Commission Accomplished: 1855 Creole cottage on the banks of Bogue Falaya in Old Covington sells for $2.3M

510 S America Street, Covington

510 S America Street, Covington

510 S America Street, Covington

510 S America Street, Covington

510 S America Street, Covington

510 S America Street, Covington

510 S America Street, Covington

510 S America Street, Covington

510 S America Street, Covington

510 S America Street, Covington

1006 Washington Avenue 426 Arlington Drive, Metairie

426 Arlington Drive, Metairie

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Address: 510 S. America St., Covington, 70433
Sales price: $2.3 million
Asking price: $2.75 million
Date sold: June 9
Days On Market: 38
Listing agent: Jennifer Rice, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Sales agent: Jennifer Rice, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

When Walter “Chip” Flower passed away last September, one of his last wishes was that he and his wife Ella’s Barrelli-Chapman, 1855 Louisiana Creole plantation style home, nestled on five acres in Old Covington and on the banks of the Bogue Falaya, would be sold to someone who would preserve its historic and unique originality.
The late Mr. Flower got his wish.

The 4-bed, 3.5 bath, 6,084-square-foot living area center-hall Creole Cottage home and 4.92-acre property at 510 S. America St. – described as a secluded, hidden Victorian Park in the middle of Old Covington – sold on June 9 for $2.3 million to New Orleans natives who will be returning home after owning a winery in California. The Flowers had owned the home since 2006.

Jennifer Rice (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Preferred Realtors), the luxury listing and sales agent on the transaction, said the buyers will preserve the property.

“This is one of my favorite houses I have ever come to know – a beautiful, historically-intact, and perfect example of Louisiana Creole architecture. Mr. Flower’s wish was that no one would buy his home and tear it down, so I am thrilled to bring on buyers who I know will preserve this amazing property for future generations,” said Rice. “He was assiduous in his collecting and preserving of unique artifacts and brought portions of the home to today’s standards while preserving so many of its original features and idiosyncrasies.”

Among the home and property’s amenities: a grand, wrap-around front balcony, two screened-in porches, a stunning slate roof, garden, and an ornate glass conservatory with upholstered seating.

“Walking up its stairs and onto the massive veranda encompassing the length of the house and around its corners, one feels that they are entering a time capsule and returning to a bygone era,” said Rice. “Mr. Flower’s restoration of the property now places it on the banks of the Bogue Falaya River.”

Other highest priced homes sold:

1006 Washington Ave., New Orleans, 70130
Sales price: $2,025,000
Asking price: $2,250,000
Date sold: June 8
Days On Market: 188
Listing agent: Eleanor Farnsworth, Latter & Blum
Sales agent: Andrew Urbine, Latter & Blum

A 6-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom, 6,635-square-foot home at 1006 Washington Ave. in New Orleans sold for $2,025,000 on June 8 after spending 188 days on the market.

• Italianate Revival Mansion, built in 1868, that was restored in 2021. Original double parlors, pocket doors, plaster moldings, lightoliers, marble fireplaces, rosette medallions, heart pine floors. Formal entertaining rooms and kitchen. Grounds include two-unit carriage house and workshop, saltwater pool, formal brick patio, five-car parking, new 10.2 kW solar array.

426 Arlington Dr., Metairie, 70001
Sales price: $1,650,000
Asking price: $1,699,000
Date sold: June 9
Days On Market: 102
Listing agent: Shaun McCarthy, McCarthy Group Realtors
Sales agent: Shaun McCarthy, McCarthy Group Realtors

A 4-bedroom, 4.5 -bathroom, 4,357-square-foot home at 426 Arlington Dr. sold for $1.65 million on June 9 after spending 102 days on the market.

• Old Metairie home on tree-covered street; high, 11-foot ceilings downstairs and 10-foot ceilings upstairs; formal living and dining rooms with butler’s pantry including wine fridge, icemaker, and reverse osmosis drinking water filtration. Gourmet kitchen includes separate subzero fridge and freezer, double ovens, two dishwashers and pantry. Bonus 300 square foot back house with full bath and bunk beds. Extra outdoor storage and room for pool in the backyard. Driveway with electric gate. Primary suite with his/her closets, steam shower, and air Jacuzzi tub.

 
Information provided by Kelleye Rhein & Stephan Mock of Reve Realtors.

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