723 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116

If this house is calling to you, it’s because you’re done postponing the life you want in New Orleans. You’ve circled the idea long enough. You know the city, you know yourself, and you know when something real shows up. This stretch of Esplanade doesn’t offer many single-family homes anymore, and intact ballrooms are almost unheard of. But here she is — the Middle Sister still standing, waiting for you. Upstairs, the primary suite sits in the live oaks has a sitting room and two full baths. The downstairs primary offers options, a den or flex space, and more. The long entry hall pulls you toward a ballroom that feels less like a room and more like a realization: you’re finally ready for more life in your life. For hosting and cocooning. For something old, true, and unpretentious. You can also look forward to a full additional guest suite with kitchen, private balcony, and courtyard views. History buffs? This home was commissioned by Hopkins, the son of the owner of Gentilly...