A classic "Crawford Home". This house, built in the mid 50s, has had only one owner. It is one of the first of many Crawford Homes built in Baton Rouge. W. Hamilton Crawford started building pre-fab homes in Baton Rouge to help me the need for affordable housing for returning soldiers. Noted for the low pitch roof and ranch style characteristics, Crawford Homes have proven to be well designed and built. 8734 Forest Drive was the family home of a highly respected faculty member of the LSU School of Architecture. There is a separate building in the backyard that was added as his studio. This space could be converted into an exercise room, office, man cave or apartment. The home features a LARGE (21.5x15.5) Den with wood burning fireplace and a wall of built-in storage and bookcases. There is also a large sliding glass door that opens to a patio. The interior styling is classic mid-century modern and is ready for a new owner to breathe new life into the house. Most of the house has carpeted floors - Crawford Homes typically have wood parquet floors and it is suspected that the original wood floors are likely under the newer carpet. The home also has a whole house generator. The roof was very recently replaced.
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