Estate of the Day: $9.7 Million Mediterranean Contemporary Mansion in Houston, Texas

Extraordinary Mediterranean style mansion ($9,795,000) is nestled in one of Sweetwater’s premier luxury enclaves, exemplifying style and sophistication. This contemporary mansion is offered to a lifestyle of world-class entertaining or secluded relaxation. The grand rotunda houses an original freeform sculpture suspended from a three-story dome, the “living island” is surrounded by one inch mosaic tile walls, moat, a copper mesh water wall and magnificent floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking two pools and fairway. Architecturally designed by Mark Bufalini and built by Stephen Hann, this distinctive property offers five bedrooms including a Master Wing featuring a copious Master Suite with Fireplace, Morning Bar, fully equipped Gym, an oversized Bath with Roma Steam Shower, Private Zen-like Courtyard, Walk-in Closets with Utility room, a Spiral Staircase leading to a personal Reading Room, and private entry from a two car garage.