9144 Escondido Dr , Willis, TX 77318(Montgomery County)

The home is built using the most spectacular wood from an old Dutch barn. The barn was built by Dutch Immigrants in 1810 in Schoharie, NY, its hand hewn timbers are hemlock. This home uses the original frame as it stood for 208 years! The home is also filled with Knotty Alder doors and trims, the floors are mixed oak, in 4"-12" wide 3/4" tongue and groove that was milled from a home built in 1740 in Lexington, KY, these floors are special! In all there is well over a million dollars worth of wood in this property!

The house can sleep 16 very comfortably with 2 additional in a secret room and a media room. It has 4 full bedrooms (2 of which are downstairs Master Suites), additionally there is a secret loft bedroom with queen size bed, and a bunk room with 2 queens and two full size beds, and the secret room and media room with beds. There are 6 full baths and two 1/2 baths. Five of the six bathrooms are custom bath non-stain glass doors, all granite and tiles are custom, lighting and fixtures are all top end (no Builder Grade).

The bright and open gourmet kitchen is truly amazing with custom granite and an awesome hewn wood stove surround. All high end appliances including Wolf and Sub Zero. A Butler's pantry features a second dishwasher and microwave. There is also a Scotsman Sonic ice machine in the kitchen.

The great room is truly breathtaking with huge rustic timbers that have wood nails and old family brands in them, floor to ceiling windows, a massive rock fireplace and 38' ceilings!

There is a full media room with 4k projector and surround sound, and a downstairs game room with 3 TV's, and and incredible chilled wine cellar, a gas fireplace in the master suite, a huge custom working fireplace in the Great room and the back master porch.

This home was built to last and features foam insulation for exceptional energy efficiency and 1/2" butt glass around the back facing the lake. The house is fully automated, controlled by the Elon 8 system, controlled by smart phones remotely, and features a top of the line security system with cameras. There are 4 HVAC systems in the house plus one additional mini split. City water, sewer, natural gas, cable, and high speed internet up to 1GB download speed so you can actually work from home! There is an Electrolux centralized vacuum system, all lighting fixtures are LED, and there are 2 gas generators to provide power in case of an outage!

There is more storage in this home than anyone could ever need, with large amounts of storage in the kitchen, master closets, attic, upstairs walk in storage, pantry, laundry. There is even a custom built, walk-in gun safe and safe room that is lined with old cherry wood and oak shelves. Plus two laundry rooms, 1 up and one down. Then add a huge 3 car garage with more storage!

Outside is a custom salt water pool with infinity edge and large hot tub and large patio and wrap-around porch area with fireplace and sitting areas that will make you want to relax!

This is a deep water lot that had additional dredging done when building the dock. The private boat dock was built out of wood that came from an 1840 era English barn out of Cooperstown, NY and houses two large boats with auto lifts and two jet skis with auto lifts. This covered boat dock features 2 Big Ass fans, sitting areas, a mist system, outdoor lighting and a full working outdoor kitchen including: 6 burner Viking, smoker pit, gas grill and extra-large Green Egg. At 3,100 s.f. this is the best boat dock on the lake and is designed to host a large gathering! In fact, the current owners recently hosted a wedding shower for 120 people without any crowding!

The yard is sodded in Zoysia grass, and has two huge beautiful cypress trees and top end custom landscaping and outdoor lighting with a storm water system and sprinkler system in place, as well as copper gutters, and rod iron fencing.

One of the great things about this home is that it is set on an open water finger-tip lot and positioned so that the back of the home faces east with unobstructed views of Lake Conroe. In the heat of the summer the pool stays cooler, the back porch is comfortable to sit on, and the boat dock stays on average 10 degrees cooler and can be used all year round! Gas heaters provide warmth in the winter, and large ceiling fans keep it cool in the summer!

This is one of the very best lots on Lake Conroe located close to the damn on 105! You can quickly boat over to Starbucks and Smoothy King! When you are in this home you feel like you are out on the peninsula all by your self as you can't see your neighbors when you look at the lake! The lot is also on a point with some of the better fishing and the boat dock is a great place to sit and fish.

This is truly one of the finest homes in Texas, a private and quiet oasis, and a must see masterpiece that is priced to sell! Call Jeff Soele to schedule a private showing! (210) 705-4013.

ATTENTION: Seller may consider a trade for a ranch or an income producing property!