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    Exceptional elegance

    Massive Memorial mansion hits the market at almost $20 million

    Holly Beretto
    Dec 31, 2024 | 1:00 pm

    Timeless elegance meets modern luxury at 119 Carnarvon Drive, a 20-year-old, custom-designed Murphy Mears Architects residence that's located just outside the loop off Memorial Drive. Represented by Kellie Geitner of Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty, the home is among the city’s most expensive properties, on the market for $19.999 million.

    The seven-bedroom, 12-bathroom home unfolds across more than 16,000 square feet, and is designed for effortless entertaining. It features a formal dining room with French doors, stunning views of the backyard pool and spa from the living room, a media room that is perfect for movie nights, and a ballroom that easily provides space for receptions and soirees.

    The kitchen boasts Sub-Zero and Thermador appliances, marble and stainless countertops, exposed beams, and a breakfast area overlooking the landscaped backyard. A separate scullery also features high-end appliances, and the wine room has a wet bar.

    119 Carnarvon Drive’s luxe living is apparent from the moment owners and guests cross the threshold into the grand foyer with its 22-foot coffered ceiling, Venetian plaster walls, Lueders limestone flooring, and a striking spiral staircase. The two-story library is also a showplace space, one meant for book lovers or easily converted to an incredible home office.

    The primary suite has its own private courtyard, dual spa-like bathrooms with imported marble, and custom walk-in closets. Outdoor living and entertaining spaces include a veranda, lap pool, spa, courtyards, and manicured gardens.

    119 Carnarvon Drive is a home meant for welcoming others, even as its owners find it to be a retreat not far from the heart of the city. It’s also a home that must be experienced to be believed. This is gracious living at its finest.

    Aerial photo of 119 Carnarvon Drive. The home is for sale for $19.99 million.

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

    An aerial view of 119 Carnarvon Drive captures the home's stunning square footage and grounds.

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    Stunning 2-house Heights compound hits market for $3.6 million

    Holly Beretto
    Sep 8, 2026 | 2:30 pm
    216 E. 26th St. exterior
    Photo by TK Images for Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty
    Explore the gracious living and exceptional spaces of 216 E. 26th St.

    A property touted as the largest residential tract ever offered in the Heights is on the market. 216 E. 26th St. is a spacious compound with luxe amenities set across eight contiguous lots. Protected by four motorized gates and sprawling over 24,000 square feet, this must-be-seen-to-be-believed property is on the market for $3.6 million and represented by Leann Salmons with Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty.

    This warm, inviting home offers luxury living and exquisite details. Prospective owners will find antique wood floors, stained-glass accent windows, and elegant millwork throughout. The entryway has a bay window, leaded glass door, and a grand staircase. A formal living room features views of the outdoors and high ceilings that flood the room with natural light.

    An open floor plan connects the kitchen and additional living room, providing plenty of space for entertaining and gathering. A game room upstairs offers endless possibilities. The upstairs primary bedroom has treetop views and a renovated, spa-like bathroom entered via French doors. Like the home’s four other bedrooms, it has its own private porch.

    Outside, across the expanse of the resort-like grounds, sits 2,217-square-foot pool house. With two bedrooms and four baths, including two exterior country-club-style full baths, it’s perfect for guests. It also has an arched window, elevator, full kitchen, and billiard/game spaces. A tiki-style grill/bar, putting green, and lighted sport court with pickleball potential complete the outdoor spaces.

    Above the garage is an additional one bedroom, one bathroom apartment. On-site guest parking, a circle drive, and a covered pavilion for five cars complete the estate.

    This city oasis offers privacy and elegance. Even though it’s close to all that Houston has to offer, its spaciousness makes it a restful retreat.

    216 E. 26th St. exterior

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

    Explore the gracious living and exceptional spaces of 216 E. 26th St.

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