101 Farmington Drive, Lafayette, LA 70503

$1,700,000 Asking Price

5 beds
7 baths
6,226  sqft
Built in 1997

Built with love and a solid foundation, this home has so much on your wish list and more! Located in desirable Fernewood subdivision & situated in a quiet cul-de-sac on approximately 4.3 acres, this home is a dream for anyone looking for their own retreat within Lafayette. The front exterior portrays classic, Southern charm while the backyard offers a tranquil setting including ponds, mature landscape, and river frontage. There's over 1,200 sqft of porches and 1,500 sqft of balcony space to enjoy all the views! Upon entrance your eyes are immediately drawn to the scenic views & beautiful antique pine wood floors reclaimed from a New Orleans Warehouse. A grand foyer flows to the living room with soaring ceiling heights (22 ft.!) and is large enough for any furniture layout that suits your needs. The extensive kitchen features a keeping area, granite countertops, custom cabinets, Thermador gas stove/oven, additional double ovens, Sub Zero refrigerator, built-in desk and glass china hutch, large island & snack bar which allow plenty of seating. The dining room can accommodate many friends & family for meals and has glass pocket doors to close off if needed. Downstairs also features a home office & the primary suite with double vanities, makeup vanity, separate jacuzzi & shower with sauna, & a walk-in closet. Along the garage hallway is a sewing/craft room which could also be a great walk-in pantry, large laundry room, powder room, and access to the basement. Yes, a basement! Upstairs has a playroom & 4 corner bedrooms with adjoining bathrooms, custom built-in desk, bookcases, linen closets and walk-in closets. It's such a well-thought-out layout! The elevator is centrally located and can take you on all levels. The basement has endless possibilities:game room, work out room, workshop..it's been used for several wedding receptions & parties.. and has 2 sets of french doors which open to the outside patio. It's an additional 3,000 LA not included in the square footage!

Features & Amenities

Interior

A/C:
true, Multi Units, Central Air
Heating:
true, 2 or More Units

Exterior

Style:
Traditional
Parking:
Attached, Garage Faces Side

Construction

General:
Brick Veneer, Other Siding, 2, Post Tension, Slab

Location

Originating MLS:
RAA
School District:
Lafayette Parish
County:
Lafayette

Lot

Zoning:
Lot 68 and 69 of Fernewood III Subdivision, 6082556

Utilities

Utilities:
Elec: City
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
RAA

This listing courtesy of:
Keaty Real Estate Team, Emily Babineaux

About Lafayette, LA

Housing

Number of Units
74,393
Median Home Value
$225,257
Median Rent
$767

42.45% of housing units are renter occupied.

10.11% are vacant.

Commute

Car
81.39%
Public Transportation
1.10%
Walk to Work
1.52%
Work from Home
14.21%
Other
1.12%

The median travel time to work is 20 minutes.

People

Population
155,330
Median Age
38.40
Median Household Size
2.62

Education

High School
27.21%
Associate’s Degree
4.85%
Bachelor’s Degree
25.24%
Graduate Degree
12.49%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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