In the luxurious enclave of west Houston, a sprawling mansion dubbed the Lodge at Hunter's Creek has hit the market for a cool $49.9 million. This grandiose estate could potentially set a new bar for Houston's real estate market, outpacing all other sales should it come close to fetching its asking price. According to a report by the Houston Chronicle, such a sale would shatter the previous record set in 2022 for the most expensive home sold through the MLS.
Colleen Romanov, the owner of the estate, has painstakingly invested six years to meticulously craft her domicile, themed after an English manor. She worked alongside architect Ken Newberry to realize a structure that she hopes will stand firm and be recognized as a landmark for posterity. "There's no place like it in Houston. No place," Romanov told the Houston Chronicle. To swiftly move toward finding a buyer, Romanov has recently slashed the estate's price by $15 million, signaling her readiness to seal a deal.
The home's details are reminiscent of timeless European architecture, including the use of limestone from an Indiana quarry, which also supplied stone for the Empire State Building and the Pentagon. Romanov took creative control throughout the estate's construction, often sketching on cocktail napkins to capture her inspirations, said the Houston Chronicle. The property boasts hidden doors, custom-carved mahogany woodwork, and modern luxuries cleverly masked behind traditional aesthetics.
Apart from the lavish Hunter’s Creek residence, the Houston area witnessed several hefty transactions in January, as noted by Houston Agent Magazine. The most expensive homes sold in the region were predominantly located in the affluent River Oaks neighborhood. These included a property at 3424 Overbrook Lane that was listed for nearly $6 million, and one at 9 E. Rivercrest Drive, which had an asking price of $6 million. It's inevitable to note that actual sales prices could vary from listing prices.
The Houston real estate market continues to showcase a variety of luxury properties that cater to the high-end buyer's market – from modern condominiums to palatial estates akin to Romanov's English manor. Prospective buyers and curious onlookers alike can navigate the current listings, appreciating the blend of architectural artistry and the promise of upscale living within Texas' largest city.
