6226 St Charles Avenue

New Orleans LA 70118

9600 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

An architecturally significant c. 1903 home at the corner of St Charles and Calhoun - 1 block to Audubon Park. Lovingly maintained and operated as a community residence by the Jesuit religious order, this property is being offered to market for the first time in over 75 years. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a qualified buyer who can transform the property back to its original use as a private residence. Features include a grand entry hall with original fireplaces, wood trim and wainscoting, generous parlor rooms, formal dining, gorgeous staircase with stain glass windows that bathe light below. 12 foot ceilings throughout. Large service kitchen and butler's pantry. 9 ensuite bedrooms on the upper floors. Partially finished basement with tremendous storage. An elevator provides access to all living floors and there is a whole house generator. A large rear parking lot that accommodates 11 vehicles provides ample room to create a special landscaped space with room for a pool. The offering price includes an additional rear 30 X 76 foot lot on Calhoun that is optional. The property may also be purchased with a companion 7 bedroom property at 1575 Calhoun Street that shares the adjacent parking lot fronting on Calhoun. Some furniture is available for purchase.