In Houston, a Home on Stilts Overlooking "Mount Rush Hour" Seeks $1.6M
The house wraps around a 200-year-old pecan tree, and it has some unusual neighbors: gigantic busts of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other statesmen.
The house wraps around a 200-year-old pecan tree, and it has some unusual neighbors: gigantic busts of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other statesmen.
Location: 1002 Edwards Street, Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas
Price: $1,595,000
Designer: Scott Strasser
Year Built: 2023
Footprint: 2,276 square feet (two bedrooms, two full and one half baths)
Lot Size: 0.10 acres
From the Agent: "This architecturally distinguished home wrapping a 200-year-old pecan tree is nestled in the First Ward Arts District next to American Statesmanship Park. Designer/builder Scott Strasser’s mastery of refined details and planning is evident throughout this treehouse-style retreat. The home is wrapped in a steel rain screen that creates a highly energy efficient, weather-resistant envelope. The interiors feature custom millwork crafted of exotic veneers, imported porcelain flooring, and book-matched Carrara marble countertops. The public wing housing the kitchen and living/dining room is flooded with natural light, with a view of David Adickes’s oversized presidents’ heads and "Be Somebody" bridge, while the bedroom wing overlooks a forest-like setting with spectacular views of downtown."
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