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Abita Springs,LA 70420
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,669 sqft
Price per Sqft $232
Subdivision Not A Subdivision
MLS Listing ID 2510766
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1893
Lot Size 1.870 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
Own over 1.87 acres, an entire block, in the heart of Abita Springs. The grounds are a private garden paradise, adorned with statues, fountains, stone walkways, a brick wishing well, and lagoon bridges. This historic home was built in 1893 of native cypress, and exudes timeless Southern charm and craftsmanship—an estate rich in character and natural beauty. Upstairs, the home features heart pine floors, a 10-foot-wide cypress-trimmed center hall, and four spacious bedrooms. The upper porch showcases turned cypress columns, angular brackets, and wood balusters, true to its period aesthetic. While the lower floor's early use is unclear, it is believed to have once been open-air, featuring a stone cooking fireplace. The renovated kitchen, with its huge windows overlooking the beautiful gardens, is a serene retreat with terra cotta tile floors perfectly blending old-world beauty with modern comfort. The 40' x 20' artesian-fed pool was hand-dug in 1929 with marble mosaic tiles and pearlized Spanish tile walls, fed by a 1600-foot flow well, and surrounded by vintage lamp posts and stone islands. Other features include a tile-covered pool house, a 25-foot aviary, two decorative ponds, and lush plantings including azaleas, magnolias, wisteria, bamboo, and more.
A rare blend of Southern history, architecture, and botanical wonder—this home is truly one-of-a-kind.
Location
State LA
County St Tammany
Interior
Heating Geothermal
Cooling Geothermal
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony,Porch
Parking Features Off Street,Three or more Spaces
Pool In Ground
Roof Type Shingle
Building
Lot Description 1 to 5 Acres,City Lot
Foundation Raised
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Others
Special Listing Condition None