The new home at 209 Ave. E in Metairie Club Gardens is a twist on the concept of a blank canvas.

This time, the canvas may indeed be a clean slate for a new homeowner, but it comes with a fully realized frame, a stylish contemporary residence with a patina of timelessness for just over $2.5 million.

The original home on the spot was damaged by a hurricane and deemed beyond rejuvenation. The lot was obtained by a neighbor, however, for whom the concept of replacing the dwelling was a labor of love.

A few years later, hard work and the desire to maintain the ambiance of the area have resulted in a four-bedroom, three-bath home with more than 4,100 square feet of living space that's ripe for a new chapter.

Set on a comfortable lot with picturesque landscaping, the home exudes a bonus qual

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