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.

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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.

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.

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.

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!

Who Dat!! Congrats to our New Orleans Saints!! Mike Triplett, The Times-Picayune

New Orleans Saints are Super Bowl XLIV champions

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February 08, 2010, 1:10AM

After the confetti had dropped, after the tears were shed, after they stood in front of the cameras and the microphones and tried to put the greatest night of their professional lives in perspective, Sean Payton and Drew Brees shared a quiet moment together.  To read more click here!

Giacometti Bronze Breaks World Record Auction Price

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!