New Orleans Real Estate News: February 2012

Adorable 3rd floor unit in a secure, gated New Villas condo community just 2 miles from Ochsner Medical Center.

Amenities include community laundry room, in ground pool, spa, work out room and assigned parking space.  Owner pays condo fees and water, making this an affordable alternative to apartment living.

Vaulted ceilings in living room and bedroom, with ceiling fans and skylights.  Fully equipped kitchen includes pantry, range/oven, dishwasher, refrigerator and disposal.

Updated bathroom with vanity storage space.

Available for immediate occupancy.

First time ever on the market, this unique Nine Mile Point home was originally built for an extended family.  Designed in a similar fashion to New Orleans doubles, it features a shared living room in the front of the house and shared den in the back of the house.  Privacy comes in the form of 2 bedrooms and 1 bath on each side, for a total of 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths.

The large living room not only has the original wood floors, but also picture moldings and triple windows that overlook the huge front yard and the neighborhood walking trail.  The den is warm and welcoming, with cypress paneling, gleaming wood ceiling, built in bar and access to the covered and screened patio. 

With both sides boasting a full kitchen, this is a rare opportunity for home caterers, artists that need sink and oven space or anyone who wants or needs to keep living arrangements a little separate.  Whether used as a work or guest kitchen or even converted to an utility room that would be the envy of the neighborhood, the possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

All of the living spaces and bedrooms feature the original wood parquet floors.  The carpet was recently removed, so a little refinishing may be in order, but they are in excellent condition and just waiting for you to restore them to their former glory.

The bathrooms are very spacious, with full tub/showers in both, along with the original linen closets and built in hampers.  

Then there is the outdoor space...wow!  With a lot that is well over 1/3 of an acre, there is still plenty of yard left even with the screened patio, double carport (that could also be used as patio space) and double detached garage with additional storage.