2801 PRYTANIA ST new Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
New Orleans,LA 70115
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,900 sqft
Price per Sqft $398
MLS Listing ID 2504634
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 6
Half Baths 2
Year Built 1888
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
Own a piece of New Orleans history! Originally the main building of the SOUTHERN ATHLETIC CLUB, built in 1888 in the Garden District, later became the home of the Behrman Gym in 1910. This unique structure designed with Moorish Revival features was converted in 1995 to a spectacular luxury home for comfortable living and extravagant entertaining. Noted New Orleans ARCHITECT BARRY FOX oversaw the initial renovation, as well as additional extensive improvements in 2013 by the current owners.
5900 SF living space includes formal living/dining rooms with elegant mantels and kitchen (with three sinks and two dishwashers) that opens to huge den with a custom-built mahogany bar.
Four bedrooms /four baths (including His and Hers) on second floor; and third floor has HOME THEATER WITH A 10 FT SCREEN, surround sound and motorized reclining chairs. Additional huge flex space - loft/bunkroom/5th bedroom - plus one and a half baths .
Even more SPECIAL FEATURES include built-in SOUND SYSTEM, , ELEVATOR to all 3 floors, GEOTHERMAL HEATED POOL with Baju Jet for endless swimming plus a BUILT-IN HOT TUB. Secure GATED PARKING includes two car GARAGE and Carport.
THE RINK is across the street for breakfast, lunch, and shopping; COMMANDER'S PLACE one block away; MARDI GRAS PARADES down St Charles Ave one block away! VERY SPECIAL PROPERTY WITH A PRIME ADDRESS, COLORFUL HISTORY, UNIQUE ESTHETICS, EXCEPTIONAL AMENITIES – all right in the very heart of New Orleans' treasured Garden District neighborhood.
Location
State LA
County Orleans
Interior
Heating Geothermal,Heat Pump,Multiple Heating Units
Cooling Central Air,Geothermal,3+ Units
Fireplaces Type None
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony,Fence,Sound System
Parking Features Carport,Garage,Three or more Spaces,Garage Door Opener
Pool Heated,In Ground
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Lot Description City Lot,Oversized Lot
Foundation Raised
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Others
Special Listing Condition None