5 Beds
7 Baths
5,900 SqFt
5 Beds
7 Baths
5,900 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,900 sqft
Price per Sqft $398
MLS Listing ID NO2504634
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 6
Half Baths 2
Year Built 1888
Lot Size 6885.000 Acres
Acres 0.1581
Property Description
Own a piece of New Orleans history! Originally the main building of the SOUTHERN ATHLETIC CLUB, built in 1888 in the Garden District, later became the home of the Behrman Gym in 1910. This unique structure designed with Moorish Revival features was converted in 1995 to a spectacular luxury home for comfortable living and extravagant entertaining. Noted New Orleans ARCHITECT BARRY FOX oversaw the initial renovation, as well as additional extensive improvements in 2013 by the current owners.
5900 SF living space includes formal living/dining rooms with elegant mantels and kitchen (with three sinks and two dishwashers) that opens to huge den with a custom-built mahogany bar.
Four bedrooms /four baths (including His and Hers) on second floor; and third floor has HOME THEATER WITH A 10 FT SCREEN, surround sound and motorized reclining chairs. Additional huge flex space - loft/bunkroom/5th bedroom - plus one and a half baths .
Even more SPECIAL FEATURES include built-in SOUND SYSTEM, , ELEVATOR to all 3 floors, GEOTHERMAL HEATED POOL with Baju Jet for endless swimming plus a BUILT-IN HOT TUB. Secure GATED PARKING includes two car GARAGE and Carport.
THE RINK is across the street for breakfast, lunch, and shopping; COMMANDER'S PLACE one block away; MARDI GRAS PARADES down St Charles Ave one block away! VERY SPECIAL PROPERTY WITH A PRIME ADDRESS, COLORFUL HISTORY, UNIQUE ESTHETICS, EXCEPTIONAL AMENITIES - all right in the very heart of New Orleans' treasured Garden District neighborhood.
Location
State LA
Interior
Interior Features Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8, Den, Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Heating Heat Pump
Cooling Multi Units, Central Air
Fireplace false
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony
Parking Features Carport, Garage
Pool In Ground
Community Features Elevator
Roof Type Composition
Garage true
Building
Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier
Sewer Public Sewer
Level or Stories 3
Others
Tax ID 2801PRYTANIAST
