Ask almost anyone and they will likely remember some function they attended at The Bennett House -- it's been an integral part of Zachary for decades. Since everyone knows right where it is, it's fantastic for medical or treatment facilities, legal offices, retail venues or commercial space. With over 13,000 cars passing on Plank Road in front of this iconic , beautifully landscaped farmhouse EVERY DAY, it's also a natural for a restaurant or nightlife location. In past years its been a splendid location for weddings, business gatherings, luncheons, dinner parties, catered seminars and other gatherings where food and drink were to be served. For the last 7 years it has been an antiques venue: Citadel Plantation Antiques (citadel antiques. com, where other pictures can be seen). The property is so diverse: There is a great bar with dance floor or multiple quiet dinning rooms throughout with working fireplaces. Add 5 bathrooms for ladies and men, private office space upstairs w/ bathroom, Heart of pine, cypress, antique beaded board ceilings and accents, coupled with accompanying Victorian features are present everywhere you look -- amid many original and striking chandelier treatments. All of this revolved around a full kitchen including all fixtures, commercial appliances -- 10 burner gas stove, fryer, warmers, double ovens, commercial dishwasher, walk-in cooler and freezer, pots & pans and on down to the dishes & glassware. A skilled individual could make and serve wonderful meals in this kitchen. With almost 2.5 acres of surrounding grounds, and a separate office building, there is PLENTY of room to execute your commercial vision. POSSIBLE OWNER-FINANCING w/ appropriate down payment (Sale Price: $649,000) 4,498 square feet under roof on nearly 2.5 acres, which includes stunning brick entryway under a sprawling live oak over 100 years old. Beautiful reception area with splendid staircase Full bar in rear with dance floor and a 2nd "front bar" near reception area Commercial kitchen and equipment of MANY kinds. 5 bathrooms Separate office space and conference room upstairs Working fireplaces. Walk-in freezer and cooler (Require re-activation and servicing. ) Separate. freestanding office on-site Numerous chairs and tables for catering needs Fenced and landscaped acreage on Zachary's busiest state highway (LA 67). Over 13,000 cars pass on that highway DAILY Historic live oaks -- HUGE survivors with specialized floodlighting for impressive night views Brick column entranceway w/ electric lights. Numerous new window frames. Impressive interior lighting including many chandeliers Gorgeous cypress beams and heart pine flooring -- ceramic tile in kitchen area Stayed HIGH AND DRY during the August 2016 floods! Triple-net Lease W/ Multi-Year Term Required: Tenant responsible for deposit (1st month's rent equivalent), utilities, plumbing, mechanical systems, lawn care, maintenance/repairs, insurance, taxes -- etc.
Northwest Baton Rouge, located between the Mississippi River and Scenic Highway, is a residential and industrial Baton Rouge neighborhood with riverfront levees and rail-lined corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the intersection of Scenic Highway and Choctaw Drive, where truck traffic, corner markets, and long-view river infrastructure set a working-waterfront tone. Mid-century ranch homes and modest cottages sit alongside warehouses and port-related facilities, creating a streetscape of big skies and broad rights-of-way. The Mississippi River levee path frames daily routines with open horizons and barge traffic. Community touchstones include the Baton Rouge Zoo, the Louisiana Art & Science Museum downtown, and the River Center complex for concerts and events. Green space and recreation cluster at nearby parks and along the riverfront.
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Property details
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Exterior features
Property sits on a 2.5-acre lot
Home design
House
Construction
Living area approximately 4,498
Electricity and solar
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This district is intended to provide for small-scale commercial uses that provide services to nearby neighborhoods, and for the adaptive re- use of residential buildings for commercial and office uses along specific corridors or at specific intersections where changes in traffic patterns have made the buildings less desirable for residential use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
Restaurant
Office
Veterinary clinic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Zachary, LA • 70791
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Sun exposure
55/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 21059 Plank Rd
$590,788
$58K under list price of $649K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $250K to $629K.