
Agricultural Land with Home for Sale in Opelousas, Louisiana
1601 Louisiana Highway 357, Opelousas, LA 70570
Lovely equestrian property in rapidly growing St. Landry parish. 94.6 fenced acres--wooded areas with miles of trails, 50 acres of habitat restoration with native hardwood trees, 3 stocked ponds, limestone driveways and access roads, 2 gated entrances, custom drainage, bridges, 4-rail fenced pastures with run-ins and automatic waterers, 225 x 90 covered arena with lights, mirrors, sound system, custom textile footing and irrigation, 150 x 200 sand arena, cross country jumps, round pen, cypress-clad post and beam gambrel barn (climate controlled) with soaring ceilings, 2 free-standing cypress stables, 12 horse stalls (9 with automatic waterers and custom stall mattresses), custom cabinetry, automatic insect misting systems, air conditioned tack room with W/D, WERM flooring wash racks with hot and cold water, 1 BR barn loft apartment with kitchenette and 2nd story decks overlooking the property and stables, private guest cottage, well house, manure composting system, 3,750 SF cypress clad covered equipment storage, 1,250 SF workshop with industrial roll up doors, custom floor to ceiling shelving, 200 SF hay storage, lighting throughout the property and automated front gate access. The primary residence is a spacious 2,600 SF 1880s farmhouse with high ceilings and exposed beams, restored in 2018 for a casually elegant lifestyle--open floor plan, natural light, original shiplap walls and oak floors, new slate, 2 BR 2 BA plus loft bunk room, many custom features--gas fireplace, farmhouse sink, soapstone counters, gas stove, stainless appliances, soaking tubs, custom slate and marble showers, Kohler whole house generator, pergola back patio, custom landscaping with irrigation and lighting and spacious 2 car carport/outdoor pavilion. There is a private 1 BR 1 BA guest cottage with high ceilings, wrap-around porch and deck, soapstone counters, tub and shower, full kitchen and W/D. This beautiful property has been carefully maintained and is ready for you to enjoy the best aspects of country living.
Location
- Street address
- 1601 Louisiana Highway 357
- Parish
- Saint Landry Parish
Directions
Exit I-49 at Exit 11 (Sunset/Grand Coteau), take left onto LA-182, turn left onto La 9, take right onto La-182, then left onto La - 358, turn right onto La- 357. The property will be on your left
Property details
- Acreage
- 94.6 acres
- Access
- Private road
- Showing
- Appointment only
- Posted
Parcels
- 0602708500
- 0603933000
Legal description
81.619 SC LOT 2N RICHARDS S SUNSHINE RD E SIKES AND MURPHY W. VIDRINE @THOMAS ESTATES 13.242 AC N RICHARD S SIKES OF LOT 1 E LAVERGNE W MCWHORTER IN SEC 3 T-7S R-3E 1162986 PLAT
Details and features
Lot
- View
- Farm, Water, Woods
- Features
- Lawn, Partially Wooded, Pond, Sprinkler System, Wooded
Exterior
- Parking
- Carport, Driveway
- Features
- Arena, Balcony, Barn, Corral, Farm Equipment, Guest House, Livestock Equipment, Patio, Shed, Stable
Structure
- Style
- Farmhouse
- Heating
- Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Stone
- Roof
- Metal
Interior
- Rooms
- Bonus, Dining, Family, Great, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living, Loft
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | Public | Connected | — |
| Sewage | Septic System | Connected | — |
| Gas | Propane | Available | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2025 | New listing | $2,749,000 | — | Listing agent |























































