The unique interiors of this French Quarter home have piqued the interest of more than just the casual observer. This $1.595 million corner dwelling was featured in Architectural Digest as a “dazzling home,” one of a collection of spots from around the globe.
Dazzling is an apt moniker for 541 Burgundy St. With three bedrooms total in a main and guesthouse with almost 3,500 square feet, this home is a luxe listing that even has a parking space, a treasured commodity in this neighborhood.
Constructed in 1840, the Creole cottage blends vintage architecture with contemporary aesthetics in the main building, which packs plenty into the corner of Toulouse and Burgundy streets.
The main entrance for the home is off the spacious courtyard leading into the living room, which runs the width of the house. Three sets of double French doors featuring arched fanlights wash the space in natural light. The checkerboard tiled floor sets the two-toned theme that runs throughout the first floor, even up to the walls in certain spaces.
A grand staircase — with a convenient powder room tucked beneath — leads to the upper floors.
A large opening leads into the formal dining room. A striking fireplace first catches the eye, which moves from the twin French doors on the side and the double opening to the formal living room ahead.
Beside the dining room, the kitchen continues the black-and-white look, punctuated with stainless appliances and a harlequin motif to the backsplash. Black-stained cabinetry gleams with natural wood grain yet keeps faithful to the duo-chrome palette.
In both the dining and living rooms, touches of gold accent the subtle colors of black, white and gray. The large fireplace in the living room balances the four sets of French doors with transoms that have sturdy, functioning shutters on the outside.
Also holding a spot on the first floor is a bedroom with en suite cleverly concealed behind shuttered doors. Breaking with the rest of the flooring, the wide-planked dark wood is faithful yet fashion-forward.
Up the stairs, the dark wood floor continues in the hall, which features a variety of nooks and spaces that make for a picturesque home office and reading area. A laundry sits behind slatted folding doors.
The primary bedroom, with exposed rafters and a gray stone fireplace, is a brightly lit sanctuary with access to a balcony through a pair of French doors. A plethora of shelves and cabinets create a literary backdrop. The spalike bath features a soaking tub, standing shower, double vanity and access to the custom walk-in closet with more spaces for storage.
The spacious courtyard, a lush specimen of French Quarter cloistered gardens, has water features and mature foliage. It evokes a tropical feel and creates a welcoming space between the main and guesthouses.
Another two-story edifice, the guesthouse is a jewel unto itself. The living room and kitchen, continuing the checkerboard pattern floors, are bathed in natural light from plentiful French doors and windows. Dark counters and stainless appliances mark the cozy kitchen, and a powder room sits beneath the stairs in the living room.
The loft-style bedroom space enjoys exposed brick walls and French door access to the balcony. The standing shower is the centerpieces of the spacious well-lit bath.
The home is listed by Michael Wilkinson, of French Quarter Realty, (504) 949-5400.
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