Drastically reduced to below-market price for quick sale. New Orleans style in the heart of popular Forest Lake. Custom wrought iron detailing and a curved staircase to the veranda define the unique styling of this home. The interior combines the best of formal and casual living space. The main level includes a formal living room and dining room, a large kitchen with custom cabinets, granite counters, gas cook top, and eat-in space that looks over the gorgeous and private back yard. On the main level there are four bedrooms and three full baths, including a master suite that opens to the veranda, a guest room with a private bath, and two additional bedrooms that share a third bath. The main level has hardwood flooring throughout, with tile in the bathrooms. The lower level features large flex space that can serve as media area, exercise space, or hobby area, a large utility/laundry room, a large walk-in storage closet, a workshop/artist studio, and an additional full bath. This space includes a masonry fireplace with gas logs, and the space opens to a private patio area with a koi pond. Exterior features include an attached garage, front veranda, deck off the eat-in area of the kitchen, private patio, and lush landscaping with a spectacular variety of plantings and trees, making for a very private and beautiful back yard.