Oakridge Park in Old Metairie is a stately collection of homes on a rounding street heavily shaded with large trees.
The architecture in this enclave is an interesting assemblage of styles, ranging from quintessential antebellum to Georgian, Spanish mission to gentrified Acadian, French provincial to influences of art deco design and more. And it all works harmoniously to create a neighborhood that is organically pleasing.
The home at 123 E. Oakridge Park certainly fits in, yet holds a presence as a structure with unique style, classic lines and inviting appeal. With five bedrooms and five full baths in more than 6,000 square feet, the home is listed at just under $2.5 million and has been on the market only a matter of days.
Built on a wide, 75-foot lot, the 1985 home is set back from the curb and features a wrought iron-accented double gallery with large windows and glistening lead glass doors with sidelights and fanlight.
The foyer of the home is open to the second floor, featuring a wrought-iron framed gallery.
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The doors lead into a marble-floored foyer that opens to the upper floor. An upper gallery, with more wrought iron, is capped with view from atop.
Windows and shelves are plentiful in the home’s office located on the front just off the foyer.
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To the left, an office with built-in shelves and cabinetry features views of the front lawn through a pair of floor-length windows. A short hall leads to a fanciful half-bath, which is also accessible from the main living room.
Intimate formal dinners are certain to be enjoyed in the home’s dining room, which also opens to the more casual breakfast room just off the kitchen.
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Across the foyer, the formal dining room is an intimate space for culinary celebrations that also has a pair of floor-length windows.
The stairs anchor one end of the living room, while a large fireplace and display cabinets anchor the other. Elegant ceiling adornments create a luxury feel.
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Two seating areas are easily achieved in the comfortable space of the living room.
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The foyer also opens to the home’s expansive living room with the stairway at one end balanced by the fireplace and display cabinetry at the other end. With ample room for two seating areas, the room is a grand space to entertain, with elaborate ceiling details and a wall of glass doors opening on the back porch area.
Marble counters, a central island and twin peninsulas with seating are included in the spacious kitchen.
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A short hall behind the stairs features a wet bar and storage and leads into the home’s kitchen, breakfast room and den. The centrally located kitchen, with marble counters and professional-grade appliances, holds a prep island with sink. Two peninsulas of counter space separate the culinary space from the other two areas. Each has seating capacity for prime spots for casual dining or conversation.
A bayed wall of windows overlooks the back yard in the breakfast room, connected to the kitchen.
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The breakfast room enjoys a bayed wall of windows and sits next to the formal dining room, doubling the dining space for larger gatherings if needed.
A glass wall looks out on the back yard from the den, a relaxed sitting area just off the home’s kitchen, with access to the patio and pool area.
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The den at the back is a tranquil space lined with shelves for objets d’art or literature, all brightened with natural light from the back wall of windows. A side door also leads to the patio. A powder room is located just off a hallway.
A vaulted ceiling hovers over the three sets of French doors that lead to the patio from the primary bedroom’s sleeping chamber.
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Relax and rejuvenate in this luxe spa-like primary bath, complete with soaking tub, standing glass shower, makeup station and bidet.
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On the other side of the house is the primary suite, a gracious wing that includes the sleeping chamber with a vaulted ceiling and a trio of French doors leading to the patio area. The primary bath conjures images of European spas, tiled in marble and outfitted with a large soaking tub, standing glass shower, bidet, multiple vanities and makeup stations, plus two walk-in closets.
One of the upstairs bedrooms that has French doors leading to the front gallery also shares a bath with a bedroom on the back of the house.
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Up the stairs are additional bedrooms and baths, plus more. One of the larger bedrooms is an en suite while a pair of similarly sized rooms share a bath near the back stairs. One of the bedroom enjoys access to the gallery on the front of the house.
The second floor lounge is a great spot for family downtime and relaxation.
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Just off the opening overlooking the foyer is a fifth bedroom that has access to a hall bath. There is also a laundry room and a large lounge for media viewing or casual family time.
A voluminous open space marks the third floor, complete with shelving and a full bath.
The third floor is a cavernous bonus space with built-in shelves, a wall of mirrors perfect for exercise or dance practice, plus a full bath.
Swim, sun, sip and snack in the convenience of home at the backyard oasis that is an al fresco wonderland of entertaining possiblities.
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Entertain al fresco with ease in the backyard that features covered and uncovered patio space in a mix of textures from slatelike surfaces to brick. The large pool takes center stage with a wide apron to hold multiple patio sets for outdoor enjoyment. A pet area boasts turf in a checkerboard design.
Fideaux can frolic on this special pet-designed area featuring turf for easy maintenance.
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The home also has a whole-house water filtration system, security cameras and motion lighting, a generator and electric gated access and covered parking.
The home is listed by Shaun McCarthy, of McCarthy Group Realtors, (504) 322-7337.
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