India, Oct. 28 -- A luxury mansion in Houston's River Oaks neighborhood faces an unusual fate: demolition rather than a new owner moving in. Trial attorney Tony Buzbee and his wife, Frances, bought the 15,000-square-foot property at 1708 River Oaks Blvd., which had been listed for $15.5 million.

The Houston Chronicle reported that instead of renovating the sprawling home, they plan to remove it and turn the land into additional green space next to their existing estate. The decision has drawn attention because the home is elaborate, with an indoor pool, stained-glass features, ornate interiors, and a wellness area. But Buzbee said the couple wanted the adjacent land to expand their existing property. The purchase closed in July, and the ...