$3,695,000 $19,836 est/mo Sourced by Back At You
4012 Piping Rock Lane,Houston, TX 77027
Houston, TX 77027
[Front Elevation]Stunning, French-inspired, classic home beautifully enhanced by the sellers with lavish upgrades.
[Front Portico]A classic portico with ionic columns shelters the front doors.
[Front Elevation]Heirloom trees shade the front walk.
[Foyer]The double-height foyer has a honed travertine floor, plaster wall finish by Segreto Finishes, staircase with custom iron balustrade, and a clerestory window above the front doors. Note cased opening to dining room (right).
[Dining Room]Light-filled dining room has a hardwood floor, full-length arched windows, and a pivot door into the butler's pantry.
[Dining Room]An alternate view of the dining room travels across the foyer into the living room.
[Butler's Pantry]Butler's pantry offers superb cabinet and countertop storage. Note illuminated jumper cabinet. Door at right opens into the pantry with deep open shelving.
[Gathering Kitchen]This elegant kitchen provides an excellent venue for casual gatherings. Appointments include gilt-edged paneled cabinets; an island with scalloped countertop, dining ledge, and prep sink; a breakfront-style cabinet enclosing a Viking 9-burner range with griddle, two ovens, and a potfiller. Note pendant lighting above the island.
[Gathering Kitchen]An alternate view of the kitchen reveals the beamed ceiling, and the display shelf above the cabinet-front SubZero refrigerator / freezer, microwave, and warming drawer.
[Breakfast Room]The breakfast room opens to the kitchen and family room. Return staircase is at right, and pocket-door opening leads to the home office.
[Breakfast Room]Wide cased opening at left reveals the foyer.
[Breakfast Room]This view travels across the breakfast room into the kitchen.
[Kitchen]A closer view of the island and dining ledge.
[Family Room]Beneath a beamed ceiling, the family room offers a cabinet with large-screen TV niche, storage cabinets, and speaker vents; French doors to the loggia and summer kitchen; and a stone fireplace flanked by French doors that open to a side garden and patio.
[Family Room]An alternate view of the family room reveals the walk-in full bar and wine room (right rear).
[Family Room]A reverse view of the family room travels into the breakfast room and kitchen.
[Full Bar]Tucked into a corner of the family room, the full bar serves the formal and informal spaces. A stone serving shelf faces the family room. Appointments include a hammered-copper bar sink; copper faucet; stone counteryops and sink deck; illuminated jumper cabinet; and block-paneled walls and ceiling.
[Full Bar]A closer view into the full bar focuses on the rich paneling.
[Wine Room]The exceptional wine room with a brick floor provides floor-to-ceiling wine storage and a library ladder for easy access to upper shelves.
[Formal Living Room]The superbly-appointed living room, positioned across the foyer from the dining room, has a carved stone fireplace and is surrounded by full-length windows. Faux gilt enhances the stunning coffered ceiling.
[Living Room]A reverse view of the living room travels across the foyer into the dining room.
[Primary Suite]The sumptuous primary bedroom has a fireplace, a sitting area surrounded by windows, thick designer carpet, and a raised ceiling. Open doors at right reveal the passage into the primary bath.
[Primary Bedroom Sitting Area]
[Primary Bath]A striking barrel ceiling enhances the primary bath. Note marble tile wall, and opposing sink cabinets and vanity with marble decks and abundant storage.
[Primary Bath]This view shows the Ulta Air Tub in a marble-tile alcove and the glass-entry marble-tile steam shower. Pocket door conceals a water closet.
[Primary Bath]This view travels from the bath past a wall of storage cabinets into the primary bedroom.
[Primary Bedroom / Bath Storage Cabinets]This passage, lined with storage cabinets, travels from the bedroom into the bath. Pocket door (left) opens to the water closet.
[Primary Bedroom Juice Bar]The juice bar has a marble countertop, a sink, and under-counter refrigerator.
[Primary Bedroom]
[En Suite Secondary Bedroom]This airy bedroom offers deep carpet, a sitting or study area, and a deep step-in closet. Entry to en suite bath is shown at left.
[En Suite Bath]Custom sink cabinet has a marble deck.
[En Suite Secondary Bedroom]This secondary bedroom has a deep tray ceiling and full-length windows.
[En Suite Bath for a Secondary Bedroom]
[Gameroom]Double doors open to the gameroom near the return staircase landing.
[Gameroom]
[En Suite Secondary Bedroom]This airy bedroom has a custom walk-in closet.
[En Suite Bath]This en suite bath has a glass enclosed tub/shower with colorful tile countertop and sink.
[Third Floor]The finished third floor has a full bath, and provides flexible space for an office (as shown), playroom, home gym, or a bedroom, as desired. Note built-in office desk and credenza, raised ceiling with track lighting and built-in book shelves (right).
[Third Floor] This view reveals the dormer windows and bookshelves.
[Third-Floor Full Bath]
[Laundry / Utility Room]Laundry home has abundant storage, a sink, and an alcove for a refrigerator.
[Formal Powder Room]Charming semi-rotunda powder room located near the foyer and living room. Delicate wallpaper surrounds a vintage sink cabinet with marble deck and fluted sink.
[Driveway]
[Patio]This open-air space adjoins a loggia with summer kitchen.
[Loggia]This outdoor room has a summer kitchen / bar, and seating / dining area. Note cabana drapes.
[Garden]This topiary garden is located near the family room and loggia.
[Loggia]Seating area in the loggia.
[Loggia]Note beamed tongue-and-groove ceiling and rustic stone hardscape. French doors at right open from family room.
Description
This French-inspired home charms from the entry: Segreto Finishes walls and ceilings, a sweeping staircase under a custom iron balustrade, wide-plank hardwood floors, carved stone fireplaces, marble and granite floors and countertops, and tall windows - made for both daily living and stylish entertaining. The kitchen gathers everyone: faux-gilded custom cabinetry, a built-in breakfront, and a granite island with dining shelf and prep sink, plus cabinet-front SubZero, Fisher & Paykel, and Viking appliances. Breakfast room opens to the family room; the first floor also offers a full bar, wine room, and formal living room. The primary suite upstairs is a retreat with a sitting area, fireplace, juice bar, and a marble-clad bath with barrel ceiling, two water closets, and two walk-in closets. Secondary bedrooms all have en-suite baths. The finished third floor holds an office with desk and bookcases, plus a full bath; could be 5th bedroom. Outside, a summer kitchen extends the living space.
Details
| MLS # | 40836545 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| HOA Dues | $1,900 |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 2001 |
| Days On Site | 12 |
| Listing Provided By | Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty | Walter Bering |
Features
| Bed(s) | 4 |
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| Bath(s) | 7 Total |
| SQ Feet | 6,715 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Story(s) | 3 |
| Acreage | 0.21 |
Exterior
| Lot Features | Subdivision, Wooded |
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Parking
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener |
Taxes
| Tax Annual Amount | 57058 |
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Area Information
| State | TX |
|---|---|
| County | Harris |
| City | Houston |
| Zip Code | 77027 |
| Area | 16 |
| Subarea | River Oaks Area |
| Community Name | Oak Estates |
| Listing VS Median (in Oak Estates) | |
Price: $3,695,000 low | high Med: $0 On site: 12 low | high Med: | |
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| State | TX |
|---|---|
| County | Harris |
| City | Houston |
| Zip Code | 77027 |
| Area | 16 |
| Subarea | River Oaks Area |
| Community Name | Oak Estates |
| Listing VS Median (in Oak Estates) | |
Price: $3,695,000 low | high Med: $0 On site: 12 low | high Med: | |
Listing Updated: September 3, 2026 at 5:15:40 PM PDT