Houston lawyer buys $15.5M mansion to demolish it for a garden
In River Oaks, Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee has bought a mansion primarily for property expansion. Teaming up with Habitat for Humanity, he aims to salvage valuable construction materials, which will provide substantial support—millions of pounds worth—for affordable housing projects. The planned demolition will allow for the development of a larger private garden estate while enhancing his…
Houston trial lawyer Tony Buzbee recently acquired a 15,000-square-foot mansion in the prestigious River Oaks neighborhood for $15.5 million with the intention of demolishing it and transforming the property into a private garden. The purchase of the 1708 River Oaks Boulevard property allows Buzbee and his wife, Frances Moody Buzbee, to expand their existing residence adjacent to the new home.
Instead of occupying or renovating the mansion, the couple will work with Habitat for Humanity to salvage and recycle valuable materials before demolition commences. Habitat for Humanity will manage the salvage process, recovering millions of dollars worth of high-end materials, appliances, and building components for their charitable initiatives.
Buzbee expressed excitement about the donation, stating that $4 million in luxury fixtures will be saved for their mission. The recovered materials will be utilized in affordable housing projects across Texas, while some may be sold through Habitat for Humanity's ReStore shops to generate funds for their charitable work. Once the mansion is removed, the spacious property will be converted into a private garden, effectively doubling the size of the family's landscaped grounds and providing a larger green space adjacent to their existing home on River Oaks Boulevard.
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