02/19/2025
1328 Felicity St has just been listed!!
$2,995,000
Exceptionally well maintained and renovated, pre-civil war Italianate home, located in the sought after Lower Garden District, Coliseum Square Park neighborhood, - walkable to great restaurants, bars, coffee shops and the Magazine retail corridors and St. Charles trolley. Known as the Blaffer mansion, this masonry raised side hall property is on a corner double lot with a walled garden oasis, lush with azaleas, camelias, jasmine, boxwoods, palms and features one of the loveliest pools/fountains in the city....and in the evenings, the gas lanterns and strategic exterior lighting create a magical environment. Also inclusive of this property, is a separate 2 story renovated masonry carriage/guest house and secure off street parking.
The primary residence features grand proportions with 13' ceilings on both floors, oversized windows, original wood floors, moldings and fireplaces and is perfect for entertaining large and small. Upgrades to the interior included Quadrille wallpaper in the entry foyer and high gloss Fine Paints of Europe on the walls and ceiling of the Living and Dining room. The kitchen design unites parisian bistro style with modern functionality and includes top of the line appliances, double farmhouse porcelain sinks, thick marble slab countertops, custom metal vent hood, encaustic tile flooring, waterworks faucets and aged brass details and hardware. The south facing garden room is a favorite room to entertain in, with full height glass windows, french doors and elevated views out to the fountain and pool. Another highlight is the fully outfitted wet bar with dramatic back-lit Indian blue agate and lucite display shelving.
Upstairs are two separate private bedroom wings connected by a partially covered terrace. Up the main foyer staircase is the large primary bedroom and renovated ensuite marble bath, with dual vanity sinks, large freestanding tub and separate shower. An additional ensuite bedroom is adjacent. along The back stair leads to (2) additional ensuite bedrooms and laundry area.
The renovated carriage house includes exposed lime washed masonry walls, exposed beams, stone/tile flooring, a spa bath with double sinks and steam shower and a fully outfitted kitchenette. Upstairs are (2) queen beds, additional storage and a half bath.
Proposed elevator location identified
Secure off street parking
House is fully alarmed with full video surveillance in place.
Currently, an active short term rental license is in place.
Main Residence
4 bedrooms
4 full bathroom
2 half baths
Carriage House
1 bedroom
1 full bath
1 half bath