Space City was the setting of choice for the 1973 film “The Thief Who Came To Dinner” and the resort-like estate used to shoot the film was recently listed for sale by Walter Bering of Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty Group.
With shots of the movie at historical places like Jones Hall, the Johnson Space Center, and the Astrodome, the River Oaks estate at 3940 Inverness Dr now carries a reputable status along with the previously mentioned landmarks which accounts for the hefty price tag of $8.9 million. Sizing in at 11,000 square feet with curved staircases, 2-story balconies, 3 fireplaces, 5 bedrooms, 7 full + 4 half bathrooms, a tennis court, and some Hollywood history all while being seated on 3 acres of land, it’s easy to see how this home lives up to the hefty, almost 8 figure price tag.
Taking a look inside, we see custom built-in shelves, curved archways, marble floors, huge dressing room style closets, an enormous master bath with a soaking tub and separate shower, a formal living room, and panoramic views. The lower level provides tons of space for casual living, including a spot that's perfect for a game room, complete with its own wet bar and fireplace.
It's hard to count any differences when comparing this home to a luxe spa, with an outside pavilion with a kitchen, a pool, and a courtyard nestled in a forest of mature evergreens.
