Inside a Stately Home in Houston’s Tanglewood
A classicism more typical of a handsome English manor characterizes this 10,203-square-foot home on a half-acre corner lot in Houston’s exclusive Tanglewood neighborhood. Stately stonework, elegant arches, precisely pitched rooflines, and manicured trees and shrubs conjure an ambience of regal refinement. Houston, Texas | Kim Phillips, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty Beyond the striking hand-carved alderwood entry doors, […]
Open House | Inside a Spacious Retreat on George Washington’s Original Mount Vernon Estate
When entertaining friends or family at home, it is a wise host who provides multiple spaces for guests to get away—especially during seasons where social distancing is a concern. Communal areas, private nooks, peaceful libraries: all of these can offer visitors respite while they gather. Situated on 16.5 acres of what was once George Washington’s […]
High-End Hospitality: 5 Properties with Inviting Guesthouses
One of the benefits of owning an estate is being able to offer guests their own truly private space. Whether in California’s wine country, on the banks of a Long Island lake, or on a historic street in Santa Fe, these welcoming guesthouses encourage visitors to relax in comfort and seclusion. Elegant Wine Country Escape […]
