19 RUE ROYALE, Metairie, LA 70002 (MLS# NO2551663)

Gorgeous Modern Georgian Revival home built for entertaining behind ivy covered walls on an oversized lot with beautifully landscaped courtyards and an expansive resort style backyard with inground pool just 1 block to Lake Pontchartrain. Beyond the gated entry a vaulted skylit custom painted foyer and glittering chandelier leads to the hardwood floored formal living and dining rooms, study and oversize den/music room with fireplace, champagne bar with ice maker and beautiful paint finishes. The expansive chef's kitchen features a large walk-in pantry w/hidden storage, separate Subzero refrigerator and freezer, Thermador appliances including a 48" gas range, restaurant quality range hood, microwave, warming drawer and built-in frying station along with a full-size wine refrigerator and professional grade ice maker in the wet bar. An oversize culinary island w/ample storage anchors the transition from kitchen to sunny breakfast area and a full bar overlooking the covered patio, pool and expansive backyard which is professionally landscaped with mature trees and shrubbery. A large 2 car attached garage has direct access into the utility room w/a full bath adjacent to the kitchen. Upstairs are 2 sleeping wings connected by an open-air catwalk. The private primary wing includes an oversized bedroom with built in bookcases, large marble bath with separate vanity, tub and shower areas plus TWO walk-in closets w/a hidden wall safe. The other wing features one guestroom with an ensuite bath and two additional bedrooms that share a jack and jill bath. Each bedroom has a walk-in closet. In addition to the expansive resort style backyard w/a recently replastered chlorine pool and covered patio, there are additional outdoor courtyards, sunning and dining areas, solar panels and an existing gas line for a generator. Recent improvements include a post-Ida roof, new downstairs windows, resurfaced pool, built in bar and china cabinetry. Don't miss this gorgeous sanctuary of a home!

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