Allan Houston’s Custom Greenwich Estate Lists For $17.5 Million
Former New York Knicks star Allan Houston and his wife, Tamara, are looking to sell their custom-built Greenwich estate for $17.5 million.
The couple worked closely with architect James Davis to design the 17,160-square-foot residence, creating a home tailored to their large family and lifestyle.
With seven children and frequent gatherings of relatives, friends, and former teammates, the Houstons prioritized space, functionality, and entertaining to create one of the largest private residences in the prestigious Conyers Farm community.
Property Highlights
Price: $17.5 Million
Location: Armonk, New York
Size: 17,160 square feet
Lot Size: 10.4 acres
Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 10 full, 2 half
Notable Features: Lake frontage, indoor basketball court, home theater, gym, steam room, heated pool and spa, golf green, pool house kitchen, music room, four-room primary suite, guard-gated community
For more information about this listing, reach out to Danielle Claroni at danielle.claroni@sothebys.realty or Christian Perry at christian.perry@sothebys.realty of Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage.
Stepping Inside Houston’s Manor
Stepping inside, the limestone French Manor opens with a grand reception hall centered around a sweeping curved staircase.
Polished marble floors extend throughout the space, while patterned wall coverings, decorative sconces, and crown molding reinforce the home’s French-inspired design.
Family Room
Off to the right of the staircase, the family room introduces a warmer and more intimate side of the home.
Rich terracotta-colored walls, dark hardwood floors, and layered traditional furnishings create a contrast to the bright marble finishes of the entry hall.
A large bay window sits across from a fireplace with a carved mantel, creating another seating area.
Kitchen
Following the curve of the home, the layout opens into a spacious kitchen that serves as the heart of the main level.
It has a traditional design with custom cream-colored cabinetry, a decorative pressed-tin ceiling, and a large center island beneath a crystal chandelier.
The kitchen is arranged around professional-grade appliances, extensive built-in storage, and long stretches of marble countertops.
Just beyond the island, the kitchen flows into a bright breakfast room positioned beside a wall of windows and French doors.
A large table sits beneath another chandelier, creating a dining area that overlooks the grounds and provides direct access to an outdoor terrace.
Great Room
The home then opens into its grand entertaining wing, where three formal spaces flow together around a double-sided fireplace.
Formal Living Room
The first section of the great room serves as the home’s formal living room arranged around one side of the fireplace.
Seating groups are positioned atop patterned area rugs beneath crystal lighting, creating a space designed for conversation and entertaining.
Formal Dining Room
On the opposite side of the fireplace sits the formal dining room, where deep red walls and a large crystal chandelier create a more dramatic setting for dinners around a long dining table.
Music Room
At the center of the entertaining wing is a circular music room crowned by a domed ceiling finished in gold leaf.
A grand piano occupies the middle of the space, while a ring of tall windows and French doors surrounds the room with views of the property.
Interior Amenities
Beyond the formal entertaining spaces, the estate includes an extensive collection of recreational and wellness amenities that reflect Houston’s NBA career and family-focused lifestyle.
Billiards Room & Bar
First up is a dedicated game room centered around a full-size billiards table positioned beneath decorative pendant lighting.
At one end, a lounge area with leather seating gathers around a stone fireplace, while a custom wet bar and card-playing nook occupy a curved bay of windows overlooking the grounds.
Home Office
The home office is finished in richly stained wood, from the coffered ceiling overhead to the floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves lining the walls.
Display cabinets, custom cabinetry, and French doors opening to a balcony give the room the feel of a traditional executive study, while personal photographs, awards, and keepsakes add a more intimate touch.
Career Memorabilia Room
More of Houston’s memorabilia can be found in the dedicated memorabilia room, where glass-front display cabinets house game balls, jerseys, trophies, photographs, and other mementos collected throughout his NBA years.
Home Theater
Elsewhere in the home, you’ll find the home theater, which is designed as a private screening room with tiered seating arranged toward a large projection screen.
Fitness Center
For indoor recreation, the home’s full fitness center has natural light pouring in through a wall of oversized windows overlooking the landscaped grounds.
The space is equipped with cardio machines, weight-training equipment, and mirrored walls.
Indoor Basketball Court
A highlight of the home is its indoor basketball court, a fitting feature for one of the Knicks’ all-time greats.
Finished with hardwood flooring and wood-paneled walls, the court includes a regulation-style hoop and an NBA three-point line.
Steam Room
Complementing the fitness facilities is a fully tiled steam room finished in gray marble.
A Look at The Grounds
Outside, the grounds take full advantage of the estate’s 10-plus-acre setting, combining formal landscaping, recreational amenities, and direct access to Converse Lake.
Multiple Terraces
A series of stone terraces wraps around the back of the residence, creating several outdoor gathering areas across different elevations.
Heated Pool & Spa
At the center of the backyard is a heated rectangular swimming pool accompanied by a separate spa.
The pool deck is finished in stone and surrounded by manicured landscaping, with lounge seating positioned along the perimeter.
Lawn, Golf Green & Playground
Beyond the formal gardens, the property opens onto a broad lawn that provides additional space for recreation.
A private golf green is tucked into one corner of the grounds, while a playground provides space for younger family members.
Converse Lake Frontage
Completing the property, the estate’s acreage extends to more than 100 feet of frontage along Converse Lake.
Why is Houston Selling?
In 2006, when Houston and his wife built the estate, the couple was raising their growing family and designed the home around large gatherings, entertaining, and providing enough space for their eventual seven children.
According to reports, Houston may now be looking to move closer to work and nearer to downtown Greenwich while remaining in the same general area.
After nearly two decades in the home, a shorter commute and a residence better suited to the family’s current needs could offer a more practical option.
For the next owner, however, this listing now presents an opportunity to acquire one of Conyers Farm’s most substantial lakefront family estates.
