1322 S Jahncke Avenue

Description

This sophisticated French Quarter-Style custom home in Old Covington is an architectural masterpiece, seamlessly blending timeless elegance with modern luxury. Designed by Andy McDonald, Gerrie Bremermann Design and MCC Design Studio, this home offers the best of everything"custom craftsmanship, high-end finishes, and impeccable design. An expansive 1,900sf entrance courtyard enclosed by a concrete wall and finished with antique flagstone creates a stunning private oasis. Ten sets of French doors, upstairs and down, allow for true alfresco entertaining and an effortless indoor-outdoor flow. Rich architectural details throughout render an immediate feeling of expert craftsmanship and sophistication, including antique barge-board flooring for a warm, historic ambiance, ceilings clad in antique beams, custom designed mantels and millwork and a pair of solid mahogany doors reclaimed from an old church in Pennsylvania. Experience the luxury of high-end Waterworks fixtures, including a $14,000 tub, a $2100 kitchen sink, and Waterworks faucets throughout. Carefully curated designer lighting and draperies are found throughout this stunning home. A gourmet kitchen, open to the keeping room, is thoughtfully designed for both culinary excellence and effortless entertaining. All concrete countertops were hand-poured and hand-stained on-site to European standards, ensuring a bespoke, old-world finish. The staircase features an original design by renowned artist Tony Mose. A primary with a luxe spa-like bath showcases French doors accessing the courtyard. A second ensuite bedroom currently used as a sitting room also graces the main floor. Four additional bedrooms and four baths plus a den are upstairs. Of note are fresh paint in 2024, a 3-year-old roof and main AC system for long-term peace of mind, a generator, and a a climate-controlled pigeonnier. The epitome of elegance, functionality, and luxurious living right in the heart of town mere minutes to all of the festivities of Covington. A true showplace and entertainers dream!