Heights’ New Orleans-style home has indoor/outdoor living

A third-floor den, threestory spiral staircase, and front and back porches are among the highlights of this New Orleans-style home in the Heights.

The home, said listing agent Rae Lynn White of Coldwell Banker United, Realtors in The Heights, is beautiful and showcases immaculate details.

With more than 4,200 square feet, the home offers memorable features inside and out.

A wrought-iron gate provides access to the property and enhances the elevation highlighted by a beautiful front porch and second-story balcony, which span the front of the home, and is enhanced with ornate ironwork and columns.

Inside, the entry hall provides views of archways, spiral staircase and time-

628 E. 9th St. (Heights) Rae Lynn White

Coldwell Banker United, Realtors

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Created to maximize views of the scenic surrounds and outdoor living/entertaining areas, the home’s living areas are spacious and wellplanned. The formal living room has a fireplace and windows that view the front porch on one side and a New Orleans-style courtyard on the other.

The kitchen offers a large island, custom tile, granite counters, double ovens, a gas cooktop, Thermador appli- ances, a breakfast bar, and a wine refrigerator. White calls attention to the butler’s pantry which is room-size, with floor-to-ceiling shelving, wine racks and a large window that enhances the 21-foot ceiling. The butler’s pantry provides access to the formal dining room.

The kitchen is open to the family room, which overlooks the courtyard and has windows on three sides that bring in plenty of natural light.

On the first floor, the private master suite overlooks the back porch and backyard, and features antique doors leading to the master bath that features separate sinks, a large shower and a spacious closet.

The home has a total of five bedrooms — four of which are have doors that provide access to the second-floor front porch.

The third-floor offers more flexibility and can be used as an office, and has doubleglass doors that lead to a balcony at tree-top level.

Enhancing this property is its location in the Houston Heights, known for charming street scenes, towering trees and immediate access to downtown, Texas Medical Center and the Galleria areas.

With five bedrooms and 3½ baths, this home is priced at $1,145,000. Further details

For additional information, visit www.cbunited.com or email rlwhite@coldwellbanker.com.