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Description
Surrounded by iron fence, banks of colorful azaleas, & lush lawn-1561 Kirby Drive awaits. This iconic colonial is positioned at Kirby & Brentwood (over half acre) to maximize privacy among towering oaks. Black & white marble foyer is adorned by a gorgeous cast plaster ceiling. An intimate yet spacious dining room w/stone fireplace is made for memories. The living room boasts a fireplace & classic ceiling detail. Nearby study is anchored by leaded glass window framed by Peggy Martin roses. A cook’s kitchen w/features too numerous to mention is open to family & breakfast rooms. Climatized wine storage enhances this home’s heart. Two powder rms & apt. behind the garage complete the 1st fl. Pool, entertaining space & flowing fountain fulfill the grounds. The 2nd fl includes a primary suite & two BRs with fourth suite & exercise rm on the 3rd fl. The defining feature is an elegant music/ballroom (wet bar & pwdr rm) with unmatched ceiling mural, marble fireplace & dramatic access to pool.
Property Details and Features
Property Access
- Automatic Gate
- Driveway Gate
Appliances & Equipment
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Icemaker
- Microwave
- Convection Oven
- Double Oven
- Gas Range
Bathrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- 3 Half Bathrooms
- 3.30 Total Bathrooms
Bedrooms
- 4 Total Bedrooms
- 4 Maximum Bedrooms
- All Bedrooms Up
- En-Suite Bath
- Primary Bed – 2nd Floor
- Walk-In Closet
Building
- 6,531 Total SQFT
- 3 Stories
- Built in 1935
- Countertops: Granite and Marble
- Free Standing
- Carpet
- Marble Floors
- Slate
- Tile
- Wood
- Brick
- Wood
- Colonial
- Traditional
Cooling
- Central Electric
- Window Units
Disclosures
- Exclusions
- Sellers Disclosure
Exterior Features
- Back Yard Fenced
- Balcony
- Exterior Gas Connection
- Fully Fenced
- Patio/Deck
- Porch
- Private Driveway
- Side Yard
- Spa/Hot Tub
- Sprinkler System
Fees
- Annual Maint Desc: Mandatory
- Maintenance Fee: $3,222
- Maint Fee Pay Schedule: Annually
- Courtesy Patrol
- Other Fee Exists
- Other Type: Transfer Fee
- Other Amount: $400
Fireplaces
- 3 Fireplaces
- Gas Connections
- Wood Burning Fireplace
Foundation
- Slab
Garage
- 2 Garage Spaces
- Additional Parking
- Auto Driveway Gate
- Auto Garage Door Opener
- Circle Driveway
- Double-Wide Driveway
- Extra Driveway
- Attached Garage
Heating
- Central Electric
- Central Gas
- Window Unit
Home Owner’s Association
- Mandatory HOA
Interior Features
- Alarm System – Owned
- Crown Molding
- Dry Bar
- Dryer Included
- Fire/Smoke Alarm
- Formal Entry/Foyer
- Prewired for Alarm System
- Refrigerator Included
- Washer Included
- Wet Bar
- Window Coverings
- Wine/Beverage Fridge
- Wired for Sound
Listing
- $8,356,098 per acre
- $796 per sqft
Location
- Area: 16
- County: Harris
- Subdivision: River Oaks
Lot
- 1/2 Up to 1 Acre
- 0.6223 acres
- Size: 27107 square feet
- Corner
- Subdivision Lot
Pool
- Private Pool
- Gunite
- Pool With Hot Tub Attached
Roof
- Composition
Schools
- School District: 27 – Houston
- Elementary: River Oaks Elementary School (houston)
- Middle: Lanier Middle School
- High: Lamar High School (houston)
Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Public Water
Taxes
- Amount: $67,496
- Rate: 2.0148
- Year: 2023
Utilities
- Electric Dryer Connections
- Gas Dryer Connections
- Washer Connections
- Ceiling Fans
- Digital Program Thermostat
- Generator
- Insulated/Low-E windows