About 1588 Glasgow Ave
Tucked within the Southdowns neighborhood, this treasured home is now ready to begin a new chapter, offering its warmth, charm, and timeless beauty to its next owners. From the moment you step inside, you’re welcomed with love and inviting character that fills every space. Original features include soaring 11-foot ceilings in the living room, an oversized brick fireplace, hardwood flooring, built-in shelves throughout, and large wood windows creating a light and airy environment. Two front bedrooms, each with their own full bathroom, line the front of the home. A bright sunroom off the kitchen serves as an additional living space, office, or playroom. The footprint creates a cozy U-shape surrounding a courtyard patio with original brick. At the rear of the home, a MIL suite has been completely renovated to include a vaulted ceilings, a kitchenette and bar, bathroom, walk-in closet, and two sets of French doors that invite you to to the courtyard and the fully fenced, lush back yard. Make this fresh, brand new space your primary bedroom with an in-room coffee and full bar, host guests in luxury, use as indoor/outdoor entertainment space, or rental income. An added bonus to this home is the unfinished upstairs (with existing plumbing) ready to be convert to an additional ~700 sqft of living. Plans have been drawn for this space and include two bedrooms, a bathroom, and common space making this a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home! Outdoor features include a large live oak in the front yard, new walkway and front porch with reclaimed St. Louis brick, a backyard with new zoysia grass and cedar privacy fence, professional irrigation and drainage systems, and storage. Enjoy the Southdowns Parade from your front yard each year, walk to the new EBR library, bike to the LSU lakes with a designated bike path, and enjoy a peaceful, family-friendly community. A true original, built with intention and preserved with love, is now ready to welcome you home.
