This fabulous French-Antigua style home was designed by the prominent firm of Architects Southwest, and has been completely renovated including extensive remodeling of the chef's gourmet kitchen, master bathroom, both full guest baths, and a fourth bedroom. This dream home is truly Southern Living! Situated on 3.2 acres, centrally located on rare prime riverfront property, with the highest of elevation, in the Lafayette City limits,it is surrounded by nature with mature trees and other foliage that provide privacy, and at the entrance of the property sits your very own koi fish pond! The property's acreage has been lavishly designed and landscaped by Viator and Associates, and includes two private, water wells that provide water and irrigation system for the pond and lush lawn and landscaping. Begin your tour of the lovely 4 bedroom, three full bath residence, and immediately step into luxury. Attention to detail abounds with architectural detail, including antique pine floors and beautiful 16" wood ceiling beam features. Off the foyer, your formal dining room provides an elegant setting for entertaining with its 12 foot ceiling with grand chandelier and two sets of French doors leading to the large front porch (10'x28'). The gourmet chef's kitchen includes slab granite counter tops, an island with a 6 burner gas range, double wall ovens, warmer drawer, built in microwave oven, a hide away refrigerator that matches the antiqued cream colored cabinetry, a whisper quiet dishwasher, and a 3 trough kitchen sink with dual faucets. Also in the kitchen, you will find a wet bar that includes a separate ice maker, prep sink, a wine cooler, and a beverage fridge. The kitchen is open to the stately, yet unpretentious living area, with its custom built-ins, 12 foot wood beamed ceiling, gas/wood burning fireplace, and the ultimate focal point...sweeping river views through custom floor to ceiling windows, with access through two sets of French doors to the fabulous, rear porch (12'x42') overlooking the Vermilion River. Down the first floor hall is the master suite. Relax in this luxurious in home get away! The spacious master bath boasts separate his and her vanities with custom cabinetry, slab granite counter tops, a deep over sized Jaccuzzi/soaking tub with built in fireplace, and a separate tile shower with seamless glass entry, and the master, walk in closet. Fabulous river views can be seen out of these bathroom windows! Upstairs, your guests will enjoy two comfortable spare rooms with beautiful views of the property, and a generous full bathroom with double vanities and sinks with slab granite and custom cabinetry! Coming down the staircase, you can stop at an intermediate landing and 10 foot tall glass window looking onto the river, Back on the main floor is a large, and calming third guest bedroom complete with walls of windows providing sweeping views of the landscape and river, with ample room to have a large desk or a separate sitting area. The third full bath is encased in custom stonework, with a soaking tub and rain shower with a seamless glass enclosure! Follow the rolling acreage to the expansive Vermilion River frontage, and entertain on the 2400 square foot deck over the river! Complete with a bulk headed boat dock, custom lighting, commercial grage WIFI (high speed internet), the dock is also wired for HDTV! Even the walkway to your deck is smartly planned out...a comfortable 6ft width and 45 ft long brick/wood path for easy access to and from your riverside destination! Take a relaxing boat trip from your bulk headed boat dock, 35 miles downstream, which will take you out into Vermilion Bay and the Gulf of Mexico at any time you wish! This lavish dream home is true Southern Living set on 3.2 acres of prime, central, Lafayette Riverfront property! You have to see it to truly appreciate it! See our video tour!
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