This stunning European style home offers the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and resort-style living on nearly .70 acres in Baton Rouge! Located in a gated community with just 24 homes, plus scenic nature trails and a private neighborhood boat launch on Bayou Manchac. This is more than a home- it’s a lifestyle. Inside is rich with architectural detail, including exposed cypress beams and heart of pine flooring, barrel and vaulted ceilings, and a cast stone mantel all centered around a true chef’s kitchen. Designed for elevated entertaining, the kitchen features a Subzero refrigerator/freezer, Wolf 6-burner gas cooktop, Bosch double ovens, warming drawer, built-in microwave drawer, ice maker, custom inset cabinetry, and an oversized cypress island. Adjacent are the breakfast and formal dining spaces, plus a large dedicated office. Downstairs, you will find the primary suite and spa-like bath, plus an additional bedroom with ensuite bath, an oversized laundry and powder room. The first floor is highlighted by a fully furnished home theater complete with overhead projector, 105-inch screen, raised platform seating, and a dedicated mini kitchen with beverage center- offering a true cinematic experience without ever leaving home. The second floor boasts 2 additional bedrooms and full baths plus a landing space with built in shelving. Three sets of French doors open to an expansive outdoor living area and entertainer's kitchen overlooking the custom designed pool & spa. Contemporary fire bowls, pool fountains, and the ambient wood burning fireplace truly bring this space to life in the evenings. The exterior of the home has a Porte cochere drive with an automated driveway gate to secure the parking court. The third garage bay has been thoughtfully converted into a climate-controlled home gym, with other notable upgrades of a new roof installed 2023, whole-home generator, Sonos surround sound system, custom garage cabinetry, subsurface drainage, and much more.
