Rare circa 1868 Creole historic cottage! Enjoy living in popular Oakleigh Garden District, just 2 blocks away is Callaghan's, Washington Square, and Joe Cain's home is just a block away for a fun Joe Cain Day. Fun downtown restaurants on Dauphin Street, Oyster City Brewery, Ice Box bar, and a Mardi Gras parade route are within easy walking distance. The 20 million bike trail on Broad Street is being finished and will be just a block away. The neighborhood features a great (optional) homeowners association for events like the Meet Your New Neighbor Party and more! Family membership in the Oakleigh Garden District Society is $80 a year. Per the sellers, the current sellers added a 2021 new roof, 2020 fully repainted the house, replaced south side wood, added custom wood skirting, new tongue and groove porch, new back deck, 2021 gated fence with all new fencing, new kitchen glass backsplash, plus new lighting fixtures/ plantation shutters downstairs. Before the sellers bought in 2017, the previous sellers had recently renovated kitchen, bathrooms, wiring, and plumbing, as well as added tankless water heater. The home features the original pine wide plank floors downstairs with a neutral tile in the bathrooms and kitchen. Upstairs also have the original wood pine floors. Previous sellers built the wide staircase with ironwork. The main living area of 23.3 x 11.6 can be separated as a living room/dining room with 11.6 x 9.6 for living room and 11.6 x 13.6 for the dining room. In historic homes, you don't find often a downstairs bedroom like this primary bedroom of 15.5 x 11.5 with en suite bathroom on the first floor with a 11.5 x 11.5 sitting area (there is a sliding door to close it off if needed) and 2 walk in closets ( each are 8 x 3.5) ; the bathroom features double vanities, separate shower, and claw foot soaking tub. It is possible to utilize the primary bedroom space as an extra 4th bedroom or study since they are two separate rooms.