Closet Mansion For Sale

Texas socialite hopes to flip mansion with now-famous closet for $12.9 million

Texas socialite, fashion designer and now house-flipper Theresa Roemer is attemping to sell her 17,315-square-foot Houston mansion — including the now-famous, three-story closet (sans the designer goodies) — for a cool $12,900,000.

"We bought the house as an investment and always said that we would fix it up and put it up for sale," Roemer, also the listing agent, said in a phone interview. The property, located at 47 Grand Regency Circle in The Woodlands, hit the market last week.

"If it sells, we will make a crapload of money. If not, we can live happily ever after here."

A bit of background
Roemer's fantasy "she cave" closet was first featured on a Neiman Marcus blog in July and later was picked up by outlets such as Good Morning America and Cosmopolitan magazine. The 3,000-square-foot triple-decker space houses jewelry and handbags on the first floor; on the top level are furs and hats. The shoe "department" and vanity parlor on the second floor boasts a champagne bar for high-style partying, and Roemer has hosted fundraisers there.

"If it sells, we will make a crapload of money," Theresa Roemer said. "If not, we can live happily ever after here."

In August, her closet was burglarized, and the still at-large thief was captured on surveillance video taking close to $1 million in accessories, such as jewelry, watches and numerous pricey Birkin bags. Just days later, the alleged thief sent several items to the Houston Press that he said he had stolen, asserting they were fake.

The alleged burglar said that he had contacted Roemer, asking for $500,000 to return the items and "not expose her to the news." Roemer instead contacted Montgomery County authorities.

Today and the house
Roemer and her oilman husband, Lamar, redesigned the private sanctuary, formerly owned by minister Kirbyjon Caldwell, in 2013. The towering water features out front set the tone. Inside, light pours in from 20-foot-tall walls of floor-to-ceiling glass in the entry, where an enormous Swarovski crystal chandelier hangs.

More features include two kitchens (one a commercial-grade catering kitchen), as well as formal dining with glass water wall, wine tasting room, entertainment room, gym, home theater, and spa and salon with tanning bed. The master retreat with spacious sitting area is one of nine to 10 bedrooms; there are 10 full and three half-baths.

Outside, a summer kitchen and covered veranda sit at the edge of a large swimming pool with back-lit water wall and fountains. The entire backyard overlooks a lake and the golf course.

And then there's the closet.

Roemer, who will unveil a new line of luxury candles at Neiman Marcus in Houston on December 17, takes a philosophical attitude about the loss of the much-talked-about space.

"If I build another [house], it will have another fabulous closet," she said.

Theresa Roemer at home in her much-talked-about closet.

Photo by © Chinh Phan Courtesy of Neiman Marcus

Theresa Roemer at home in her much-talked-about closet.

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Extraordinary modern ranch in Grapevine trots onto market for $7.2 million

Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

The Willow Wood Horse Farm in Grapevine is on the market for $7.2 million.

A stunning, 10-acre North Texas property that's fit for a modern cowboy has just hit the market for $7.2 million: Called the Willow Wood Horse Farm, the equestrian paradise is located on West Kimball Avenue in Grapevine, about 30 miles northwest of downtown Dallas.

The ranch is a combination of elegant and thoughtful modern design paired with all of the practicality required of a fully functioning farm.

According to the listing, which is held by Burgher-Ray Ranch Group and managed by David Burgher and Harlan Ray, the ranch includes several fenced pastures, an enclosed and insulated shop storage building with concrete flooring, and a seven-stall horse barn.

A covered and irrigated riding arena is attached to the barn, every stall has its own turnout, and six of the stalls are 12 feet by 12 feet wide, and the seventh is designated as a foaling stall. An additional turnout for grazing is located adjacent to the barn, as well as a training pen.

Willow Wood Horse Farm in Grapevine, ranch for sale The horse barn has seven stalls with individual turnouts.Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

But the focal point of the entire estate is the 4,353-square-foot, three-story primary residence that sits at the highest point of the gently sloped property. The home was custom-designed and completed in 2022, featuring an exterior made of metal cladding, concrete, durable ipe hardwood, and glass.

From the front door, guests will see views that lead through the home's living areas and into the 3,000-square-foot back deck, past the 80-foot-long saltwater swimming pool, and out toward the pastures.

The chef's kitchen is outfitted with luxurious Gaggenau appliances, such as a steam convection oven, a conventional convection oven, a coffee machine, stove, dishwasher, a separate paneled refrigerator and freezer, and a warming drawer. A half bathroom and full butler's pantry is located to the side of the kitchen, which is equipped with a prep space and a dishwasher.

Additional features of the home include:

Koi ponds located on either side of the main door that welcome guests to the home
An open concept living space that contains the living room, kitchen, and dining rooms
A primary suite with a spacious walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom
Two additional bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
Soft opening/closing doors in all main bedrooms
Dynaudio speakers installed throughout the home
Geo-thermal heating/cooling system

A custom-built metal spiraling staircase connects all three levels of the home. The second floor includes a viewing area with floor-to-ceiling windows and access to the covered porch and rooftop deck. The lower level leads to an "acoustically balanced" underground home theater featuring eight-foot concert walls, Dynaudio speakers, an Ember Audio sound system, a 250-bottle wine cooler, and a powder bathroom. The listing notes that this area could be converted into a storm cellar.

Willow Wood Horse Farm in Grapevine, ranch for sale The underground home theater has an impressive Ember Audio sound system with Dynaudio speakers.Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

A detached three-car garage is located next to the home, and has one EV charging station and two additional outlets for charging. Discreetly designed solar panels are hidden on top of the garage, which are capable of powering the entire residence.

The horse barn, irrigation system, and stock pond all run off of a water well located on the property, while the primary residence uses city water with a filtration system.

"Situated in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, just minutes from Lake Grapevine, Southlake, and an easy commute to DFW International Airport, this property affords someone the ability to have all the comforts of the city, while living just slightly removed from it all," the listing says.

Photo courtesy of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

The Willow Wood Horse Farm in Grapevine is on the market for $7.2 million.

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