listing agent: Stephanie Nick, Capital City Sotheby's International Realty

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Striking French-inspired Houston estate hits market for $12.5 million

TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty

412 Timberwilde Lane sits on more than two acres in Hunters Creek Village and is on the market for $12.5 million

A magnificent estate awaits in one of Houston’s most desirable neighborhoods. 412 Timberwilde Lane is a stunning brick and limestone home, inspired by French country manor houses. It’s on the market for $12.5 million and represented by Jay Monroe and Stephen Warrell ofMartha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty

Nestled on nearly 2.5 acres of meticulously manicured grounds in exclusive Hunters Creek Village, this home blends old world elegance with modern amenities, including 24/7 private security. The grand foyer’s soaring ceiling sets the tone upon entry, announcing that 412 Timberwilde Lane is something special.

Consider the formal library, with its rich, paneled walls and cross-beam ceiling, and the spacious dining room with its cozy fireplace. The living room offers breathtaking views of the rear gardens, pool, cabana, and tennis courts. Just off the kitchen, a light-filled breakfast room is a perfect place for morning coffee and admiring the grounds.

The primary suite is the embodiment of luxury, with dual bathrooms and ample closet space, ensuring comfort and convenience. This private oasis is a place to unwind and relax.

The home’s second floor offers a floor plan that can be tailored to suit any lifestyle. The bedrooms are generously sized with large closets and private baths. A playroom with a built-in playhouse castle makes for a perfect spot for kids’ imaginations to run wild. Other rooms could be utilized for a second home office, exercise room, yoga retreat, crafting space, or whatever else a family might need.

The third floor offers a game room featuring a wet bar, billiards area, and a big-screen TV, making it the ultimate place to relax and have fun with family and friends. The outdoor areas include an in-ground pool and summer kitchen, perfect places.

This one-of-a-kind estate offers an array of amenities for living and entertaining. Its location is both convenient to the city and a restful retreat.

Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty

412 Timberwilde Lane sits on more than two acres in Hunters Creek Village and is on the market for $12.5 million.

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