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118-year-old Houston Club moves with the times, finds a $3.5 million renovationspot in a skyscraper

One Shell Plaza, home to the Plaza's Club's 49th-floor location
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Site of the former 118-year-old The Houston Club in downtown
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A dining room at The Plaza Club
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Houston's oldest private club is getting a new partner and a new location.

With the Houston Club building at 811 Rusk sold to Skanska in 2011, the club needed a new location to call home after more than 50 years in the downtown high-rise built specifically for the private members-only club in the 1940s by Houston business mogul Jesse Jones.

The 118-year-old Houston Club is merging with the Plaza Club. The combined club property will keep the historic Houston Club name and be located at the current Plaza Club space on the 49th floor of One Shell Plaza, which is currently getting a $3.5 million renovation by Gensler which will include expanded private event space as well as upgrades in technology and design.

“Generally, we’re saddened to leave the building,” current club president Thomas Bett of Prator Bett told CultureMap last year. “At the same time, though, it’s exciting to find a new spot.”

Combining with Plaza Club brings the previously member-owned Houston Club into the ClubCorp family, which also includes the Downtown Club, Willow Creek Golf Club, Houston City Club and others in the Houston area and beyond.

According to the announcement, though Houston Club members have immediate privileges at the Plaza Club location, the former club location will remain open until the end of the year.

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

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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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