See this stunning $12.5 million Houston Tudor mansion

The house at 418 W Friar Tuck Lane in Houston was designed appropriately for the street on which it is located. This Tudor house looks as if Robin Hood and his friend Friar Tuck should walk out the front door at any moment. Located in the Sherwood Forest subdivision — I couldn’t make it up if I tried — just west of Memorial Park, the house has a steeply pitched Tudor-style roof with pedimented gables. Charming chimney pots, which help create a better stream of combustion, top the numerous chimneys as is common in this architectural style.

The wooden front door with leaded glass opens into a world that promises warmth and comfort thanks to the home’s use of wood and stone. You won’t be surprised if Maid Marian is sitting in a chair by the parlour’s fireplace with a chimneypiece dating from 1760. Antique pine beams, 150-year-old chestnut floors and a sturdy staircase with hand-sharpened banisters add to the overall effect of time travel. And this is only the first room in the house.

The house, built in 2006, has multiple living spaces, including a music room. The library contains a 1930 bronze chandelier and a hand-beveled American chestnut floor. The games room stands out from the rest of the house with its 18th-century Portuguese cathedral stone floors and high ceilings that create a sense of space. Doors lead from the game room to an outdoor living space so entertaining can happen both indoors and outdoors.

The kitchen is the real star of the home. A wood-beamed cathedral ceiling catches the eye, while antique blue Belgian limestone floors and a 200-year-old French oak countertop keep the room grounded. One may need to invest in a map to locate all the locations that this house and its floors have. Adjacent to the kitchen is a sitting room with a fireplace and a dining room with a wall of windows to enjoy the views.

Listed by Sissy Lappin of Lappin Properties, the home has four bedrooms and seven bathrooms — four full and three half baths — in 11,067 square feet on 1.6 acres. The master suite is a showcase with its cathedral ceiling and reclaimed pine. One of the most unique features of the home are the two guest bedrooms that have a loft. Climb the spiral staircase to discover a charming space with a built-in reading nook. Who doesn’t love a place to escape the world?