2335 Oleander St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Stately Colonial revival home in the heart of the Garden District. This beautifully restored two story home with brick and stucco façade is located on a double lot with lovely landscaping and has a porte cochere, operable shutters at each second floor window, and the roof was replaced in 2019. Beyond the imposing front door you enter a grand foyer. To the left is a sizeable, formal living room centered on a gas log fireplace with marble surround and outsized mantel, original French doors, and four built-in bookshelves enclosed with cut-glass doors. Right of the foyer is the large formal dining room with lots of natural light. There is a cozy sunroom with floor to ceiling windows along two walls. The kitchen renovated in 2019 with the original butler’s pantry, built-in breakfast nook, and custom cabinetry is accessed through a swinging door from the dining room. A magnificent staircase climbs to a landing with three beautiful leaded glass windows before reaching the second floor. Oak hardwood floors are though out the and were refinished in 2019. Original crown molding and substantial baseboards frame the plaster ceilings, walls and floors of every room in this home. On the second floor is a landing with built-in bookshelves. To the right is the original master bedroom spanning the depth of the house with decorative coal fireplace, two closets and a pocket door connecting to a bathroom with original mosaic and subway tile. The current master bedroom has a large walk-in closet with original built-ins and a private bath. The back door has original amber glass and opens onto a beautifully landscaped backyard and spacious open brick patio. There is a brick walk way to a 413 square foot guest house (not included in living area). Guest house has a full bath and storage. The entire backyard is enclosed with a seven foot brick wall. All utilities were upgraded in the main house and the guest house.