Inside Houston's most expensive real estate listing ever

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The $30 million price tag makes it the most expensive residential real estate listing in Houston history, and in the case of Chateau Carnarvon, it's totally worth it.

The 27,000-plus square-foot Carnarvon estate is secluded on 2.5 wooded acres, and is surrounded by private, park-like grounds. Formal gardens, imported olive trees, citrus groves, rose gardens, fountains and lavish pool flanked by large magnolia trees offering privacy and seclusion.

The eight-bedrooms, eight full/four partial bathroom home also features a four-car air conditioned garage with walk-in refrigerator accommodating catering and floral needs.

One bedroom is currently configured to serve as a professionally-equipped hair salon.

Amenities include white marble tile and inlaid, hand-scraped hardwood floors; antique boiserie, chandeliers, and marble fireplaces.

Imagine the games of hide-and-seek you could have in Chateau Carnarvon.