Custom Kenner home in The Gabriel offers lakefront setting and architectural details for
In a stately enclave of expansive homes with fine details, 21 Royal Palm Drive holds its own in stellar fashion.
It’s located in The Gabriel, a gated community on the banks of Lake Pontchartrain in Kenner, a well-crafted neighborhood with tree-lined boulevards and cul-de-sacs.
At the end of a cul de sac in The Gabriel, the home at 21 Royal Palm Drive has more than 5,000 square feet of space.
This four-bedroom, five-plus-bath home boasting more than 5,000 square feet of space sits at the end of the cul-de-sac along the lakefront, a custom construction built in 2016 and now offered for $2.77 million.
Sculpted landscaping and a broad landing pad at the front lead to wide stairs mounting to the front door. Arched windows and a second-floor balcony create a European grandeur that sets the tone for the home. The double glass and wrought-iron doors sit recessed in the front, welcoming guests into the interior.
A grand staircase ascends to the second story in the vaulted foyer of the home, framing the entryway.
A two-story foyer is anchored by marble floors and a commanding staircase leading to the upper floor. Repeating the arches of the exterior windows, a broad opening leads through to the back of the house.
Elegant meals and formal affairs are welcome in the dining room, studded with architectural details and framed by a pair of floor-length windows overlooking the front lawn.
To the left, the formal dining lies beyond the wide opening. Floor-length windows illuminate the space and allow the architectural details to shine.
The living room gets a boost of natural light from a wall of windows and doors overlooking the covered patio in the rear of the home.
Continuing down the hall past a discrete powder room and hallway to the first-floor primary bedroom, the home opens into a large living room that serves as its central space. A large fireplace is flanked by built-in cabinetry. A wall of windows and doors overlooks the back patio and brings the feeling of the outdoors in.
A family room, breakfast room and kitchen flow together on one side of the home, creating a unified open space for family time.
Through a large opening, a breakfast area straddles the space between the kitchen and a family room at the back of the house, creating a large, open area for all three sectors of family life. A trio of windows lights the breakfast space and spills into the family and living rooms, as well as the adjacent kitchen.
Twin islands mark the culinary space, with seating at each one for casual dining or conversation with the chef.
Bright cabinets and a duo of islands mark the culinary center of the home. One island features a prep sink and storage, a microwave plus seating for two. A beverage holder and more seating are features of the second island. Throughout the space, stone tilework on the backsplash draws attention to the professional-grade stainless appliances.
Just off the kitchen, the rear entry of the home opens into a mudroom with optimal storage, a small office and a roomy laundry facility.
The sleeping space of the primary suite is a sanctuary from the hectic pace of life, with bright windows offering natural light and views of the front.
On the other side of the first floor, the primary suite is a collection of spaces creating a sanctuary. Studded with architectural elements, the sleeping chamber is a generous space with twin floor-length windows, perfect for a sitting area.
In the primary bath, an oval soaking tub balances the large tiled shower, which offers glass doors and seating.
Two vanities plus storage space are the first sector of the primary bath, which flows into a wet area with tub, shower and water closet, then a double walk-in closet.
Two vanities are features of the first section of the bathroom, which opens to the wet area of the space and its heated floors. An oval soaking tub has a place of prominence opposite a large walk-in tiled shower with seating and glass doors. The water closet is behind a door. A two-sided walk-in closet is handy for apparel.
A family room is on the second floor, a sequestered spot for young family members to enjoy electronics and more.
A home office or an additional bedroom? The flexible space on the second floor has access to a full bath and bright light from front-facing windows.
A Jack and Jill bath connects two of the bedrooms on the second floor.
Sharing access to a bathroom from the family room is a bedroom, which also has access to a hallway and the balcony at the front of the house. It can also double as a home office. Two additional bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath on the other side of the upper floor.
The rear exterior of the home features a large covered patio, primed for outdoor dining and entertaining.
Fire and water are the elements of the backyard at the home in The Gabriel.
Steps lead down to the sleek pool and hot tub, the focal points of the backyard, which also features a variety of fire elements and custom lighting.
Dining can take place in the sun or the shade in the backyard next to the pool. A handy outdoor kitchen provides easy entertaining.
Tucked near the patio is additional space for more outdoor entertaining via an outdoor kitchen. A half-bath is right at hand, connected to the home’s two-vehicle garage that takes advantage of the property’s unique shape.
The home is listed by GiGi Burk, of Burk Brokerage, (504) 488-8600.