A look at inhabitable spaces for 2023 has uncovered some interesting tales about places to live … unique, unusual and sometimes quite spectacular. Some are for sale, some are not.
You could be fortunate enough to call one of these home, or, if you are in the market, it could be the next address on your return labels (if you mail anything anymore). Or, you can just dream while perusing the real estate offerings in the greater New Orleans area.
So here is a list of 10 places that make interesting reading, captivating viewing and great settings for fantasies of domestic bliss.
Art gallery meets chic townhouse on St. Charles Avenue
The main living area is awash with light.
Designed by Tulane professor Errol Barron, this downtown dwelling provides interior parking, balconies, soaring ceilings and an artistic flair to the homefront style. Get a look inside the showplace here.
$3.6M estate on the water offers resort living in Slidell
The home sits at the end of a lane with six acres.
This home has more than 11,000 square feet of space, crafted into five bedrooms, six full baths and one half-bath, with amenities that include a pool, pool house and access to deep water. Get more information and see inside here.
Lakefront living on the northshore comes stylishly in this Mandeville manse
Towering above the lapping edges of Lake Pontchartrain, this Holly Street home in the historic Lewisburg area is a pastoral slice of life with amazing views and gracious spaces. Get more information and see inside here.
Irish Bayou castle offers a glimpse of its fairy-tale interior
The Irish Bayou iconic building called the Fishermans Castle photographed in New Orleans, Wednesday, July 5, 2023. (Photo by Sophia Germer, NOLA.com, The Times-Picayune)
Many have seen the exterior of this "castle," built in the style of a 14th-century French chateau. The home is undergoing renovations to its 1,400 square feet, with just two bedrooms and one bathroom. Get more information and see inside here.
Perched on Pelham, this post is a posh place
Drama is on the menu in this striking dining room, filled with storage for show or concealment.
Gracious homes in myriad styles speak to the established and comfortable ambiance of Metairie Club Gardens. And those wishing to become a part of this pastoral portrait have a chance with a neo-classical home at 32 Pelham Drive, priced at $2.985 million. Get more information and see inside here.
Napoleon Avenue penthouse has star qualities, prime Mardi Gras location
Outdoor entertaining? Indeed.
With three bedrooms plus two full and one half baths, this penthouse on Napoleon Avenue sits on an enviable spot on the main Mardi Gras parade route. Complete with a veranda and patio, the 2016 home melds with its neighborhood's historic appeal. Get more information and see inside here.
Smithsonian gardens and Audubon Park? Walnut Street home has it all.
The terrace evokes the feel of a Tuscan villa.
A parkside gem features diverse garden styles and an elegant lifestyle at one of the city's most desirable addresses. Get more information and see inside here.
Luling home packs in plenty with river view on 5 acres
Double galleries with large windows form the central structure of the home, set back from River Road.
The two-story pre-Civil War home boasts four bedrooms, four full baths and one half-bath in more than 9,000 square feet of space. Extending from the graceful curving staircase, the features are everywhere in this home. Get more information and see inside here.
Audubon Place mansion ready for new owner's touch
The almost-blank canvas is a grand domicile waiting for the personalized imprint of style. The 9,300-square-foot home is loaded with character and elegant spaces. Get more information and see inside here.
Metairie mansion offers a private paradise
A saltwater pool is the focal point of the back yard.
This home, overflowing with amenities, boasts 6,500 square feet of space with six bedrooms and more than six baths. Beyond the living space, the home has an elegant saltwater swimming pool surrounded by outdoor entertaining areas. Get more information and see inside here.
