The Terrell
House has been
described by
guests as "an
oasis in the
heart of
historic New
Orleans --
achieving a
balance between
elegance and
comfort".
Built in 1857
for Richard
Terrell, a
wealthy cotton
broker
originally from
Natchez,
Mississippi, the
Terrell House is
a grand three
story Italianate
stucco-over-brick
mansion.
The main house
features
porches,
galleries, and
balconies framed
in ornate
cast iron and
a brick New
Orleans
courtyard
complete with
several
fountains and
lush vegetation.
Many of the
original
architectural
elements remain
in the house.
Guests may relax
in the courtyard
as well as enjoy
use of the
beautifully
appointed double
parlors and den
featuring 14
foot ceilings
crowned with
plaster moldings
and ornate
ceiling
medallions.
Period English
and American
antiques are to
be found
throughout the
house but modern
amenities abound
where comfort is
an issue.
After a long day
of exploring New
Orleans, there
is no better
place to seek
refuge than in
the beautiful
surroundings of
Terrell House.
