Check Out This Architect-Designed Luxury Treehouse on the Katy Trail
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Did you know there are only about ten properties that actually have Katy Trail frontage? And this stunning home set among the trees of Northern Heights has a staggering fifty feet of it. But don’t let that be a privacy concern — you can see out, but they can’t see in. The home is designed strategically for optimal views and ultimate privacy.
“You’re in the middle of everything, but it’s like you’re on vacation because it’s so peaceful and quiet,” says listing agent David Griffin of David Griffin and Company Real Estate.
That’s why this Katy Trail haven among the trees is this week’s Highlight Home of the Week, sponsored by Lisa Peters, Senior Loan Officer with First Horizon.
Designed by Cunningham Architects, this free-standing home is on the cutting edge of modern architecture. The exterior is built with low-maintenance, sustainable Accoya hardwood and a standing seam metal roof on a pier and beam foundation. The front door is approached down a long, gated driveway and surrounded by large, floor-to-ceiling windows, which line the home on four sides — unique for this area.
Enter the first floor to a floating stairwell with sculptural details and see-through oak framing. If you don’t feel like climbing stairs, all three floors are accessible by elevator. The first floor holds a spacious bedroom, which works wonderfully as an office or sitting room. It has access to a lovely private patio surrounded by bamboo.
The second floor holds the main living space: kitchen, dining, living room, and a powder room. The floors and all the woodwork including cabinetry and millwork are done in rift cut oak — the same wood you find in the Kimball Art Museum.
“All the materials are top-of-the-line,” said Griffin. “And I love the consistency of the materials. You can add artwork, but the quality of materials will not change, and these will not date.”
The chef’s kitchen has all the bells and whistles, with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, Quartzite countertops and backsplash, and a large walk-in pantry. Again, you can see the consistency with the oak cabinetry and the use of Quartzite throughout. There is a balcony located off the kitchen, the perfect spot for a grill.
This magnificent deck is accessed off the second-floor living area, ideal for entertaining. This view shows the side that overlooks the Katy Trail.
The third floor holds the primary suite as well as a third bedroom and en suite bath. The primary suite feels luxe and modern, with gorgeous views among the treetops. The primary bath has a separate tub and shower, and oak-finished storage and closet space.
This architect-designed home is a real find, both for its location along the Katy Trail and in the exclusive neighborhood of Northern Heights. A peaceful, private haven ideally located for those who want to live close to everything, this home will surely raise a lot of interest.
