For sale: 6 beautiful homes in Houston

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River Oaks. This 1939 neoclassical house overlooks Mary Elliott Park. The five-bedroom home has a library, a media room, a wine room, and a master suite with a coffee bar.

Additional details include ornate molding, an elevator, two staircases, and a three-car garage. $3,995,000. Laura Sakowitz Sweeney, John Daugherty Realtors, (713) 503-0700.

River Oaks. J. Leon Osborne built this designated landmark in 1936. The four-bedroom brick Tudor Revival home has an ornate wooden stairwell, tile and wood floors, multiple fireplaces, and formal rooms with arched doorways flanking the foyer.

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The grounds feature landscaped gardens and brick patios. $3,495,000. Walter Bering, Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, (713) 851-9753.

Hyde Park. This three-bedroom house was devised by Seattle architects Elemental Design, using the front lawn's 12-foot berm as an integral component. The home features a master on the main floor, energy-efficient air and heating systems, and a mature tree in the three-story stairwell.

The ground floor has a two-car garage, a work area, and a two-bedroom suite. $1,800,000. Irby Rozelle, Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, (281) 684-7244.

Piney Point Village. Built in 1972, this five-bedroom home was renovated in 2015. Features include an open layout, floor-to-ceiling wondows, ebony-stained bamboo wood floors, a floating staircase, and two master suites.

The lush property has landscaped gardens, terraced patios, and a spiral staircase leading to a roof deck. $2,599,000. Paige Martin, Keller Williams Realty Memorial, (713) 384-5177.

Tanglewood. Shade trees lend a secluded feel to this five-bedroom house. The 1965 home has floor-to-ceiling windows, marble floors a chef's kitchen, and an aquarium.

The 1.3-acre grounds boast a greenhouse, a pool, and a tennis court. $4,375,000. Nancy Almodovar, Nan Properties/Christie's International Real Estate, (713) 963-9554.

Greater Heights. This two-bedroom bungalow was built in 1926. Details include original cabinetry, hardwood floors, and built-ins; updated electrical and plumbing; and a large screened back porch.

The yard has a one-car garage and carport, landscaped areas, and raised vegetable garden beds. $385,000. Kelley Busby, Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan, (713) 724-1915.

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