Some Houston houses leave a real impression that sticks. Occasionally having attended parties in the magnificent home at 3 Remington Lane in Shadyside and have seen it in several decorative incarnations, it always stood out. Now that is has hit the market with a $9,790,000 listing price, this most marvelous marriage of historic and contemporary will be changing hands.

Laura Sweeney of Compass has the listing of this Houston mansion with a legacy.

Designed by heralded architect John Staub in 1939, this graceful Southern residence is on the National Register of Historic Places. It spreads across 1.36 acres of oak-shaded lawn, secure behind the gates of an exclusive neighborhood which is a stone’s throw from Rice University.

We were sold on the house for the bones alone — four bedrooms and generous entertaining areas spread across 7,823 square feet. That means beautiful herringbone hardwood floors and strong moldings, with each room offering grand views of a sweeping park-like setting.

Then there are the contemporary decorative touches. My favorite — the Hunt Slonem bunny wallpaper in the guest bathroom (perhaps topping even Houston social icon Lynn Wyatt’s storied leopard print powder room). This Shadyside mansion boasts four full and three half baths.

Then there are the rich blue moire patterned walls in the living room that play host to important contemporary art and traditional furnishings. Antiques abound throughout mixing with modern decorative influences. Hand-painted wallpaper in the dining room is complemented by jib windows that overlook both the front and rear patios.

The primary bedroom stuns withs its hand-pained wallpaper, ample his and hers closets and the exceptionally beautiful primary bath.

A separate staircase ascends to bedroom number four with ante room and private bath. Perfect for cosseted staff or a congenial mother-in-law.

Manicured gardens, ancient oaks and an in-ground swimming pool with fountains all add to the genteel  spirit of the property. One can imagine sipping mint juleps or champagne on one of the back brick terraces, birdsong and trickling waters providing a quiet symphony. Brick pathways, stretches of azaleas and manicured lawns also beckon.

This Shadyside John Staub home was built for the daughter of Joseph Cullinan, the prominent oilman who founded the Texas Company, which was later called Texaco. At one time it was owned by former Texas Governor Mark White and wife Linda Gayle. Previous residents included Robert and Emily Clay, who sold in 2022 after finishing a complete update of the interiors. The current owner is scion of an oil fortune and mistress of one of Houston’s leading art galleries, which is now closed.

The full listing for this Shadyside house can be found here.