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In addition to a sturdy, stately presence and enduring style, brick provides these homes—from California to Connecticut—with other appealing qualities, including environmental friendliness, energy efficiency, and easy maintenance.
The Beinhorn
Meticulously designed and constructed, this six-bedroom, 17,369-square-foot manor 10 miles from Houston is a bastion of timeless aesthetics: a Mansard roof, shuttered dormer windows, and a refined façade of stucco and brick. Throughout the interiors, ceilings with thoughtfully positioned lighting soar above rich hardwood floors, exceptional millwork, and walls in a soothing neutral palette. Highlights include formal living and entertaining spaces, main and catering kitchens, a wet bar and wine room, a summer kitchen, covered patios with fireplaces, and a pool and spa.
Tudor Revival Gem
Recalling an enchanting cottage in the English countryside, this 1925 Tudor Revival residence captivates with its original architectural details, beginning with a classic timbered and brick façade. The 3,383-square-foot interiors feature living and dining rooms with hardwood floors, a wood-paneled library, a sunroom, a light-filled kitchen and breakfast room, four bedrooms, and a brick patio ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. Strewn with mature oaks, the half-acre grounds offer ample parking, a freestanding two-car garage with attic storage space, and a 750-square-foot studio.
Traditional Elegance in Texas
This stately Houston manor immediately impresses with its prestigious location in the gated community of Homewood, its traditional silhouette, and its richly hued brick façade. Beyond a foyer with an elegant spiral staircase are formal living and dining rooms and an open-concept kitchen and family room with a breakfast area, a wet bar, and French doors to a backyard patio perfect for open-air dining. The three bedrooms are augmented by a versatile space on the third floor that could serve a variety of purposes.
Greenwich Classicism
Epitomizing enduring classicism, this brick-clad Georgian Colonial home on four gated, wooded acres in Greenwich offers a rare combination of refinement, privacy, and versatility. In addition to six restful bedrooms, it includes elegant living and dining rooms, a kitchen with superior appliances and a breakfast area, a library, a sunroom, and French doors opening from many rooms to an expansive bluestone terrace. The landscaped grounds feature a pool and spa, a lighted tennis court, lush lawn, and a 5,400-square-foot barn, entertainment pavilion, or garage.
SOURCE: Sotheby’s