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3971 Inverness

Houston, TX 77019

$12,500,000

Residential
This exquisite residence, built in 1984, epitomizes timeless elegance and architectural brilliance. Designed by the renowned Ray Bailey Architects.

This exquisite residence, built in 1984, epitomizes timeless elegance and architectural brilliance. Designed by the renowned Ray Bailey Architects.

Primely situated in the premier Tall Timbers Section of River Oaks.

Primely situated in the premier Tall Timbers Section of River Oaks.

This stunning backyard oasis features a pristine, rectangular swimming pool surrounded by lush backyard space.

This stunning backyard oasis features a pristine, rectangular swimming pool surrounded by lush backyard space.

Experience this luxurious property with a grand swimming pool and lush green area ideal for outdoor relaxing.

Experience this luxurious property with a grand swimming pool and lush green area ideal for outdoor relaxing.

Set on a sprawling one-plus acre wooded lot, the property seamlessly blends contemporary details with New England-style reserve, creating a perfect hybrid design that continues to captivate.

Set on a sprawling one-plus acre wooded lot, the property seamlessly blends contemporary details with New England-style reserve, creating a perfect hybrid design that continues to captivate.

The home is elegantly modified New England "Salt Box" home received a 1985 Houston AIA award.

The home is elegantly modified New England "Salt Box" home received a 1985 Houston AIA award.

Step into the grand foyer of this pristine home, where you're greeted by an impressive spiral staircase.

Step into the grand foyer of this pristine home, where you're greeted by an impressive spiral staircase.

As you enter the home, you're greeted by breathtaking views of the lush scenery,

As you enter the home, you're greeted by breathtaking views of the lush scenery,

The dining room, adorned with sprawling windows, truly sets the scene for an exquisite dining experience.

The dining room, adorned with sprawling windows, truly sets the scene for an exquisite dining experience.

Truly spectacular dining room with  views from all angles.

Truly spectacular dining room with views from all angles.

The study is situated off of the grand foyer is Warm and inviting with built-in bookcases and plantation shutters. Perfect for quiet work or reading.

The study is situated off of the grand foyer is Warm and inviting with built-in bookcases and plantation shutters. Perfect for quiet work or reading.

This hallway, adorned with exquisite 100-year-old hardwood floors, gracefully guides you toward the inviting living room.

This hallway, adorned with exquisite 100-year-old hardwood floors, gracefully guides you toward the inviting living room.

This living room boasts soaring ceilings, expansive windows that bathe the space in natural light, a grand fireplace with an elegant mantelpiece, and sophisticated furnishings, all creating an inviting and luxurious ambiance perfect for refined living.

This living room boasts soaring ceilings, expansive windows that bathe the space in natural light, a grand fireplace with an elegant mantelpiece, and sophisticated furnishings, all creating an inviting and luxurious ambiance perfect for refined living.

The living room opens up to 20' ceilings with ten 40-lite windows.

The living room opens up to 20' ceilings with ten 40-lite windows.

Another angle of the light-filled living area.

Another angle of the light-filled living area.

Reclaimed wide-plank antique hardwood floors add warmth and character, while abundant natural light enhances the room’s open and inviting feel.

Reclaimed wide-plank antique hardwood floors add warmth and character, while abundant natural light enhances the room’s open and inviting feel.

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The wet bar adjacent to the living room features a raised Corian serving counter, brass sink, and custom cabinetry with display shelving. It includes a SubZero mini-fridge and Hoshizaki ice maker, making it a stylish and functional space for entertaining.

The wet bar adjacent to the living room features a raised Corian serving counter, brass sink, and custom cabinetry with display shelving. It includes a SubZero mini-fridge and Hoshizaki ice maker, making it a stylish and functional space for entertaining.

The hallway offers access through French doors to the back terrace and side yard area.

The hallway offers access through French doors to the back terrace and side yard area.

This sunlit hallway, lined with large windows, leads to the library and primary wing.

This sunlit hallway, lined with large windows, leads to the library and primary wing.

Library features Rich wood paneling and a fireplace create a cozy retreat. French doors open to the screened porch.

Library features Rich wood paneling and a fireplace create a cozy retreat. French doors open to the screened porch.

French double doors lead you to the screened in porch overlooking lush landscape.

French double doors lead you to the screened in porch overlooking lush landscape.

Primary Suite, showcasing a spacious bedroom with elegant hardwood floors and recessed lighting.

Primary Suite, showcasing a spacious bedroom with elegant hardwood floors and recessed lighting.

The cozy seating area within the primary suite, brick accent wall with built-ins, and large windows create a warm and inviting retreat.

The cozy seating area within the primary suite, brick accent wall with built-ins, and large windows create a warm and inviting retreat.

Primary Suite where luxury meets function with a sauna, garden views, and three walk-in closets. Dual vanities and a soaking tub complete the spa-like experience.

Primary Suite where luxury meets function with a sauna, garden views, and three walk-in closets. Dual vanities and a soaking tub complete the spa-like experience.

hallway leading to the Primary Suite Dressing Room, featuring a row of elegant white closets with mirrored fronts and gold hardware.

hallway leading to the Primary Suite Dressing Room, featuring a row of elegant white closets with mirrored fronts and gold hardware.

Garden off of the Primary suite creating perfect Oasis!

Garden off of the Primary suite creating perfect Oasis!

The kitchen features quartz countertops and a porcelain tile backsplash, both updated in 2023, adding a sleek and modern touch. Custom cherry cabinetry offers ample storage, while overhead display cabinets with glass fronts allow views of the surrounding trees.

The kitchen features quartz countertops and a porcelain tile backsplash, both updated in 2023, adding a sleek and modern touch. Custom cherry cabinetry offers ample storage, while overhead display cabinets with glass fronts allow views of the surrounding trees.

A central island houses a stainless steel 5-burner Wolf cooktop, a Thermador warming drawer, and a Dacor microwave, all complemented by a custom stainless-steel vent hood that extends to the ceiling.

A central island houses a stainless steel 5-burner Wolf cooktop, a Thermador warming drawer, and a Dacor microwave, all complemented by a custom stainless-steel vent hood that extends to the ceiling.

Breakfast Room, a bright and welcoming space located just off the kitchen. It features a dramatic 19-foot vaulted ceiling and multiple large windows, including clerestory windows and a 21-lite French door that opens to the patio.

Breakfast Room, a bright and welcoming space located just off the kitchen. It features a dramatic 19-foot vaulted ceiling and multiple large windows, including clerestory windows and a 21-lite French door that opens to the patio.

e patio located just off the breakfast room and kitchen surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery; the patio offers a peaceful retreat with a seamless connection to nature.

e patio located just off the breakfast room and kitchen surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery; the patio offers a peaceful retreat with a seamless connection to nature.

This elegant powder bathroom located near the kitchen and breakfast room side of the home.

This elegant powder bathroom located near the kitchen and breakfast room side of the home.

The second powder bathroom located near the foyer.

The second powder bathroom located near the foyer.

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2 Stories
5 Bed(s)
5 Full & 3 Half
4 Garage(s)
4 Fireplace(s)
7,221 sq. ft.
Private Pool
182 Days on Market
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Property Description

Nestled in the Tall Timbers section of River Oaks, this exquisite residence, built in 1984, epitomizes timeless elegance and architectural brilliance. Designed by the renowned Ray Bailey Architects, this modified New England "Salt Box" home received a 1985 Houston AIA award. Set on a sprawling one-plus acre wooded lot, the property seamlessly blends contemporary details with New England-style reserve, creating a perfect hybrid design that continues to captivate. The home's structural integrity is ensured by a steel-enforced concrete pier and beam foundation. Special amenities abound, including approximately 100-year-old reclaimed wide plank hardwood floors, exterior moisture-resistant cypress wood siding, a commercial-grade heating and cooling system, a slate tile roof, climate-controlled wine cellar, 4-car attached garage, and more! The kitchen, baths, attached greenhouse, screened porch and gallery have hand-molded brick floors. This home reflects forethought and attention to detail.

Listing Price
$12,500,000
County
Harris
Legal Description
TR 3B BLK 90 TALL TIMBERS SECTION OF RIVER OAKS
Bedrooms
5
Garage(s)
4
Listing Status
Active
Address
3971 Inverness
Subdivision
River Oaks
City
Houston
Property Type
Residential
Zip Code
77019
Baths
6.5
Stories
2
Square Footage
7221
Year Built
1984
Maintenance Fee
$3,993
Market Area
River Oaks Area
MLS#
65499158

Interior Details

Fireplace
4
Floors
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Zoned
Appliances
Disposal, Ice Maker, Refrigerator Included, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Microwave, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher
Interior Feature
2 Staircases, Crown Molding, Formal Entry/Foyer, High Ceilings, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound, En-Suite Bath,Primary Bed - 1st Floor,Sitting Area,Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
Natural Gas, Zoned
Connections
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Exterior Details

Foundation
Pillar/Post/Pier
Construction Materials
Brick, Wood Siding
Private Pool
Yes
Private Pool Description
In Ground, Pool With Hot Tub Attached
Parking Features
Attached, Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage
Water Sewer
Public Sewer
Roof
Slate
Lot Description
Side Yard, Sprinkler System
Exterior
Window Coverings

Rooms

Sunroom

Dimensions: 10x10

Level: First

Unknown Room

Dimensions: 18x13

Level: First

Bedroom

Dimensions: 14x12

Level: Second

Guest Suite

Dimensions: 15x13

Level: Second

Utility Room

Dimensions: 17x12

Level: Second

Unknown Room

Dimensions: 15x12

Level: First

Bedroom

Dimensions: 14x12

Level: Second

Bath

Dimensions: 8x5

Level: Second

Bath

Dimensions: 11x5

Level: Second

Primary Bath

Dimensions: 28x15

Level: First

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Schools

Elementary School

Elementary School

River Oaks Elementary School (Houston)

27 - Houston

Middle School

Middle School

Lanier Middle School

27 - Houston

High School

High School

Lamar High School (Houston)

27 - Houston

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