In this week's Commission Accomplished, the opportunity to purchase a new construction, five-bedroom luxury home in the desirable neighborhood of Metairie Club Gardens helped carry 208 Stella Street over the finish line.
"Stella is a well-established, serene street in Metairie Club Gardens, a highly coveted and great location close to Metairie Road," said Debbie Lewis, Associate Broker/Realtor with Burk Brokerage Real Estate. "The home was beautifully built with high-end, custom finishes, and with the perfect floor plan layout and modern amenities for our clients."
208 Stella Street, constructed by Bancroft Property Investments, sold for $2,630,000 on March 7. The home features 5 bedrooms, 5½ bathrooms, and 6,223 square feet of living space on a 50'x150' lot. The listing agents were Julie Varisco and Karen Prieur, of Prieur Properties. The sales agents were GiGi Burk, Debbie Lewis, and Stephen Ford, of Burk Brokerage Real Estate.
A courtyard entry takes you to an interior that begins with a spacious living room and a fireplace. There is a gourmet kitchen with Quartzite counters, Thermador appliances, custom cabinetry and storage space, large center island, and a walk-in pantry. There is a separate prep kitchen/butler's pantry with a full-size wine refrigerator, second sink, and dishwasher. There is a formal dining room with a stone bar, along with glass front cabinets, an ice maker, and a beverage center. Custom steel doors open onto the solarium - a glass-enclosed sunroom and family area.
"The kitchen really allows you to store everything and prep behind the scenes. Then you can entertain guests or have dinner with the family in a wide-open, nice, clean space," said Lewis.
There are 11-foot ceilings downstairs, and 10-foot ceilings upstairs. There are white oak engineered wood floors throughout the home. The first-level guest suite has an attached full bathroom. The second-level primary suite has custom lighting, its own air conditioning system, a spa-like bathroom with a soaking tub, oversized glass, marble dual entry shower, double vanities, make-up counter, and a walk-in closet. The large den on the second level opens into three bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom and two bedrooms with a shared jack and jill bathroom. A spacious third floor has a playroom, full bathroom, and walk-in attic storage.
"The bonus rooms and extra functional living spaces are always great selling points for families," said Lewis.
An outdoor kitchen features a fireplace and space for a pool. Additional amenities include a security system with installed cameras, a mudroom, and a laundry room upstairs and downstairs. There is a two-car garage and driveway parking for two more cars.
319 Aurora Ave., Metairie, 70005
Sales price: $1.6 million
List price: $1,699,000
Date sold: March 3
Days on Market: 87
Listing agent: Missy Maestri Martin, Prieur Properties
Sales agent: Julie Varisco, Prieur Properties
A new construction home in Old Metairie at 319 Aurora Ave. sold for $1.6 million on March 3. The home by LHC Builders features 5 bedrooms, 5½ bathrooms, and 7,500 square feet.
· Amenities include a dining room, study, two laundry rooms (one up and one down), and kitchen with Thermador appliances, wine fridge, large island with Quartzite counters, designer lighting fixtures, custom cabinetry and hood, pantry, and breakfast area. The large den overlooks the patio, and the den includes a fireplace. The patio includes an outdoor kitchen with a Blaze grill and refrigerator.
· The downstairs primary bedroom features a spa-like bathroom and large walk-in closet. There are four additional bedrooms upstairs that are all en-suite, plus a bonus room that could be used as an upstairs den. Additional features include garage, mudroom, tankless hot water heaters, wide plank oak floors, gas light, four security cameras plus an alarm, fiber optic ready throughout the house, garden lighting, irrigation in the front and backyard, and enough room on the lot for a pool.
133 Oleander Court, Mandeville, 70471
Sales price: $1,562,000
List price: $1,699,000
Date sold: March 6
Days on Market: 41
Listing agents: Amanda Colceriu-Dandu and Christine Westenberger, Fine Southern Properties
Sales agent: Keith Fell, Moss Real Estate Services
A Mandeville home in The Sanctuary at 133 Oleander Court sold for $1,562,000 on March 6. The home features 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 5,603 square feet of living space.
· Amenities include sprawling porches, reclaimed solid oak flooring, masonry accent walls, rear porch with a fireplace and outdoor kitchen, pool, furnished media room with seating for 10 people, primary suite bedroom with marble accent wall and two closets, two downstairs bedrooms and three upstairs bedrooms, and security and sound systems controlled through a smart device.