Beautiful residence on secluded one acre lot in the heart of Baton Rouge. Property located near St. Aloysius School in Southdowns neighborhood. Enter home through large double oak French doors w/ gas copper lanterns into wide center hall that extends back & splits formal living & dining areas. This area of home has 12' ceilings & scored stained concrete. Formal dining looks across hall into formal living 30'x22' w/ beautiful limestone mantle fireplace. This area of home has four sets of double vintage antique doors imported from France w/ original paint. Counter hall extends back to keeping/breakfast & kitchen. Kitchen has lots of natural light & overlooks backyard/rear porch area. Cabinetry is sinker cypress w/ polished carrera marble counter tops, honed back splash & porcelain sink. All appliances are stainless steel w/ gas cook-top w/ downdraft. Off kitchen is large butlerâÂEURÂ(tm)s pantry/utility room w/ refrigerator. Off the keeping area is a gallery area which is being used as an art studio. Gallery leads to the back of the home which has beautiful study w/ cathedral ceiling & fireplace. The walls are made of sinker cypress extending to ceiling. Off study is a mud room w/ its own rear door entrance. Great storage area. Off living room there is a hall way to the guest wing or children's bedrooms. In this area there are 3 bedroom + 2 baths, new carpet & its own a/c/heat system only 1 year old. A second hallway leads to master suite area in front of the home. The master suite is large w/ 10' ceilings & lots of light. There are separate bathrooms & closets for him & her, as well as small office area. This home has a European flavor to it w/ its burgundy French style. The original house was built in 1955 & the only part of that structure remaining is the children's wing & butler's pantry. The new addition was completed in 2001. Exterior of home is brick & hardi plank for low maintenance. Driveway has circular turnaround & extends to rear of home. Don't miss this one!
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