Property Description

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a treasured piece of Louisiana history! Built in 1835 and lovingly maintained by the same family for 8 generations, this remarkable Greek Revival home with Victorian influences is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Situated on 22.07 picturesque acres, the property is shaded by magnificent live oaks, pecan, magnolia, cypress, camellia, azalea, and fig trees. The grand front porch is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The main home offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, soaring 12' ceilings, original cypress floors, two working fireplaces, a parlor/foyer, formal dining room, family room, spacious kitchen with cypress cabinets, gas range, double wall ovens, dishwasher, refrigerator, and an interior laundry/mudroom. There is a guest bedroom downstairs, full bath and a half bath. Upstairs features a sitting room with beautiful views, three spacious bedrooms, two full baths, and an abundance of closets Rare for a home of this age. Thoughtfully updated with all-new electrical (2008), central HVAC, and other modern conveniences while preserving its historic charm. A detached 900± sq. ft. cypress cottage includes 1 bedroom, 1 bath, kitchen, living room, central HVAC, and original wood floors, making it ideal as a guest house, office, or rental. Also included are a hobby/workout room, tractor shed, and garden shed. History comes alive-Sam Houston is said to have spent time in this home. The massive cypress frame was masterfully constructed using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery with wooden pegs without a single nail. The main home was built from cypress harvested from the property's own bayou. Conveniently located just 35 minutes from Alexandria, 1 hour 15 minutes from St. Francisville, and 11/2 hours from Baton Rouge. Whether you're looking for a unique primary residence, an income generating bed and breakfast or a venue for weddings and events, this property offers endless possibilities.

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