The Antoine Cruzat House
1009 St. Louis Street
New Orleans, LA

The Antoine Cruzat House is an historic 2,652 sq. ft. residence built in 1841 by Antoine Cruzat, a wealthy Creole plantation owner. Monsieur Cruzat served as Treasurer of Orleans Parish and Warden of the St. Louis Cathedral.

This elegant home has four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. There are two balconies, one in the front and one in the back. It is elegant, bathed with light, open and airy, lush, private, and has fantastic party flow floor plan. Magnificent original plaster crown moldings and gleaming wood floors are found throughout.

Other amenities abound, including all doorways being adorned by original Greek keyhole trim work, high ceilings, original Greek keyhole windows, and pocket doors between the living room and dining room. Fireplaces are in most every room (sealed).  All lighting fixtures are to remain with the house including a chandelier of fine quality in the living room, a chandelier in the dining room and attractive crystal sconces. The foyer boasts a beautiful marble floor.

The bathrooms have glass enclosed tile shower stalls and antique claw-foot bathtubs. In the dining room, you will find a chandelier accompanied by an impressive ornate ceiling medallion original to the house.

The eat-in gourmet kitchen, which has a Provencal influence, has a brick floor, wall and chimney, and large marble fireplace. Adding to the charm are custom cypress cabinetry and a pantry with an antique cypress door. There are built-in stainless steel appliances all included in act of sale – a refrigerator with door ice maker/water dispenser, dishwasher, gas oven/stove, and disposal.  Raised panel wainscoting is found in the bedroom which opens via French doors to an iron railed balcony.

The French doors and windows have custom wood exterior working shutters that can be locked for security as well as hurricane protection. The house has a termite baiting system with E&G Pest Control. The house boasts skylights on its top floor all of which open. There is a walk-in closet, storage space and a built-in cabinet in the master bedroom for storage.

Also included in the Act of Sale: a Bas-Relief sculpture and fountain, each located in the brick courtyard, iron balcony furniture, outdoor ceiling fans in the courtyard, gargoyles, two automatic watering systems (balcony and courtyard), three sets of built-in book cases, washer/dryer, ceiling fans, 2 market umbrellas on balcony, two flags (New Orleans and France) on balcony.

The house has an ADT alarm system, which is wired for 4 security cameras, and an intercom system. There are gorgeous views of downtown and the French Quarter, especially at night. Leased parking is available across the street.

Offered at $789,000 - Currently Pending Sale



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