1039 Old Sterlington Rd, Sterlington, LA 71280

This is a very cozy and comfortable half-acre ranch-type home with a master bedroom (with walk-in closet and adjoining bath that includes both a bathtub and a separate oversized shower enclosure large enough to accommodate a wheelchair) and 3 additional bedrooms on the other side of the house. Next to the mud room is an enclosed office space. There are two full sized water heaters, providing more than enough hot water, even for teenagers. An open breezeway is located at the end of a wide driveway suitable for a number of cars. A large and productive fig tree grows in the front yard. There are two entrances at the front of the house; one is through the 2-car breezeway car port and another is nearby with a mini-porch area. This house is located at the entrance to lovely Bartholomew Drive, a very scenic cul-de-sac street. The neighborhood is great for strolling and children playing. In fact, the elongated "peninsula" is defined by Bayou Bartholomew and was the former site of a large summer camp many decades ago. The scenic location is great for a family. Nearby schools in the area are excellent, especially the new and outstanding Elementary School. Although not "touching" the bayou, from the large fenced-in backyard, the view of Bayou Bartholomew is spectacular. The bayou is just a stone's throw away. The spacious backyard is fenced-in and bordered by pecan trees. An especially majestic and remarkably tall pecan tree centered in the backyard provides great shade in the summer for barbecues on a very convenient and useful rectangular cement pad, suitable for a large family gathering. Of note, the nearby bayou provides immediate and very effective drainage even during a massive deluge. Unused for years, there is a large floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with mantel in the tiled living room with a large and fully functional chimney. The large fireplace opening could accommodate even a large-sized wood-burning stove, if you should so choose that option. Most of the flooring in the house is either wood parquet or tile flooring. Two of the bedrooms are carpeted. A large attached screened concrete porch adjoins the back entrance to the fenced-in backyard, great for social gatherings, barbecues, children, and pets. The efficiently designed tiled kitchen has adequate counter space and wrap-around cabinets on 3 sides; a customized wooden cupboard with glass doors provides convenience for storage along the opposite 4th wall. The workspace is ideal for efficient cooking and cleaning. All windows are double-paned. All 3 exit doors have storm doors. Relatively speaking, central heating and cooling bills are quite reasonable because the roof is well insulated. Hate slow Internet speeds? Internet service along Old Sterlington Road has been upgraded for a very, very fast fiber connection. You can get the advantage of "living out in the parish" without the inconvenience of slow sputtering Internet speeds.