Wednesday, February 27, 2013

I WANNA live there # 28


I live in a pretty incredible area - in Montreal, It's an historical neighbourhood loaded with tons and tons and tons of charm - and 20th century architecture, just steps away from the city center, it's also a pretty expensive neighbourhood ( in which I live in servants quarters basically compared to what I'm surrounded by ) 
Because there are days I don't have furniture makeovers to show you - I've chosen Wednesdays to showcase and feature one home that's for sale around here.................( or apartment - or duplex - or teepee )
Keep in mind this is in the heart of the city - so the prices reflect that  - think Manhattan - where these places would cost 3 or 4 times what they're listed for here!
On occasion I'll showcase beautiful homes in other areas - countries - continents - the one thing most of them will have have in common will be their age - because I love old homes with stories to tell, join me won't you?

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There is a house in New Orleans 
( or 2 or 3 ) all are located in the French Quarter ( or Quartier )

I've got one foot on the platform
the other foot on the train
Well I'm going back to New Orleans.....................

GREEK REVIVAL CIRCA 1840. HIGH QUALITY RENOVATION-NEW EVERYTHING FROM SEWER TO ROOF! BLOCKS FROM THE CATHEDRAL. 14 FOOT CEILINGS, BEAUTIFUL WINDING STAIRS, DOUBLE PARLOR. LAVISH KITCHEN WITH GRANITE, SS APPLIANCES OPENS TO CHARMING COURTYARD. MASTER SUITE HAS FRENCH DOORS THAT OPEN TO BALCONY WITH EXCEPTIONAL CITY VIEWS. DYNAMITE MASTER BATH WITH RAIN SHOWER AND BODY SPRAY. 3 STORY GUEST COTTAGE. OWNED BY LOUIS PEYCHAUD and ANTONIO MONTELEONE.
1,895,000
Broker:  French Quarter Realty

5 BDRM
4 FULL BATH
2 HALF
4800 SQ FEET

YOU'LL NEVER BELIEVE THE BEAUTY THAT'S WAITING FOR YOU INSIDE THIS HOUSE







the above photo could be a flat in Montreal - where almost every house has wrought iron balconies!!!
Wow - that's all I can say really - just spectacular!
And now for the next one................

STUNNING TOWNHOUSE! TWO BALCONIES OFFER DYNAMITE VIEWS OF THE CITY; GRACIOUS DINING AND LIVING ROOMS, PRETTY COURTYARD AND LOTS OF WINDOWS; ATTENTION TO DETAIL, ELEGANT & INVITING. A VERY FINE HOME INDEED!
1,595.000
4 Bdrm
4 Full Bath - 1 half
6087 sq. feet


Oh " Mon pauvre coeur " - I could just die from the next photo!!!
Is that unbelievable or what?
Can't you imagine having parties in that courtyard with music drifting from the house and glasses clinking and laughter in the background?
want a closer look at that courtyard?
oh, ok
fairy lights - it needs fairy lights all over the place...............
check out the arch leading to............another brick court yard????????????
Ok - let's go back inside - there's a lot to see here and these fantasies need feeding

and this next image is going to be glued to the back of my eyeballs for a long long time -




what a brilliant idea for a small kitchen - to have cupboards over the " dead " space of a doorway!!!
and I absolutely love the cupboards..................


I was going to end it here - until I came across this one...............couldn't resist one more!

Exquisite 1820's Creole townhouse with street balcony and large private courtyard. Beautifully renovated with many wonderful original architectural details remaining including mantles, transoms, fan windows, and incredible ceiling medallions. Main unit is 2-story, two bedroom/two bath with an additional loft space. One bedroom/one bath unit on first floor of main house. Two bedroom/one bath slave quarter with balcony over courtyard. Must see!!!
1,295.000
5 Bdrms
4 full baths
1 1/2




If anyone decides to buy one of these - you have to let me come stay there for a couple of weeks during Mardi Gras ( since I found it for you - fair is fair after all )

This just may have been my all my time favorite I WANNA live there Wednesday yet!
Talk about Shabby Heaven...................

That's it folks for today - Laissez les bons temps roulez!!!


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