Nothing will impress you more than this Study & Farrar-designed home, built in 1922 for Globe-Democrat executive Douglas Houser. This 5,470 sq. ft. English country-style home sits on one of Skinker Heights' largest lots, just under .80 acres. The current owners have preserved and maintained this mansion for 30 years. This 6-bedroom, 4 full and 3 half-bath home offers 3 levels that support everyday living and entertaining. The first-floor living areas include a black walnut-trimmed front-entry vestibule with a powder room. A long gallery hall runs from the front vestibule, with sightlines through to a back vestibule that opens to the rear pool and yard areas. This long gallery hallway features American black walnut and open entries to the living room, dining room, family room, sunroom, large kitchen, breakfast area, and mudroom with an additional half bath. The wide front staircase is also trimmed in black walnut with wrought-iron spindles and a walnut banister. The staircase has a brief turn at a landing on the way to the 2nd-floor gallery hallway. The 2nd-floor primary suite has a large bedroom, a spa-style bathroom, and a walk-in closet with a door to an outside sitting area. A second bedroom is a guest suite with a full bath; 2 other nice-sized bedrooms and 1 full bath round out the 2nd floor. NOTE: A closet next to this bathroom could possibly be used for a stackable w/d. A separate back staircase leads down to the kitchen area. A separate set of stairs leads up to the 3rd floor, which has two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, a cedar closet, and a storage area with an additional air conditioner. The lower level has a finished media & recreation space, storage, laundry, and a half bathroom. A special feature is the connected drive-through passageway on the east wing, which also provides access to the bonus area/original garage. Black fencing surrounds the pool, hot tub, and large grass backyard. The oversized three-car garage finishes this extraordinary estate. Sidewalks, beautiful trees, and minutes from Forest Park & Washington University's main campus.
6 Beds
7 Baths
5,470 sq.ft
$0 per sq.ft
English,Historic,Manse
$ 2,700,000
Pending
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26062084
6
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5,470
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Skinker Heights
Clayton
Clayton
St Louis
Residential
English,Historic,Manse
Residential
$21,526
Last 6 closed homes in this zip.
| Address | Bd/Ba | SqFt | List | Sold | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7411 Parkdale Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105 | 3/3 | 2,501 | $849,900 | $864,900 101.8% of ask |
Oct 21, 2026 |
| 800 S Hanley Road, 2B, Clayton, MO 63105 | 2/2 | 1,556 | $695,000 | $640,000 92.1% of ask |
Oct 21, 2026 |
| 8001 Watkins Drive, Clayton, MO 63105 | 5/5 | 3,179 | $1,485,000 | $1,550,000 104.4% of ask |
Oct 20, 2026 |
| 6320 Northwood Avenue, 3, Clayton, MO 63105 | 3/2 | 1,526 | $415,000 | $405,000 97.6% of ask |
Oct 20, 2026 |
| 6412 Alamo Avenue, 2W, Clayton, MO 63105 | 2/2 | 1,099 | $239,900 | $234,500 97.7% of ask |
Oct 16, 2026 |
| 6412 Alamo Avenue, 1E, Clayton, MO 63105 | 2/2 | 1,099 | $239,900 | $234,500 97.7% of ask |
Oct 16, 2026 |
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Living Room
24x17
9'6'' ceilings. Original ornamental moldings & ceiling treatment.
Dining Room
20x14
Bay window, original wall sconces, almost floor to ceiling windows
Sunroom
18x11
Large arched windows trimmed in American black walnut.
Family Room
16x10
Large arched windows trimmed in American black walnut. Faces the pool area.
Breakfast Room
10x8
Access from the mudroom and kitchen
Kitchen
16x14
Large kitchen w/center island for food prep and breakfast bar
Mud Room
7x5
Built in cabinets, granite counter, sink area, access to back walkway. Also a half bath.
Bathroom
5x3
Half bath off of the mudroom
Primary Bedroom
18x16
Large room w/ensuite bath area and walk in closet. Arched doorway in the closet to outside sitting area.
Primary Bathroom
16x8
Spa like with a large soaking tub, walk in shower, 2 separate vanities and a water closet
Bedroom 2
15x14
Bedroom ensuite with full bathroom
Bathroom 2
8x7
The bedrooms ensuite bathroom
Bedroom 3
18x12
Large room with the original built in clothing cabinets and access into the back hall and 4th bedroom
Bedroom 4
15x15
Large bedroom with bay window.
Bathroom 3
8x6
Back hall full bathroom
Bedroom 5
16x14
3rd floor bedroom
Bedroom
16x14
3rd floor bedroom
Bathroom 4
8x8
3rd floor full bathroom
Laundry
15x14
Lower level laundry space
Media Room
19x13
New laminate flooring and TV wall space. Recessed lights. Door to outside walk-up
Recreation Room
24x17
New laminate floors. Recessed lighting
Storage
10x9
Unfinished area
Bonus Room
22x18
East wing original carriage house. Now a finished space for exercise area or other recreation