Commission: Nov. 23-29 [see the SlideDeck] KEY TAKEAWAYS: 112 Arlington Drive sold for $2.695 million with 4 bedrooms, 4½ bathrooms, 5,188 sq ft. Features include disappearing glass doors, outdoor kitchen, pool, and dual fireplaces. Primary suite includes walk-in shower, soaker tub, and two-p erson dry sauna. Additional recent luxury home sales: 5874 Bellaire Drive ($1.8M) and 370 N. Tallowwood Drive ($1.639M). HIGHEST Address: 112 Arlington Drive, Metairie, 70001 Sales price: $2,695,000 List price: $2,725,000 Date sold: Nov. 25 Days on Market: 0 Listing agents: Paige McCarthy and Shaun McCarthy, McCarthy Group Realtors Sales agent: Peter Menge, Rȇve Realtors Paige McCarthy said what makes Dardel Properties one of the most sought-after builders of new construction is the company’s ability to always bring something new to the table. “No home is the same. They always manage to deliver refined and modern architectural designs that are so impressive and so personable that you feel the unique customization and thoughtful curation in every different luxury home,” said McCarthy. Such is the case with Dardel Properties‘ newest custom gem at 112 Arlington Drive in Old Metairie. What unique features does this Acadian-style residence include? The family room features a disappearing glass door system that connects indoor living to a covered outdoor living area with a double-sided fireplace and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen – not to mention beyond the patio, a turf yard and pool. The kitchen island features a custom semi-circle banquette for seating. The primary bathroom has a walk-in shower, which is next to a soaker tub, which is next to a luxurious two-person, walk-in dry sauna. “It’s an exquisite home in one of Metairie’s most desirable neighborhoods – a quiet, tree-lined Arlington Drive,” said McCarthy. “I love how the interior and exterior are connected by glass pocket sliding doors and allow so much flexible space to live in and entertain. Then you have the primary suite where you can retreat to a steam sauna – just all the amenities for modern living and everything built with such exceptional craftsmanship.” 112 Arlington Drive sold for $2,695,000 on Nov. 25. The luxury home features 4 bedrooms, 4½ bathrooms, and 5,188 square feet of living space on a 75′ x 120′ lot. Paige McCarthy and Shaun McCarthy, of McCarthy Group Realtors, were the listing agents, while Peter Menge, of Rȇve Realtors, was the sales agent. “My clients wanted new construction in Old Metairie, and they were already familiar with the reputation of Dardel Properties and their high-quality work. We were able to find this home before it was listed,” said Menge. “The house was built to spec, but we were able to work with the builder, make design choices, pick out fixtures, and do some custom-build additions. That collaboration was much appreciated and made the resulting home very special for my clients.” The residence begins with a custom solid cedar double-entry door. Inside features 12-foot ceilings, white oak plank flooring, and a wide entrance hall with custom wainscoting and a checked pattern marble floor. There is an office with built-ins to the right of the entry. There is a private guest suite with an en-suite bathroom. The open-concept family room features a custom fireplace, and the room flows through a disappearing glass wall system leading to a covered outdoor living area of nearly 500 square feet with an outdoor kitchen, turf yard, and pool.  The chef’s kitchen, to the left of the family room, includes an oversized island with a custom semi-circle banquette, while a scullery just off the kitchen offers a secondary sink, pantry storage, and a built-in 36” refrigerator/freezer. The dining area features a wall for entertaining, including a bar display, ice maker, and a temperature-controlled wine storage. The primary suite is located on the first floor and has a wood-finished tray ceiling, walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, soaker tub, sauna, and a seated make-up vanity area flanked by his/her sink vanities and quartzite countertops. Upstairs, there are 10-foot ceilings and custom iron railings. A secondary den provides flexible living space, while a second primary suite includes a resort-style bathroom with quartzite counters, a soaking tub, and a walk-in wet area. Another large bedroom features its own en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. There is a walk-in attic for extra storage space. Additional amenities include energy-efficient insulation, subsurface drainage, irrigation system, tankless water heaters, CO2 and fire sensors, a full security system, and a whole-home generator. The two-car garage features a custom white oak door, and there is a spacious mudroom that provides a drop zone by the garage entrance. An extended driveway provides extra parking.  Other high priced home sales in the past week: Address: 5874 Bellaire Drive, New Orleans, 70124 Sales price: $1.8 million List price: $2.2 million Date sold: Nov. 26 Days on Market: 130 Listing and sales agent: Anthony Posey, Anthony Posey Properties, Inc. 5874 Bellaire Drive is a New Orleans custom built mansion with 11,000 square feet of living space, 5 bedrooms, and 6½ bathrooms. The property also features palm trees, a pool, and a gated circular driveway. 5874 Bellaire Drive sold for $1.8 million on Nov. 26.  Built 2008, the luxury home has impressive French doors, an entrance and foyer, a grand staircase, soaring ceilings, and marble floors. There are entertaining and living spaces with a bar area and connected wine room with a 171-plus bottle storage capacity. The primary suite on the first floor overlooks the pool area, and has an exercise room, primary bathroom, and two walk-in closets. The first floor also has a theater room. The second floor has four additional bedrooms, each with their own bathroom; an office and a large living room with a balcony overlooking the pool area.  Address: 370 N. Tallowwood Drive, Covington, 70433 Sales price: $1,639,000 List price: $1,679,000 Date sold: Nov. 25 Days on Market: 3 Listing agent: Gayle Sisk, Rȇve Realtors Sales agent: Puddy Robinson, Crescent Sotheby’s International Realty 370 N. Tallowwood Drive is a new construction home in Covington, set on 1.38 acres and with 5 bedrooms, 4½ bathrooms, and 5,610 square feet of living space. Located in the gated Brookstone neighborhood, 370 N. Tallowwood Drive sold for $1,639,000 on Nov. 25.  Amenities include soaring ceilings, wide-plank wood floors, large windows that fill the interior with natural light, framing views of the conservancy, and gold-toned accents in lighting, hardware, and finishes. The kitchen, at the center of the home, features quartz countertops and backsplash, complemented by custom cabinetry that extends to the ceiling. There is a professional-grade range with a griddle, dual dishwashers, and double ovens. The butler’s pantry has a wine cooler, ice maker, and abundant storage space.  The open living and dining areas are highlighted by coffered and tray ceilings. The primary suite features a spa-style bathroom with a stand-alone tub, dual vanities, and a custom walk-in closet. There are four additional well-proportioned rooms, and a flexible floor plan upstairs that includes a media room, a bonus/game room, and a private guest suite with a connecting bathroom. Outside, there is a large, covered patio with a fireplace and outdoor kitchen that extends the living space.   Information provided by Kelleye Rhein  Stephan Mock of Reve Realtors. ...read more read less