116c & 114 Jean Baptiste Drive, Lafayette, LA 70503

$1,400,000 Asking Price

7 beds
6 baths
6,188  sqft

Imagine this ... Coming home to your gorgeous Riverfront French Chateau Estate nestled in peaceful Vermillion Plantation. This majestic home, an architectural award winner, is abundant with custom features spanning 6188 sq ft and is filled with character and an array perfectly appointed unique amenities. The home is situated on 1.95 acres with a fishing pond in the front, a refreshing pool on the back patio and the Vermilion river in the rear. Entering the foyer, there is a grand formal dining room on the left with two walls of windows with plantation shutters. The right opens into the primary suite, and guest room or office. The great room has a 22' cathedral ceiling with double sided fireplace, windows with ceiling to floor view of the river, and wet bar with built ins and seating area. The kitchen is filled with beautiful hardwood cabinets, a large island with dine in seating, sub zero refrigerator, a spacious walk in pantry and opens the keeping room with another view of the river, fireplace and built ins. Both rooms have beautiful beamed ceilings and Old World style brick floors. The primary suite has french doors opening to the back porch, has a beautiful view of the river, double sided fireplace and opens to the spacious spa like bath with dual sinks, jacuzzi tub, large walk in shower, commode and bidet and has an extra large walk in closet. Upstairs there are five large bedrooms, four baths and long balcony overlooking the great room. The home features long leaf wide plank pine floors, beautiful wood beams in various areas of the home, hardwood cabinets with leaded glass fronts, there is a sunroom next to the kitchen and tons of storage throughout. There is an oversized three car garage with utility room. Outside there is the fishing pond with bridge, a covered gazebo, very spacious yard with mature trees including oak, cypress, palm, and crepe myrtle, a huge patio with enclosed pool and 200 feet of Vermillion River frontage. This amazing home, filled with charm and timeless character has much more to offer, it is truly special and one of a kind.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Ceiling Fan(s), Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Bidet, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Computer Nook, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Dual Closets, Kitchen Island, Master Bath, Office, Varied Ceiling Heights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Formica Counters, Granite Counters, Granite Tile Counters
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Electric Stove Con, Gas Stove Con, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Laundry:
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Flooring:
Brick, Marble, Tile, Wood
A/C:
true, Multi Units, Central Air
Heating:
true, 2 or More Units, Central, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
2 Fireplaces, Double Sided, Gas, Gas Log, Wood Burning, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 2

Exterior

General:
Other, Lighting, Rear Yard Access, Sprinkler System, Gazebo, Kennel/Dog Run, Shed(s), Storage, Bath
Style:
French
Pool:
Fiberglass, In Ground
Parking:
Garage Door Opener

Construction

Roofing:
Slate
Windows:
Some Window Treatments, Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames
General:
Brick Veneer, Wood Siding, Frame, 2, Slab

Location

Originating MLS:
RAA
County:
Lafayette

Lot

Zoning:
RES, Lots 17A and 8 Vermillion Estates, 6020795 & 6059220
Fencing:
Brick, Other, Wood

Utilities

Utilities:
Cable Connected, Elec: City
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
RAA
Exclusions:
Other - See Remarks

This listing courtesy of:
Keller Williams Realty Acadiana, Diana Greene

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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