Across Texas, a trio of properties illustrates how luxury living is increasingly defined by experience and effortless hosting. In Bellville, a retreat operates as a destination, pairing an active Airbnb/VRBO home with a restaurant, winery, and an approximately 11,600-square-foot event venue with indoor and outdoor dining and westward views. Hempstead delivers a move-in-ready equestrian estate on 11.55 acres. In Houston’s Upper Kirby, a private-elevator residence offers skyline vistas, two balconies, and a full-service tower lifestyle.
Excellent Investment Property | $2,499,000
Sabrina Straussfeld
Sabrina Straussfeld
Along Highway 36 in Bellville, this distinctive property blends hospitality and retreat in one wide-open setting. Currently operating as an investment property, it includes a house used as a retreat or hideaway and offered through Airbnb and VRBO, alongside an on-site restaurant, winery, and event venue. The venue spans approximately 11,600 square feet and is designed for gathering, with both indoor and outdoor dining areas that easily shift from intimate meals to larger celebrations.
Size: 0.14 acre
- Price:
- $2,499,000
- Contact:
- Sabrina Straussfeld, Straussfeld Realty Group, 713.410.7112
Equestrian Estate | $1,850,000
Wendy Cline
Wendy Cline
Beyond an electric gated entry, this 11.55-acre equestrian estate pairs modern comfort with a quietly rural rhythm. Inside the custom-built home, soaring vaulted ceilings set the tone, complemented by artisan knotty alder doors, luxury vinyl planks throughout, and a grand stone fireplace. The gourmet kitchen is outfitted with high-end appliances for everyday ease and weekend hosting alike. Outside, a professional-grade barn anchors the property with four stalls, a climate-controlled tack room, a wash rack, and a private guest suite with a full bath. Double fencing defines three separate pastures with a riding alley, while a 40’x60’ workshop—tall enough for a Class A RV—includes a hookup. A covered back patio extends daily life outdoors, supported by a comprehensive security system and the ease of move-in-ready living. Minutes from Brenham, Cypress, Navasota, and College Station, seclusion and access stay in balance.
- Price:
- $1,850,000
- Size:
- 3,006 sq ft
- Contact:
- Wendy Cline, Wendy Cline Properties Group, 281.858.3451
2727 Kirby Drive Apt 19F | $1,850,000
Lary Barton
Lary Barton
In the heart of Upper Kirby, Residence 19-F at 2727 Kirby begins with a private elevator entry and sweeping skyline views framed by floor-to-ceiling windows. Two expansive balconies extend the living space outdoors, while an open-plan layout keeps entertaining effortless. The chef’s kitchen is finished with Viking appliances, a Gaggenau cooktop, quartz counters, a generous island, and Italian Snaidero cabinetry for a distinctly European sense of craft. The primary suite reads as a quiet retreat, anchored by a spa-inspired bath with soaking tub and dual vanities, plus a romantic fireplace and boutique-style closet. Extensive late-2025 updates introduce motorized shades and refined finishes throughout. Beyond the residence, resort-level amenities include a heated infinity pool, wine storage, golf simulator, theater room, fitness center, and 24/7 concierge and valet—steps from fine dining and luxury shopping.
- Price:
- $1,850,000
- Size:
- 2,987 sq ft
- Contact:
- Lary Barton, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty, 713.516.0221
