In the heart of the Garden District lies a small sector of short streets that form their own unique neighborhood.
Within sight of Commander’s Palace and Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, the 2800 block of Chestnut Street intersects with Conery Street.
At 2817 Chestnut St., an 1880 Victorian watches over the neighborhood with quiet stateliness. A classic example of dwellings in the area, it features brick walkways, a wrought-iron fence, interesting yet tasteful shades of paint and the bonus of off-street parking.
It also packs a punch on the homefront, with six bedrooms, four full baths, a pool and more than 4,100 square feet of living space. The asking price is $1.895 million.
And, for some, the best part is that the home is a mere three blocks from the main New Orleans Carnival parade route and two blocks from the mercantile mecca of Magazine Street.
A broad foyer is the entry to the home on Chestnut Street, a stylish Victorian with plentiful architectural elements.
Adorned with decorative elements and robust landscaping, the home welcomes visitors up the broad brick stairs into the side hall from the door, which is set on a generous porch.
The newel post echoes the wood of the floors and treads on the stairs.
Wood floors that run through to the formal living room pick up the warm tones of the grand staircase’s newel post and treads. Windows by the stairs provide light for the broad space.
A bay of windows in the living room looks out over the front lawn and Chestnut Street.
A three-window bay adds interest to the front living space, balanced by a fireplace with a decorative surround and carved mantel. Double doors open to a sitting room with another striking fireplace and built-in shelves.
A sitting room provides a welcome space for intimate conversation.
From the sitting room, a hall with a side entrance leads to the first-floor suite, a comfortable en suite bedroom.
The dining room has a dramatic dark fireplace to balance the bright light from the large windows on the bayed wall.
At the end of the foyer, the dining room also sports a bayed wall, windows with wainscoting and a dramatic dark fireplace with a tiled hearth.
A linear space from the dining room to the kitchen holds additional counter space with a wet bar and storage.
A hall from the dining room to the kitchen provides additional workspace, a wet bar, pantry and storage.
A peninsula provides seating in the well-designed kitchen, brightly lit by a tryptic of windows overlooking the back yard.
Glass-front cabinets lend a vintage flair to the kitchen.
An L-shaped counter forms a peninsula in the kitchen that can provide seating. The cozy space is brightly lit by a trio of windows. Stainless appliances add shine to the darker tones of the counter, and the glass-front cabinets provide a vintage feel to the space. Two back doors offer access to a covered patio and the pool area, plus the outdoor stairs to the separate living accommodations upstairs.
The upstairs has a flexible layout that can be tailored for individualized needs.
Large windows in one of the home’s upstairs bedrooms allow light to pour into the space.
At the top of the stairs, two bedrooms are close at hand, and a home office, which has access to the balcony, provides a bright space for work or relaxation. One of the bedrooms has an en suite.
Wood floors lend warmth to the sleeping chamber of one of the upstairs bedrooms.
Across the hall, another bedroom repeats the bayed architecture of the first floor.
A laundry room sits at the middle of the upper floor, with a large bathroom next to it. The bath has a standing shower and soaking tub.
From the laundry room, a doorway leads into a small galley-style kitchen and the primary bedroom for what could serve as a separate apartment. There’s an independent entrance via outdoor stairs. A balcony off the bedroom provides a private outdoor space. Another bedroom is accessible from the galley kitchen or the entry hall on the second floor. The two bedrooms share a bath.
An inground pool is the spotlight feature of the backyard, with plenty of space for entertaining, dining and recreation.
Outdoor entertaining is effortless with the inviting pool, set among the mature landscaping.
Besides the pool and a generous apron of space for relaxing or dining, the home has parking space for three vehicles and additional outdoor area.
The home is listed by Christopher Aguglia, of Rêve Realtors, (504) 300-0700.
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