![[Front Elevation]
Approached through a pair of auto-controlled driveway gates, this refined, French-inspired estate, an elegant landmark in the heart of River Oaks, presents a classic facade of quoins, balanced wings, hipped roof, and symmetrically placed windows.](https://prd-pbgo-mls-photos.s3.amazonaws.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_888cd387f6ac6e403f750676a2112f4f.jpg "[Front Elevation]
Approached through a pair of auto-controlled driveway gates, this refined, French-inspired estate, an elegant landmark in the heart of River Oaks, presents a classic facade of quoins, balanced wings, hipped roof, and symmetrically placed windows.")
![[Foyer]
Exceptional, hand-selected marble tiles distinguish the foyer. Glass front door and full-length windows provide abundant natural light. Living room is shown through cased opening.](https://prd-pbgo-mls-photos.s3.amazonaws.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_6b47cb5fbd77affd9ffcdb849d765510.jpg "[Foyer]
Exceptional, hand-selected marble tiles distinguish the foyer. Glass front door and full-length windows provide abundant natural light. Living room is shown through cased opening.")
![[Dining Room]
The rich marble floor extends into the dining room from the foyer. Note picture-frame molding and full-length windows .Opening at left opens into the full bar.](https://prd-pbgo-mls-photos.s3.amazonaws.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_66624f6d7a5b4fce8e4535bee122c2b1.jpg "[Dining Room]
The rich marble floor extends into the dining room from the foyer. Note picture-frame molding and full-length windows .Opening at left opens into the full bar.")
![[Full Bar]
The full bar also serves as a butler's pantry with walnut upper and lower cabinets and extensive countertop storage. Walnut cabinet at center holds a Thermador dual-temperature wine chiller. Note custom-designed black and white marble tile floor and Nero Marquina countertops.](https://prd-pbgo-mls-photos.s3.amazonaws.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_3f608beae9c2d15190221db19bb8d92f.jpg "[Full Bar]
The full bar also serves as a butler's pantry with walnut upper and lower cabinets and extensive countertop storage. Walnut cabinet at center holds a Thermador dual-temperature wine chiller. Note custom-designed black and white marble tile floor and Nero Marquina countertops.")
![[Powder Room]
One of this home's most stunning features is this White Beauty marble, single-block, floating sink in the formal powder room. Note lacquered walls and custom marble-tile floor.](https://prd-pbgo-mls-photos.s3.amazonaws.com/houston/properties/photos/17347824_7ae5b4c54dbd5110161ecd1c44c623d4.jpg "[Powder Room]
One of this home's most stunning features is this White Beauty marble, single-block, floating sink in the formal powder room. Note lacquered walls and custom marble-tile floor.")
960 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77019
$5,995,000
French-inspired estate w/ a classic façade of quoins, balanced wings, hipped roof, & symmetrically placed windows. Circle drive w/ auto-controlled gates. Extensively renovated & redesigned by Marsh Porterfield, AIA, & Laura U. Stunning finishes include walnut paneling & flrs; black & white marble tile flrs; & marble & granite countertops. Powder rm w/ wall-mounted, White Beauty block-marble sink; walk-in full bar w/ Nero Marquina marble decks. Impressive foyer; extended family rm w/ 2 seating areas, media/display cabinet, & wall of glass overlooking patios, pool, cabana, & gardens. Inviting gathering kitchen w/ island, Dacor range w/ plancha, SubZero cabinet-front ref & frzer, & sunny breakfast area. 1st-floor primary suite w/ patio & garden views, U-shaped custom-fitted closet swathed in toile wallcovering, & a luxurious marble, granite, & mirror-clad bath. 2nd-flr offers gameroom w/ full bar, & 4 airy en suite bedrms w/ custom closets & baths w/ Italian Rex marble paneling.
| Listing Id: | 17347824 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $5,995,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Detached |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 5 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 6 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 6,451 |
| Association Fee: | $3,583 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $65,882 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.523 |
| Architectural Style: | Contemporary Modern and French Provincial |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Houston |
| County Or Parish: | Harris |
| Subdivision: | River Oaks Sec 12 |
| Postal Code: | 77019 |
| Year Built: | 1972 |
| Appliances: | Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Dryer, Instant Hot Water, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, and Washer |
| Association Amenities: | Trash, Guard |
| Association Fee: | $3,583 |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Annually |
| Room Type: | BreakfastRoomNook, DiningRoom, EntryFoyer, FamilyRoom, GameRoom, GarageApartment, LivingRoom, UtilityRoom, HalfBath, SittingRoom |
| Association Name: | River Oaks Property Owners |
| Association Phone: | 713-622-0001 |
| Association?: | Yes |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Basement Yn: | No |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 7 |
| Bedrooms Possible: | 5 |
| Building Area Total: | 6,451.0 |
| Community Features: | Curbs |
| Construction Materials: | Brick |
| Cooling: | Central Air, Electric, and Zoned |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Direction Faces: | South |
| Directions: | North on Kirby, home is located on left before Allen Parkway/Shepherd |
| Disclosures: | ExclusionsDisclosure |
| Elementary School: | RIVER OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HOUSTON) |
| Elementary School District: | 27 - Houston |
| Exclusions: | See Listing Agent |
| Exterior Features: | CoveredPatio, FullyFenced, Fence, HotTubSpa, IrrigationSprinklers, Patio |
| Fencing: | BackYard |
| Fireplace Features: | GasLog |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Flooring: | Carpet, Marble, Wood |
| Foundation Details: | Slab |
| Garage Spaces: | 3.0 |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating: | Central, Gas, Zoned |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| High School: | LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL (HOUSTON) |
| High School District: | 27 - Houston |
| Interior Features: | WetBar, CrownMolding, EntranceFoyer, EnSuiteBathroom, GraniteCounters, HighCeilings, InstantHotWater, JettedTub, KitchenIsland, BathInPrimaryBedroom, MarbleCounters, MainLevelPrimary, PotsAndPanDrawers, PotFiller, SittingAreaInPrimary, SeparateShower, TubShower, WalkInPantry, WalkInClosets |
| Internet Automated Valuation Display?: | Yes |
| Internet Consumer Comment?: | Yes |
| Laundry Features: | WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, GasDryerHookup |
| Levels: | Two |
| Listing Agreement: | ExclusiveRightToLease |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional |
| Living Area Source: | Appraiser |
| Lot Features: | Subdivision |
| Lot Size Area: | 22,781.0 |
| Lot Size Source: | Appraiser |
| Lot Size Units: | SquareFeet |
| Middle Or Junior School: | LANIER MIDDLE SCHOOL |
| Middle Or Junior School District: | 27 - Houston |
| MLS Area Major: | 16 |
| MLS Area Minor: | River Oaks Area |
| Original List Price: | $5,995,000 |
| Other Equipment: | Intercom |
| Other Structures: | GarageApartment |
| Ownership: | Full Ownership |
| Parcel Number: | 060-159-056-0001 |
| Parking Features: | AdditionalParking, Attached, CircularDriveway, ElectricGate, Garage, GarageDoorOpener |
| Parking Total: | 3 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Covered, Deck, MosquitoSystem, Patio |
| Pool Features: | Gunite, InGround |
| Pool Private?: | Yes |
| Postal City: | Houston |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 1517 |
| Public Survey Section: | 12 |
| Road Surface Type: | Concrete |
| Roof: | Composition, Metal |
| Rooms Total: | 14 |
| Security Features: | SecurityGate, Intercom, SmokeDetectors |
| Sewer: | PublicSewer |
| Spa Features: | HotTub |
| Spa?: | Yes |
| Status: | Active |
| State Or Province: | TX |
| Stories: | 2 |
| Street Number Numeric: | 960 |
| Tax Year: | 2026 |
| Universal Property: | US-48201-N-0601590560001-R-N |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built Source: | PublicRecords |
| Listing Key: | 1193689515 |
| Current Price: | $5,995,000.00 |
| Country Subdivision: | 48201 |
| Record Signature: | 855,408,225 |
| Universal Parcel Id: | urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:48201:060-159-056-0001 |
Listing Courtesy of: Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: Ruthie N Porterfield
713-558-3247
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