116 Jean Baptiste Dr #C, Lafayette, LA 70503

Truly fabulous home on the river...and on private pond...on 1.95 incredibly landscaped acres ...charming cul-de-sac street...priced below recent appraisal. The architect won first place in a national competition with this design when built and it will continue to take your breath away for years to come! Sturdily built with bricks, slate roof and charming slate dormers, you feel the permanence in every room. Each area is welcoming...the sitting area in the enclosed breezeway, the large keeping room with 2 sided huge brick FP shared with the the 2-story family room visible from the open walkway above. Huge custom bar in family room somehow manages to be discreet despite it's size and the DR views of the front landscaping and pond are incredible. A calming Master Suite with double FP and expansive views of the river is a wonderful retreat. Bedrooms are numerous and flexible - office, media room, exercise area...the choice is yours! A dumb-waiter in the wall near laundry room can be opened up again, if desired! The 3 car garage has storage/workshop rooms and a butane line in the wall - great for crawfish boils by the pool, overlooking the scenic yard and river. A large covered gazebo with ceiling fans and slab floor sits in it's own charmingly fenced yard with views of both the river and pond - perfect play area for children or adults! If you happen to sit on the rear porch, you will never want to leave - I didn't! Practical aspects - tons of storage, cypress cabinets everywhere, fantastic floorplan, gorgeous beams and windows, closets everywhere, newer Subzero and DW and lots of fresh paint. An extensive amenities list is available and recent improvements to this extremely well maintained home include new HVAC ductwork.