19 Killdeer Street, New Orleans, LA 70124

Lake Vista is New Orleans' original lakefront garden suburb, opened by the Orleans Levee Board in 1938 on land reclaimed from Lake Pontchartrain. 19 Killdeer Street is a more recent chapter. Built custom in 2003, this two-story French Country residence takes a modern, street-facing approach to the neighborhood's mid-century roots, with 4,128 square feet on a 75 x 125 lot. Eleven-foot ceilings and Brazilian hardwood floors set a formal tone on the first level, with defined dining, family, and kitchen spaces that flow together while keeping their own character. The living room overlooks the rear patio and yard through a wall of windows, with built-in bookshelves and a wood-burning fireplace set in a stone mantel. The kitchen is built for cooking and gathering: a large island with prep sink and bar seating, custom solid-wood cabinetry, stone counters, and brick floors continuing into the oversized breakfast room. A 48-inch range offers five burners, a griddle, and dual ovens, with a...