401 Shelly Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503

Vacation at home! This custom home located on the Vermillion River offers large open spaces with beautiful views, an outdoor deck that overlooks the river and a pool with hot tub making this house the perfect place to entertain or relax. Keep your boat in your own backyard and jump in for an afternoon ride on the river. The current owners have transformed the entire property. This 4 bedroom 4 bath home has an open and split floor plan with stunning views of the river from almost every room. As soon as you enter the gate from the beautifully landscaped front yard, you are welcomed by a gunite pool with hot tub which leads to the front door.From the foyer, you will immediately see the wall of windows along the back of the house bringing in tons of natural light and offering great views of the river. The formal living room has a gas fireplace and beamed ceilings that extend into the formal dining room. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances including a gas cook top, wall oven and microwave. Granite counter tops, under counter lighting, large island with a 2nd sink and a walk-in pantry complete the kitchen. The master suite is on one side of the house and three additional bedrooms are found on the other side. The large master suite has a sitting area, built in bookshelves, his and her bathrooms with separate closets, and plenty of windows with views of the pool and river. Wood and Mexican tile floors are found throughout the house and all the rooms are large and spacious yet cozy. Two of the three additional bedrooms share a bathroom while the third has its own bathroom, a kitchenette, fireplace and a separate entrance into the house. This room could be used as a mother-in-law suite, game room, art studio or a fourth bedroom. The laundry room has lots of storage and counter space as well as a designated area to wash your pet or rinse the mop. A perfectly sized office with large windows and access to the back deck is located off of the kitchen. The back deck, which overlooks the river, is perfect for relaxing, barbequing or entertaining. Mature landscaping and large trees give shade to the back of the house. This is a well-maintained house includes a back-up generator that will power the entire house, greenhouse, plantation shutters and outside storage