3509 Hampton Rd

For 90 years, the estate known as “Le Manoir,” tucked in a tranquil enclave north of The University of Texas campus, has been owned by just two families. This extraordinary, generational opportunity now presents itself. 

 

Le Manoir, shaded amongst the heritage oaks of Beau Site, embodies the timeless, stately elegance of a meticulously crafted French Renaissance manor house. Designed by noted Chicago architect Harry Howe Bentley in 1934, its warm and inviting façade is clad with Austin limestone quarried from the same quarry as that used to build the University Of Texas School Of Law. Crowned with a fired clay tile roof, its soft patina belies its age. High ceilings are elevated by magnificent hewn beams while the grand salon is anchored by a fireplace framed by a Louis XV marble mantle. Parquet floors throughout the first floor tell stories of legendary soirees. Mullioned windows and French doors invite abundant natural light and entice you into Le Manoir’s expansive, mature gardens encompassing more than an acre. The home’s bright but intimate kitchen is nobly complimented by a substantial butler’s pantry, intended for entertainment. Beyond the kitchen and separated from the rest of the house is a richly paneled library that offers an incomparable refuge to indulge in literature or envelop oneself in quiet thought. A bedroom and ensuite adjacent to the library is complimented by three bedrooms upstairs, including the spacious primary suite, all bathed in filtered light and enjoying stunning views.

 

Le Manoir's timeless architecture, irreplaceable craftsmanship, and prime location define this as a legacy property to be passed down through generations to come. Luxury, privacy and history await you at this remarkable estate.