16407 SUMMERHILL Road, Covington, LA 70435

$2,250,000 Asking Price

6 beds
7 baths
8,667  sqft
Built in 1987

Meander down the winding road to splendid Summerhill! This idyllic property boasts 8.8 acres with 600' of frontage on the Bogue Falaya River, a stunning 7,262 sq ft Cape Cod-inspired home, a picturesque barn and sprawling grounds. Architecturally designed by Waggoner & Ball, Summerhill offers a multitude of indoor and outdoor spaces for gathering with family and friends. Main home was constructed in 1994 and renovated in 2016 by studioMV with interiors by Gibbens Dupuy Decoration. Gourmet Kitchen designed by Classic Cupboards. Formal Living wing includes elegant seating area, wood-paneled study, game table lounge, and adjacent porch with wood burning fireplace. Spacious Great Room with multiple seating areas, 2 brick wood burning fireplaces and wall of windows offering panoramic views. Formal dining room. Two wet bars. 2nd level has spacious Primary suite and 2 bedrooms with a shared bath. Constructed in 1987, the Lodge features a living area with wood burning fireplace, Office, Sportsman's dream storage room, 3 bedrooms, sleeping porch, 2.5 baths and attached screened porch. Main home and Lodge are connected by the Tea Room, with soaring ceilings and flagstone floors. Covered outdoor kitchen and decks overlook mature landscape and beach. Pool area boasts a 20' x 40' pool with custom stone fountain and beautiful stucco fireplace. Attached carport with parking for up to 3 cars, a full pool bath and pool closet. Charming barn has 4 horse stalls, mechanical storage area and plenty of pasture. Orchard features olive, avocado, apple and other fruiting trees. Citrus grove yields a bountiful harvest of blood orange, grapefruit and navel orange all winter long. Beautiful arbor adorned with roses, wisteria, muscadine & mirliton. Whole home Generac generator, elevator ready, linen closet, security alarm, fishing pond, tractor shed, chicken coop, raised vegetable garden & more. Your turn to own a piece of paradise!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Ceiling Cathedral,Ceiling Fans,Wet Bar
Kitchen:
Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Pantry,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appl
Basement:
Piers Found
A/C:
2 or More Units Cool,Central Air Cool
Heating:
2 or More Units Heat,Central Heat

Exterior

General:
Brick Siding,Wood Siding, Balcony,Generator: Whole House,Outside Kitchen,Porch,Sprinkler System,Courtyard,Patio: Oversized
Style:
Cape Cod Style
Pool:
Inground Pool

Construction

Roofing:
Slate Roof
General:
Brick Const,Cedar, 2

Location

HOA Amenities:
Subd Acreage, 14.0000-12.8000
County:
ST. TAMMANY

Lot

Driveway:
3 Cars Park,Carport Park,Covered Park
Zoning:
8.82 ACS M/L BEING 8.42 DESIG PARCEL A SEC 12 13 6 10 7 18 6 11 CB 1258 29 AND .40 AC SEC 7 6 11 INST NO 1498404 INST NO 1499207 INST NO 1774748 INST NO 1865228

Utilities

Utilities:
ELEC: CLECO,GAS: Other
Water:
Individual Water/Well,Waste Water Utility
Sewer:
Individual Water/Well,Waste Water Utility

This listing courtesy of:
Prieur Properties, LLC

About Covington, LA

Housing

Number of Units
27,356
Median Home Value
$270,429
Median Rent
$984

22.10% of housing units are renter occupied.

8.26% are vacant.

Commute

Car
67.16%
Public Transportation
0.07%
Walk to Work
0.59%
Work from Home
31.23%
Other
0.39%

The median travel time to work is 22 minutes.

People

Population
63,818
Median Age
40.90
Median Household Size
2.80

Education

High School
25.24%
Associate’s Degree
6.81%
Bachelor’s Degree
25.06%
Graduate Degree
13.74%

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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