Across this quintet of Houston-area addresses, home is framed as an experience—equal parts retreat, gathering place, and self-sustaining base. From a cul-de-sac Perry Home in Richmond built for indoor-outdoor entertaining to an in-city, unrestricted 2.4-acre live/work compound in Houston, flexibility is a shared throughline. Water and nature set the tone in Cleveland’s Artesian Lakes and near Lake Conroe in gated Montgomery. In Splendora, two luxury homes on 1.5 acres underscore multigenerational ease and room to roam.
Designed For Grand Entertaining | $928,714


Lynne McCarthy

Lynne McCarthy
On a cul-de-sac in Richmond, this Perry Home is designed with entertaining in mind, balancing traditional elegance with generous indoor-outdoor flow. The upgraded kitchen anchors the main level with side-opening Bosch double ovens, an ILVE Italian cooktop, pot filler, a “dream sink,” and ceiling-height custom cabinetry with lighted display cabinets. An open layout connects seamlessly to the breakfast area and family room for easy gatherings. A rotunda entry leads to formal living, dining, and a study, complemented by a butler’s pantry, large utility room, and whole-house vacuum system. The first-floor primary suite adds a sitting area and fireplace, built-in glass shelving, a spacious bath, and a large closet. Upstairs offers four bedrooms, two baths, a game room, and media room. Outdoors, a volleyball-ready pool, 17′ kitchen, and covered sitting area invite long afternoons.
- Price:
- $928,714
- Size:
- 5,756 sq ft
- Contact:
- Lynne McCarthy, Imagine Realty International, 281.914.0684
2206 Hartwick Road | $899,000


Rita Kylberg

Rita Kylberg
Set on 2.4 acres within the city of Houston, 2206 Hartwick Road offers a rare live-and-work setup with room to adapt over time. A cozy 3/1 residence sits behind fencing, with an updated kitchen featuring granite countertops and new cabinets completed four years ago. Recent improvements include new beams installed under the home, along with new windows and added caulking.
- Price:
- $899,000
- Size:
- 902 sq ft
- Contact:
- Rita Kylberg, Century 21 Realty Partners, 936.520.3709
Private Lakefront Nature Retreat | $865,000


Janice Character

Janice Character
Along the water’s edge in Artesian Lakes, daily life unfolds beneath ancient cypress trees draped in Spanish moss. Step outside to still, glassy water that mirrors the sky as sunlight filters through the canopy, casting the kind of quiet, cinematic atmosphere most people only visit on weekends. Here, that setting is simply home—an experience that feels closer to a nature preserve than a neighborhood, yet sits about 60 miles from downtown Houston. Mornings can start with a sunrise kayak glide, afternoons with fishing off the dock, and evenings spent lingering in an Adirondack chair, letting the shoreline do the talking. In a community where opportunities are rare, the rhythm is unhurried and the view is always changing, inviting you to settle in and stay awhile.
- Price:
- $865,000
- Size:
- 2,612 sq ft
- Contact:
- Janice Character, Keller Williams Memorial Realty, 713.851.9636
16173 Oaklawn Dr | $839,900


Rita Kylberg

Rita Kylberg
Set on 1.5 acres in Splendora, this property pairs two luxury country homes with thoughtfully designed outdoor living, just minutes from I-59. The main residence makes a formal first impression with stately columns and double doors, then shifts into warmth in the living room, where cedar beams and a mock fireplace sit against a bricked wall. In the kitchen, two granite-topped islands anchor the space alongside professional-level appliances and a pot filler at the stove—details that support everyday cooking as much as entertaining. A spacious primary suite is complemented by an ensuite bath described as spa worthy. A game room with an attached half bath includes a beverage refrigerator and bar area, and offers flexibility as a fourth bedroom. Across an expansive covered patio, the guest house includes a dining area overlooking the heated pool, with a generator supporting both homes, the pool, and barn.
- Price:
- $839,900
- Size:
- 2,835 sq ft
- Contact:
- Rita Kylberg, Century 21 Realty Partners, 936.520.3709
266 Blue Heron Dr | $819,990


Carol Hughes

Carol Hughes
Along the shores near Lake Conroe, this custom-built home in Blue Heron Bay pairs a gated-community setting with thoughtfully layered interiors. Four bedrooms each enjoy a private en-suite bath, while a spacious game room doubles as a man cave and even includes a dedicated children’s reading nook. In the chef’s kitchen, a large island is joined by double KitchenAid ovens and abundant custom cabinetry and drawers—designed for everything from weeknight meals to easy entertaining. Daily living flows between a formal dining room and breakfast area, then settles into a cozy family room with built-in cabinetry, a gas fireplace, and surround sound throughout. Recent updates include a new roof (2024), a whole-house generator, HVAC (5 years old), custom interior paint, exterior uplighting, screened gutters, a sprinkler system, central vacuum, and updated bathroom fixtures—details that make everyday life feel quietly effortless.
- Price:
- $819,990
- Size:
- 3,871 sq ft
- Contact:
- Carol Hughes, The Hughes Home Team Inc, 832.666.6545











