Almost matching wings of a deep set 1960 “rancho deluxe” mod extend across the front of a wedge lot formed by the street curling off Forest Oaks Dr. in Meadowcreek Village. When listed last week, the asking price was $215,000 for the property — believed to have been custom built back in the day for the owner of Moore Paper Co. It’s still a swank spread offering many period details — and a few curiosities . . .
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There’s a scenic seaside folly beckoning from the wallpaper mural in the formal (and combo) dining-living room:
A brick mock fireplace provides a quasi-divider between the family room and kitchen:
First, though, there’s the corner still full of custom cabinetry from a vintage built-in stereo system:
The exposed timber spine of the vaulted ceiling extends across both rooms and matches . . .
the cabinetry (with grab-angled hardware) and wall paneling. Several appliances, such as a NuTone food processor to the left of the sink, appear to be built into the backsplash:
Across the tile, the metallic remains of a paper-cup dispenser sit above the old built-in sound system by the microwave:
In the master suite, there’s a warren of spaces off the sleeping area . . .
which also has a bay window somewhere under the cascades of drapery:
Both doors flanking the bureau lead past closets to the master bathroom.
The door near the head of the bed heads past a vanity and into . . .
the sanctum of Mamie Pink tile. Between the split sinks, there’s a paper towel dispenser, currently used as a hamper:
Commode and tub have handy access to the home’s second paper-cup dispenser:
The adjacent closet area off a small hallway leading to the foot of the bed starts with a built-in dresser with a mirror that takes the long view:
The 2,519-sq.-ft. home has 2 secondary bedrooms:
Here’s one of the other bathrooms, updated at some point with Corian countertops. There’s also a half-bath near the utility room.
A portion of the back yard has a patio. The listing also mentions “detached bonus space”
The lot is 12,300 sq. ft., much of it front lawn:
- 5222 Sleepy Creek Dr. [HAR]
Beautiful home, great price, has that area caught on with gentrification yet?
I like when the Mid a Century detailing is so strong that it shines through despite the furniture wall and window coverings. That’s an awesome house!
Yes, the area’s definitely improving. The civic club has gotten more active. New buyers appreciate the value for the money. This one will go fast at that price.
Looks like a lot of the fixtures are original to the house (the pink tile is a dead giveaway). Lovely little time capsule! I wish more buyers would appreciate the many wonderful examples of mid-century ranch houses in Houston instead of tearing them down to build some pile of stucco crap. If only I had the dough…
great price
I’m coveting the dining room table and chairs. Love the house.This could be marketed to TV/movie producers seeking a near-perfect mid-century home.
I was all over it until I saw that the fireplace wasn’t real.
I’m fairly certain that the Moore Paper family had a daughter who was friends with my mom at the time that place was built. But either way it’s a very cool house at a great price. I hope the new owner appreciates it for what it is.
That’s a great price for a MCM on a huge lot. Love the beamed den.And this house has a LOT of potential. Get Johnathan Scott ( of HGTV’s ‘ The Property Brothers’ ) to do the remodel.
P.S. The ball field is just east of this house.But the bayou is just west (as in across the street and one lot away!
DOM: 61. Price has been reduced to $205K. I love it too.