Work hard, play hard. There are plenty of opportunities for rest and relaxation when it comes to these gorgeous million-dollar swankiendas in Houston. These recently sold homes feature golf courses, media rooms, designer decor, art niches and Gone With the Wind staircases.
Though not yet sold, this showcase of luxury homes also includes the recently listed River Oaks home of the lateย Dr. Denton Cooley. Dr. and Mrs. Denton Cooley lived in this 6,883-square foot southern colonial from 1962 until 2016.
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Cynthia Bigelow of Martha Turner Sothebys International Realty recently sold this custom contemporary home at 528 Buckingham Drive in the 77024 zip code for a selling price between $5 and $5.9 million dollars. The media room has a stage and soundproof walls. -
The private exercise room at 528 Buckingham Drive is just off the master bedroom. -
The back yard at 528 Buckingham Drive includes a private putting green. -
The upstairs game room at 528 Buckingham Drive is large enough for pool, foosball and shuffleboard games. -
The back yard at 528 Buckingham Drive has a private gazebo area. -
If you’re expecting Hollywood guests, entertain them in the upstairs entertainment bar at 528 Buckingham Drive. -
The property at 528 Buckingham Drive includes living quarters with private entrance, living area, kitchen and bathroom. -
Another view of the living quarters at the property at 528 Buckingham Drive. -
The show-stopping dining room at 528 Buckingham Drive has floor-to-ceiling windows. -
The third-floor loft at 528 Buckingham Drive overlooks the pool, gazebo, putting green and Koi pond. -
There are plenty of opportunities to showcase large-scale artworks at 528 Buckingham Drive. -
Cindy Burns with Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty recently sold this dramatic home at 2327 Seyborn Street in the 77027 zip code with a selling price between $2.1 and $2.6 million. -
Peggy Dunne with Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty recently sold this home in the Museum District at 2021 South Boulevard in the 77098 zip code with a selling price between $1.8 and $2.2 million. Solid shutters block out the light for watching flicks in this third story game room/media room. -
Diane Kingshill with Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty recently sold this modern, minimalist home at 8730 Memorial in the 77024 zip code with a selling price between $3.8 and $4.5 million. This three car garage has its own air conditioning system and includes a lift for a fourth car. -
Ruth Porterfield of Martha Turner Sothebys International Realty recently sold this spectacular Tanglewood home at 5506 Russett Drive in the 77056 zip code for a selling price between $3.8 and $4.5 million dollars. The wet bar has a sunken floor for the bartender. -
Just off the master bedroom at 5506 Russett Drive is this slate balcony with a staircase that leads to the pool and grounds. -
The upstairs game room at 5506 Russett Drive has marble counter tops and plenty of built-ins. -
The auxiliary bedrooms at 5506 Russett Drive would be the envy of any teenager. -
The auxiliary bedrooms at 5506 Russett Drive would be the envy of any teenager. -
Cindy Burns of Martha Turner Sothebys International Realty recently sold this updated, elegant home at 1619 North Boulevard in the 77006 zip code for a selling price between $2.8 and $3.4 million dollars. The rustic study features fireplace and southwest decor. -
The living room at 1619 North Boulevard features wooden beams and a wall of windows. -
How many kids will be tempted to turn those beams into a jungle gym in this bedroom at 1619 North Boulevard? -
The bonus play room at 1619 North Boulevard has plenty of storage. -
Gary Bisha of My Castle Realty recently sold this 20,000 square foot West University home at 6330 Vanderbilt in the 77005 zip code for between $2.5 and $2.9 million dollars. This bonus sun room features floor to ceiling windows. -
This West University home at 6330 Vanderbilt includes a bonus room perfect for band practice. -
The exercise room at 6330 Vanderbilt is large enough for resistance equipment and a sauna. -
Moni Bohnisch of John Daugherty, REALTORS recently sold this elegant high rise at 2727 Kirby #27J in the 77098 zip code for a selling price between $1.8 and $2.2 million dollars. The balcony off the living area has a glass railing and crema suede marble flooring. -
The balcony at 2727 Kirby #27J offers stunning views of Houston’s skyline. -
Kelley Austin of Martha Turner Sothebys International Realty recently sold this updated French traditional at 10923 Wickwild Street in the 77024 zip code for a selling price between $2.8 and $3.4 million dollars. The screened in brick porch features a gas log brick fireplace and offers amazing views of the back yard. -
Paula Lowe of Champions Real Estate Group recently sold this impressive estate at 3 Brompton Court in the 77024 zip code for a selling price between $2.5 and $2.9 million dollars. The dramatic entry has marble tile floors and curved staircase. -
The back yard at 3 Brompton Court is large enough for a playground. -
Southern charm is at the heart of this back yard patio at 3 Brompton Court. -
The stately study at 3 Brompton Court features plantation shutters Xfinity home network. -
The upstairs game room at 3 Brompton Court includes a wet bar and refrigerator. -
The property at 3 Brompton Court includes a mirrored exercise area. -
Mary Craddock with John Daugherty, REALTORS, has listed the River Oaks home owned by the late Dr. Denton Cooley. The noted physician passed away in 2016 was a well-known cardiothoracic surgeon. Practice highlights include Dr. Cooley performing the first heart transplant in the United States, the first implantation of a total artificial heart, and achieving the milestone of having performed more than 100,000 open heart procedures with his team. -
This southern colonial house with classic pediment and columns was built in 1948 by C.C. Rouse, with a later two story addition designed by John F. Staub. This River Oaks home owned by Dr. and Mrs. Denton Cooley is now on the market and has been listed for sale by John Daugherty, REALTORS. -
The Cooley house at 3014 Del Monte Drive features gracious formals, an expansive family room, paneled library and an enclosed sunroom. -
The Cooley house at 3014 Del Monte Drive includes a downstairs office/bedroom and an upstairs master suite with large dressing areas, as well as five other bedrooms. -
The Cooley house at 3014 Del Monte Drive features hardwood floors throughout the interior, with 6,883 square feet of living space. -
The Cooley house at 3014 Del Monte Drive is built on a 21,240 square foot lot and contains a lovely back yard patio and pergola. -
Martha Adger of Martha Turner Sothebys International Realty recently sold this exquisite custom Charleston-style residence at 703 Shadywood in the 77057 zip code for a selling price between $2.1 and $2.6 million dollars. The light-filled foyer features a three story entry with elegant curved staircase. -
The second story covered balcony at 703 Shadywood is beautifully detailed with painted white columns and wrought iron railings. -
The courtyard at 703 Shadywood includes a corner brick-faced fountain, slate flooring and wrought iron gates and fencing. -
The second floor landing at 703 Shadywood features a mullioned double door that leads to an outdoor covered balcony. -
This office/mud room off the kitchen at 703 Shadywood is perfect for homework or bookkeeping. -
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The second floor study at 703 Shadywood includes a gas log fireplace, wood paneled walls, built-in shelving and oak flooring. -
Another view of the dramatic curved staircase at 703 Shadywood. It spans three stories and was custom designed with walnut treads, painted risers, walnut balustrade with wood and steel spindles, and an elegant carpet runner.
