1705 Burgundy Street

Description

This extraordinary Marigny Triangle home, with a garage, was originally constructed in 1848 as a triple Creole cottage. Still remaining are 3 sets of entry steps on the façade, and a 3-sided brick fireplace, which spirals as it climbs. (2 of the 3 sides are now operable with gas inserts.) The seller purchased the property in 2013 and completed a meticulous, 18-month, to-the-studs renovation, attaching a small cottage for additional space. This was a homeowner’s renovation and not an investor’s flip - evident in the fixtures, finishes, and systems chosen. Original wood floors were retained, with other materials repurposed throughout. Any new moldings and trims were custom-milled to match the styles used in the neighborhood in the mid-1800s. The attention to detail is striking.The result combines the historic warmth and charm with a contemporary, open and bright floor plan. Double parlors are bathed in light from the original front windows. The kitchen is an entertainer's dream, featuring generous counter space, custom cabinetry, and professional-grade appliances. A peaceful main-floor primary suite opens to the courtyard and features a finely finished walk-in closet and a 5-piece bath with a spacious shower and soaking tub. The attached cottage is a versatile guest suite, with its own front entrance and full bathroom. It lives daily as a gorgeous den/TV room with a fridge, wet bar, and accordion doors that open to the professionally landscaped courtyard. When guests are in town, a comfy queen-sized Murphy bed is easily pulled down, and guests have their own cottage to enjoy. Upstairs is another versatile guest suite that doubles as an office. Above it all is a recently-installed fortified roof that significantly reduced insurance premiums. Storage is plentiful throughout the home and in the oversized, attached one-car garage. The Marigny location is sublime – one block to the French Quarter and just a few more to historic Tremé, Frenchmen St., and Crescent Park.