Raised Home in Old Mandeville

This raised home in Old Mandeville on Lamarque St. was built by West Custom Homes as a ground-up new construction project in one of the Northshore’s most distinctive historic neighborhoods. Three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a design that takes full advantage of the elevated structure beneath it.

The raised construction isn’t just a nod to the architectural character of Old Mandeville; it creates a functional outdoor living space underneath the home. That ground-level area works as a covered gathering spot, a place to store boats or gear, or simply a shaded outdoor room that stays dry when it rains. In a neighborhood this close to the lake, that kind of space earns its keep.

Old Mandeville has a walkable, small-town feel that’s rare on the Northshore. Lamarque St. sits close to the waterfront and the restaurants and shops along Carroll St., which is part of what makes building new here a different proposition than building in a subdivision. The Tammany Trace runs through the area as well, connecting the neighborhood to the broader trail system across the parish. To see how we approached the planning and execution on a build like this, see how a project like this comes together. If you have a lot in Old Mandeville or anywhere on the Northshore, let us know what you have in mind.