A house on Camp Street is a commanding presence, gleaming in white, with manicured lawns and a rouge-tinted door that invites the viewer to see what lies inside.
A wide, majestic staircase leads to the second-story entry, positioned between matching floor-to-ceiling windows on a porch that is elegant, yet inviting.
The front of the 1866 home, with a turreted side, dormers and a raised lower level, only whispers of the opulence inside, where the more than 7,500 square feet hold the main dwelling as well as two additional separate living spaces. The $2.59 million Uptown manse was renovated in 2021, and has a total of six bedrooms and 6½ bathrooms.
Entering the main living level (the second floor), the architectural bones of the house are evident in the grand staircase, arched ceilings, in-tact transoms and gleaming wood floors. Glistening chandeliers light most of the rooms with Old World charm.
A dining room of baronial stature runs from the from of the home across the side, with intricate fireplaces and generous windows bathing the room in natural light.
Across the foyer sits a living room that takes advantage of the large windows for views of the spacious front lawn. A half bath attached is convenient for guests.
At the end of the main hall, a den is a welcome space for the entire family, with built-in shelves and access to the rear porch.
A guest bedroom could also double as a study, complete with wet bar. Through a small hall, access to a bath crafted within the side turret creates an en suite feel.
Black marble counters in the bath and the gourmet kitchen create a striking counterpoint to the white cabinetry. The kitchen, with the appliances covertly masked behind matching cabinet facades, is a well-composed space for cooking and includes ample dining area and storage.
On the third floor, the primary bedroom encompasses space for a sitting area and window seats in three dormers. Two walk-in custom closets hold extra space for dressing.
The primary bath, with a free-standing tub and walk-through shower, exudes a spa-like atmosphere with subtle lighting and design.
An additional bedroom has double closets, a private bath and echoes the primary's window seats.
On the ground floor, three additional bedrooms and two baths can be configured as guest suites or apartments, with a wet bar kitchen evocative of a wine cellar, an additional small kitchen and many interesting architectural details throughout.
The home is listed with Paige McCarthy with McCarthy Group Realtors, (504) 322-7337. Check out more here.
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