Rue Royal, Métairie, La 70005

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!