792 S Lakeview Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70810

This home on 12 acre extraordinary lake where herons, egrets, swans, ducks and hummingbirds reside has the WOW factor! If you saw this Mid-century Modern in years past, it would be a special treat to view it again as it has been updated to today’s lifestyle. Original architect was Leonard Jordan and builder was Wright Adams. Owner has paid attention to every detail including a search to find door knobs which closely match the original ones. Split floor plan since breezeway was enclosed to add another bedroom/bath/utility room and exercise area. 10’ to 16’ ceiling heights. The original floors of 24” x 24” Tennessee eggplant slate and parquet wood remain but the kitchen and new addition have 18” x 18” Italian porcelain tile. Custom made chandelier in living room. Gourmet kitchen has custom cherry cabinets with pullouts, Viking gas range, Bosch dishwasher, microwave, wall oven and built-in SubZero refrigerator/freezer. Adjacent to kitchen is a wet bar with wine cooler and icemaker. Bar foyer with 19th century stained glass above door prevents crowding around bar during entertaining. All rear rooms have window walls which have amazing views of lake. Custom drapes remain. Lots of storage closets. 8’ & 9’ custom solid wood doors throughout. Whole house 20K automatic gas generator with 200 amp service. Tankless gas hot water heater. Suzanne Turner did diagonal landscaping to add interest to front and rear deck has landscaping which allows fragrances at all times. Lake has new permanent 110’ bulkhead/dock. Double carport. Convenient to downtown and LSU and only one hour to New Orleans.