A piece of Americana comes standard with this 1921 collaboration between architects Harrie T. Lindeberg and John F. Staub, who would later go on to design Bayou Bend. This Georgian-style home north of Rice University contains a copy of the wallpaper mural Views of North America by Jean Zuber (which can also be found in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House).  The $18-million pricetag nets you 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths, and 3 half baths.  The 12,808 sq. ft. home is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and comes surrounded by a pool, a carriage house with an additional apartment, and plenty of leafy greens to cover the view from across-the-street Hermann Park.

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1.5 acres of manicured grounds surround the dwelling:

A formal living room is flanked by a study and the formal dining room, and features 2  chandeliers:

The first of 3 studies features wood paneling and a decorative plasterwork ceiling:

Paneling and ornate ceiling motif carries into the second study:

The kitchen is crowned by a carved millwork tray ceiling, with carved cabinets and moulding throughout:

More custom woodwork and ornate wainscoting lead into the third study:

One of the bedrooms features a painted tray ceiling and sitting area:

This bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and en suite bathroom:

En suite bathroom has a clawfoot tub, wooden paneling and vanity, and a walk-in shower:

A second bathroom features a fireplace and crystal chandeliers:

The apartment over the carriage house features exposed beam vaulted ceiling and an open floor plan:

Sun porch off of the dining room opens out into the grounds:

Mature trees dominate the landscape:

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Photos: HAR