2 Longfellow Lane SHADYSIDE, HOUSTON, TX

 A PIECE OF Americana comes standard with this 1921 collaboration between architects Harrie T. Lindeberg and John F. Staub, who would later go on to design Bayou Bend. This Georgian-style home north of Rice University contains a copy of the wallpaper mural Views of North America by Jean Zuber (which can also be found in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House).  5 full baths, and 3 half baths.  The 12,808 sq. ft. home is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and comes surrounded by a pool, a carriage house with an additional apartment, and plenty of leafy greens to cover the view from across-the-street Hermann Park.

Located in the Houston Museum District just North of the Medical District the location is superb for being you.

This Classic Georgian-style estate designed by Harrie T. Lindberg and John Staub in 1921 for the D.D. Peden family is situated behind the gates of Shadyside in one of Houston's most exquisite communities. 

Comprised of a select 17 homes this jewel is situated on just under two acres. Ageless old Oaks and impeccably groomed landscape surround this one of a kind architectural masterpiece.

Situated over nearly two acres of lush, landscaped gardens, 2 Longfellow Lane was built in the 1920s by renowned architects Harrie T. Lindeberg and John Staub and is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places

The Classic Georgian-styled manor house built in 1921 is one of only 16 homes in  Shadyside

At 11,524 square feet, the home offers five to six bedrooms, six full bathrooms, three half bathrooms, personal gym, pool, pool house, carriage house and more than an acre of landscaped gardens that include live oak trees

The mansion was one of Houston's most expensive homes to sell in the last decade when it sold in 2011 for between $9 and $10 million, the Houston Chronicle reported

1.5 acres of manicured grounds surround the dwelling:

Outdoor pool and spa feature's pedestals with spillway fountains; and air-conditioned pool house, and a free-standing pergola. 

A formal living room is flanked by a study and the formal dining room, and features 2  chandeliers

The dining room includes a complete vintage set of Zuber's panoramic wall paper, including all five scenes of the Views of North America. 

Views of North 

Zuber

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French firm Zuber, known for its panoramic murals, has a rich history stretching back to 1797. The iconic Views of North America pattern was designed in 1834 by Jean-Julien Deltil. It is made up of 32 lengths, uses 1,690 woodblocks, and features 223 colors. Former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy selected the wallpaper for the Diplomatic Reception Room in the White House.

Paneled library with fireplace also features glass French doors opening onto two different garden terraces. 

Paneling and ornate ceiling motif carries into media area

Ornate wainscoting lead into a Study

The kitchen is crowned by a carved millwork tray ceiling, with carved cabinets and molding throughout

Opposite the wet bar is the hand-carved display case with illuminated interiors; to the right is the latticed door to the wine vault.

The Lady of the House's Study

The Master Bedroom features a painted tray ceiling and sitting area

The Master Bath features a fireplace and crystal chandeliers

The 2nd. bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and en suite bathroom

En suite bathroom has a clawfoot tub, wooden paneling and vanity, and a walk-in shower

Sun porch off of the dining room opens out into the grounds

Glass-walled exercise room 

The original Carriage House has been redesigned as an elegant guest suite with living room, bedroom, kitchen, bath, and laundry.  

The apartment over the carriage house features exposed beam vaulted ceiling and an open floor plan