Imagine driving up that driveway to that house everyday! Those old growth trees are beautiful! Shadowfield of the Plains was built in 1913. It is located on 25 acres in Zachary, Louisiana. The home features a large wrap around front porch, porte cochere, a grand staircase, hardwood and tiled floors, and four working fireplaces. The property is beautiful with three ponds and brick pathways. Six bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 4,983 square feet. $1,300,000
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From the Zillow listing:
Yes!! It’s THAT house!!! Step back in time in this turn of the century home nestled beyond a canopy of mighty Live Oaks. Historic Shadowfield of the Plains was built in 1913. This timeless beauty is a one of a kind, featuring sprawling landscaping, an outdoor get a way spot with FP, 3 ponds, a caretakers cottage, 20 x 40 barn on this 25 acre estate. The home is a virtual treasure trove of another time. Enter thru the Port Cache and welcoming wide veranda wrap porch to the grand foyer (FP) with double open staircase leading to open landing sitting area with huge bedrooms, and sun room. Ballroom size living room with 9′ walk thru windows to porch, 12′ ceilings (Now being used as a Business, craft, floral room). Master bedroom (FP), Dressing room, bath & study (FP). Continuing on to the open sitting area – is informal dining area and office with beautiful views of the landscaped grounds. Fabulous formal dining room with Beautiful coiferred wood ceiling. Kitchen and breakfast area overlook grounds and pond. 4 working fireplaces inside, 1 outside. 100 year old wood flooring. Too many unique amenities to name. This wonderful home does need some TLC, price reflects. This Gem on such beautiful property would be the perfect home; fabulous Bed & Breakfast, Amazing Venu for Weddings and Events; or Romantic Restaurant. Come take Your Private Tour!
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