If everything really is bigger in the Lone Star State, then this 14,868-square-foot Houston mansion certainly proves the point.

With a hefty $27.5 million asking price, the sprawling four-bedroom masterpiece sits on 9 acres. The home is owned by the founding partner of a private equity firm and is the city’s most expensive property.

Along with fine design and the Texas-sized price, the property’s acreage also sets the place apart.

“One of the most important things about this home is its privacy,” says listing agent Robert S. Frank, of Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty—Central Houston Brokerage. “It is located in Piney Point Village, which is one of the most exclusive areas in Houston. There is a wetland wildlife reserve that is part of the property, which is what gives you so much privacy.”

‘Nothing like it’

Built in 2011, the spectacular space offers incredible views of Buffalo Bayou.

“There is really nothing like it in all of Houston,” Frank says. “You just have to see it to believe it. There is a wall that opens up and closes completely.”

The high-end manse is a smart home and has window shades that are controlled by the sun—a feature that helps regulate the home’s temperature.

The sleek space was designed by local architects Stern & Bucek, and it was made to last.

“It was built by a commercial builder, so it is like a commercial building that was built as a home,” Frank says. “It is made of steel, concrete, and glass. There is no wood in the frame.”

The majestic entry features a glass wall that overlooks a private wooded lot.

“The house has everything imaginable,” Frank notes. “It’s hard to explain, because that just doesn’t seem to do it justice. You have to go through the space to appreciate every detail. It is all just beautifully done.”

Some of the home’s most striking features include a seemingly glowing golden-onyx kitchen island and custom limba- and zebra-wood cabinets.

The home also has a geothermal heating and cooling system.

“The next buyer will be looking first for privacy and, second, for a home that is surrounded by nature,” Frank says. “If you love nature, this is a nature lover’s paradise. It gives you the privacy you want, and you can see all types of bird species flying in all year long.”

Plus, the location is convenient to many of Houston’s best amenities.

“It’s nearby the Galleria area and Uptown Park, where there are lots of wonderful restaurants and shopping,” he says. “It also has easy access to the freeways; but you wouldn’t know that, being on the property, because it is just so private.”

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