License #17STR-10369 The King of Magazine is an historic French Quarter style 3 story town home built in the 1830s. We have meticulously restored this magnificent property and included every modern convenience that you could ask for... and more! Located in the Lower Garden District, it is a short walk to St. Charles Ave and it's famous street car line, Magazine Street, the Warehouse District with many of New Orleans best restaurants, and the Convention Center. Parking is a breeze with a remote controlled access gate and off street parking. The side street offers even more parking with no restrictions. Paired with the Queen of Magazine next door VRBO #1337428 which is also available for rent you will create the ultimate compound for your family or group gathering in New Orleans.
Walking through the entrance door, you are faced with a grand staircase with original steps that date as far back as the house itself. The spindles and trim in the entire home are custom milled to historic accuracy. Every window has been restrung and reset to perfection to be operational. The first floor has an open plan with a formal living room with plenty of seating, a designer half bath, dining room with a modern table and massive chandelier, and a kitchen with an extra large marble island. Outside of the kitchen is a humidity controlled, custom built wine closet. Our interior designer brings each room to life with a mix of modern, antique and other interesting pieces to create an elegant but relaxing environment the we hope that you and your group can enjoy as you live the daily life of a New Orleanian.
This home offers 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, featuring a private guest suite in a separate wing with a master bed, attached full bath a sitting area and a balcony the length of the entire suite. Floors two and three include at least one full bath each with an extra large soaking tub and shower. The best is saved for the master bath with a two person shower, walled in marble and glass, featuring dual shower heads and separate doors. The master bedroom, located on the second floor, is the length of the house with a private balcony from wall to wall. Step out and enjoy overlooking Magazine St with a view of the city skyline.
The entertaining room is one of three living areas. This space is great for entertaining with a wet bar, second dining table and opens to a beautiful private flagstone courtyard sparkling with overhead lights and a relaxing fountain. Enjoy coffee with chickory and beignets or your favorite cocktail under the stars surrounded by the sounds of New Orleans.
LAYOUT
Floor 1: Main Entrance, formal living room 1, dining, kitchen, half bath, coat closet, wine closet, door to patio, casual living area 2 with main TV, dining room, large laundry closet.
Floor 2: Bedroom 2 and Bath 2- Master Suite with king bed. Private floor above the casual living area with sitting area and balcony, private bath with tub / shower combo.
Floor 2: Bedroom 1 and Bath 1- Master Suite with walk in closet, flat screen TV, full private balcony, en suite bath with dual sinks, huge double shower.
Bedroom 3 and Bath 3- Two queen beds. Balcony access near bedroom in the hall and full bath in the hall with extra large soaking tub and shower.
Floor 3: Bedroom 4 - Queen bed with large room and sitting area.
Bath 4 - Jack and Jill bath between bedrooms with two sinks and extra large soaking tub and shower.
Bedroom 5 - Twin beds
Living area 3 - Hangout / sitting area with flat screen TV.
Outdoor:
- Flagstone courtyard with doors from the casual living area and near the kitchen. Dining table, seating area, fountain, garden and overhead lights. Eight foot brick wall with plaster surrounding and exit gate to parking.
- Automatic iron gate with off street parking.
- 2 balconies