The home at 37111 St. Andrews Fairway is an extraordinary French residence with nearly 4,300 square feet of living space created among wood, brick and stone. Add in an amazing pool courtyard and a detached 2-story guest house, and you’ve got a premier residence in Prairieville’s upscale St. Andrews. With lots of old … Continue reading →

The millwork in this listing at 1523 Harmony St. in the Garden District is so extensive and breathtakingly beautiful that it’s difficult to focus on the other outstanding features of this home. The entrance is through a charming wrought iron gate into a soaring two-story foyer with a stunning natural wood Eastlake staircase. It has … Continue reading →

The inviting Goodwood Place cottage at 6363
Esplanade Drive – built in 1956 – still has much of its original material, including narrow oak plank floors and beautiful floor-to-ceiling wood windows. An Eduardo Jenkins landscape completes the picture in this great old Baton Rouge neighborhood. In fact, the landscaping and beautiful outdoor spaces … Continue reading →

This is a home that literally takes your breath away - it looks like you've stepped into Scarlett O'Hara's old Southern plantation house Tara in the movie Gone with the Wind. One Garden Lane was designed and built in 1922 by architect Moise Goldstein for Edith and Edgar Stern on the original site of what is now Longue Vue Gardens. It … Continue reading →

If you lived near the cozy cottage at 732 Nelson Drive last year, you may have noticed a lot of construction activity. That’s because the home was completely renovated and doubled in size. Now, everything’s shiny and new in this 2,933-square-foot University Acres residence. University Acres is just off Highland Road south of … Continue reading →

The Capital Region Builders Association is hosting the annual Parade of Homes this weekend and next weekend, showcasing 41 homes in 33 subdivisions throughout a four-parish area. The Parade of Homes is free and open to the public. CRBA … Continue reading →

If you’re just dying to get away from it all, and like new construction, you will love this listing at 210 Kokomo Lane in Bushwood Estates in Bush, La. … Continue reading →

Sitting tall on a hill overlooking
University Lake, the home at 3101 East Lakeshore Drive blends a West Indies style with a warm south Louisiana personality. Relaxing on the second floor gallery looking through louvered shutters at the pool courtyard … Continue reading →

If you’ve ever had the wild dream of owning a home on your own private beach, this is the house for you. This gorgeous home at 226 Esquinance St. in Mandeville is a short walk right into Lake Pontchartrain. This house is right in the heart of the country, yet just five minutes from the … Continue reading →

Some of the prettiest property in East
Baton Rouge Parish is located off Highland Road south of the LSU campus, and the property at 330 Fulwar Skipwith Road has a fabulous 6,500-square-foot home in the middle of 3.465 acres of prime south Baton Rouge real estate. Just 1.5 miles from the
Country Club of … Continue reading →

This is such a beautiful Victorian two-story house set amid such gorgeous grounds that it literally takes your breath away. The exterior is a charming pink and it has the requisite white picket fence to … Continue reading →

The federal style mansion at 2360 Dalrymple Drive is one of the grand old residences that overlook City Park Lake. Built in 1939, the home retains most of its original material and all of its original charm. Standing tall on 1.03-acres, time has been kind to this home during the … Continue reading →

This 1795 Early Style Plantation home evokes images of a more gracious, genteel time in Louisiana’s history. It was designed by world-renowned architect A. Hays Town using much of the materials from the demolished Seven Oaks Plantation. The original Seven Oaks was a 136-year-old Greek Revival mansion situated on the west bank of … Continue reading →

Tall French homes never go out of style, and the tall French home at 11905 Lake Estates Ave. in The Lakes at Highland is a perfect example. The home was built in 1999, but remains as elegant today as the day it was completed. Built by Rusty Golden, this timeless residence has 12-foot ceilings, polished travertine floors throughout the first floor … Continue reading →

As you walk up the steps of this charming raised bungalow at 1701 Broadway St. Uptown, you’re immediately aware of the graceful oak tree shading the arbor and the terrace – and indeed, most of Broadway is also shaded by these beautiful leafy trees. This raised house, constructed in the Spanish Eclectic style, has gleaming hardwood floors, plenty of windows which … Continue reading →

Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac with a lake behind the back yard, the home at 3258 McClendon Court in University Club Plantation is calling out to the inner chef in all of us. Louisianans love to cook, and this home has just the kitchen to get the job done. The custom Larry Jordan offering has six bedrooms, … Continue reading →

This listing at 1415 Third St. is your chance to live in one of the most magnificent houses in the Garden District. Surrounded by a cast-iron fence and lush landscaped grounds including a swimming pool, … Continue reading →

High above Bayou Fountain on the west side of Highland Road across from its intersection with Sunset Boulevard, a French Creole plantation style mansion sits majestically on two acres of prime south Baton Rouge real estate. The home at 6040 Highland Road has to be considered among the most desirable properties in Baton Rouge. Continue reading →

There’s an old saw in real estate that goes: Buy a house in an up-and-coming neighborhood adjacent to an already established and prestigious area. And if you can include some revenue with your purchase, so much the better. This listing at 1510 Carondelet St. in the Lower Garden District fulfills both requirements. Carondelet is the … Continue reading →

With tall palm trees swaying in breezes off the lake, the home at 40072 Pelican Point Parkway has 3,507 square feet of luxury living space. There’s also a big rear porch and courtyard overlooking the lake e_SEnD a perfect setup for gatherings large or small. Inside, the split floor plan is open and … Continue reading →

Lakeview has always been one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the city – but it’s usually a little pricy. This condo listing at 6012 Bellaire Drive is an opportunity to live in this most coveted neighborhood for under $200,000. “We just love the open floor plan we have here,” said Jennifer White, … Continue reading →

The century-old home at 5921 College Drive still has nearly all of its original wood and fixtures, proving once and for all that they just don’t make ‘em like they used to. The home sits tall … Continue reading →

Uptown New Orleans has always been one of the most desirable neighborhoods of the city, and this listing at 924 Dufossat St. sits right in the middle of Uptown. This house … Continue reading →

The tall French style home at 8608 Glenfield Drive in the Woodridge Subdivision has wood floors, high ceilings and a beautiful saltwater pool courtyard out back. Spring’s not far off, and this home is ready to welcome it in style. Woodridge is located off Pecue Lane near Airline Highway just down from the new … Continue reading →

The attractive feature of living in a home near the lake is – you’re near the lake with its convenient walking trails, cool breezes and peaceful atmosphere. The other attractive feature is that lots of homes near the lake flooded during Hurricane Katrina, so they’ve been completely rebuilt – higher and sturdier with all new wiring, plumbing and construction. That’s the case … Continue reading →

Homes in the Charlestowne section of Santa Maria are not your typical Santa Maria residences with big lots and yards. The home at 19839 Southern Hills Ave. is a tall Old Charlestowne style offering with influences from New Orleans. It backs up to Ward’s Creek and offers downsizers a luxurious alternative. There are … Continue reading →

When people dream of owning a home of their own, they’ll often say: “I just want a precious little house with a white picket fence.” Well, guess what! You’ve found your dream. This listing … Continue reading →

Within earshot of Mike's roar and eyesight of Tiger Stadium's lights, the Crescent at University Lake represents worry-free upscale living along the lake.
The "Good Life" has an address, and it's 990 Stanford Avenue.
The development sits on 25 acres, right across the boulevard from University Lake and the BREC park where Stanford intersects with … Continue reading →

One of the most inviting features of this house is that it’s only steps from Lake Pontchartrain in the quiet, peaceful neighborhood of Lake Terrace. Not only that, but it was completely rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina by contractor G. L. Schroeder and is only six years old. “He does quality work and this is … Continue reading →

The tall French offering at 15122 Championship Drive in University Club Plantation is much more than the bricks and stucco used in its construction. It’s a warm, inviting place where everyone – homeowner and visitors alike – can feel relaxed, comfortable and right at home. The home is seven years old, but when you walk … Continue reading →

Although its exterior is a bit more colorful than its more conservative fellow citizens, it’s no surprise that this listing at 3221 Grand Route St. John fits right in with the neighborhood – until you open the front door. The living room/dining room/kitchen is one wide open extravaganza of space that immediately brings to mind … Continue reading →

The home at 37568 Provence Pointe is situated on a large lot in the cul-de-sac at the end of a one-street subdivision in Prairieville. With 2,266-square-feet of living area, the home has Brazilian cherry wood flooring and several hand-painted murals on the walls. The cherry floors are in narrow planks and are in every room except bathrooms … Continue reading →

You won’t miss Paris one bit if you’re lucky enough to live in the French Quarter. So said one 19th century writer who was fortunate enough to live here himself. This condominium, Unit 6 at 1119 Dauphine St., is close to all the action of the French Quarter, but is located in the quieter, more residential district … Continue reading →

Bring your horses and rocking chairs to 14247 Blackwater Road, where a 4,414-square-foot luxury home surrounded by 17 acres of fenced property is the perfect place to live out a laid-back country lifestyle in the city. The city, in this case, is the city of Central, and this 17-acre spread easily accommodates the house, a gunite pool … Continue reading →

This Mediterranean-style villa is so stunning that you actually gasp as you come upon it from Barataria Boulevard. A huge wrought iron gate swings silently open to admit visitors to a circular driveway covered by a porte cachere and set with a sparkling fountain. When you enter the solid wooden doors, a magnificent double staircase welcomes … Continue reading →

The tall brick home at 1135 Westmoreland Drive is classic A. Hays Town, brimming with old wood, old bricks and timeless character. Town’s residences stand the test of time, and this one stands taller than most. No detail was too small for the legendary Baton Rouge architect, who poured his heart and soul into the homes he designed. Continue reading →

“This neighborhood is still undiscovered, which has kept the prices down, providing amazing opportunities for buyers,” said Bart Gillis, an agent with Keller Williams Realty New Orleans, the listing agent for … Continue reading →

Filled with natural light filtering through plantation shutters, the home at 3025 Sarpy Ave. in Riverbend has a triple split floor plan that surrounds a serene brick courtyard. So whether you’re having a festive dinner party, entertaining dozens at a spring soiree or just spending a quiet evening at home, this home has you covered. Continue reading →

You could describe this listing at 5520 Samovar Dr. in New Orleans East as another “three-bedroom, two-bath ranch,” but that would hardly be doing it justice. This house has been renovated into “gorgeous.” And that’s not an exaggeration. “This house was damaged during Katrina, like a lot of houses in New Orleans East were,” explained … Continue reading →

With a style influenced by old New Orleans and the villas of France, the home at 11435 The Gardens Drive in The Settlement at Willow Grove is an escape from the city right in the heart of town. You can make your escape to relaxing courtyards, elegant balconies, a big home theater, a gym and … Continue reading →

That’s what you’ll get if you buy this listing at 146 Miano Dr. in Garyville’s Hope Plantation subdivision. This lot is HUGE – see the exact dimensions below. “This is paradise here,” said Tina Catoire, who owns the house with her husband Stanley. “We have a peaceful back yard, and from the front of the … Continue reading →

With lake views from just about every room, the traditional home at 2677 East Lakeshore Drive is warm and inviting, yet functional and spacious. Seven ancient live oaks are scattered across the .91-acre lot, standing sentinel over this prestigious lakefront property. Hundreds, if not thousands, of Baton Rouge homes are located along lakes and ponds. But this home isn't on just … Continue reading →

If you grew up in New Orleans, this listing at 4506 Canal St. probably looks very familiar to you. Christmastime meant that your parents took you to view the fabulous decorations at The Centanni House. The house was owned by Myra (Collins) and Salvador Centanni who, with their seven children, decorated their Art Nouveau-inspired … Continue reading →

Walking up to the tall red brick Georgian at 9035 Rue Felicity Court is like stepping back in time to Colonial Williamsburg. You might not see horse-drawn carriages pulling up to the front of the home, but once inside you’ll find large stately rooms floored in pine and brick. The home stands on an oversized … Continue reading →

If a townhouse would fill your housing needs, this listing at 177 14th Street in Lakeview, bounded by Fleur de Lis Street and Pontchartrain Boulevard, would be a very good buy for you. A townhouse shares a side with an adjoining property and is usually found in an urban or densely populated suburban area. … Continue reading →