Beautifully preserved circa 1830 Creole Townhouse offers authentic old-world French Quarter living at its finest. This award-winning renovation by renowned historic architect, Frank Mason is located in the coveted Lower Quarter, across the street from Le Richelieu Hotel, a few blocks from Jackson Square and the Mississippi River. The spacious carriageway has an electric gate and offers secure garage parking for two cars. Main House has three floors of living space, front balconies on second and third floors, and first floor guest suite with a kitchenette. The formal entryway foyer has both a gorgeous stairway and a private elevator leading to the second-floor entertaining area. Elegant double parlour living room and dining room have incredibly high ceilings with original crown molding and medallions. The floor-to-ceiling windows in the dining room, and galley kitchen open to the balcony over Chartres Street. The third floor primary suite offers a peaceful sanctuary with amazing views of the Quarter, and balcony over the street. The suite has a luxurious double parlour with spacious bedroom and sitting room, and additional small study/foyer as you enter. The attached building off of the side courtyard has a first-floor suite with a bedroom and a kitchenette. The second and third floor suite offers two bedrooms and a full kitchen. A lush and charming courtyard is perfect for entertaining and relaxing. Security cameras provided. First time offered since last sale in 1993. Full restoration completed in 1995.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 16.0 x 19.5
- Bedroom 1 Level: Third
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 7
- Foyer: 9.3000 x 5.6000
- Foyer Level: First
- Sitting Room: 20.0000 x 11.3000
- Sitting Room Level: Third
- Living Room Dimensions: 15.2 x 18.8
- Living Room Level: Second
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4 / 2
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom 1 Dimensions: 4.1 x 20.2
- Bathroom 1 Level: Third
Appliances
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Range/Oven
- Washer
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: 3+, Central
- Heating Features: 3+, Central
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 13.3 x 25.0
- Dining Room Level: Second
- Kitchen Dimensions: 6.0 x 20.5
- Kitchen Level: Second
Exterior and Lot Features
- Balcony
- Courtyard
- Security Cameras
- Fencing: Brick
- Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Pavers
Land Info
- Lot Description: Regular
- Lot Size Acres: 0.0631543
- Lot Size Dimensions: 21 x 131
- Lot Size Square Feet: 2751
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Garage, Off Street Parking
Other Property Info
- Dehumidifier
- Elevator
- Guest Suite
- Intercom
- Pantry
- Walk-In Attics
- Washer/Dryer Hookups
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Orleans
- Directions: Chartres between Gov Nicholls and Barracks
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- Source Neighborhood: Vieux Carre'
- Parcel Number: 1229-CHARTRESST
- Property Subtype: Single Family - Attached (Townhome)
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 4828
- Year Built: 1830
- Building Exterior Type: Brick
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Property Age: 194
- Property Condition: Historical
- Roof: Slate
- Levels or Stories: 3.00000
- House Style: CreoleTownhouse
- Total Area Sqft: 4828
- Year Built Details: Resale, Historical
- Elevator: Yes
Utilities
- Gas: Gas Type: Natural
- Sewer: City
- Water Source: Public
Home Features
- Green Energy Efficient: HVAC 16Seer+