6245 Esplanade Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

This Charming 1930's California cottage style home with front courtyard with outdoor fireplace and fountain, light and airy floor plan, and many uniques features including built in bookshelves, wood floors, Mexican tile and spacious Master bedroom is in prestigious Goodwood. A distinct Latin feel with courtyard walls, outdoor fireplace, charming wall mural by herb garden area, and lush planting including gingers, angel trumpets, banana plants, loquat tree, Carolina jasmine, giant elephant ears, lush bamboo canopy and palms. Three bedrooms and 2 full baths are located in the main house. Several indoor/outdoor rooms with French doors leading to private decking surrounded by more lush landscaping. Once owned by renowned author of "Hummingbird Gardens", with plantings designed to attract hummingbirds and Monarch butterflies every year. Bright and cheerful ambiance, perfect for entertaining while completely private due to courtyard walls encircling the entire property. On a hidden street located in a neighborhood, not a subdivision, within walking distance of Goodwood Park, Our Lady of Mercy, Monjunis, and many other restaurants on the Government St corridor. Close to everything mid-town, Whole Foods, Towne Center, easy drive to LSU, the medical corridor, Pennington, downtown, the State capital district and more. Safe and quiet neighborhood with walking/bike paths and mature trees. Electricity, gas, water, sewer, trash and lawn care included. Rental rate of $2950 for main house only which includes furniture, electricity, water & sewer, trash pickup, gas, and monthly lawn care. BONUS: Old world charm of church bells from nearby Our Lady of Mercy Church. When the six o'clock bells toll and you're relaxing over dinner in the courtyard-watching hummingbirds zip flower to flower-if you close your eyes you can imagine you're in San Miguel or Costa Rica. Owner open to options on term, utilities, rental of house only with furniture and utilities included. Rental of entire property optional. Garage apartment rented separately unless other arrangements are made.