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Saddle up for sleek sophistication at chic and stylish Tanglewood home

311 Brown Saddle St.
Houston, TX 77057

Neighborhood: Tanglewood
Style: Contemporary
Square footage: 9,280
Beds: 6
Baths: 5 full, 2 half
Price: Upon request

The low down: Striking modern design, open living spaces, and luxury finishes define 311 Brown Saddle St., a custom-built masterpiece offering over 9,200 square feet of exceptional living. Completed in 2016 through a collaborative process between the homeowner, the architect Mauricio Vela, and Sims Luxury Builders, this home is as functional as it is breathtaking. It's so impressive it even caught the eye of CultureMap's editors, who sang its praises in an earlier article.

From the moment you enter, the residence impresses with soaring ceilings, walls of glass, and seamless indoor-outdoor transitions. A floating staircase with glass railings serves as an architectural centerpiece, while a glass-enclosed wine room adds a dramatic touch perfect. A sleek wet bar connects the formal living and dining areas, all of which flow effortlessly toward the resort-style patio.

The gourmet kitchen is a showpiece in itself. Outfitted with Eggersmann cabinetry and top-tier Miele appliances, it boasts Italian ceramic flooring, a massive center island, and minimalist finishes that blend functionality with elegance. Whether preparing family meals or entertaining guests, this space is built to impress.

311 Brown Saddle Houston home for sale Escape to the primary bedroom. Photo by TK Images

The first-floor primary suite is a private retreat, offering tranquil views of the backyard oasis. Its spa-inspired bath features premium finishes and a calming, modern design, perfect for unwinding after a long day. Upstairs, several generous bedrooms and a large family room provide versatile space for guests, children, or those in need of additional work or creative space. An elevator and air-conditioned attic make even more of the home accessible and usable.

Outdoor living takes center stage in the backyard with a stunning infinity-edge pool, summer kitchen, fireplace, and beautifully lit landscaping. The covered patio offers year-round comfort and entertainment potential, making it a true extension of the home.

311 Brown Saddle Houston home for sale The backyard includes a covered patio without outdoor living, dining, and cooking space.Photo by TK Images

Photo by TK Images

311 Brown Saddle St. spans 9,000+ square feet.

This property sits on a 0.48-acre lot and includes a three-car garage and low-maintenance landscaping. Located in Houston’s coveted Tanglewood neighborhood, the home combines peaceful residential living with easy access to the city’s top-tier restaurants, shops, and cultural hubs.

Every inch of the property has been designed to support a refined, luxurious lifestyle without sacrificing warmth or functionality. From its striking modern design to its thoughtful layout and premium amenities, this home is a rare find in one of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

For those seeking a distinctive home that offers privacy, prestige, and cutting-edge design, 311 Brown Saddle St. delivers on every level.

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This home is on the market with Walter Bering of Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty. Click here to see more photos, details, and to contact the agent.

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Luxurious downtown Houston hotel expands with more rooms and rooftop pool

A computer rendering of the new rooftop lounge and pool area at the JW Marriott Houston Downtown.

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A render of the future rooftop space at the JW Marriott Houston Downtown

The JW Marriott Houston Downtown has revealed plans for a massive expansion that will add the adjacent Battelstein’s Building at 812 Main to the hotel's existing footprint.

With an eye to impress guests coming to Houston for the June 2026 FIFA World Cup, the revitalized Battelstein's Building will include a new ground floor restaurant, additional meeting and events spaces, and a rooftop bar and lounge with a pool overlooking the downtown skyline. It will offer easy access to the planned Main Street Promenade, also set to open next June.

“This initiative represents an exciting evolution for the JW Marriott Houston Downtown,” hotel general manager Jelle Vandenbroucke said in a statement. “We are not just adding rooms — we are redefining the guest experience by creating a hospitality destination that captures the energy, diversity and sophistication of Houston.”

When the expansion is complete, the Marriott will have a total of 384 guest rooms (an increase of 56), including 89 suites, touted in press materials as the largest inventory of luxury lodging in the city's core. The expansion also adds 10,000 square feet of meeting space to the Marriott, bringing the total to over 23,000 square feet. Rottet Studio designed the new space, and Los Angeles-based Cole Martinez Curtis & Associates is handling the renovation. Guests should still see plenty of the original materials used in these historic constructions as they explore the Marriott's modern services.

Built in 1924 to house the titular department store, and raised to 10 stories in 1950 by acclaimed architects Joseph Finger and George Rustay, the Battelstein’s Building is a beloved, if modest, part of the Houston skyline. Philip Battelstein opened his tailor and haberdashery in Houston in 1897 after arriving from Lithuania with almost no money. The store thrived through the post-war years, leading to its iconic expansion, but declined as the 1970s oil boom petered out and suburban shopping malls grew in popularity. The space was frequently vacant after 1980. Southwest Value Partners, the company that owns the hotel's current location, acquired the building in 2022.

Currently, the JW Marriott occupies another historic Houston location, the adjacent, 22-story Samuel F. Carter Building at 806 Main. When Samuel Fain Carter built it in 1910, it was the tallest building in Houston. Many doubted such a towering structure could actually stand on Houston's famously swampy ground, earning it the nickname Carter's Folly. More than a century later, it remains Houston's first skyscraper. The Marriott welcomed its first guests in 2014.

Courtesy of the JW Marriott Houston Downtown

A render of the future rooftop space at the JW Marriott Houston Downtown.

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