A nearly 9,000-square-foot duplex once tied to the family of late Texans owner Bob McNair is officially up for grabs, landing on the Houston market with an $11 million price tag. The two-story residence caps The Belfiore, a 26-story boutique tower in Uptown's Tanglewood neighborhood, delivering estate-style sprawl in a high-rise setting. Developers who completed the build-out say they even stumbled on a small commemorative plaque inside the home that is reportedly signed by former Texans star J.J. Watt.
What buyers will find inside
According to the listing, the 8,689-square-foot unit stretches across the top two floors and packs in five bedrooms, including two primary suites, along with a 680-square-foot dressing room. Multiple terraces wrap the perimeter, and a private elevator vestibule delivers direct access to the residence. The home also features a media room, office, wet bar, massage room, wine cellar, 11-foot ceilings and a chef’s kitchen outfitted with La Cornue and Gaggenau appliances, according to HAR.
A Texans connection and a secret plaque
Listing agents and developers say the penthouse comes with a subtle nod to Houston NFL history: a commemorative plaque referencing Bob McNair that is reportedly signed by J.J. Watt. "There's nothing like this in Houston right now," listing agent Justin Dugat said, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Who finished it and why it sat
Developers Jeffrey Fawaz and Mike Elaridi of Fratelli Companies bought the unfinished shell from the McNair family roughly a year ago and used McNair’s original floor plan as the starting point for the build-out, they told Mansion Global. "It took us five years to get to it," Fawaz said, noting that the finished residence leans heavily on European materials and custom millwork throughout.
The unit is listed at $11,000,000, with monthly maintenance quoted at roughly $11,157 and an asking price that works out to about $1,266 per square foot, per HAR. Douglas Elliman's Justin Dugat shares the listing with Misty Meredith, and agents say the project is aimed at buyers seeking a more private, lock-and-leave alternative to a traditional River Oaks estate, according to the Houston Chronicle.
