318 WALLACE DR New Orleans, LA 70122

Storybook Cottage in Gentilly, convenient to the French Quarter, Historic Marigny, and Lakefront! This 2 bedroom, 3 full bathroom home embodies both classic New Orleans charm and modern upgrades. Vibrant wildflowers greet you at street side, while gardenias and a fruitful satsuma tree grace the front, leading you to a porch with the most inviting jasmine arch. Step inside to discover beautifully refinished original heart pine floors that run throughout most of the home, complemented by new fans and lighting. The primary suite offers an updated bathroom, freshly painted and featuring a spacious shower and vanity. A newly added third full bathroom is conveniently located near the living area, perfect for entertaining. The guest bedroom includes an updated bathroom with a brand-new vanity, ensuring every bedroom has its private bath. The modern kitchen is equipped with a new pantry and lighting and adjacent is a new laundry enclosure for efficiency and style. Enter a secret passage to the upstairs reading and recreation room, where new, solid bamboo flooring, updated lighting, and a storage closet create an inviting space for relaxation or accommodating additional overnight guests. Outside, the backyard is a gardener's paradise, featuring an automated plant irrigation system for the landscaping, including lemon and pineapple guava trees, roses, a blueberry bush, passionflower vine, and more. The garage studio has been transformed with a large porch, new metal roof, insulated ceiling and walls, a new mini-split for AC and heat, new drywall, upgraded lighting, and a loft storage area. Currently serving as a professional artist's studio, this space is beautifully equipped to inspire and accommodate a wide range of uses. With its robust infrastructure and thoughtful upgrades, this studio is ready to adapt to your lifestyle and passions. Complete with a fully fenced yard and lush lawn. Don't miss this unique opportunity. Schedule your tour today!