Property DescriptionSet along historic Esplanade Avenue near the Fair Grounds, Bayou St. John and City Park, this furnished Edwardian Victorian combines elaborate architectural details with an extensive renovation completed in 2018. A broad columned porch features patterned tile, a haint blue ceiling and tall floor-to-ceiling windows with louver shutters. Inside, longleaf heart pine floors, 11' ceilings, ornate millwork, plaster medallions, transoms and decorative plaster archways define the spacious living and dining areas. Scenic murals adorn the foyer, while stained glass illuminates the staircase. Multiple sitting rooms, a sunroom and original fireplaces offer generous gathering spaces. The custom gourmet kitchen offers a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, garden views, custom cabinetry, Thermador appliances including a gas range oven, a pot filler, farmhouse sink, walls of beautiful casement windows with garden & pool views. The adjacent wet bar features teal herringbone tile, stone counters, an ice maker and a dual zone wine cabinet. The second floor includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The private primary suite has a sitting room, a balcony overlooking the pool, a walk in closet and a custom bath with double vanities, a freestanding tub and a glass enclosed marble shower. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath occupy the top floor, with exposed beams, wood floors and an original brick chimney. Mechanical include a brand new roof, cat 6 wiring, updated electrical service, attic spray foam insulation, a 16 kW gas powered generator, a tankless and a 50 gallon water heater. Landscaped gardens surround a heated and chilled saltwater pool, brick deck, al fresco dining and grilling areas, and a screened porch overlooking the grounds. Brick paver pathways connect the outdoor spaces. Secure automatic gated parking completes the property.
