104 Waterford Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503

When you think of established and well-maintained solid homes in Lafayette, the homes in Fernewood should be at the top of your list! Built as a custom personal home for a well-respected commercial contractor in town, this 5 bedroom/4 bathroom home features custom finishes and craftsmanship you don't typically see in new construction homes. Being only the second owners, the current owners continued the pride of ownership in their updates to the kitchen, roof replacement (2020), paint, and carpet (just replaced and never lived on!). Upon driving up to the home you are met with inviting curb appeal, a circle driveway for additional guest parking and gas lanterns lighting your way to one of the most beautiful homes on the market today. The beautiful solid custom Cypress front door opens up into the foyer area leading to the formal dining room to the left and the spacious living room in front of you. What is hard to find on the market these days even in new construction at this price range--the beautiful refinished long leaf pine floors. The living room is flooded with natural light with a wall of windows and features a beautiful floor to ceiling brick fireplace with cypress mantle. The antique beams in the home were ahead of their time when the home was constructed in the 1990's. In the kitchen you will find a chef's set up with leathered quartzite countertops, a well thought out view from the kitchen sink, a six burner DCS duel fuel range (electric oven and gas cooktop), copper hood, trash compactor, built-in refrigerator, and built-in armoire for additional storage. The space off of the kitchen is perfect for a keeping room setup of a breakfast area with a beautiful brick accent wall. Downstairs you will find a treat that is hard to find three bedrooms on the first level! The primary suite features room for large pieces of furniture, a wall of windows, an en suite bath with dual vanities, separate shower/tub, walk-in closet, and a safe built into the slab! The two secondary bedrooms on the first floor each have access to a full bathroom, with one being an en suite. Venture upstairs to find two good size bedrooms that share a hall bathroom with dual vanities. Back downstairs the laundry room has plenty of storage and a sink. Don't miss out on the workshop area inside the garage. Current owners enclosed the space from the garage to the home creating space for a drop zone/mud area and more closet storage. Outside you will find a covered patio and a pool positioned in a place where it does not take up the whole yard. You still have greenspace for pets, kids or hobbies. What do you wish you had during hurricane season? A concrete pad and switch for a full home generator! Take note of other upgrades made by current owners: new pool pump/heater, added dehumidifier to home, whole home water filtration system, instant hot water dispenser, heated/radiant towel rack in primary bath, and mosquito repellant system. Antique pine floors refinished (2019), new carpet (2023), new backyard/pool door (2018), exterior painted (2018), interior painted (2023). Figure out the cost to buy land in Fernewood and build a comparable home today--then call us to schedule a showing...it's well worth it!