10 dream homes we wished were ours in 2016
HOUSTON -- If you are shopping for a dream home in 2017, here's a little inspiration from our sister station in Houston. As you know, everything's bigger in Texas!
Step inside this gigantic abandoned home in Manvel
At 60,175 square feet, this enormous home on County Road 59 had us dreaming big back in May.
The home, which was on the market for a cool $3.5 million, boasts 46 bedrooms, 26 full bathrooms, a 9-car garage, an indoor swimming pool and your very own elevator.
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English-style stone estate in Bunker Hill Village
Absolutely stunning. That was our reaction when we saw this beautiful home that sits on a secluded Bunker Hill Village cul-de-sac.
The 7,100-square-foot home would be perfect for entertaining because it comes with a gigantic kitchen, a butler pantry, and a bar with wine chiller!
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A Mediterranean adventure awaits in Lakes of Sterling Gates
It was like stepping into Tuscany, and frankly, we didn't really want to snap back into reality when we saw this gorgeous estate in Lakes of Sterling Gates.
Aside from the lush foliage that surrounded its generous pool, the four-bedroom, four bath home is adorn in rich wood and stone accents.
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Patron tequila founder sells Texas Hill Country ranch
If you loved the look of the last home, you're going to go gaga for John Paul DeJoria's expansive limestone mansion and 96-acre ranch.
The home and land sold for nearly $7 million, and features a spa pool that stretches across the back of the ranch.
DeJoria is the co-founder of Paul Mitchell hair care products and Patron Spirits Company.
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Huge French chateau for sale in the heart of Houston
This home seemed like it was pulled right out of Beauty and the Beast, but this French chateau can be found right in the Galleria area.
The 11,000-square-foot home was built with rich, imported French limestone, and featured one gorgeous room after the next.
Talk about love at first sight!
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Live like royalty in this Tomball estate
You might as well own a big, bejeweled crown if you live on this 64-acre Texas wonderland.
The home itself is 23,000 square feet, and offers plenty of room to stretch your legs, with four bedrooms, a main reception area, and accommodations for your own staff. Fancy schmancy!
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Two stories worth of closet space!
Homeowner Theresa Roemer became the envy of women across the country in 2014. Why? Five words: Two. Story. Walk. In. Closet.
Her incredible home in The Woodlands was listed for sale back then for $12.9 million. The price has been slashed to $7.95 million.
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Check out this historic Museum District mansion
This 12,808-square-foot Georgian-style home in the Rice area is quite a stunner, and so is the $18 million price tag!
But, when you know its story, you realize it is worth the price. The home was built in 1921, and appears in the National Register of Historic Places.
The home features five to eight bedrooms, five full bathrooms, three half bathrooms, plus three garages.
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Take a splash in this record-setting pool!
This beautiful home in El Campo was breathtaking enough, but when you consider what's in the backyard, the value instantly skyrockets in our minds.
On this 40-acre property sits the world's largest residential pool. The $2.5 million oasis boasts a 21-foot-long boulder water slide, a 500-foot long lazy river, six waterfalls, two hot tubs, and two outdoor bars.
You could probably charge for people to come swim in its 700,000 gallons, but if you'd let us in for free, that'd be great.
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Spring homeowner offering hot Super Bowl LI pad
While this home can't be yours forever, for a two-week period, you can live like a queen or king, plus have an amazing place for a Super Bowl party.
For $100,000, you're getting this palatial space complete with an elevator, five bedrooms, and a massive master suite with a fireplace and master bath.
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