11524 Taylorcrest

Located in the heart of Hedwig Village, this custom 5-bedroom brick home sits on an expansive 20,298 sq ft lot, offering the kind of scale that is increasingly rare in Memorial.

The family room features a wood-burning fireplace with old Chicago brick surround and a wall of built-in shelves and cabinetry offering panoramic views of the backyard.

The kitchen, reimagined in 2025, features a white oak island, honed calacatta Lincoln marble countertops, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, a custom plaster hood by Segreto, and a custom ceramic mural backsplash.

The large first floor primary suite has high ceilings, a gas log fireplace, new carpet, and large windows with views of the back yard and pool.

The backyard features a bluestone pool with fountains, mature oaks, and generous green space.

The property offers abundant parking opportunities with an expansive circular drive creating an impressive arrival, complemented by a gated motor court, and a three-car garage.

Stately five-bedroom custom home built in 1997 by Jim Frankel, set on an almost half-acre lot in Hedwig Village. A charming gated courtyard entry welcomes you to the home. Architectural details include copper gutters and Timberlane custom working shutters with shutter dogs. Zoned to Memorial Drive Elementary, Spring Branch Middle School, and Memorial High School.

A perfectly manicured front courtyard with seasonal color sits beyond the brick privacy wall and leads to the front door.

Another view of the courtyard beyond the front brick wall.

The front entrance opens to a dramatic double-height entry with a wrought iron balcony overlooking the space from the second floor. From the moment you step inside, sightlines extend straight through to the backyard, offering an immediate sense of the home’s expansive lot and bringing the outdoors in.

The double-height entry showcases the wood flooring that runs throughout the home. All wood floors were custom installed, milled, and stained by Custom Floors Unlimited in 2024. The French oak planks, in 7" and 9" widths with long runs, feature a wire-brushed distressed texture and hand-beveled edges that create an aged European look.

Just off the entry, the block-paneled, blue high gloss front room offers flexible living space ideal for a study or office, formal sitting room, or game room—perfect for a mahjong table—with views through the Palladian window of the front courtyard.

Another view of the front room looking towards the entry and dining room.

The dining room flows seamlessly from the front entry and offers views of both the front courtyard and the backyard. It connects to the kitchen through a butler’s pantry with generous storage for china and linens.

Another view of the formal dining room towards the front entry and living room.

The bright breakfast room features a designer light fixtures and opens to the kitchen and family room, offering panoramic views of the backyard, pool, and mature oak trees.

Another view of the breakfast room highlighting the art deco French Lorino Lantern and the unobstructed views of the backyard.

At the heart of the home, the kitchen, family room, and breakfast room blend seamlessly together.

A large 7' x 10' white oak island anchors the kitchen with ample counter seating is illuminated above by a Julie Neill Talia large linear “bubble” chandelier.

The large kitchen island features honed calcatta Lincoln marble counters, a Shaws farmhouse sink, unlacquered brass Waterstone pulldown faucet and fixtures, instant hot and cold water, pull out trash, paper towel dispenser, a dishwasher, a Scotsman top hat ice maker, a microwave drawer, ample storage and counter seating.

The stainless steel Wolf range features six burners, a griddle, and double ovens, with pull-out utensil and spice storage on either side. Above, a vent hood with a custom Segreto plaster finish serves as a focal point. The backsplash is a custom window-scene mural by local artist Liz Marsh, featuring lily of the valley and two tiny finches. Julie Neill Cantina sconces beautifully flank the range.

The butler’s pantry offers abundant drawers and cabinetry and leads to a custom bar featuring a walnut butcher block counter with Segreto-painted gold gilt accents, an oxidized mirrored backsplash, and glass-front cabinets for crystal. Additional features include a dual-zone wine refrigerator and a stadium-style liquor storage drawer.

The formal first-floor powder bath is beautifully appointed with Schumacher wallpaper, a pedestal sink, and brass fixtures.

A charming pool bath features Lily of the Valley wallpaper, a lacquered lattice ceiling, and a Waterworks sink with a nickel faucet set in a honed marble custom vanity. Rocky Mountain Hardware finch knobs add a thoughtful detail, while custom “Lucky” green paint by Segreto gives the space a cheerful personality.

The primary bedroom features large windows and a patio door opening to the covered back patio, backyard, and pool. Additional highlights include a gas log fireplace, tray ceiling, built-in cabinets with shelving and metal door fronts, ceiling fan, a dedicated AC and heat thermostat, and an alarm wall monitor.

The bathroom features marble floors and honed marble counters with Restoration Hardware square sinks and RH polished nickel faucets. Above the bathtub, a custom nine-pane glass window is framed in marble and paired with a polished nickel Perrin & Rowe traditional exposed deck-mount tub filler with hand shower and cradle. The glass-enclosed shower showcases clean-lined subway tile, Perrin & Rowe polished nickel fixtures, and a rain shower head.

Another view of the bathroom towards the primary bedroom.

The spacious walk-in primary closet features built-in cabinetry, shoe storage, drawers, and pull-down hanging racks that maximize storage all the way to the ceiling.

The second-floor game room sits at the top of the stairs and features coffered ceilings, new carpet, a wall of built-in bookshelves and storage, and beautiful views of the backyard.

Another view of the game room at the top of the stairs.

Secondary upstairs bedroom featuring a custom painted mural, new carpet, windows with plantation shutters, high ceilings, a walk-in closet, and an adjoining Hollywood bathroom.

Another secondary upstairs bedroom featuring a chalkboard wall, a window with plantation shutters, new carpet, high ceilings, a closet, and an adjoining Hollywood bathroom.

The spacious third upstairs bedroom overlooks the front yard and features plantation shutters, a built-in desk, new carpet, high ceilings, a walk-in closet, and an adjoining bathroom.

The vanity and sink area for the third upstairs bedroom is separate from the tub and shower as well as the water closet, offering added privacy and functionality.

The light-filled fourth upstairs bedroom features a large window with plantation shutters and new carpet.

The laundry room features soapstone counters, beadboard walls, a Shaw farmhouse sink, and an oil rubbed bronze Herbeau faucet. Patterned concrete floor tiles sourced from Los Angeles add character, while a window overlooking the side yard brings in natural light.

Charming covered back patio overlooking the expansive yard

A beautiful New England–style heated rectangular pool, measuring 40' x 22', was built by Vollmer in 2013. Surrounded by bluestone, it features six adjustable copper water spouts that add both tranquility and elegance.

A spacious motor court with a wrought iron motorized driveway gate leads to a side entry and a three-car garage, offering ample parking and easy access.

The large rectangular lot offers both a generous front yard and an expansive backyard.