One of a kind custom home in the heart of Lake Charles. 11’ ceilings downstairs and 10’ ceilings upstairs. Double hung wood-clad windows throughout the home plus a custom wood French casement window above the kitchen sink. This Raised Creole Center Hall features a mixture of modern and antique. Reclaimed front door, 9’ pocket doors with period hardware, and cast iron fire place are all pulled from historic New Orleans homes. The main house features 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms, plus a huge finished bonus room with full bath that can be converted into 2 additional bedrooms if desired. Picturesque office has solid wood wall panels and floor to ceilings bookshelves. Designer kitchen along with prep/butler kitchen with all Smeg imported appliances, also has a built-in coffee/espresso maker. Unlacquered brass hardware on every kitchen cabinet and drawer. Additional antique St. Louis brick fireplace centers the outdoor living space, also includes outdoor kitchen with Coyote grill and concrete counter tops. Built-in Sonos sound system indoors and outdoors is great for entertaining. Visual comfort lighting throughout, high end plumbing fixtures, kitchen apron sink is cast-iron with polished nickel bridge faucet. 8’ solid wood doors and porcelain doorknobs on every door. Master suite features large bathroom w/ cast-iron clawfoot tub, custom designed closet and sitting area with French-doors that open to a private balcony with views of Contraband Bayou. Upstairs has 2 large additional bedrooms with walk-in closets. Functional utility room conveniently located on the same floor as all of the bedrooms. Solid red oak wood floor and designer tile throughout. Quarts countertop with continuing backsplash in kitchen, and carrara marble in all bathrooms. Bevolo gas lanterns flank the garage doors and oversized custom Bevolo lantern hangs over front door which can be seen through the transom window from inside the home. One of the largest back yards in Terre Sainte lined with Japanese blueberries for privacy and two cypress trees. Completely fenced with double gate. Huge Bracken Brown Beauty magnolia tree frames the front of the house adding to the southern charm. Custom stained glass window lights up beautifully at night. Other features: - Central Vac w/ hide-a-hose - 3 kick sweeps in bathrooms and near kitchen - Custom draperies throughout the home - 2 fireplaces: both gas - Small glass refrigerator in butler’s pantry - Upgraded kitchen cabinetry with built in customizable organizers - Antique brass and glass chandelier from Royal St in New Orleans hangs in the formal dining - Operable handmade shutters on front porch - Brass sconce Lighting - Landscape irrigation - 2 car garage - Hand spun newel posts from local craftsman - Bevolo Gooseneck light over side porch door - Large Corner Lot (.38 acres) w/ plenty of remaining backyard space - Professionally landscaped *Realtors welcome Asking price $915,000
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