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Price Reduced!! 1041 Royal Street – Listed by Dorian M. Bennett

Thursday, July 29th, 2010
Welcome to 1041 Royal Street

Welcome to 1041 Royal

This grand 2 story brick residence is distinguished by its exceptionally dramatic presence and exquisite restoration. The marble-floored foyer opens to the spacious living room featuring hardwood floors and elegant sweeping staircase.

The gourmet kitchen has exquisite cherry stained maple cabinets, granite counters and special stained concrete flooring.

Lustrous hardwood and marble floors along with 4 fireplaces, floor-length windows and 16′ original pressed-tin ceilings.

The expansive master suite features twin fireplaces and an en-suite bath with fireplace. Two additional bedrooms have en-suite baths. A media room, wraparound Gallery and half bath complete the second level.

Listed at: $2,000,000.

1041 Royal Street

Gourmet Kitchen

Introducing…19819 Southern Hills Avenue…nestled in Baton Rouge

Monday, May 24th, 2010
 
 19819 Southern Hills Avenue

Nestled at the end of a lane called “Charleston” sits this charming 2 story brick house with side garden entrance into large inviting rooms with wood burning fireplace and hard wood floors throughout main floor.  The dining area opens into a fully fitted out gourmet kitchen with all dream appliances including a pot filler over the viking range.  It has 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 lovely baths and views of the bayou from the rear that Bienville used to map out Louisiana while navigating it in his day.  The feature of features including the 2 car garage with electric door is the elevator which makes laundry day fun and perfect!!  Plenty of closets and absolutely lovely to live in and enjoy life in a perfectly lovely secure golfing community of note – Santa Maria.  Off old Perkins and Highland for those who know the neighborhoods of most desirability. Call or email my realtor rep today – Diana Sutherland - realtor@deesutherland.com - Office: (225) 663-2015 – Cell: (225) 266-4959

 Gourmet Kitchen

 

By Dorian M. Bennett

The Lafitte Guest House, originally built as a private residence, greets you with elegance & charm…

Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Lafitte Guest House

Lafitte Guest House

Dorian M. Bennett from Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s International Realty listed this elegant, luxury Boutique Hotel – A circa 1849 French-style mansion in the heart of the French Quarter. The Lafitte Guest House, originally built as a private residence, greets you with elegance & charm. Fine antiques & reproduction furnishings have been collected from around the world to ensure unsurpassed authenticity. This 14 room luxury Boutique Hotel boasts a prime location in the heart of the residential area of the French Quarter. Each room is spacious & uniquely decorated; all enjoy private baths as well as many with private balconies offering spectacular views. This property has a variety of options. A Cooking School for an extraordinary culinary vacation & adventure your guests will long enjoy. Unique, intimate weddings for that special day; your guest will soak up the ambiance of the exquisite courtyard to our traditional parlor boasting one of a kind sky ceiling. Great for exclusive rentals for weddings, parties business meetings/seminars or the most special of family reunions. To see more about this wonderful opportunity please click here.

Just Sold!! 906 Toulouse Street

Friday, February 19th, 2010
906 Toulouse Street

906 Toulouse Street

Dorian M. Bennett of Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s International Realty just sold 906 Toulouse a Superlative renovation of early Creole cottage with 2 story slave quarter, large master bedroom with cathedral ceiling plus sumptuous master bath, woodburning fireplaces in living room and master bedroom, parking for 2 cars. Marble & hardwood floors, built-in sound system, gourmet kitchen, beautifully landscaped private courtyard, inground spa with waterfall.

Just Listed!! Residential For Lease at 713 Camp Street – Unit 1A

Thursday, February 18th, 2010
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713 Camp Street - Unit 1A

Carol Gemelli from Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s International Realty just listed this wonderful home for lease. Impeccably appointed luxury condo with every amenity included in the lease- just bring your luggage! Lease term is negotiable. Ideal location. Soaring ceilings, Brazilian cherry floors throughout, spa tub, gorgeous granite kitchen, separate living room/dining areas. Elegant and quiet with your own private entrance, one of only 5 units in this historic townhouse. Additional amenities include cable TV, local telephone & wireless internet. In the Heart of Arts District and a short walk to the CBD and Vieux Carré.

Just Listed…311 Jefferson Street

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
311 Jefferson Street

311 Jefferson Street

Ernesto Caldeira and David Smith from Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s International Realty listed this 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath historic home in Natchez, Mississippi. Named for its first occupent and builder, the William Harris house is often described as a Italianate villa with a Greek Revival interior. It is now known for the exquisite restoration done in 2006 by the current owners. The main floor has four large rooms and a center hall with a connecting wing  housing the vaulted den and kitchen. The second floor opens on to the upper gallery and has a charming sun porch retreat on the back. Want to see more on this wonderful home? Click here.

Just re-listed! 1041 Royal Street

Friday, February 12th, 2010
1041 Royal Street

1041 Royal Street

Dorian Bennett of Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s International Realty just re-listed this wonderful home in the French Quarter. This grand two story brick residence is distinguished by its exceptionally dramatic presence and exquisite restoration. The marble-floored foyer opens to the spacious living room featuring hardwood floors and elegant sweepting staircase.  The gourmet kitchen has exquisite cherry stained maple cabinets, granite counters and special stained concrete flooring. Lustrous hardwood and marble floors along with four fireplaces, floor-length windows and sixteen foot original pressed-tin ceilings are only some of the features of this wondrous home.

All this and more! Perfect for a family or executive home – read more about it or view more pictures here!

Just Listed!! Introducing Virginia…

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
9838 Royal Street "Virginia"

9838 Royal Street "Virginia"

Listed by Ernesto Caldeira and David A. Smith of Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s International Realty, Virginia is a landmark in this West Feliciana Parish community forty minutes north of Baton Rouge and noted for its antebellum architecture and preservation efforts. It began in 1817 as a one room store building and was made into a home in 1835. To read more on this wonderful home click here!

Just listed!! Multi-family with 5 units! 411 Burgundy Street

Thursday, January 28th, 2010
411 Burgundy Street

411 Burgundy Street

Ernesto Caldeira and David Smith from Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s International Realty listed this great  French Quarter Townhouse with five rental units and an very large courtyard. The courtyard is underused and could be a wonderful space. The units are all rented and have a common laundry. Second floor unit has private balcony over the street.  If you’d like to know more about this property click here!

Glamorous 3-Level Townhouse listed at only $825,000

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
501 Burgundy Street

501 Burgundy Street

This glamorous 3 level corner Townhouse with in-building parking for 1 large car is listed with Patricia Kahn and Roy Guste of Dorian Bennett Sotheby’s International Realty.  The building is only 29 years old and the renovation is just completed.  With a magazine quality kitchen & bath and a large livingroom on 2nd floor with chandeliers and antique marble working fireplace. Wraparound balcony on 2nd floor. Small brick patio. Large master bed/bath on 3rd floor with additional office space. 3rd floor office can also be used as a bedroom. Beautiful 2nd bedroom & bath on ground floor adjoining patio. Very private. For more information click here!