5520 Moss St, Lafayette, LA 70507

Welcome to this exquisite 23 acres estate property with custom home designed by architect, Kevin Gossen. Enter the property through it's elegant wrought iron gates designed by Ralph Goodyear and travel along a cobblestone path. Upon descending the bridge, you will be greeted by a French inspired grand chateau finished in stonework and accented with a eloquent water fountain and lush landscaping. The foyer is nothing ordinary with it's custom closet designed by Glen Armand into a furniture piece and it's hand painted ceiling done by local artist, Lauren Daspit. The formal dining room offers an abundance of natural light and is completed with custom furniture also by Glen Armand, drapery by Beverly Hayes and hand painted ceiling by Lauren Daspit.Entering the formal living area you will notice it's stately archways and fireplace constructed of imported limestone, custom furniture and drapery with a detailed ceiling border hand painted by John Richard. The breakfast nook and keeping area are accented with 200 year old cypress beams on the ceiling, a gas burning fireplace and a built-in entertainment center with hidden storage for your movie collection. The chef's dream kitchen offers custom cabinets by Guy Ransonet with a hand painted vent hood also painted by John Richard, an eight burner gas Wolf cooktop, double oven, two dishwashers, two warming drawers, ice maker and exotic slab granite. All appliances are paneled for a seamless clean look with hidden spice racks and lazy-susans strategically placed and accented with blown glass pendants above the island. The kitchen also offers a wet bar area perfect for entertaining guests and it's own walk-in temperature controlled wine cellar. When venturing toward the master suite you will pass an exceptional half bath, fully equipped exercise room which over looks the veranda and custom built-in office. The master suite encompasses a kitchenette equipped with mini-fridge, microwave, sink and plenty of space for your coffee pot. It's custom cabinets provide plenty of storage for your late night room service needs. The master bathroom was inspired by a luxurious spa featuring a jetted tub, steam shower, hidden medicine cabinets, his and hers boutique styled master closets (a hidden cedar closet for winter storage) and heated marble flooring. Relax in your spacious master bedroom with panoramic views of the property, a projection screen with built-in surround sound and gas burning fireplace. The guest quarters of the home consist of three bedrooms all with their own private bathrooms. Each offering comfort and privacy for your family and friends. Have fun in the expansive game room while playing shuffle board, pool, video games and more. The veranda is perfect day or night with it's enclosed patio containing full Thermador kitchen, gas burning fireplace and infrared heaters. Follow the stone staircase down to the hot tub and temperature controlled pool or continue your stroll down the flagstone path to the boardwalk and relax under the shaded gazebo over the stocked fishing pond.This estate allows for easy maintenance with it's smart technology, automatic window shades, central vac system, and full house generator. While entertaining take advantage of it's caterers kitchen and separate laundry in the climate controlled garage. The owners thought of every detail including recessing all three hot water heaters below the homes foundation to insure for minimal damage incase of a leak, marble baseboards throughout all wet areas and five central air conditioning units.