The Most Remarkable Home You've Never Noticed
- Elisa Cool Murphy
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The Most Remarkable Home You've Never Noticed Sits Near Audubon Park
From the street, it looks quiet—large but not loud. You’ve probably passed it before without a second glance.
If you’ve ever found yourself on the St. Charles streetcar or standing outside the Skeleton House or the Pink Lady, maybe you parked on the connecting street. Maybe you parked on Arabella. Maybe you passed it on your way to or from Langenstein’s. That’s this home.
8000+ sqft that feels like a warm hug
Built in the early 20th century, it stands among the grandest homes in the Golden Rectangle—over 8,000 square feet, though you’d never guess it. Its lines are simple. Its presence, steady. And yet inside, everything changes.
The porch sits high, with the kind of view that makes you pause.
From up there, the city feels small and personal. You can hear the hum of the streetcar and see the treetops move like water. Step through the doors and you find sunlight spilling across honey-colored floors, a crystal chandelier catching every bit of it.
Brass-latched panes open wide to a sunroom where storms, mornings, and sunsets each have their own performance.
Three Floors Function As One Residence, or not, Your Call
The house stretches upward and downward in equal measure. Each floor holds its own story—three levels connected by an elevator and an internal staircase that can close off or open up as life requires. It’s the kind of flexibility that quietly serves the way people really live: together, sometimes apart, but always under one roof.
Inspiration at Work
There’s a small office in the back, my favorite space. Three walls of glass look out over Uptown’s canopy. It’s the kind of room you could write a book in. From there, a spiral stair winds down to the courtyard, where tall trees lend privacy and the brick patio waits for conversation or rain.
The house feels like a shearling-lined slipper—classy, comfortable, quietly perfect. Never showy, always sure of itself.
Why was it built this way? Were there others like it once? We’ve asked those questions. We’ve looked. And still, this one stands apart.
What's Remarkable is How Understated 1514 Arabella Can Be
In a neighborhood defined by single-family homes—some with one generation, others with several—this one manages to serve both effortlessly. Inside are three complete kitchens, each done with the same quiet precision as the rest of the home. One, crowned with Viking appliances, overlooks the treetops. Another, downstairs, hums with mid-century charm and a Smeg refrigerator. The third sits at the center of it all, grounding the home with warmth.
There’s a private elevator delivering you, your wine, your groceries, and your elders to the top level, a generator for when the power blinks, and a courtyard that feels designed for long evenings with the people who matter most. It’s a home built for company and solitude in equal measure—grand enough to hold a party of eighty, warm enough to feel personal when it’s just you and the sound of the streetcar passing by.
Quiet Luxury Awaits
You may have passed this home before. Maybe it’s time to stop. Some homes are simply waiting to be seen for what they are. Visit 1514Arabella.com for a tour. Or stop by this Sunday or next. We'd love to show you around.
Exclusively listed by Cool Murphy Real Estate.
See For Yourself
We’re hosting two special events at 1514 Arabella Street, one of the most remarkable homes near Audubon Park. You’ve probably passed it before without realizing what was behind those doors. Now’s your chance to step inside.
Join us this Sunday, November 9, for a relaxed Sip & See following the Saints game—then come back Sunday, November 16, for Family Tour Day with story time by local author Monica Vaughn-Flam, treats for all ages, and a small fundraiser to help a family in need this holiday season.
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🥂 Sip & See: November 9, 3–5 PM
Following the Saints game, stop by for something a little lighter.
We’re opening the doors at 1514 Arabella Street, an early-20th-century quiet giant near Audubon Park.
Enjoy a glass, explore the light-filled spaces, and see what makes this home so much more than it appears.Come as you are—no dress code, no rush, just good company and a quiet surprise waiting behind the façade.
Scan the code to learn more. See you there!
📚 Family Day: Nov 16, 3–5 PM
The following Sunday, is a bye week. So bring the kids for a little magic of their own. Join us again at 1514 Arabella Street for a special open house featuring local children’s author Monica Vaughn-Flam, story time, and sweet treats for all ages.
We’ll also be collecting donations to support a local family in need this holiday season—a small way to give thanks, together. A layout that proves: who needs a kids’ table when you can have a kids’ floor.
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Exclusively listed by Cool Murphy Real Estate.
Celebrated for her next-level creative approach to real estate, Elisa Cool Murphy is an award-winning, top-performing real estate broker in New Orleans and the founder of Cool Murphy Real Estate.
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