Stunning Houston Mansions With Olympic Game-Worthy Perks — When Your House Is a Sports Wonderland

Taking Recreation to Another Plane

By Shelby Hodge // Aug 8, 2024

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The inviting lap pool at 324 Buckingham Drive is certainly Olympic worthy.

Having been glued to the Olympics on TV for more than two weeks, the thought of homes with Paris Games-worthy amenities come to mind. For armchair Olympians, wouldn’t a sprawling mansion with a full-size basketball court, equestrian facilities, a lengthy lap pool, a ping pong room and, of course, generous workout facilities be the ticket?

These Houston homes come with Olympic-worthy perks:

3 Briarwood Court

53_Briarwood 3 IMG 111_1_1 — The expansive workout room at 3 Briarwood Court is one of several amenities that would appeal to Olympians. (Photo by TK Images for Compass)

This 16,000-square-foot mansion in River Oaks, listed at $27,500,000 with Compass’ Robert Bland, is a golfer’s dream with not only a backyard putting green but also an indoor Trackman golf simulator. For the serious athlete, add an expansive workout room, a dedicated massage room and a comfy media room just right for watching the Olympics and major golf tournaments.

Extras in the four bedroom home include a lengthy swimming pool and billiards room.

324 Buckingham Drive

Buckingham 324 Houston — The inviting lap pool at 324 Buckingham Drive.

With swimming a big part of the Olympics excitement, how divine it would be to train (or merely float) in this stunning lap pool? Couch potato Olympians can set their own goals by counting laps as they butterfly, freestyle, backstroke or breaststroke through the pristine pool waters.

An extensive workout room adds to the fitness profile. The 14,000-square-foot house is listed with Compass’ Laura Sweeney for $8,750,000.

SHOP

Swipe

Milk & Honey

Matcha Yall

CRUX Climbing

Shannon Sleepwear

Still Austin

Joy Gift Shoppe

Lake Austin Spa Resort

APIS

Verdadero Tequila

Texas Hill Country Olive Co

L Majors

Aesop at Domain Northside

William Paul Floral Design

Eco Estate Jewelry

Maison Palo Santo

ATX Leather Co

WCC

ELARIA

Coloring Austin

Kindred Spirits

The Mercantile at Mill + Grain

Zilker Belts

Oli Tea

Alchemy for the Home

The Garten

Music Lane

Long Hill Wagyu

5318 Holly Street, Bellaire

5318 Holly St. Bellaire — The soaking tub in the primary bath at 5318 Holly Street in Bellaire is perfect for that post-Olympic class workout soak. Don’t forget the ice. (Photo by TK Images for Compass)

An indoor racquetball court and home gym add appeal to this 8,500-square-foot house in Braeburn Country Club Estates. The home is listed with Lisa Kornhauser of Compass, carrying an asking price of $2,495,000.

6650 Whitehill

The 1.79-acre lot in Richmond is large enough for an outdoor basketball court with room to spare. Watching Olympic competition is recommended in the private theater room. And the fire pit could inspire Olympic flame memories. The home is listed with Alicia Jammer of Compass for $3.4 million.

2403 San Miguel, Friendswood

2403 San Miguel Street in Friendswood — A spread of almost four acres at 2403 San Miguel in Friendswood is large enough for a double-stall horse barn and room for riding. (Photo by TK Images for Compass)

With 3.7 gated acres on this lot in the San Joaquin Estates, an equestrian interest is entertained with a double-stall horse barn and plenty of room for riding. Dee Dee Guggenheim Howes has the listing for the property with a 5,300-square-foot home. The list price is $1,459,000.