979 Thompson Rd, Slaughter, LA 70777

An oak-lined asphalt driveway creates a beautiful approach to this custom built home set on 63.8 acres with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, plus an office and a whole-home generator. This home offers the kind of space and comfort that’s hard to find. Enjoy spending time outdoors with an in-ground pool, outdoor kitchen, tennis court, and expansive front & back porches. Inside, antique heart pine flooring, antique beams, interior brick arches, beadboard ceilings, and antique cypress doors add warmth and character throughout. The impressive kitchen is equipped with a commercial grade 6-burner dual-fuel range with double ovens and griddle, a large island, custom cabinetry, reverse osmosis filtration, and touchless foot-pedal controls at the sink. A sitting room with a fireplace sits just off the kitchen and opens to the large formal dining room. The living room features a stately brick fireplace and windows overlooking the back porch/yard. The expansive primary bedroom features its own fireplace, and attached room that could serve multiple uses, a large en suite bathroom, and a huge walk-in closet. Downstairs also includes a surround-sound system with multiple zones and a whole-house central vacuum with hose sets for each floor, an office, a spacious laundry room with sink and cabinetry, and a half bath. Upstairs, there are 4large bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Recent updates include a new roof (2023), insulated downstairs windows (2024), updated HVAC units, a resurfaced tennis court (2024), and other improvements throughout the home. The acreage is both cleared & wooded, including approximately 50 acres used as hunting land. A 3,400 sq ft barn provides RV and boat storage along with workspace. Additional features include underground irrigation with tree drippers, French drainage, hard-wired for security cameras, and two large dog kennels with insulated houses. An incredible combination of acreage, amenities, and enduring craftsmanship, this property has so much to offer!