501 Colonial Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506

From downtown to the country in 5 minutes! This home is an absolutegem situated in the beautiful established subdivision of Oaklawn Heights! This lovely home is in the heart of Lafayette close to downtown, UL, shopping, eateries and a nice family park just a 4minute walk away. Sitting on a spacious 1/2 acre lot, you will instantly fall in love with the charming curb appeal and the serene backyard retreat filled with lovely trees gracing the backyard offering the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining. Speaking ofentertaining, the exterior also offers 2 patio areas; the cute side patio area and a nice, spacious covered rear patio area has so much charm due to its size and will certainly be a great place for yourfamily/friends to gather.PLUS, included in the 1270 sq.ft of outside covered space, theres an attached space w/power that could be used as a tool/hobbyist room! Upon entering the home, you will notice how it easily flows from the full formal dining room to the family room, and then into the deep kitchen that provides lots of counter space for cooking. It even has a built-in slide out breakfast nook and other custom features, SOLID hardwood cabinets, and bar seating to accommodate guests while the family chef is preparing tasty meals! The kitchen leads out to the generous sized laundry room, workmans bath, 2-car carport & really cool bonus room that could be used for an office/playroom/project/guest space! The open living area features custom built-ins, a dry bar and TONS of storage and closet space. Youll surely adore the deep cedar closets! Down the hallway are all four bedrooms with the master suite at the end of the hall. The adjacent bedroom to the master even has a full bath as well! Last but not least, with your own bay leaf, kumquat, fig & banana trees in your home gardener inviting back yard, youll have your own personal oasis right in the middle of Lafayette!! You really must see this home!