This $59 Million Grand Estate On a 9-Acre Peninsula Marks Houston’s Grand Entrance Onto the National Luxury Stage

A grand limestone manor set on a private, fortified nine-acre peninsula in Houston has just been listed for just under $60 million—instantly ranking it among the nation’s most significant estates.

In Los Angeles or Palm Beach, a property of this scale and craftsmanship could easily command between $80 million and $150 million, says listing agent Carol Wolfe of Coldwell Banker Realty in The Woodlands, Texas, underscoring Houston’s standing as one of the nation’s most undervalued luxury markets. She calls it a symbol of "Houston’s ascension—a property that belongs in the same conversation as America’s great estates, yet remains a compelling value on the national stage.”

Completed in 2005, The Lodge at Hunters Creek sits within the “gilded cocoon” of the Village of Hunters Creek—an enclave about 10 miles west of downtown Houston. Nestled on a peninsula bordered by Buffalo Bayou and lush, mature landscaping, the estate resides on sprawling, meticulously manicured grounds secured by a personal, 24-hour guard house. The property includes a main residence, along with a separate two-bedroom guest lodge positioned acres away—an arrangement that provides exceptional privacy and flexibility for hosting. All combined, there is a total of eight bedrooms and 13 bathrooms.

Constructed with steel framework reinforced by red iron beams and solid stone walls—the same stone used to construct the Biltmore Estate, the Empire State Building, and the Pentagon—The Lodge evokes the permanence of Richardsonian Romanesque and English Manor genres. 

The craftsmanship throughout is nothing short of world class: bronze chandeliers, monumental archways, and intricate millwork give the interiors a sense of enduring gravitas, while vast windows flood the rooms with natural light and views of the grounds and skyline. Inside, the home unfolds as a voluminous world of refinement. 

A two-story library, chef’s kitchen with a commercial-grade walk-in cooler, glass elevator, and sensational bar anchor the living spaces, while a seven-car showroom garage and central courtyard with fountains reflect the estate’s devotion to luxury and scale.

The stately primary suite occupies a wing of its own, capturing morning light and panoramic bayou views. Throughout, contemporary finishes blend seamlessly with antique treasures imported from Europe, creating a harmony of old-world craftsmanship and modern sophistication.

Beyond the main residence, down a winding gravel drive, sits a two-bedroom guest lodge. With its private pool, expansive deck, and pair of stone fireplaces, it serves as an intimate sanctuary for guests or an ideal weekend retreat within the estate itself.

Multi-tiered shoreline protection elegantly frames the water’s edge, while terraces, firepits, and shaded seating areas offer ever-changing vantage points of the surrounding landscape. Supporting systems—including a deep-well irrigation source, city water, 24-hour manned security, and Hunters Creek’s own police, fire, and city services—ensure effortless living at every turn. 

For discerning buyers, The Lodge at Hunters Creek represents the pinnacle of opportunity. It is the very definition of a trophy property—an irreplaceable estate that, at this scale, quality, and location, will never be built in Houston again.