Luxury Home Listings – Renewal & Renovation Picks

RENEWAL & RENOVATION PICKS by Gryphon Builders

RENEWAL & RENOVATION PICKS

For Over Twenty Years, I have been helping clients & Realtors find homes that offer great potential to be Revitalized, Renewed, Remodeled and or expanded upon. There are many beautiful estate homes on the market that just need a little updating and personalization. "Preserving these homes is the ultimate in Green Building. Allen W. Griffin GBM, CGR,CAPS, CGP."

 

VISIONS for the Renewal of 2 Memorial Point Ln. Houston Tx 77024. Renewal and expansion of this sleepy 4,200 sf home into a 6,800 sf Modern Luxury or Modern Farmhouse Design

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Detailed Property Reviews

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Architectural, Interior Design and Construction management.

We scour the Houston Realestate market to find properties that, with a little imagination, can be brought back to life.

Best Neighborhoods in Houston

By Casey Bolin | May 4, 2023

Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States. Home to world-famous clutch rockets, the Houston Texans, NASA, lush reserve parks and pristine bayous, Houston is one of the most diverse, charming, and unique cities in the United States. Don’t let Houston’s iconic imagery mislead you. Houston today is better described as a great…

American Colonial Style-Everything You Need to Know

By Casey Bolin | March 16, 2023

What is American Colonial Style? Similar to the homes colonists lived in back in England, they’re rectangular, typically two stories, and fairly symmetrical. They have steep, side-gabled roofs, which means the triangular portion of the roof is only visible from the sides; looking at the front door, you only see shingles. Traditionally built with wood…

Mediterranean Style Home Ideas-Houston

By Casey Bolin | February 15, 2023

What is a Mediterranean Style Home? The Mediterranean style in interior design is characterized by the simple and romantic aesthetics of Southern European countries: light and warm tones in color scheme, as well as the extensive use of natural materials such as ceramics, wood, wrought iron and cotton. The Design combines boldness, simplicity and convenience.…

Building a Modern-Style Home in Houston?

By Casey Bolin | January 19, 2023

Houston remains the most diverse city in the nation! With all of that diversity comes many types of homebuilding styles! Modern Style homes have been one of the most popular architectural styles for many Houstonians for the past decade. If you are thinking of building a modern-style home in Houston, Texas, here’s everything you need…

What is Acadian Southern Style?

By Casey Bolin | January 4, 2023

What is Acadian-Southern Style? A traditional Acadian-style house has a steep-sloped and gabled roof and one-and-a-half stories of living space, often with a central staircase and rear kitchen. Typically, Acadian homes are constructed of brick or stone, and they often feature covered front porches and window shutters History of Acadian-Southern Style The history of Acadian-style…

Custom Farmhouse Style Homes

By Casey Bolin | October 6, 2022

What is Farmhouse Style? American farmhouse style homes were initially a matter of practicality: a wide, deep, apron-front sink simplified chores, you needed a long, sturdy table to serve your whole household, and room-spanning, hand-hewn, exposed ceiling beams were ubiquitous (because they kept your house standing). Just 1% of us live on farms these days,…

What is a Transitional Style Home?

By Casey Bolin | September 6, 2022

The transitional home style is becoming more popular as homeowners embrace bold hybrid designs that tastefully merge the best of traditional and contemporary aesthetics. When caught between distinctly different design styles, homeowners find comfort in the uniqueness of an approach that’s hybrid in nature. Welcome to the transitional home style. Growing in popularity, transitional design…

Home Remodeling Terminology

By Casey Bolin | June 13, 2022

Whether it’s a small cosmetic remodel such as replacing bathroom fixtures, or a major down-to-the wall-studs overhaul of your kitchen or adding new space to your home, understanding the terminology your professional remodeler is using can be very helpful to ensure you get the finished project you want.As you interview potential contractors, this glossary of…

10 REASONS TO REMODEL YOUR HOME NOW

By Casey Bolin | May 17, 2022

There are a number of reasons people choose to remodel their home. Maybe your family has outgrown the space or or maybe your looking to increase the value of your home. Remodeling can not only increase the value of your families nest, it can also make every one of your rooms more functional. If you…

206 FLEETWAY DRIVE HOUSTON, TX 77024

By Allen Griffin | August 26, 2021

206 FLEETWAY DRIVEHOUSTON, TX 77024. Free home, this property is listed at lot value. My favorite starting point is an older one story ranch style home. This home starts out at 3,546 sf of living area with the options to expand out or up, easily gaining a larger home.

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11747 TAYLORCREST ROAD, Houston, TX 77024

By Allen Griffin | August 14, 2021

1747 TAYLORCREST ROAD, 77024

I see a great opportunities in this Bunker Hill Village Estate home at  11747 Taylorcrest Rd, 77024.  From the areil view listing prictures, the lot seams to be planed out well. I would look to replace the built second floor with New 2 story building layout while updating the second floor. With these kind of updates we can expand the size of the home and change it’s architectural style to your style.

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1000 KIRBY DRIVE HOUSTON, TX 77019

By Allen Griffin, GMB,CGR,CAPS, CGP | August 14, 2021

I see a great opportunities in this Iconic River Oaks Property at  1000 KIRBY DRIVE HOUSTON, TX 77019625.  I Love the exterior architecture of this home that lends itself to many expressions for the new owners style. As the listing states,”A River Oaks Modern Masterpiece” but, from 1986.  

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625 Piney Point Rd, Houston Tx 77024

By Allen Griffin, GMB,CGR,CAPS, CGP | August 12, 2021

I see a great opportunity in this Piney Point Villages home at 625 Piney Point rd. I Love the exterior architecture of this home that lends itself to many expressions for the new owners style. As the listing states,”was a remakable home” shows in the interior picutres.

You can remodel or build the home of your dreams on this beautiful lot, almost 1 acre. Includes a circular driveway on a wooded lot with luscious landscaping and a fabulous pool professionally maintained. Great location.

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2 Memorial Point Ln. Houston, TX 77024

By Allen Griffin, GMB,CGR,CAPS, CGP | August 12, 2021

I see a great opportunity in this Piney Point Villages home. I Love the opportunity and space that this home has.

VISIONS for the Renewal of 2 Memorial Point Ln. Houston Tx 77024. Renewal and expansion of this sleepy 4,200 sf home into a 6,800 sf Modern Luxury or Modern Farmhouse Design

Easily converted to a Transitional Contemporary, Luxury Modern

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or Modern Farmhouse valued @ $3.4M+ when finished. 

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Allen W. Griffin Owner of Gryphon Builders

Allen W. Griffin Owner of Gryphon Builders

For Over Twenty Years, I have been helping clients & Realtors find homes that offer great potential to be Revitalized, Renewed, Remodeled and or expanded upon. There are many beautiful estate homes on the market that just need a little updating and personalization. "Preserving these homes is the ultimate in Green Building. Allen W. Griffin GBM, CGR,CAPS, CGP."

 

FREE Property Consultations

In Person or Video Chats

 

Detailed Property Reviews

We assemble the right team for you.

Renewal Planning

Architectural, Interior Design and Construction management.