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Kennedy Country Properties will co-broker, however, the agent must accompany their buyer from the initial showing forward!

This exceptional home is about Texas and its heritage. . . cotton and cattle. . . legends and vast lands located in Washington County, the birthplace of Texas, where the Declaration of Independence was signed on March 2, 1836.

Resting gracefully on 55 acres, The Brown Plantation is surrounded by 200 year old live oak trees. It is considered one of the most beautiful antebellum plantations in Texas and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Situated on a broad, grassy ridge that was part of a 17,000 acre plantation, this 1854 Greek Revival house near Washington-on-the-Brazos was built by J. M. Brown, a South Carolina cotton planter who came to Texas for the rich soil and open spaces.

The property formerly belonged to Mrs. Faith Bybee, a well- known Houston antiques collector who was instrumental in restoring numerous buildings in Round Top, Texas. She began restoration in the 1960's, restoring the foundation and roof, and rewiring the house. Plasterers were brought from England to float new plaster over the lathe walls.

To coordinate the restoration effort, the present owners worked closely with the National Park Services and the Texas State Historical Commission. Many of the rooms had closets, where it was possible to run chases for plumbing and wiring. Light switches operated by foot are in the floors and 4 zoned air conditioning systems cool and heat the main house. All new plumbing was installed, as were new appliances and fixtures and satellite television. Meticulous journals kept by the Brown's indicated the bricks used for the foundation came from a local brick kiln using clay from the banks of the Brazos River. The cypress clapboards came from Louisiana; the walnut stair balustrade came by boat from New York State. Other building materials came from Washington County including the cedar shutters and heart-of-pine wide flooring featured throughout the house.

The impressive forty-foot long center halls on the first and second floors are flanked by four rooms measuring 16 feet by 19 feet with 12-foot ceilings on the first floor and 11-foot ceilings upstairs. Magnificent painted canvas wall panels, originally from a mid-19^th century- Hudson River valley house, grace the dining room walls. The 11-ft. windows provide panoramic views of the lush green countryside from the approximately 6,200 sq. ft. home featuring 5 bedrooms and three and one-half baths and ten fireplaces. The basement floor of the home encompasses a warm and cozy area of two bedrooms, the master with a fireplace, large bath, kitchen and living room with a fireplace.

Near the creek, the restored log cabin with wood burning fireplace is a favorite of guests. The lighting, chandeliers and sconces, throughout the house are reserved but available for purchase, as well as the furnishings, with personal exclusions. #16 $1,175,000

Garner Creek Farms

Harris County, Texas

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Standing regal and proud on the edge of Houston, this magnificent 10.00+/- acre property artistically exudes the feeling of old southern charm. One is sure to be enraptured by the rich architectural detailing throughout this custom home built in 2002. An impressive entry serves as the entrance to a stunning grand room graced with French doors opening to a verandah overlooking lush well-tended grounds. An extensive collection of bulb plantings, perennials and numerous trees softly frame the home.

Surrounded by custom landscaping, the home features four bedrooms, three and one-half baths, handsome library with mahogany bookcases, oak hardwood flooring, carpeting, high ceilings with impressive crown moldings, pocket doors, a wood burning fireplace, gourmet kitchen, spacious veranda porch and large windows affording exceptional views of the countryside.

The warm and welcoming kitchen is superbly equipped with granite counters, Thermador professional gas range surrounded by a natural brick enclosure, Thermador double oven, Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer, two Asko dishwashers and walk-in pantry. Adjoining the kitchen for service to the dining area is the wet bar with icemaker. The utility room includes a large wine cooler, spacious storage and service sink.

The grand master bedroom with a generous closet and built-ins, features a spacious bath with a marble surround whirlpool tub, large marble shower and marble counter tops.

The custom eleven-stall barn with two copper cupolas, feed and tack rooms, wash rack area and office is an architectural masterpiece. The office area features side entry French doors opening onto a patio with wisteria cascading from a trellis. The barn boasts a lighted official dressage covered arena, 20 by 60 meters, with mirrors and state of the art sand/rubber footing. A maintenance barn includes two open storage bays and an enclosed workshop. Mature Bradford Pear trees and shrubs are knowingly planted around the arena exterior.

The property is fenced with four-rail white vinyl fencing. Other amenities include an electronic gated entry, brick paver driveway, sprinkler system, spa, koi pond with fountain, outdoor Dacor barbecue grill ensconced in brick, and a large upstairs extra room in the home is ideal for staff accommodations, office or children’s play room.

A very special home in the country! #4 $2,250,000