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Everything’s Bigger in Texas, Like the Homes in River Oaks
Posted on 7/25/19 at 9:39 am
Posted on 7/25/19 at 9:39 am
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The development of River Oaks, one of Houston’s ritziest neighborhoods, can be traced to 1924. That’s when brothers Will and Mike Hogg, sons of a former Texas governor, started buying property surrounding the then-new River Oaks Country Club, a rural outpost west of Houston. The Hoggs, along with their business partner Hugh Potter, envisioned a residential community with strict deed restrictions on architectural standards and a private tax to support upkeep. As Houston grew, River Oaks found itself centrally-located within the Interstate 610 loop. Today the 1,100-acre area provides residents with a short commute to work downtown, not to mention a private security force that patrols the area.
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Membership to have
The River Oaks Country Club, established in 1923, has a Donald Ross-designed golf course that was renovated by Tom Fazio in 2016. The club’s tennis complex hosts the yearly U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship tournament, which is a professional-level tournament.
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Event of the year
The River Oaks Garden Club was established in 1927; today it has more than 400 members. The organization works on several annual events, one of which is the Azalea Trail, an 84-year-old spring tradition featuring a handful of home and garden tours throughout the community.
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Posted on 7/25/19 at 9:40 am to RedRifle
I honestly would not want a home so big. in fact to me they’re more of a house than a home.
Posted on 7/25/19 at 9:40 am to RedRifle
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Everything’s Bigger in El Mexico Norte
Fify
Posted on 7/25/19 at 9:42 am to RedRifle
What does it say about me as a person that I am not a WSJ subscriber?
Posted on 7/25/19 at 9:42 am to RedRifle
I'd take just the pool house and pool in the last pic and be happy.
Posted on 7/25/19 at 9:42 am to RedRifle
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brothers Will and Mike Hogg, sons of a former Texas governor
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River Oaks found itself centrally-located within the Interstate 610 loop
Fricking pays to be in politics.
Posted on 7/25/19 at 9:43 am to RedRifle
I thought that those were renderings for the Middleton Library renovation.
Posted on 7/25/19 at 9:43 am to RedRifle
That set-in pool design and landscaping is awesome.
Posted on 7/25/19 at 9:44 am to RedRifle
What is that, a pool for ants?
Posted on 7/25/19 at 10:19 am to RedRifle
I'd take it, but I'd want to read over the HOA covenants first
Posted on 7/25/19 at 10:25 am to RedRifle
River Oaks is a great area, but not all the homes are like this.. i’d say *most* homes in RO would be considered mansions, but there are a lot of more ‘regular’ houses as well.. i sold my (non-mansion) home 3 or 4 years ago, right before the latest oil & gas downturn, and made $70k profit after realtor fees, etc.. glad i got out when i did.
Even though i’d never live in Houston again by choice, if i ever had to- RO would be the only place i’d live.. it’s the perfect combo of being in a nice neighborhood, but also being very close t the city.
Even though i’d never live in Houston again by choice, if i ever had to- RO would be the only place i’d live.. it’s the perfect combo of being in a nice neighborhood, but also being very close t the city.
Posted on 7/25/19 at 10:32 am to RedRifle
The only reason I would want that house is to bring instahoes over that will put out just to take a pic there
Posted on 7/25/19 at 11:21 am to RedRifle
In other news, rich people build big and luxurious houses.
Posted on 7/25/19 at 11:29 am to RedRifle
Meh, those are nothing compared to my baller house
Posted on 7/25/19 at 11:30 am to RedRifle
Can you post this on the travel board? The ot is a Louisiana board
Posted on 7/25/19 at 12:03 pm to RedRifle
Joel Osteen has a house there, and we all know he is one with God.
Posted on 7/25/19 at 12:07 pm to RedRifle
interesting, apparently the OT has members who can afford homes in the River Oaks area of Houston.
Posted on 7/25/19 at 12:18 pm to RedRifle
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Everything’s Bigger in Texas, Like the Homes in River Oaks
And yet, you're still in Houston/River Oaks.
Hell of a "skyline" view in that first one.
I'll take these homes, and the city, everyday of the week.
Posted on 7/25/19 at 12:22 pm to RedRifle
California laughs at Texas .....and does so outside where it's sunny, 68 degrees, a cool ocean breeze and low humidity
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Posted on 7/25/19 at 12:26 pm to RedRifle
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brothers Will and Mike Hogg,
They had a sister named Ima Hogg. I am not making this up. She was a socialite, philanthropist, and one of the wealthiest people in Texas.
Not bad looking
This post was edited on 7/25/19 at 12:49 pm
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