11871 mente road

Welcome home to this French provincial estate located in the sought after community of Lake Jackson! Nestled on a 2.5-acre lot and surrounded by mature trees and tranquil gardens, this property gives you a feeling of peace and serenity, yet it is minutes from award winning schools, commuter routes and shopping. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and over 3,800 sq ft, this home is an enchanting dream. The French design seamlessly blends old world rustic charm and modern conveniences to create a truly exceptional home. Step inside and you’ll be welcomed into a spacious and airy family room. Cozy up next to the wood burning stove with stone surround and a modern granite mantel and hearth. The renovated kitchen features granite countertops, stainless appliances, Moroccan tile flooring and a porcelain backsplash. Gaze out the picture window encased with beveled glass accents at the enchanting courtyard and water fountain. Host your guests in the separate formal dining room with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, Brazilian cherrywood floors and custom built-in shelving. Sliding glass doors open up to the rooftop terrace with views of the pond. The formal living room features soaring 10’ ceilings, Palladian windows, elegant molding and French doors leading onto a Juliette balcony. The primary bedroom suite is a true retreat with double doors opening to the back gardens and walk-in closet designed with a custom storage system. The dual entry, luxurious primary bath features a glass enclosed rain shower and mosaic tile floors. Plenty of room for family and guests in the two additional main level bedrooms and full hall bath showcasing marble floors with matching vanity and a stained-glass window. The entire upper level is a guest suite with dormer style windows looking down to the gardens below, a sitting area and a full bath. A spiral staircase leads you down to the lower-level rec room with recessed lighting and bamboo flooring. Let your imagination run wild in the large, unfinished space that can be transformed into additional rooms or a workshop. The breezeway provides access to a convenient detached storage room. Additional features include a newer standing seam metal roof with architectural pitches, dormers and turret feature, new stainless-steel stove and French door refrigerator in the kitchen, fresh paint on the exterior and a second driveway for additional parking. Spend your leisure time boating, jet skiing, kayaking, fishing or simply going for a swim on a warm day on Lake Jackson. The neighborhood does not have an HOA but does offer a voluntary citizen’s association, providing access to the private lake, the famous ‘Big Beach’ and three additional boat ramps. Come live the lake life at this majestic retreat!