A grand Victorian mansion once owned by Anne Rice has hit the New Orleans real estate market once again, only this time it’s undergone a complete renovation that highlights its grandeur.
The home, which sits at 3711 St. Charles Ave., occupies a large corner lot and offers five bedrooms and five and two-half bathrooms. It’s on the market in New Orleans for $4.5 million.
The mansion is one of Rice’s “earlier homes,” of which she bought several in New Orleans, according to listing agent Eleanor Farnsworth, who noted Rice did pen some of her novels while living there.
Farnsworth said the present owner spent a lot of time and effort in restoring original details
The home, built in the 1880s and designed by William Fitzner, still features its original millwork, which makes for ornate detailing throughout. Some of its stained glass has been restored, while other pieces contemporary have been installed in its latest renovation. Fourteen-foot ceilings are throughout on the first floor, and 12-foot ceilings are found upstairs.
“It just soars,” Farnsworth said.
Other features of the Victorian mansion include formal entertaining areas, an expansive master bathroom and closet, fenced in grounds, four gated parking spaces, a newly-installed elevator, an irrigation system throughout the yard, a security system with 18 cameras and a gourmet kitchen with all new appliances.
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1 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThis Victorian mansion, once owned by vampire-novel writer Anne Rice, sits at 3711 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans.
2 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThis Victorian mansion, once owned by vampire-novel writer Anne Rice, sits at 3711 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. 
3 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue features a grassy outdoor area that faces St. Charles Avenue on a roomy corner lot. 
4 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe grand, formal entryway of the home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue welcomes visitors.
5 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe formal dining room at 3711 St. Charles Avenue. 1 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThis Victorian mansion, once owned by vampire-novel writer Anne Rice, sits at 3711 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans.2 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThis Victorian mansion, once owned by vampire-novel writer Anne Rice, sits at 3711 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. 3 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue features a grassy outdoor area that faces St. Charles Avenue on a roomy corner lot. 4 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe grand, formal entryway of the home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue welcomes visitors.5 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe formal dining room at 3711 St. Charles Avenue. 
6 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue features a study on the first floor, the entirety of which benefits from 14-foot-tall ceilings.
7 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueOrnate millwork is a feature in the double-parlors of the home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue. 
8 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue offers a formal sitting room for entertaining.
9 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueDouble-parlors are a feature of the home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue. 
10 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue features several restored stained glass windows, including this one in a wide stairwell.
11 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue features a fully renovated kitchen with all new appliances. 
12 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue features a fully renovated kitchen with all new appliances and an area for entertaining.
13 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue features a fully renovated kitchen with all new appliances and an area for entertaining. 
14 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue features a fully renovated kitchen with all new appliances.
15 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue features several restored stained glass windows, including this one in a wide stairwell.
16 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue features several restored stained glass windows and doors.
17 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue offers five bedrooms, including this one with a chandelier and fireplace. 
18 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue offers five bedrooms, including this one with a chandelier and fireplace.
19 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe master bedroom of the home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue features an expansive bathroom and closet. 
20 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue offers five bedrooms, and this is one on the third floor.
21 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe tub inside the master bathroom of the home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue offers views of the floor to ceiling windows. 
22 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue offers five bedrooms, but it’s the master bedroom that features this expansive, well-lit closet.
23 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe master bathroom of the home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue features stained glass inside the marble shower. 
24 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe master bathroom of the home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue offers views of the master bedroom.
25 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue features a marble patio.
26 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue features a marble patio and outdoor entertaining area.
27 / 27Photo courtesy of Eleanor FarnsworthVictorian mansion at 3711 St. Charles AvenueThe home at 3711 St. Charles Avenue features a grassy outdoor area that faces St. Charles Avenue on a roomy corner lot.