Historic House Listings

Stunning interior! Goldsmith-Godchaux House, Circa 1859 in New Orleans, Louisiana. $2,550,000

August 15, 2022

This house has such a stunning interior! The painted frescos are gorgeous. This home was built in 1859. It is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The home was designed by noted architects, Henry Howard and Albert Diettel. The Greek Revival home features double front porches, jib windows, crown molding, beautiful stencil work, painted frescoed walls. There are hardwood floors, built-ins and crystal chandeliers. In 1975 this home was converted back to a single family residence with guest suites. The property has an in-ground pool, lotus pond and a beautiful fountain. Six bedrooms, seven bathrooms and 6,960 square feet. $2,550,000

Contact Margaret B. Maxwell with McEnery Residential: 504-605-4400

From the Zillow listing:

 

Henry Howard & Albert Diettel designed this iconic Greek Revival double-galleried home in 1859. The interior has exquisite detailing, including stencil work & frescoed landscapes & seascapes by artist Dominique Canova. Incredibly restored in 1975 to its original grandeur as a single family home with guest or rental suites. Significant features include a gorgeous ballroom, exotic lotus pond, Alhambra-style fountain, pool & award winning gardens. An entertainer’s dream & historic preservation at its finest!

 

 

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