Exceptionally maintained/fully renovated, 1859 Italianate MASONRY home, known as the Blaffer Mansion, located in the desirable Lower Garden District/Coliseum Sq. neighborhood. Walkable to restaurants, bars, coffee shops, Magazine St. retail corridor & St. Charles trolley. House sits on a corner double lot with a walled garden oasis and features one of the loveliest pools/fountains in the city....in the evening the exterior lights and gas lanterns create magic! The 6075 sq. ft. includes a 1030 sq. ft. 2 story renovated MASONRY carriage/guest house with separate garden entrance. The home has grand proportions, 13' ceilings/both floors, oversized windows, original wood floors, moldings & fireplaces and is perfect for entertaining large and small. Upgrades include Quadrille wallpaper at foyer, Fine Paints of Europe on walls/ceiling, & a fabulous backlit Indian blue agate bar! The Parisian bistro style kitchen has top of the line appliances, double farmhouse sinks, thk marble slab countertops, custom metal hood, encaustic tile flooring, Waterworks fixtures and aged brass details/hardware. (3) sets of French doors connect the kitchen to the adjacent south facing garden room with views to the pool and fountain. Upstairs there are (2) separate private bedroom wings connected by a partially covered terrace. Up the main foyer staircase is the large primary bedroom w/marble bath, dual vanity sinks, freestanding tub/separate shower. Adjacent is an additional ensuite bedroom and linen closet. The back stair leads to (2) ensuite bedrooms and a laundry area. Refer to attached floor plans. The renovated carriage house has lime washed masonry walls, exposed beams, stone/tile flooring, a spa bath with double sinks and a large steam shower. Upstairs is an additional half bath and (2) queen beds Proposed elevator location identified. Home is alarmed + video surveillance Secure off street parking w/electric gate An active short term rental license is in place.