Striking 3-story gated home in Shady Acres in the Houston Heights, with hand-laid wood floors throughout, no carpet. The open design centers on an exposed spiral staircase framed by floor-to-ceiling windows. The kitchen features an oversized single-slab granite island and brand-new oven, opening to a living room with custom built-ins around a gas fireplace. The spa-like primary bath has a custom dual shower and extra-large upgraded soaking tub. The full-width rooftop patio offers wall-to-wall sliding glass, unobstructed west-facing sunset views, ceiling fans and gutters. Surround sound in the 1st and 3rd-floor living rooms, plus speaker pre-wiring in both outdoor living spaces. Remote automatic shades on downstairs west windows. Outside: above-ground pool with custom deck, yard with custom storage shed, and driveway with extra guest parking. Steps to newly renovated Little Thicket Park; walkable to Pimlico, Tony's Mexican, Cavatore, CRISP and Rainbow Lodge.