Memorial home reminiscent of classic Louisiana estate

With a charm and atmosphere of a classic Louisiana estate, this stunning home on 1.3 acres in closein Memorial offers soughtafter amenities, from an elevator and wine room to inviting outdoor living and entertaining areas.

Listing agents Barbara Josephson and Tania Amin of John Daugherty, Realtors described the home as exceptional with clean lines, and that it was renovated and expanded extensively in 2012-2013.

With more than 7,400 square feet of living space, the home is amid a parklike, wooded setting surrounded

by a brick privacy wall.

Inside, elegance abounds, from the wellappointed living areas to huge bedrooms.

The foyer, with 8-inch oak hardwood floors and access to the formal dining and living entries, highlights the entry, which also has one of two staircases.

The oversized dining room off the entry has built-in speakers, large windows overlooking the front grounds, and access to a butler’s area and builtin kitchen. Across the foyer from the dining room is the formal living room that features a fireplace with brick surround, access to the kitchen and master suite and French doors leading to a courtyard.

Expansive windows and access to the rear grounds enhance the large kitchen with a center island and open, spacious breakfast area. The kitchen has side by side Sub-Zeros with stainless-steel front plates, two dishwashers, a Dacor Pro-Style cooktop with pot filler, double Thermador ovens, Bellagio stone floors, and convenient access to the den and formal living room. Just off the kitchen is a butler’s area with a sink, refrigerator, microwave and warming drawer.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a beautiful brick wine room/area that has wine storage, a refrigerator and a sink.

Another fireplace, builtins and double antique doors opening to a computer nook are among the highlights in the den, which also has a door leading to a screened porch.

An elevator leading to the second floor is down the hall from the den.

Located on the first floor is the incredible master suite that was added in 2012. Connected to the master suite is a separate and large study with built-ins.

The large master bedroom has French doors leading to a courtyard, and the elegant master bath has marble countertops and shower surround, a separate tub and walk-in closet.

Upstairs are welldesigned and very spacious secondary bedrooms, including one with a fireplace and private terrace access. This bedroom also is connected to another area that could be an en-suite study.

Hardwood floors are found throughout the second floor, which also has a game room with a closet and access to the elevator closet, and adjacent quarters with two bedrooms and a full bath.

Outside the grounds surround the home and include extensive landscaping, a large screened porch with a fireplace, as well as multiple covered and uncovered entertaining areas that include terraces, an outdoor grill area and plenty of green space.

With six bedrooms and 7½ baths, this home is priced at $4,569,000.

For additional information, visit online at www.JohnDaugherty.com.