Details
This custom-built, three-story home combines unique craftsmanship with a natural setting on quiet, sandy-bottomed Bayou Lacombe. Inside, you’ll find refinished wood floors made from over 100-year-old cypress with mahogany inlays, vaulted 16-foot ceilings with beams from a WWII Coast Guard boat, and pine wood trim throughout, giving the home a warm, inviting feel. A wood-burning fireplace ready for winter, warms the entire house, with nearby sources for firewood. The home has been updated for comfort, including a new HVAC system installed in 2018 and a whole-house fan for ventilation on cooler days. The kitchen features custom cypress cabinets and a high-end Viking range. The home is also soundproofed with energy-efficient windows for year-round comfort. Outside, enjoy a low-maintenance garden filled with heirloom flowers, native plants, and mature trees, including magnolias, oaks, and a pear tree. There’s also a chicken coop, two sheds, and RV hookups with a 220-line and sewage connection. A large 29’x15’ studio suite with a private electric meter, and water heater offering privacy for guests or rental potential. This space features wood floors, a full bath, a kitchenette, central air, and a carport with a porch. Additionally the kitchenette is prepped for an electric stove if you want to expand. Situated on about an acre, this property offers peaceful seclusion while keeping you close to Slidell, Mandeville, and Covington. With handcrafted details and thoughtful upgrades, this home is truly one-of-a-kind—schedule a viewing to see for yourself!