This $26 million castle in River Oaks boasts a wine cellar and built-in fish tanks - Chron

This $26 million castle in River Oaks boasts a wine cellar and built-in fish tanks - Chron

This $26 million castle in River Oaks boasts a wine cellar and built-in fish tanks - Chron

Posted: 15 Apr 2021 12:00 AM PDT

Here's your chance to live like a real life Disney princess.

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The home was a collaborative effort between architectural designer Robert Dame, builder Shahem Barazi, Houston designer Jennifer Loh Burgess and a designer from England, per HAR. Built over the course of 34 months, it was completed after many trips to England for inspiration.

The entry is adjacent to a two-story grand gathering foyer with first and second floor galleries, per HAR.

The entry is adjacent to a two-story grand gathering foyer with first and second floor galleries, per HAR.

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Step over the threshold and you'll find yourself mesmerized by a full-sized bar and billiard room as well as a built-in fish tanks. The home also features an in-home theater with tiered seating for up to eight people.

Blackburn Manor's entrance is flanked by a two-story grand gathering foyer with first and second floor galleries inspired by Stokesay Court, a historic English castle that was the setting for the period film "Atonement," per HAR. A custom balustrade, Juliet balcony and hand-painted stained glass ceiling are among its features.

Not to mention the extensive wine cellar with 10' triple barrel vault brick ceilings that holds up more than 800 bottles, making it perfect for intimate dinner parties.

The wine cellar is designed with 10 inch triple barrel vault brick ceilings, per HAR.

The wine cellar is designed with 10 inch triple barrel vault brick ceilings, per HAR.

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The manor's grounds include disappearing fountains, a saltwater pool and a climatized pavilion with a custom summer kitchen. There's also a styled motor-court plus a four-car garage that accommodates car lifts, per HAR.

The entertaining pavilion opens with a wall of accordion doors to the garden and pool area.

The entertaining pavilion opens with a wall of accordion doors to the garden and pool area.

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Guests of the home can enjoy a private wing and a separate guest cottage, equipped with a kitchen, living room, bedroom and full bathroom — as well as a lower-level gym and sauna.

Isn't this such a beautiful home? Yes, I agree!

Isn't this such a beautiful home? Yes, I agree!

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I know they say never to mix business with pleasure, but with a home as ideal as this one, it's hard not to. Whether you're in the mood to wine and dine or simply entertain, there's a space for that at Blackburn Manor.

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