Listing ID: 2362484
Price: $3,975,000
Status: Active
Address: 521 GOVERNOR NICHOLLS Street
City: New Orleans
State: Louisiana
Postal Code: 70116
Bedrooms: 7
Total Baths: 7
Full Baths: 5
Partial Baths: 2
SqFt: 7,703
Acres: 0.136
Parish: Orleans
New Orleans
LA
70116
This breathtaking French Quarter compound has been lovingly restored, providing a picture-perfect mix of historical charm, modern functionality and privacy. Fabulous amenities to the 1830's mansion include a street balcony and balconies overlooking an impeccably landscaped private courtyard with pool and fountain, a well appointed two-story guest house, a total of seven bedrooms, five full baths plus two half baths, an amazing chef's dream kitchen with custom marble pantry and large butcher's block island, wood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, French doors, Venetian plaster walls, soaring ceilings, stunning chandeliers and sconces, a grand winding staircase, working fireplaces with amazing marble mantles, a home gym, elevator, workshop, ample storage, and gated carriage-style driveway for 2+cars illuminated by gas lamps. The well located property is convenient to many of New Orleans' signature restaurants, shopping and cultural attractions, including the fabulous music venues in the Frenchmen Street corridor.
The property has a unique and storied history, and is deeply connected to the birth of Rock 'n Roll. From 1956 to 1965, it was home to Cosimo studios, the legendary music recording studio of Cosimo Matassa. Artists who recorded here include Fats Domino, Little Richard, Earl Palmer, Ernie K-Doe, Allen Toussaint, James Booker, Art Neville, Lee Dorsey, Sam Cooke, Ike and Tina Turner, Dr. John, Irma Thomas and a host of other innovators and pioneers of the New Orleans Sound that helped lay the foundation for modern popular music.
The property generated additional press in 2006 when it was purchased by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to serve as their local abode over a ten year span coinciding with their frequent visits to the city in connection with the charitable work of their Make it Right Foundation. Subsequently, the property was purchased by the late Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, prior to its acquisition by the current ownership.
Primary Features
Parish:
Orleans
Half Baths:
2
Price Before Reduction:
4275000
Price Reduction Date:
2023-04-20T10:57:27+00:00
Property Sub Type:
Detached
Property Type:
Residential
Year Built:
2017
Interior
Appliances:
Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler, Washer
Building Area Source:
Appraiser
Building Area Total:
7703
Cooling:
yes
Cooling Type:
Central Air, 3+ Units
Fireplace:
yes
Fireplace Features:
Gas, Gas Starter, Wood Burning
Heating:
yes
Heating Type:
Central, Multiple Heating Units
Interior Features:
Attic, Butler's Pantry, Elevator, Stone Counters, Smart Home, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wired for Sound
Levels:
Three Or More
Rooms Total:
20
Stories:
3
External
Architectural Style:
Traditional, Historic/Antique
Construction Materials:
Brick, Stucco
Exterior Features:
Balcony, Courtyard, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Porch, Patio, Sound System
Foundation Details:
Slab
Garage:
yes
Lot Features:
City Lot, Oversized Lot
Lot Size Area:
0.1359
Lot Size Dimensions:
37 X 160
New Construction:
no
Other Structures:
Apartment, Guest House, Workshop
Parking Features:
Garage, Three or more Spaces, Garage Door Opener
Patio And Porch Features:
Oversized, Pavers, Balcony, Patio, Porch
Pool Features:
In Ground
Roof:
Slate
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Location
Association:
no
Cross Street:
Chartres, Decatur, Barracks, Ursulines
Postal City:
New Orleans
Water Source:
Public
Additional
Green Energy Efficient:
HVAC, Insulation, Water Heater, Windows
Property Condition:
Excellent, Resale
Standard Status:
Active
Year Built Details:
195
Financial
Home Warranty:
no
Special Listing Conditions:
None
Tax Legal Description:
SQ 18 LOT 28 GOV NICHOLLS 37X160
Tax Lot:
28
Zoning Info
Listing courtesy of LATTER & BLUM.
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Copyright 2023 New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®, Inc. All rights reserved. The sharing of MLS database, or any portion thereof, with any unauthorized third party is strictly prohibited. Information contained on this site is believed to be reliable; yet, users of this web site are responsible for checking the accuracy, completeness, currency, or suitability of all information. Neither the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®, Inc. nor the Gulf South Real Estate Information Network, Inc. makes any representation, guarantees, or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, currency, or suitability of the information provided. They specifically disclaim any and all liability for all claims or damages that may result from providing information to be used on the web site, or the information which it contains, including any web sites maintained by third parties, which may be linked to this web site. The information being provided is for the consumer.s personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which consumers may be interested in purchasing. The user of this site is granted permission to copy a reasonable and limited number of copies to be used in satisfying the purposes identified in the preceding sentence. Please contact Crane Real Estate Brokers for more information. Data last updated Sunday, May 28th, 2023 06:46:16 AM.
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