5 bedroom house for sale

Two car garage plus additional parking behind electric gate

Iconic St. Charles Avenue mansion in prime location renovated by Michael Carbine. Classic center hall design boasts sweeping entry stairs and grand covered porch with Corinthian columns. Exquisite architectural details galore include soaring ceilings, elaborate plaster friezes and ceiling appliqus, sparkling chandeliers, double and triple crown molding, handsome millwork, carved marble mantles, gracefully curving staircase, gleaming hardwood floors. Spectacular entry hall leads to expansive formal living room with built-in bookshelves, illuminated by a pair of towering floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking front porch and emerald grounds. Spacious formal dining room perfect for entertaining with adjoining wet bar and butlers pantry. Fabulous sunroom offers three walls of plate glass windows with breathtaking views of private grounds. Chefs delight kitchen with top of the line stainless steel appliances, stone counters, large island, tons of storage space and huge pantry, leads to breakfast area illuminated by dramatic trio of French doors opening onto large covered balcony. A second living room across the hall from the formal living room lends flexibility to floor plan and may be incorporated into primary suite if desired. A well-appointed study leads to the powder room. Extraordinary main floor primary suite boasts a spacious bedroom, luxurious marble bath with double vanities, soaking tub, separate shower, water closet, plus two separate enormous closets, dressing room, private laundry room. 2nd floor includes large den, three additional bedrooms with en suite baths, plus a 2nd office with attached full bath. Basement includes finished recreation space, bath and a half, kitchen, laundry room, wine cellar, workshop, plus tons of additional storage space. Fully fenced, immense corner lot for the ultimate privacy. Fenced lushly landscaped grounds with large pool. Two car garage plus additional parking behind electric gate. A rare opportunity!