Art lovers seeking a home that’s a perfect showcase for their collection will be very interested in 1069 Kirby Drive, currently on the market for $6.2 million and listed by Nancy Almodovar, co-founder and CEO of Nan & Company Properties.
The home is currently owned by Pete Bell, the CEO of Cotton Holdings who's known for throwing the biggest party at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. Bell transformed the home over the past year, creating a vibrant, art-forward showpiece that blends sophisticated architecture with bold, contemporary design choices.
The 9,256-square-foot estate features an array of stunning details, from a show-stopping Ashley Longshore-inspired living room, a sun-drenched custom lounge, custom drapes and shades, and striking steel doors. The grand foyer offers soaring ceilings, a sweeping staircase, and dramatic diamond plaster walls. A sparkling pool anchors the backyard.
It’s the curated mix of De Gournay and Gracie wallpaper that truly sets this home apart. Buyers will notice Gracie in the formal dining room, hand-painted de Gournay in the sitting room, and a playful Katie Kime print in the Western-themed powder room. Layered and expressive throughout, additional highlights include a custom-ceiling study, five bedrooms, multiple patios, climate-controlled wine cellar, a media room, a guest apartment with kitchenette, and a sweeping circular drive — all on a beautifully landscaped, gated corner lot.
This is the kind of home that must be seen to be fully appreciated. Once seen, it’s sure to enchant the kind of wealthy buyer who wants to make the statement that comes with owning one of Houston's most prestigious addresses.
Photo by Laurie Perez
The home's sitting room has custom hand-painted De Gournay wallpaper.
