425 Carondelet St, Mandeville, LA 70448

Property Description

Old Mandeville fixer-upper 2 blocks from the Lake. Home has good bones but needs cosmetic updates. New electric service to the home in 2022. Newer roof approximately 4 years old. New sewer line 2023. Home was shored and leveled in 2023 with a transferrable warranty. Driveway culvert was replaced and driveway was widened in 2023. Whole house Generac generator may need repairs, present owner never used and doesn't know whether it works or not. There is an inviting porch across the front of the home just waiting to be enjoyed. The large 125x200 foot lot has beautiful hardwood trees. There is a nice entrance foyer with double doors when you enter the home. The large great room has a wood burning fireplace with gas log lighter, wood floors and 9' ceilings. There are built-in shelving and cabinets throughout the home. The floor plan is open with dining area between the great room and kitchen. The dining area has 9' ceilings, wood floors and cabinets with accent lighting. There is an updated kitchen with new gas range and refrigerator, 9' ceilings, large walk in pantry area, plenty of cabinets up to the ceiling and recessed lighting. There are pocket doors between the kitchen and dining room if you prefer separation. There is a sunroom off the dining room with wood floors and walls of windows. The dining room and sun room floors have some damaged wood planks from previous owners dog that need to be replaced. The sunroom leads to the screened in porch with wood beams and ceramic tile floors at the back of the home overlooking the nicely landscaped rear yard with brick and concrete walking paths (1) operating fountain plus a stocked coy pond. There is a (2nd) fountain on the side of the home that is presently not operating. The large primary bedroom with wood floors and 9' ceilings is located on the ground floor. The large private ensuite could be redesigned to create a beautiful new elegant spa bath. There are two separate walk in closets for the primary suite. There is a second bedroom room with half bath on 1st floor with wood floors, 9' ceilings and built-in shelving that would also be a great guest suite or office. There are 2 huge bedrooms with shared bath on the 2nd floor plus an additional room that could be used for a study, library or office. The upstairs bathrooms need updating. Many of the light fixtures and ceiling fan on the first floor were replaced. There are wood and tile floors and no carpet in the home. No termites and home is on a Termite Contract with Jay Roy. Flood elevation certificate is available and flood policy may be assumed. This diamond in the rough with the right vision could be a fabulous home. Possible Bond For Deed. Seller is offering a $79,000 allowance for updates, closing costs, etc. with an acceptable offer at the closing.