Main floor living quarters is only 3, 554 sq ft, but each of the other 2 floors are complete with kitchen, living area, bedroom & bath. All 3 levels are connected by a steel framed floating staircase w/glass atrium. This home has many unique features, space & amenities plus a whole house generator. Situated on .60 acres w/mature landscaping, a pristine live oak & a fully fenced yard, this custom Hilltop Place is centrally located in the Southdowns area, minutes from LSU, downtown, shopping & restaurants, plus on St. Aloysius bus route. Slate floors flow through the gorgeous brick archways from the stately foyer to the main living space. Formal DR w/tray ceiling, heart of pine floors & granite top wet bar w/wine fridge. Top-notch eat-in chef's kitchen featuring a Frigidaire Professional stainless appliance package (built-in refrigerator & freezer, double wall oven, warming drawer, 5 burner gas cooktop, MW, DW, & beverage cooler), cypress cabinets, real brick masonry walls, bead board ceiling & granite counters. LR is anchored by a brick wood burning FP & has large windows, slate floors, pecky cypress walls & cypress beams. Main suite is exceptional w/private balcony, spa-like bath w/wet room shower, jacuzzi tub & large walk in closet. An additional 4 graciously sized bedrooms & 2.5 baths on the main floor offer plenty of flex space. On the 1847 sq ft ground level you'll love the updated kitchen, full bath, expansive home gym w/sauna, media room w/FP & the perfect office. This floor opens to the sprawling private courtyard w/water feature, perfect for entertaining or relaxing alike. On the 3rd floor you'll find a complete 1355 sq ft apartment suite w/3rd full kitchen, LR, laundry, bedroom & full bath...a perfect space for long term guests. This home checks so many boxes & is a must see in person!