Courtesy: Del Rio Real Estate, Inc.
225-218-0889
Own a piece of Baton Rouge history on Highland Road just south of LSU! Previously known as “The Oaks,” this 6.18 acre property presents the right buyer with a rare opportunity to acquire acreage with Centennial Oaks along the historic Highland Road corridor, not far from the south gates of LSU. Gorgeous live oaks shade the driveway leading up to the home which has been owned by the Duplantier family since the early 1800’s. The live oaks provide a beautiful frame for the 4,034 square foot, two-story home, built more than 170 years ago. The elevated front porch has operating shutters separated by three tall windows in the center. Six square columns stand sentinel below three dormers on the roof. Formal dining room. The home’s original woodburning fireplace is below the original brick chimney in the downstairs living room, while the large kitchen had been updated several years ago with a Chambers electric cooktop and double wall ovens. The kitchen also has an abundance of cabinetry, dishwasher and double sink below large windows that view the side yard. The master suite has a walk-in closet and sitting area, while an additional two bedrooms with ceiling fans and a hall bath are located upstairs. The home also has a double garage and an inside laundry room. This is truly a rare opportunity to obtain one of Baton Rouge’s most familiar landmarks on Highland Road. The bonus is six-plus acres along one of the most desirable residential locations in the city. Call today if you’d like to see this amazing, historical Highland Road property!
Courtesy: Burns & Co., Inc.
225-752-7444
Sophisticated Estate in a private enclave off Historical Highland Road. Sheltered behind a gated entry, this stunning manor like home is hidden on a private lane in the heart of the city. Designed for maximum privacy surrounded by live oak trees on a landscaped 12.5-acre setting. The stylish interior offers extraordinary architectural detail and state of the art amenities within a splendid layout for today’s stylish living. The gracious entry into a private courtyard brings you to the magnificent entry foyer with a double curved staircase featuring a museum worthy chandelier. The 2-story living room has a wall of windows and 2 specially designed chandeliers which form the centerpiece of the main residence. The extra large keeping/kitchen is a superbly equipped gourmet kitchen with two islands, an adjacent curved glass sun filled breakfast room and catering kitchen. The first floor master suite has a sitting room overlooking the pool, coffee bar, rotunda reading area, 2 baths, 2 oversized closets, and exercise pool (accessed through the master suite). Double loggias connect the 2 wings of the home. The left wing includes; guest suite with a living room, a separate staircase leading to a workout and massage room, a craft/computer room, office with wood paneling, wood flooring and a fireplace. The right wing includes the master suite, guest bedroom, office/playroom, unbelievable media room with special seating, 1 of 3 laundry rooms, solarium, and additional sitting room. The second floor has 2 bedrooms, each with its own bath and a curved glass sitting area. This home has so many extraordinary features including; an elevator leading to all floors including a third story storage area, 4,800 sqft guest house (with a 3 car garage), 1,429 sqft cabana, outdoor kitchen, saltwater pool, quarter mile golf cart path, detached 1,942 sqft car garage, Crestron 3 control system housed by a separate server room, tons of lighting, stocked pond, privacy, views and much more!
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Baton Rouge is located in Louisiana. Baton Rouge, Louisiana has a population of 225,539. Baton Rouge is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 20.36% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 24.88%.
The median household income in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is $46,282. The median household income for the surrounding county is $58,167 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Baton Rouge is 32.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 91.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 39.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 62.8 inches per year, with 0.1 inches of snow per year.
