Election fever is at its peak.
And now, in New Orleans, house hunters can own a piece of property once owned by a political power couple — a Democratic strategist and a Republican political consultant.
This historic mansion was formerly owned by the politically divided, and romantically united, James Carville and Mary Matalin — and it has hit the market for $3.7 million.
Carville, known as the “Ragin’ Cajun,” just turned 80 and is having a moment.
He’s the subject of a new documentary, “Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid.” He also encouraged President Biden to drop out of the presidential race earlier this year.
And yet, he’s also a symbol of unity. He has been married to Matalin since Thanksgiving Day 1993.
The sellers bought the home from the couple for $3.3 million in 2021. Carville and Matalin had lived there since May 2008, when they purchased it for $2.25 million.
The home, built in 1906, sits on coveted Palmer Avenue by Audubon Park. The five-bedroom mansion is 8,279 square feet and features original details like a grand staircase, 13-foot-high ceilings, six fireplaces, marble mantels, and intricate molding and millwork. The outside of the dwelling boasts a large front porch with double-leaded glass doors leading to a large entrance foyer.
There are plenty of entertaining rooms with Italian plaster friezes and original pocket doors. A formal dining room boasts a hand-painted mural of Audubon Park and detailed wood paneling. There’s also a large den with a wet bar that opens to the chef’s kitchen and butler’s pantry. A main bedroom suite with a balcony overlooks a street lined with oak trees.
A laundry room and kitchenette are also on the second floor, while the renovated third floor can house a home office, guest rooms and an additional entertaining space with a wet bar. The backyard comes with a covered terrace, a flagstone patio, an outdoor kitchen and a saltwater pool with fountains.
There’s a second prep kitchen in the partially finished basement and a laundry room, along with gated, off-street parking for four cars, a new slate roof and a generator.
The listing broker is Eleanor Farnsworth of Latter & Blum | Compass.