Made in the Shade

One of the most expensive homes to hit the market in all of Texas this year is a historic property in Shadyside. Originally constructed in 1926, the newly renovated 1 Longfellow Lane is now nearly 10,000 square feet, and is situated on just over two pristine acres smack in between Hermann Park and Rice. There’s beautifully landscaped grounds with a pool and tennis courts, and a three-car carriage house with apartments both above and below. Architectural details like arched windows and decorative ceilings have been painstakingly restored, while some rooms — like the primary bath and the colorful conservatory, at right — have been fully modernized.

Stay a While

A 1912-built complex, most recently the Farris Hotel in Eagle Lake, is for sale, priced at $1.6 mil. There are four buildings on the property, including the main hotel with 12 guest rooms, a bar and a dining hall. It’s been a restaurant, family residence, bed and breakfast — what sort of buyer will check in next?

Let Us Inn!

Initially listed last year for $17.5 million, the legendary and luxurious Inn at Dos Brisas property reappeared on HAR. The $15 mil price tag will get you 313 verdant acres in Washington, Texas, less than an hour from Houston; here, find not only a high-end ranch-style inn with accommodations like haciendas with private plunge pools — but also an organic farm, 7,000-square-foot greenhouse, and stunning equestrian facility, including a massive indoor arena. The whole property is picture-perfect — in fact, CityBook shot a fashion feature here in 2016!