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NEW LISTING!

Just 2 blocks off of historic Magazine Street and close to Touro Hospital, 1107 Austerlitz Street is part of a small, 12 unit condo community in the Touro-Bouligny neighborhood of Uptown New Orleans.

It’s the best of both worlds, with original architectural details combined with an updated kitchen and bath all rolled up into one beautiful package.

Available for $219,000 with low monthly condo fees of only $196

• 2 bedrooms
  1 bath
• 900 square feet living area
  Original brick fireplace fronts
  Wood floors in living room and kitchen
• Stainless steel appliances and granite counters
• Washer and dryer included
• 2 balconies – one overlooking the courtyard, one overlooking the pool
• Secure entry and a private neighborhood patrol

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For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the West Bank Living Team.

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One of the great things about being a part of a Mardi Gras krewe is the fact that many of the krewes have members in common.  Some belong to multiple organizations and attend functions and fundraisers for all.  One of the board members of the Krewe of Choctaw also belongs to the Krewe of Armeinius and today he gave me a (sshhhh!) sneak preview of their upcoming event Snowing at the Teddy Bear Circus, a holiday house tour with a teddy bear theme.

Recapturing of the beauty of the old department store windows on Canal Street, home owner Ricky Lenart and krewe member volunteers have transformed a 3 story house in Uptown New Orleans into a Teddy Bear Circus wonderland.  From the front porch to the back yard, the house is filled with over 8,500 teddy bears in all shapes and sizes, Christmas decorations, wreaths, garlands and trees.  There are animated bears sprinkled throughout the house, waving, talking and welcoming visitors.  Set to a soundtrack of seasonal tunes, the The Big Bear House (also known as 1525 Dufossat Street) is simply amazing, from the moment you pull up in front and see the lights and displays in every window of this lovely home.

Volunteers will guide visitors through each room and there are some surprises along the way...sorry, but I can't give it away!  Be sure to check out the second floor bath, which is beautiful in its own right, but just adorable filled with primping and bathing bears.  The cozy Sherlock Holmes library is filled to the brim with detective bears who may share some of their secrets with you.  Wind up your tour in the backyard and enjoy the cookies and hot chocolate waiting there.

This is a wonderful holiday event for both children and adults and will take place one weekend only, Saturday and Sunday, December 8^th and 9^th, from 3 pm to 7 pm.  Admission is $12 for adults and $6 for children 3-12 years old.  Group tickets are also available by contacting Charles Turberville at (504) 756-8434.

Happy holidays!

Lisa Heindel, REALTOR®.  Latter & Blum Inc/Realtors®  #1 Seine Court, Suite 100  New Orleans, LA 70114

When buying or selling a home on the New Orleans West Bank, see Your West Bank Real Estate Specialist.

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