Step back in time with this c.1840 Louisiana country home for sale on 25 acres. Spanish moss, rocking chair porches, greenhouse, lovely gardens and a beautiful home.
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Sale includes furnishings except first floor bedroom suite, 2 dining room paintings & large stair landing print Seller may buy down interest rate, depending on if allowed by lender & agreed upon price. Now is your chance to own this amazing property & home: Ouida Mansion & Gardens. Dates to (1840). This beauty is just outside of St Francisville, LA. Ouida sits on 25+ acres of woodlands. (Exact measurements to be verified by purchaser & are not warranted) The romance & magic of this place must be seen in person! We are proud to offer this once-abandoned jewel of West Feliciana Parish. Ouida’s true Acadian architecture was restored & lovingly cared for over the last twenty years by its last three owners. The property retains original paint, old growth cypress & pine, & an abundance of unique details. The parlor conserves 90% of its original paint. This beautiful center hall home offers 3 bedrooms, 4 fireplaces, a large updated kitchen, breakfast room looking out on the grounds, formal parlor & dining room, plenty of upstairs living space for guests, a home office, play room, etc., large screened in porch for relaxing & entertaining. It has its own wine cellar. This is a perfect retreat & Its grounds will inspire you. Turkey, deer & a large variety of other wildlife reside on this estate. Includes 2 additional structures: a double garage with attached greenhouse and a 2 bay outbuilding with a great deck with built-in seating & a nearby fountain. The landscape features many native plants & birds. St. Francisville is a cool town with a great main street downtown area, art galleries, clothing stores, restaurants, coffee shop, antiques shops, etc. Ouida offers an environment perfect for anyone looking for serene living and nature’s beauty. Within a 35 minute drive to Baton Rouge or a 2 hour drive to New Orleans Airport (MSY). Property shown by appointment only. Some photos shown are from an earlier photo shoot; property is still in same or better condition.
- 3bed
- 3.5bath
- Circa.1840
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If interested in a property, please contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended.
