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In 2014, Curbed NOLA featured this circa-1919 home on City Park, which was then in need of a total renovation. Though its interior told “a sad tale,” the fixer-upper’s good bones and great location warranted a $700,000 asking price.
In 2015, the home was gutted to the studs, and its potential was unleashed in a truly transformational renovation. The exterior was painted white, and it appears that two sunrooms were removed. Double glass doors and a transom window flanked by gas lanterns replaced the assembly of windows, doors, AC units, and burglar bars. Even the chimney was whitewashed.
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It’s the architectural equivalent of a movie makeover in which a heroine lets down her hair and takes off her glasses to reveal beautiful features. But the home’s living areas are practically unrecognizable post-buildout.
In the formerly cluttered living room, find pale wood floors, 11.5-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a round crystal chandelier. (A Persian cat on the chaise longue contributes to the overall sense of glamour, but does not come with the house.)
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The kitchen, too, went from frumpy to fabulous. Highlights include stainless-steel appliances, sleek white cabinetry, and an island with a waterfall countertop.
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Once worn and outdated, the four bathrooms now feature vessel sinks, glass enclosure showers, and crystal door handles.
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In the home’s five bedrooms, the transformation is no less astonishing.
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There’s also a 247-square-foot guesthouse with its own bathroom. The oversized lot includes a heated saltwater pool.
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The price has gotten an upgrade, too. The home is now asking $1,625,000.
Via: Chris Ancira of The Dupuy Company