255 Saint Raphael Dr, Church Point, LA 70525

This charming two story, updated home in Acadia parish is dripping with Southern charm. It rests on a beautiful piece of property on a low traffic volume road. Elevated above the flood plane , this home has never flooded. Located 30 minutes from Lafayette. As you enter the foyer you become immediately impressed by the slate rock flooring, custom millwork, built-in book shelf with bench, which doubles as discreet storage cabinets, large W/D closet with ample shelving and laundry rod. Hang your hat on the antique cypress coat rack as you ease your way through the antique pine swinging door into a fully modern kitchen. Four windows offer plenty of natural light, Silestone quartz countertops, gas stove, stainless appliances, slate rock floor set in a European pattern, walk-in pantry, plenty of cabinet space , original mid century glass knobs, vintage tin tile and cypress casing leading to a breakfast nook. As you make your way into the large dining room , you can’t help but appreciate the wide plank pine floors and wainscot paneling adorned with custom millwork. Relax in front of the vented gas log fireplace with marble and tile surround or relax in the adjoining keeping room with built-in bookshelf that houses a 3 mm granite shelf. As you walk into the large living room your eyes will be delighted with more custom millwork, large entertainment center and two floor to ceiling windows with a beautiful view of oak , pecan and fig trees. 18 x 18 neutral gray floor tiles, Cypress beam , spacious room for entertaining and family time. Behind the custom archway you will find a spacious bathroom with a Kohler brand commode and extra large pedestal sink , antique clawfoot tub, custom millwork including bead board wainscot and textured walls. Plenty of storage space. When you discover that even the two extra bedrooms boast triple crown molding and original closets it does impress. The master bed and bath are spacious. His and hers vanity, privacy wall, shower tub combo and spacious walk-in closet. Triple crown molding throughout. Double pane windows throughout. Cypress window casings throughout. High ceilings throughout. Original cypress stairway leads to a 500 square-foot floored attic with lots of potential for two additional rooms. 100-year-old armoire stays with the house. Plenty of space for parking, tinkering and storage in the two car garage with large insulated workshop and insulated (partially complete) garage apartment. The expansive yard offers fruit trees, mature oak and pecan trees, crape myrtles and more. Fenced in vegetable garden, walking path. Three stall barn, cypress tack / storage room, 10 x 12 walk in chicken house with two way nesting boxes and large fenced in chicken run. This rare gem is 1.2 miles from the sweet community of Church Point, which provides grocery stores, health club, hospital, pharmacy, restaurants and more. 13 miles to I 10.