116C Jean Baptiste Dr Lafayette, LA 70503

Imagine this ... Coming home to your gorgeous Riverfront French Chateau Estate nestled in peaceful Vermillion Plantation. This majestic home, an architectural award winner, is abundant with custom features spanning 6188 sq ft and is filled with character and an array perfectly appointed unique amenities. The home is situated on 1.95 acres with a fishing pond in the front, a refreshing pool on the back patio and the Vermilion river in the rear. Entering the foyer, there is a grand formal dining room on the left with two walls of windows with plantation shutters. The right opens into the primary suite, and guest room or office. The great room has a 22' cathedral ceiling with double sided fireplace, windows with ceiling to floor view of the river, and wet bar with built ins and seating area. The kitchen is filled with beautiful hardwood cabinets, a large island with dine in seating, sub zero refrigerator, a spacious walk in pantry and opens to the keeping room with another view of the river, fireplace and built ins. Both rooms have beautiful beamed ceilings and Old World style brick floors. The primary suite has french doors opening to the back porch, has a beautiful view of the river, double sided fireplace and opens to the spacious spa like bath with dual sinks, jacuzzi tub, large walk in shower, and extra large walk in closet. Upstairs there are five large bedrooms, four baths and long balcony overlooking the great room. The home features long leaf wide plank pine floors, beautiful wood beams in various areas of the home, hardwood cabinets with leaded glass fronts, and tons of storage throughout. There is an oversized three car garage with utility room. Outside there is the fishing pond with bridge, a covered gazebo, very spacious yard with mature trees including oak, cypress, palm, and crepe myrtle, a patio with enclosed pool and 200 feet of Vermillion River frontage. This amazing home, is move in ready, loaded with charm and a very special 'one of a kind'.