luxury houses with reception room for sale Galveston County, United States

TUCKED BEHIND THE 24 HOUR MANNED GATES OF PRESTIGIOUS WATERFORD HARBOR, THIS BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED WYCOFF CUSTOM HOME DELIVERS EXCEPTIONAL WATERFRONT LIVING W/ A 32x18 COVERED VERANDA, OUTDOOR KITCHEN, 49' BOAT SLIP & INCREDIBLE MARINA VIEWS . INSIDE, CHISELED-EDGE TRAVERTINE FLOORS LEAD TO AN ELEGANT DINING ROOM W/ COFFERED CEILING & A SHOWPIECE ISLAND KITCHEN FEATURING QUARTZITE COUNTERS, WOLF APPLIANCES & CAST-STONE RANGE HOOD. THE DRAMATIC 2-STORY DEN OFFERS CUSTOM CABINETRY, CAST-STONE FIREPLACE & CALIFORNIA SLIDERS OPENING TO THE SPECTACULAR COVERED VERANDA W/ FANS & HEATERS MADE FOR YEAR-ROUND OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING. THE 1ST-FLOOR PRIMARY RETREAT FEATURES A COFFERED CEILING & LUXURIOUS SPA BATH. UPSTAIRS INCLUDES A GUEST SUITE W/ WATERFRONT BALCONY PLUS 2 BEDROOMS W/ HOLLYWOOD BATH. EXTRAS INCLUDE MUD/WINE ROOM, 26KW GENERATOR, TANKLESS WATER HEATER, SPRAY FOAM DECKING, WHOLE HOUSE FILTRATION & DEHUMIDIFIER. A RARE BLEND OF CUSTOM CRAFTSMANSHIP, LUXURY & BOATING LIFESTYLE!

Carr Mansion, built in 1866, operates as an exclusive bed and breakfast and holds a prestigious Michelin Key, international recognition as an exceptional place to stay. Set on expansive park-like grounds, the Greek Revival home features grand walk-through windows, expansive decks, and eight uniquely designed luxe bedrooms praised by Conde Nast, Paper City, and Texas Monthly. Each suite includes a clawfoot tub in the room, with their own toilet & sink. A sought-after venue for weddings and events, the property offers a well-appointed kitchen, elegant dining & lounge spaces, a Nicholas Clayton–designed ballroom with turret, and a bar reminiscent of a Victorian pub. Historic details—grand staircase, newel post, transoms—blend seamlessly with light, modern updates. Once owned by a Texas governor and notable Galvestonians, this storied estate would make a dream private residence or an investment property continuing its legacy as a premier destination.