8.9 Acres of Residential Land with Home for Sale in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Phenomenal property sitting on 8.93 secluded acres boasting 2 custom homes and a 1500 sqft studio. This unique and tranquil estate was thoughtfully designed by an internationally recognized artist using Feng Shui principles to maintain harmony with the outdoors. The primary residence known as "House of Doves" is supported by foundation consisting of 30' deep, 18" wide cylindrical concrete shafts implemented by structural engineer Roy Carubba. Exterior entrance features salvaged brick, hand carved rafter tails, antique pine beams circa Civil War era and handmade African mahogany double doors. Step into the open living area with solid plank teak flooring and a stunning wall of sliding glass doors overlooking the private pond and property. Custom cypress cabinetry and antique pine beams in the kitchen draw your eyes to the West Indies style cupola with a 25 ft ceiling and trapeze style pendant lighting. Primary suite with travertine fireplace and cantilevered limestone mantel, Japanese seamless granite sinks and countertops, antique pecan cabinetry, custom shower with Italian etched glass and separate steam shower. Private side screened porch and rear veranda with hand forged railing, hand carved turn posts and hand notched corbels. Sit under the custom built 182 sqft solid copper topped gazebo or on your private beach area overlooking the stocked spring fed pond. Walk or drive the scenic path towards the Palmetto House, a hidden oasis overlooking historic Bayou Fountain. Featured on the Discovery Channel, this bungalow has been used as an Airbnb destination by worldly travelers. Studio with steel reinforced concrete foundation features iron railed porch, surround sound, architectural beams, hand crafted metal gussets, cast concrete floors, cantilevered mantel over fireplace with fossilized quartzite surround. All three structures seamlessly coexist with their natural surroundings displaying picturesque views of the grounds https://house-of-doves.viewpropertytour.com