A Louisiana Legend! Come own a piece of Louisiana History with this timeless home sitting on the premiere point of the LSU Lakes Peninsula. Originally built in the 1930's for Huey P. Long, this Classical Residence became the home to Long's widow and son, former Senator Russell P. Long following Huey Long's assassination. The home was designed by Weiss, Dregfous and Seiferth Architects, who also designed the Louisiana State Capitol. Over time, the home has been updated to today's standards but in perfect keeping with it's historical character and charm. The gardens are like a walk in paradise and rival any you will find in Baton Rouge. The views from the home and gardens capture the best views of the LSU Lakes. Upon approaching the home, which is totally private and gated - you are captivated by the stately appearance of the front elevation with the massive columns and front porch. Upon entering the foyer, you see the beautifully curved stairwell leading to the 2nd story. The 1st floor boasts a large living room, study, dining room, breakfast room, kitchen and den. All rooms are elegantly furnished! The kitchen includes a Sub-zero refrigerator, Viking Range and solid slate countertops. The second floor includes the Master Bedroom with his and hers baths plus a sitting room; 2 additional bedrooms with ensuite baths plus a glass porch/sitting room. The 3rd floor has a game room, 4th bedroom and bath. The basement houses the laundry, pool room and an additional office plus a bath. You may access the stunning pool area from this floor or from the first floor. The detached garage can house 4 cars and accesses the home by a breeze way.
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$1,202,300
498 S Lakeshore Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
4beds
8,465sqft
SingleFamily
Built in ----
0.25 Acres Lot
$1,202,300 Zestimate®
$142/sqft
$2,020 Estimated rent
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What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Other, Gas
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Built-In Bookcases, Ceiling 9'+, Ceiling Varied Heights, Crown Moulding, Elec Dryer Con, Elec Wash Con, Ice Maker, Sm Window Trtmt., Inside Laundry
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Slate
- Basement: Slab: Traditional Found
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Firep, Gas Logs Firep, 3 Fireplaces, Masonry Firep
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 8,465 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Garage - Detached
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Covered, Patio: Open
- Exterior features: Wood, Brick, Cement / Concrete
- Pool features: Inground Pool, Gunite Pool
- Fencing: Privacy Fence, Other Fence, Brick Fence
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Water Access, View Water, Walk To Water
- Frontage type: Water Access, View Water, Walk To Water
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 00492612
- Zoning description: Res Single Family Zone
- Special conditions: As Is
- Other equipment: Garage Door Opener, Generator: Whole House
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial Style
Materials
- Roof: Tile
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: GAS: Entergy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $8 monthly
- Amenities included: Subd Park
Other
Other facts
- ViewYN: true
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- WaterSource: Public
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Elec Dryer Con
- FireplaceYN: true
- GarageYN: true
- InteriorFeatures: Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Built-In Bookcases, Ceiling 9'+, Ceiling Varied Heights, Crown Moulding, Elec Dryer Con, Elec Wash Con, Ice Maker, Sm Window Trtmt., Inside Laundry
- AttachedGarageYN: true
- ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Gazebo, Balcony, Sprinkler System, Porch, LANDSCAPED, Inground Pool, Outside Light, Gas/Propane Grill, Patio: Covered, Patio: Open, Generator: Whole House, Outdoor Speakers, Gunite Pool
- HeatingYN: true
- PatioAndPorchFeatures: Deck, Porch, Covered, Patio: Open
- CoolingYN: true
- Heating: Zoned, Central, Gas Heat, 2 or More Units Heat, Gas Logs Firep
- FireplacesTotal: 3
- WaterfrontYN: true
- ConstructionMaterials: Frame, Block, Concrete, Wood Siding, Brick, Brick Siding, Block Siding
- PoolPrivateYN: True
- PoolFeatures: Inground Pool, Gunite Pool
- ParkingFeatures: Street Parking, Other Parking, Off Street Parking, Detached Park, Garage Park, Garage Rear Park, Attached Park
- OtherStructures: Gazebo
- SecurityFeatures: Security System
- View: Water
- PossibleUse: Residential
- RoomKitchenFeatures: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Island, Cooktop Gas, Counters Stone
- RoomKitchenLevel: First
- RoomDiningRoomLevel: First
- RoomLivingRoomLevel: First
- RoomDiningRoomFeatures: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Dining Room Formal
- SpecialListingConditions: As Is
- WaterfrontFeatures: Water Access, View Water, Walk To Water
- FoundationDetails: Piers Found, Other Found, Slab: Traditional Found, Piling/Stilt Found
- Flooring: Wood Floor, Carpet Floor, Cer/Porc Tile Floor, Marble Floor, Slate Floor
- Basement: Slab: Traditional Found
- FireplaceFeatures: Wood Burning Firep, Gas Logs Firep, 3 Fireplaces, Masonry Firep
- FrontageType: Water Access, View Water, Walk To Water
- YearBuiltDetails: 76 + Years
- OtherEquipment: Garage Door Opener, Generator: Whole House
- RoomMasterBedroomFeatures: MBR En Suite Bath, MBR Ceiling 9'+
- Roof: Tile Roof
- RoomMasterBathroomFeatures: MBA Dressing Area, Walk-In Closet(s), MBA Separate Shower, MBA 2+ Closets, MBA Water Closet, MBA Tub: Garden/Soaking
- Gas: GAS: Entergy
- AssociationAmenities: Subd Park
- CommunityFeatures: Subd Park
- ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial Style
- Cooling: 2 or More Units Cool, Zoned Cool
- Fencing: Privacy Fence, Other Fence, Brick Fence
- RoomMasterBedroomLevel: Bedrm:Master (L2+)
- ZoningDescription: Res Single Family Zone
- BeastPropertySubType: Residential - Detached Single Family
- MlsStatus: Active