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Rare opportunity to become the owner of an architectural masterpiece by renowned A. HAYS TOWN! Magnificent 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home & 1 bedroom guest cottage nestled in privacy on cul de sac in town limits of Covington, near St. Tammany Hospital. Lush 1.14 acre corner lot. Featuring some of the finest elements of Louisiana's architectural past. Timeless appeal. Iconic exterior staircase. Cypress French doors (Exterior doors custom built). Spacious front & lower galleries. Extensive use of beautiful old materials. Stunning 100+ year old 14" wide plank heart pine floors. Early Louisiana recessed panel interior doors. Two masonry fireplaces, 1760's Va. mantels. Custom cypress cabinetry. Elegant custom staircase. Foyer opens to breathtaking grand room (parlor, living & dining) featuring dramatic 14.5' ceiling, soaring columns, fine triple crown molding, fireplace, floor to ceiling double hung windows & French doors leading to back balcony. Spacious gourmet kitchen with plentiful custom cypress cabinetry (in-set doors), copper vent hood, large island, old brick floors, & beam ceiling is open to the light-filled breakfast alcove with floor to ceiling windows & a view of the rose garden. Luxurious primary bedroom suite located on upper/main level has sitting room/library with fireplace, beam ceiling, & custom cornice. Lower level has two spacious secondary bedrooms, 2 full baths, & large den; offset white painted brick arches lead to a large utility room with space for a small kitchen. Brick guest cottage with large front porch, carport & approx. 878 Sq. Ft. ALA. House & Guest cottage roofs replaced in 2022. House has an open 2-car garage with old La. brick walls & floors. All baths original & will need updating. Central Vacuum. Security System. Near all that the charming historic town of Covington has to offer. Commuting distance New Orleans. An extraordinary property!