Metairie, LA 70005
455,000
Exclusive Old Metairie is the lush setting for this contemporary home. Located just off Metairie Road, Wood Avenue is a private street in the Forest Hills subdivision. Stately oak trees grace the entrance of this secluded residence. Once inside, the gracious foyer gives way to an enormous living room and dining area. A separate den/great room features cypress paneling and a large fireplace with a brick faÁade. Just off the den is a gourmet kitchen that is finished with cherry cabinets, granite countertops, Mexican-tile floors and a bay window. Completing the downstairs living area is a fabulous Master suite with three walk-in closets, a marble-tiled bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, separate office or study room (which could be another bedroom) and French doors that open to a French Quarter-style courtyard. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms with walk-in closets and a Hollywood bath with three vanities and a Jacuzzi tub. Other amenities include hardwood floors, built-in cabinets in the dining area, abundant closet space (including a walk-in cedar closet downstairs), covered carport with storage, off-street parking for five cars and an outside half bath. Great for entertaining, this five bedroom, three and one half bath home is offered at $495,000.