Talk about maximalism! That is this house! The home was built in 1830 by Charles Stewart. The land was once gifted by Thomas Jefferson to Marquis de Lafayette. The home is situated on 14 acres in Batchelor, Louisiana. The house features a grand staircase, soaring ceilings, wood floors, double porches, wide baseboards, pretty chandeliers and crown moulding. The house is on the banks of the Old River. Eleven bedrooms, four bathrooms and 11,270 square feet. $1,325,000
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From the Zillow listing:
Sitting on land that was once gifted by Thomas Jefferson to Marquis de Lafayette, is Lakeside. Built in 1830 by Charles Stewart and sitting on 15 acres along the Old River in Point Coupee Parish. Defined by its ornate bracketed cornices, arched openings, intricate millwork, and original carved double doors, the home showcases timeless architectural elegance. Inside, soaring ceilings, a sweeping staircase, and spacious formal rooms create a dramatic setting for gatherings of all sizes with new flooring, plumbing, and rewiring throughout the home. It has expansive grounds, enhanced by centuries-old oaks, manicured lawns, picturesque gardens, a rare twin pigeonnier, and a pool that has been completely restored with an attached pool house. With its rich history, grand scale, and striking natural beauty, Lakeside offers a rare opportunity to own a distinguished estate with extraordinary event and residential potential.
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