Elegant home with architectural amenities in Lexington estates. Another custom designed home by Mark Mathews, AIA, architect, near LSU and University Club. A triple-split, New Orleans style home that features double brick arches, antique pine beams and floors, antique pine bead board and beam vaulted ceiling in the keeping area with a fireplace and crown molding. The living room is highlighted with brick archways and a custom Mcarthur mantel above the second fireplace. Double sets of French doors in the keeping room provide access to the covered porch with bead board ceiling, ceiling fans, and slate flooring. The gourmet kitchen has stainless appliances including a thermador, 6 burner gas range top with pot filler located in the back splash, cypress cabinets with pull out spice racks, large drawers, two appliance garages, slab granite tops for counter and island, built-in beverage centre and slate floors throughout. Adjacent to the kitchen is a home office center with cabinets. The master bedroom has antique pine floors with adjoining master bath with oversized, multi-head shower with bench and jetted tub. A bonus is the large master closet with built-ins. All bedrooms have tray ceilings. The hall bath has a furniture style vanity and sink that adds to the New Orleans flavor. Above the double garage is the "bonus room' that is large enough for a media room, pool table or children's play area. Lots of storage is provided in the "mud room' at the garage hall entrance. This home is pre-piped for a central vacuum system and has a control smart home system with audio zones controlled with a remote or touch pad. Lighting and ac controls can be added to the system. Speakers are located throughout. 6 thermostats control the zoned ac/heat system. The home is completely wired for a security system. Ceiling fans are located throughout. Boat port can be used for additional storage. Elegant landscaping creates special curb appeal.