Authentic Baton Rouge Highland Road Home for sale

Built in the 1870s, this authentic Baton Rouge farmhouse is now a fresh, modern family home loaded with original architectural features and charm. A landmark on the high side of Highland Road, this one of a kind estate is surrounded by lush landscaping, oak trees, iron gates and fencing front and side. , Multiple rooms offer flexibility, in library, dining, formal living, huge keeping room, sitting room or office, laundry, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and media room/workout room upstairs. Three porches accessed by original French doors perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails. Plenty of options to work from home in quiet and privacy without sacrificing living space. Enjoy original antique heart pine floors, 11.5' ceilings, two wood-burning fireplaces with gas starters, kitchen and keeping room have natural cypress and beamed ceilings. Custom cabinetry, 48" Wolf range, Sub-zero refrigerator, ice maker, and walk-in pantry. Coveted corner lot with driveway access from the side street. Three gated driveways, secure garage for two cars, large backyard with tons of room for a pool and outdoor entertainment. Two antique sugar kettle fountains, irrigation system, and 50 KW whole house generator!

7979 Highland Road

Baton Rouge, LA 70808