643 Saint Joseph St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Come fall in love with this Beauregard Town Charmer! Originally built in the late 1800's, the presence of machine cut nails used in framing indicates a date in that later quarter of that century. The first record of the house appears on an insurance map from 1892. Creole Shotgun Cottage style with Greek Revival elements. Original heart-pine floors throughout. Lower window sashes made from a demolished courthouse in Little Rock, AR and provide privacy while letting in lots of light. Brick courtyard made with bricks from a Civil War Era, Birmingham munitions factory. Possible one-time home of a stone mason who worked on the state capital, carved limestone blocks and pavers found in excavation to install custom iron bridge across canal at back of property. Original 1800's hand-turned, interior, cypress columns. Makers note still pinned to the interior. Original beaded board wainscoting in dining area. Hand-made cypress exterior doors fabricated from old floor joist taken from the house. Original cypress 6x6 sills with treated, pine 6x6 augmentation. All new Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC installed during comprehensive restoration in 1998. Original 19th century bath tubs (Master bath is extra-long). Stainless steel counter-tops in Kitchen, reclaimed cypress in bathroom. Original heart-pine ceiling joists exposed, some showing hand-milling marks. Builders signature left behind added sheetrock. Original, coal-burning fireplace (closed and non-functional, could be converted) with Virginia Blue Slate hearth added with walnut trim. Heavy gauge tin roof installed at time of renovation along with skylights. Substantial back lot with existing concrete slab, suitable for development, workshop, outdoor kitchen or guest structure. 11 foot ceiling with picture molding and crown molding. Well shaded front porch wired for exterior ceiling fan and flood lights. Custom spiral staircase with heart pine treads. All this and so much more. You have to see this one in person!