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A polished steel sculpture marks the entrance of 1410 Sugar Creek Boulevard. The home is now being marketed for sale at $4 million. \u00a0<\/p>\n
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The U.S. Special Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference,\u00a0Sada Cumber,\u00a0 seen in 2008. Cumber, who is a Muslim by faith, was the first U.S. special envoy to the intergovernmental organization, which represents more than 50 Islamic states and promotes Muslim solidarity in social and political affairs.<\/p>\n
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\u00a0A Houston entrepreneur and former special envoy to President George W. Bush is putting his $4 million Sugar Land mansion up for sale, shortly after buying one of the region\u2019s priciest penthouses <\/a>this year.<\/p>\n Sada Cumber, a Pakistani American entrepreneur, was appointed by Bush in 2008 as the first special envoy to what is now known as the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation, often described as the second-largest intergovernmental organization after the United Nations. Cumber has founded more than a dozen companies in technology, health care and cybersecurity industries. He and his wife, Mumtaz, are also philanthropists supporting arts, cultural and global development causes.<\/p>\n This week, the couple started marketing for sale their custom residence in Sugar Land with an asking price of $4 million. Located at 1410 Sugar Creek Boulevard, the 8,405-square-foot estate is being marketed privately by Elizabeth\u00a0Bartee, a broker associate with eXp\u00a0Realty\u2019s Bartee Real Estate Group<\/a>.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n The Cumbers are trading their spacious suburban residence for a 4,930-square-foot penthouse on the 34th floor of the Residences at the Allen tower near Buffalo Bayou. Listed for $4.9 million, the property is the most expensive condominium sold through the public-facing\u00a0MLS this year, according to the Houston Association of Realtors. This does not include off-market transactions or properties under construction.<\/p>\n President George W. Bush meets with\u00a0Sada Cumber, left, the first U.S. envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference, now known as the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, in 2008.<\/p>\n Ron Edmonds\/AP<\/p>\n LUXURY HIGH-RISE: St. Regis sells outs of its penthouses before even breaking ground<\/a><\/p>\n The Cumbers\u2019 move reflects a lifestyle tradeoff: swapping a sprawling suburban estate for a lock-and-leave residence closer to Houston\u2019s cultural amenities and conveniences.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n \u201cThere comes a time in life when you realize you are entering what\u00a0Sada and I call the \u2018reward phase of life,\u2019\u201d said Mumtaz Cumber, in a statement. \u201cWe feel we have reached that point. Usually, people at this stage move from the city to the suburbs. We are doing it in reverse. Plus, this move brings us close to our grandkids.\u201d<\/p>\n The condominium is also close to the\u00a0Ismaili Center, Houston, an architecturally acclaimed cultural and civic landmark that opened last year<\/a> near Buffalo Bayou.<\/p>\n \u201cThe\u00a0Ismaili Center was an important part of our decision,\u201d Sada Cumber added. \u201cWe see it as a beautiful Houston landmark built to serve the community for generations. Living only a few minutes away gives the location a meaning for us that goes well beyond convenience.\u201d<\/p>\n They plan to relocate once they complete customizing their new \u00a0space in about 90 days, they said.<\/p>\n The Cumber’s Sugar Land home sits next to\u00a0a golf course in the Sugar Creek master-planned community. The couple designed the 7-to-8-bedroom home with a contemporary, yet warm aesthetic filled with custom touches and artwork.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n A handcrafted wood pivot door at the entrance of 1410 Sugar Creek.<\/p>\n Courtesy of the Cumbers \u00a0The ceiling installation draws inspiration from the Granada’s Alhambra.\u00a0<\/p>\n Courtesy of the Cumbers The reception hall features a custom six-layer ceiling installation by a Jordanian artist.\u00a0A custom rug was designed to complement the ceiling installation.<\/p>\n Courtesy of the Cumbers Designed and manufactured in Germany by Poggenpohl, the kitchen features floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, concealed storage and an expansive waterfall edge island.\u00a0<\/p>\n Courtesy of the Cumbers The formal living salon features an Italian crystal chandelier.<\/p>\n Courtesy of the Cumbers The staircase is anchored by a Baccarat Mille\u00a0 Courtesy of the Cumbers Glass railings allow for unobstructed views of the nearby golf course.<\/p>\n Courtesy of the Cumbers Covered seating and a porch swing on the rooftop terrace.<\/p>\n Courtesy of the Cumbers A second polished steel sculpture on the rooftop terrace.\u00a0<\/p>\n Courtesy of the Cumbers A view of the back exterior of the house.<\/p>\n Courtesy of the Cumbers A space for a private home theater.<\/p>\n Courtesy of the Cumbers The 8,400-square-foot residence was meticulously\u00a0customized by the Cumbers with high-end finishes and artistic touches throughout.\u00a0<\/p>\n Courtesy of the Cumbers 1410 Sugar Creek Boulevard in Sugar Land, custom designed by Sada and Mumtaz Cumber, is being marketed privately for sale by Elizabeth Bartree, broker associate with Bartree Real Estate Group in Houston.<\/p>\n Courtesy of the Cumbers<\/p>\n RELATED: Houston builders bet big on million-dollar suburban homes\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Amenities include a 712-square-foot roof terrace lined with glass railings that allow for unobstructed views of the nearby golf course. There\u2019s also a home theater, a game room with balcony access and two elevators, one serving the main residence and a second serving a private work-and-guest wing. The home office also has its own entrance, a convenient feature for someone welcoming business guests to the property, said\u00a0Bartee, the listing agent.<\/p>\n The entrance of the home is marked by a polished steel sculpture by an\u00a0Argentinian artist. Behind the handcrafted wood front door, visitors immediately pass under a six-layered etched wood ceiling installation designed by a Jordanian artist. Throughout the home, multiple artistic light fixtures include Turkish glass lanterns, Italian crystal chandeliers and a 24-light chandelier valued at more than $185,000.<\/p>\n \u201cEvery little thing about this home is incredibly detailed,\u201d said\u00a0Bartee. \u201cThere is a story behind everything.”<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n PRIME PROPERTY: Stay up-to-date on Houston real estate news with our weekly newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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