In 2019, James Harden paid $10 million for a spectacular 26,000-square-foot estate dubbed Memorial Modern by its construction crew.

The residence took three years to construct and was designed by The Frankel Building Group. It is a 3.5-acre property with a glass tower and exposed commercial-grade steel. The architecture is genuinely unique to the exclusive Rivercrest neighbourhood in Houston’s suburbs, which typically features mansions with a more conventional design.

Inside, a sleek, contemporary design and personalised details create an incredibly arresting scene of black and white contrast. This small conversation nook with its own textured fireplace is one of several seating spaces in the house.

The architectural splendour continues in the formal dining room just off the foyer, which features gentle, contemporary lighting and a glass door leading to the wine room of the estate.

By virtue of retractable glass walls that lead to the patio, the primary living room provides a genuine indoor/outdoor living experience. Considering the bar, marble fireplace, and built-in television, it is difficult to image Harden’s guests becoming bored in this room.

Okay, this prep kitchen checks practically every conceivable box! This kitchen, with its wine refrigerator, stainless steel appliances, ample counter space and storage, and enormous waterfall double islands, is a chef’s dream.

Oh, and let’s not forget that the space also provides a cosy dining area for less formal occasions.

This ultra-modern office offers spectacular views of the grounds and access to the backyard from virtually anywhere on the ground floor.

Whether you’re a PC gamer, a work-at-home professional, or both (like me), this office provides the ideal space to do it all in style!

The master suite of this 8-bedroom, 7.5-plus bathroom estate features its own wet bar, wine refrigerator, and a massive textured fireplace that stretches the length of the room’s vaulted ceiling.

This space on the ground floor features a retractable glass wall that opens onto the pool.

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you’ve probably already seen some fairly impressive ensuite bathrooms of the wealthy and famous, but this one is a bit more luxurious than most people realise.

In addition to its marble floors, glass steam shower, and limitless storage space, this restroom has a million-dollar tub! No, truly – Harden paid $1,100,000 for the pictured rose quartz bathtub! If you’ve ever pondered what it’s like to bathe in a million dollars, this tub provides the full experience.

This opulent mansion also features an expansive fitness centre, a game room, a full-service bar and a movie theatre.

Outside, the enjoyment continues with a massive resort-style swimming pool, multiple covered spaces for outdoor entertainment, an outdoor kitchen, a built-in firepit area, a pool pavilion, and a detached casita.

In the end, it is not difficult to understand why the NBA’s most valuable player chose Houston as his residence!