629 Gallier St

New Orleans, LA 70117

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A rare and wonderful opportunity presents itself to own this three-bay Victorian shotgun home on a nice, deep lot with mature landscaping and large fountain. This home is gushing with historic charm, including original hardwood floors, blue plaster walls, picture rail, exposed barge board walls, multiple fireplaces (non-operational), floor-to-ceiling windows along the front porch, side gallery, and vintage Regal gas oven range. The foyer entrance welcomes you with a one-of-a-kind wall mural painted by New Orleans-based artist Harouni. While being immersed in history and character, enjoy the modern conveniences of central air along with updated electrical, plumbing and roof. Nestled within the Bywater Historic District, explore an eclectic, colorful community with restaurants, bars, shops, and parks all nearby. One of the best brunch spots in the city, Elizabeth’s, is just at the end of the block, and the Rusty Rainbow entrance to Crescent Park is only 2 blocks away. After morning yoga or a walk in the park, come relax in your private oasis and choose between multiple porches and patio settings, surrounded by tropical vegetation and producing fruit and nut trees (citrus, fig and pecan). This is truly New Orleans living at its finest, so schedule your tour today!

$450,000
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
1,142 Sq/ft
Lot 0.08 Acres
Built in 1883
MLS: 2438161

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This pre-1883 three-bay shotgun home boasts Victorian embellishments and an inviting front porch

Entry foyer features wall mural by New Orleans-based artist Haroumi

Upon entry from the foyer, the living room is a welcoming, bright space with floor to ceiling windows facing the porch and 12-foot-tall ceilings.

Original hardwood floors, art deco chandelier, picture rail and leaded glass windows lend to the historic charm in this beautiful entertaining space.

The living room flows into the first bedroom and beyond.

This 2-bedroom shotgun offers two very difference sleeping spaces. The first bedroom is rich and sophisticated with blue plaster walls and fireplace mantle.

This airy, elegant bedroom with 12-foot-high ceilings boasts space for a king-sized bed with side tables.

French doors open onto a peaceful side gallery flanked by mature landscaping, offering a great place for sipping a morning coffee.

A hallway separates the two bedrooms, with the bathroom situated off of the hallway. The walls illustrate the historic barge board construction of the home.

A spacious full bathroom is situated off of the hallway between the two bedrooms.

The focal point of the room is that clawfoot tub ready for soaking and relaxing!

A pedestal sink with historic wooden corner cabinet

Currently being used as a dining room, this space offers the flexibility to be used as a second bedroom.

This space is warm and rustic compared to the sophisticated and cool blue of the first bedroom. The white painted ceilings and champagne bronze chandelier offer a nice contrast with the barge board walls and hardwood floors

This charming kitchen is beckoning a cook, baker and entertainer to fill this space with warm hospitality.

A Regal vintage gas range is ready for cooking that gumbo on a cold, wintery night. When you are entertaining guests, this exterior door leads to the backyard for a little indoor/outdoor dining scene.

The side gallery is situated off of the first bedroom and down the private side alley, for a quiet seating area off of Gallier Street.

Lush mature landscaping envelopes the side walkway in privacy and greenery

Mature landscaping includes a producing pecan trees in the sideyard and citrus and fig trees in the rear yard.

The doorway from the kitchen leads out onto the walkway and backyard

The sound of the fountain offers a tranquil focal spot in the backyard

A shed is available for secure storage with canoe/kayak racks along fence line

Covered seating under a vine-shaded pergola is ready for entertaining guests.

The laundry/utility shed is situated off the rear of the house and offers additional storage if needed

One of the best brunch places in the city, Elizabeth's, is right at the corner

Rusty Rainbow entrance to Crescent Park at Chartres and Piety

View of downtown and French Quarter, along with Natchez Steamboat from the Rusty Rainbow, entering Crescent Park

Markey Park has a playground and bike share station

Located just a turn of the River down from the French Quarter and Marigny, the property is situated within Flood Zone X, adjacent to the Mississippi River levee.

629 Gallier is the house third from the right. The roof on the main building is an architectural shingle roof replaced in 2015, and the metal roof on the shed was replaced about the same time.

Bird’s Eye View of Gallier Street, with Elizabeth’s situated at the corner on the right.

629 Gallier St New Orleans, LA 70117

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629 Gallier St

New Orleans, LA 70117