Constructed in 2004 by the heralded Allegro Builders, the 3,828 square foot home has a charming wrap-around porch with elegant brick steps and column-bases.

At the threshold of this amazing home, you are immediately enveloped in the warmth of this showcase home, featured in the Houston Heights Association 2005 Holiday Home Tour.

To the left of the entry hall is the formal dining room. Windows overlook the front porch while French doors provide access to the side porch. The doorway to the right leads to the Butler's pantry and kitchen.

As you make your way down the center hall to the back of the home, you will find the spacious 17' x 16' living room. The wall of custom built-ins are ideal for your entertainment needs.

The entire first floor, excluding wet areas, has beautiful Brazilian Cherry floors. The living room has dual Infinity flush-mount ceiling speakers. The kitchen area is just beyond the large cased opening.

With 10' ceilings, this 17' x 16' kitchen feels highly functional yet overly generous in proportion. The oversized island is the perfect spot to enjoy a quick meal.

From this angle, you are able to appreciate the open floor plan this home is afforded. The appliance package is top-of-the-line and has extras such as the Viking warming drawer to the left of the sink.

The remainder of the appliance package includes this awesome 48" Viking 6-burner & griddle cooktop, a 48" Viking refrigerator, Viking dishwasher, convection oven and microwave.

Opposite the island is the custom built-in china hutch with rain glass cabinet doors. The doorway leading to the back door is the utility room.

Measuring 13' long, this utility room has space for full-size appliances, a niche for mops & brooms and a 54" bench with cubbies and hanging space for backpacks, jackets and purses. The wood and glass door leads to the covered breezeway and back porc

Extend the living area with this inspiring covered back porch which has dual Infinity speakers to help create the perfect ambiance. The wooden door leads to the garage and overhead quarters with an additional pedestrian iron gate access leading to th

The outdoor kitchen area is huge and affords plenty of workspace adjacent to the Fire Magic Monarch gas grill and side burners. The outdoor prep sink sits underneath the decorative arched brick niche.

Should you have a four-legged friend that needs their 'own space', 840 Columbia has a dedicated section of St. Augustine grass in between the Knockout Roses and Caladiums.

The remainder of the backyard's landscaping includes a Japanese Maple tree, Crepe Myrtle, Asslyum and Foxtail Ferns which are all properly watered with the 7-zone Rain Bird sprinkler system.

Another view of the secluded backyard. Should you wish to close off the utility room while entertaining guests, a second door that leads to the living room is adjacent to that entry.

This view from the living room shows the center hall configuration of the home. Notice the 8' cased openings with transoms overhead...a timeless architectural detail.

Another view of the kitchen shows the hallway leading to the walk-in pantry and Butler's pantry.

Adorned with Santa Cecilia granite, the custom backsplash designed by Architectural Design Resource (ADR) is easily noticed with the under cabinet lighting. The door to the left leads to the oversized walk-in pantry and the Butler's pantry on the rig

A view from of the formal dining room from the butler's pantry. Opposite the entry is the formal living/sitting room.

The proportions allow for this room to be used as a secondary living space, sitting or reading room, or even act as a library/home office.

Coming back down the center hall to the living room, notice the three oversized Jeld Wen windows that offers view of the back porch.

The master bedroom continues the theme of high-end finishes with Brazilian Cherry floors, Jeld Wen windows with plantation shutters, a 5-blade oil rubbed bronze ceiling fan and dual Infinity flush-mount ceiling speakers.

The bi-fold doors lead to the remainder of the master suite; the properly proportioned master bath and walk-in closet.

Dual vanities with Crema Marfil marble and oil rubbed bronze plumbing fixtures anchor the entry into the master closet.

The master closet measures 13' x 9' and has plenty of built-in storage drawers, hanging rods and shelving. The architect was cognizant of the need for both natural light and privacy and designed the room with dual clerestory windows.

Looking back into the master bath from the closet shows the Kohler hydrotherapy tub with travertine tub deck and flooring as well as the frameless glass shower enclosure. Multiple windows with plantation shutters provide an additional layer of privac

From the door leading to the front porch, you can see the axis of the second floor. Take note of the Brazilian Cherry floors in the game room and hallway. The wooden door opens to an oversized closet for seasonal storage or the like.

From this angle of the game room you will see the doorway to the left of frame that leads to the hall bath. To the right is the first of three secondary bedrooms.

This 14' x 14' bedroom has west and south facing windows, plush carpet flooring and a large 11' x 6' walk-in closet.

The hall bath has a dual sink vanity and an additional door that separates the tub/shower and commode.

Also located off of the main axis on the second floor is this ideal study center. Often times, homes have study areas downstairs that do not offer any privacy, thus reducing their functionality. With this dedicated space, worry no more about guests s

This secondary bedroom is located in the rear of the home and has north, east and south facing windows. To the right of frame is a built-in desk with closet. The doorway to the left leads to the Hollywood bath.

The 12' x 10' Hollywood bath has a dual sink vanity with two-tier granite counters, mosaic 'circle-over-circle' floors and a door that separates the tub/shower and commode from the vanity area.

The third and final secondary bedroom measures 18' x 14' and also has plush carpet flooring, built-in desk and 5-blade ceiling fan. The walk-in closet for this room measures 8' x 6'.

Here is a close-up shot of one of the built-in desks in the secondary bedrooms. Absolutely charm with an ideal window to allow the imagination to run wild.

Situated above the garage is this 25' x 25' garage apartment that is already framed and has electricity run. The current layout allows for a bedroom/living area, walk-in closet an oversized bath and kitchen area.

840 Columbia has perfect curb appeal with a wonderful mix of landscaping which includes the following: Japanese Oak tree, Water Oak, Meyer Lemon tree, three Nellie Stevens Holly trees, Azaleas, Foxtail Ferns, Loropetalum, Kaleidoscope Abelia, Vincas

Take pride in the plaque on display to the left of the stairs leading to the front porch.

840 Columbia is the ideal home, on the ideal street, in the ideal neighborhood.

840 Columbia is the ideal home, on the ideal street, in the ideal neighborhood.