Fully restored, 19th-century homes in the heart of New Orleans don’t come on the market every day—but that’s exactly what the next owners of 1641 Amelia St. will lay claim to.

The 1868 residence, which recently came on the market for $2.6 million, was originally designed by the New Orleans-based architect Jame Freret, who’s best known for his work on the Board of Trade Building and the Bradish-Johnson House.

Amazingly, this grande dame hasn’t always stood in the same spot: It was first built on St. Charles Avenue and moved to its current location sometime during the 1890s.

In a neighborhood filled with many Greek Revival homes, the Italianate double-gallery design immediately stands out, as does the immaculate state in which one finds it.

“After being used as a single-family home and then a multifamily property, the house stood empty for around 30 years until the Fuselier family purchased it and undertook a complete restoration in the early 1990s,” says listing agent Joey Walker. The home has since been meticulously maintained and updated.

This restoration included work on the entirety of the three-story main house as well as the two-story guesthouse and multicar garage.

“All of the systems were completely restored, including a new kitchen and bathrooms,” Walker says. Across the 6,500 square feet of living space, there are a grand total of seven bedrooms, six baths, and two half-baths.

And let’s not forget about those larger-than-life porches.

“The home has multiple, 10-foot deep porches on the first and second floors, plus a slate courtyard with a fountain and beautiful gardens,” says Walker.

The location on Amelia Street is a mere stone’s throw from everything NOLA has to offer, including the annual Mardi Gras festivities.

“Just one block from St. Charles Avenue, this home is located in the heart of Uptown and is Mardi Gras central,” says Walker. “Homes of this scale rarely become available—and in Uptown New Orleans, covered parking is a rarity, so a three-car garage is a true luxury.”

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