1901 Historic 3-Story Home w/ Pool near downtown Lafayette

Stately, warm and inviting 3-story home located in Sterling Grove Historic District just blocks from downtown Lafayette and conveniently located near I-10/I-49 /Hwy 90 as well as the airport. This hone sits on 1.7 acres, has a welcoming front porch, sprawling lawn, patio space, Limestone fire pit area, and spacious grounds behind it’s 3/1 guest cottage (also separately rentable). Front entry parlor space has two comfortable love seats opens to the adjacent living area with baby grand piano and sitting area with Smart TV in a mirrored armoire. Both the front parlor and front living room are connected with double 9 ft original cypress panel pocket doors. The front living area opens to a formal dining room through pocket doors and provides seating for up to 10-12. The walls are covered in caramel silk wallpaper which was hand-painted in a chinoiserie style with beautiful landscapes and intricate birds throughout.. Off the formal dining area is a small soapstone-countered China /crystal storage pass -thru which opens through a swing service door onto butler pantry which features carrera counters, a large sink, dishwasher, French door refrigerator w/freezer. ,double convection wall ovens and warming/proofing drawer. Pocket doors here remain open to laundry area with front loading washer/dryer/ storage/small hanging closet. Large updated kitchen featuring carrera marble Countertops and oversized island with seating for four, 48 inch dual-fuel 6 burner range with griddle, 2 dishwashers, “sonic” ice machine, 2 beverage fridges, Built in all fridge and all freezer (in adjacent closet), microwave. Kitchen space opens to a spacious den with ample sofas/club chairs seating , a wood-burning fireplace and extra large Smart TV. Adjacent to den is a pecky cypress-walled casual eating space for up to 8 people featuring a round table with a removable custom “lazy susan “. Also has Snart TV and can double as a poker room! This room was the home’s original kitchen and features a wall of Continual custom cypress butler cabinetry original to the home. Connecting these spaces is a hallway with a half-bath, rear entry hall and light-filled home office space with wireless laser printer. Featuring an ample under stairwell storage closet, the stairwell in front room features a landing with an oversized window seat. Second floor fabric-covered hallway with original light fixtures opens onto 4 bedrooms. There is a master suite with king size bed and private bathroom with a separate bath, shower and toilet closet Across the hall is a second bedroom with Full-sized Bed and private full bath . There are two additional bedrooms which share a hallway bath featuring a claw foot tub/shower with curtain. One of these bedrooms has a full-sized bed four-poster bed. The fourth has a king size bed as well as an antique caned daybed for extra sleeping space if needed . All bedrooms have mantles and original coal burning fireplaces which are no longer in use. The third floor is a fully carpeted bonus room space that was previously a walk-in attic . It features ample den space with a sofa and two oversized bean bags, large screen smart tv with gaming devices, electronic full-sized air hockey table, gym-quality Tectrix brand stairmaster, “kitchen” corner with microwave, sink and beverage fridge, full bath, and an under TV cabinet area which hides away 5 memory foam beds which may be pulled out as needed for group sleepovers. The two oversized Corduroy brand beanbags each contain a foam filled full-sized bed bag. All Bedding/pillows are provided and stored conveniently in adjacent cabinetry. Plenty of toys, board games and books for kids of all ages are stored iin cabinets around the large room. Patio space off of den has ample seating , propane fuel fire table/coffee table , dining table for 6 , XL Big Green Egg Ceramic Grill, and a separate crushed limestone wood fire pit w/ seating for 8. Outdoor ping pong table and basketball goal are adjacent to house and covered parking. Tetherball in front yard
Non heated chlorinated swimming pool in rear yard just off of patio and adjacent to separately rentable 3/1 guest cottage .