Welcome to Louisiana’s most expensive old house listing! Love that pool! The house was built in 1927. It is located on .43 acre in New Orleans, Louisiana. From what I can tell, it was originally owned by Mr. and Mrs. William Helis, oil producers and owner of Helis Oil. I love the exterior of this house and part of the interior. The farther you go into the house, it looks too white. I believe the Helis family died and a new owner took over a couple of years ago. The home has an elevator, pool and pool house. Five bedrooms, seven bathrooms and 7,139 square feet. $6,890,000
From the Zillow listing:
Prestige and privacy prevail on New Orleans most distinguished residential Street. Nestled between Audubon Park, and Tulane University, Audubon Place is home to many of the city’s finest and most desirable residences. Private and gated with a 24/7 security guard, the beautifully maintained Boulevard with its 26 architecturally significant homes provides unparalleled exclusivity to its owners. #27, designed by Weiss, Dreyfus & Seiferth and completed in 1928 is of the eclectic Spanish colonial revival style and has been designated a New Orleans landmark. A complete restoration/renovation over the past two years, spearheaded by Michael Carbine included all interior and exterior features preserving the many unusual and beautiful details found throughout the property. The application for historic designation described the home as the finest example of a Spanish colonial revival residence in the city, characterized by the accentuation of ornamentation around the main entrance, asymmetry, smooth and textured surfaces and outdoor orientation. (See attached for detail) Beautiful and intricate tile work throughout, soaring up to 17’ decoratively painted ceilings with wood beams, stunning leaded glass windows unique to each room, custom gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances & Butler’s pantry, 4 bedroom suites all with new baths, includes a primary bedroom with his and hers baths and closets. Ground floor rooms include laundry, additional bedroom and bath, Den or billiard room, Storage and a garage entering from Freret Street for easy access. Pool and pool house with full bath, large 189×100 lot. A true masterpiece awaits the discerning buyer for a once in a lifetime opportunity.
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