1207 State Street
New Orleans, LA
$1,250,000

This grand home is ideally located along State Street's most elegant stretch. Its rooms are masterfully laid out along an open floor plan -- perfect for entertaining. It is further embellished by double bay windows, a graceful curving stair and large foyer, hard wood floors, a crystal chandelier, and detailed molding throughout.

The open foyer also includes a fireplace with a detailed mantle and natural light from the stained glass window above the stair.

Floor-to-ceiling bay windows illuminate the formal living room which contains another fireplace and mantle and original pocket doors opening onto the grand dining room.

The dining room is ornamented with a brass and crystal chandelier beneath a plaster medallion, matching sconces, mantle, bay windows, and exquisite picture and chair rails.

The large gourmet kitchen contains a host of custom maple cabinets with multi-level crown molding and foliate designs, plus gleaming granite counters. Amenities include a sub-zero refrigerator with custom facade, dishwasher with custom facade, five-burner gas stove with custom hood, double oven, and a substantial microwave nook.

An open breakfast area and closeted pantry adjoin the kitchen.

The expansive family room boasts a full wall of built-in shelves plus custom entertainment cabinets. Brick accents along the floor and fireplace create a warm ambiance, while four sets of French doors opening onto the patio beyond fill the room with sunlight. A full wet bar with display shelves and ice-maker is located here as well.

The master suite contains a sitting area overlooking the deep front balcony, offering heavenly views. The large bedroom is accented by bay windows echoed from below, a walk-in closet with custom storage, and a fabulous bathroom with granite counters, oversized glass shower and tub with whirlpool shoots.

Additional bedrooms are spacious, sun-filled, and abundant in storage. One contains a full wall of closets with built-in storage, a generous bathroom with separate vanity area and windows overlooking the rear balcony. A spacious laundry room offers an ideal work space with more closets, shelves and counter space.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Finished third floor contains cheerfully appointed bedroom with adjoining office/studio offering shelves to the ceiling and a full bath. Wide-screen TV remains.
• Vast slate and brick patio with covered porch, columns, exterior lighting, dense landscaping for privacy, and a goldfish pond
• Floored attic, easily accessible, with storage cabinets
• Four AC/heat units and three hot water heaters
• Two functioning gas fireplaces
• Driveway
• Termite contract with E&G
• Brand new roof