161 Twin Oaks Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503 listing details

Encircled by graceful live oaks in the sought- after Whittington Oaks neighborhood, this Louisiana Classic estate home offers everything you want or need when it comes to a family home or retreat. It has over 6500 square feet of living area on an acre-plus lot near Fatima church and school, and has been lovingly and meticulously maintained and updated throughout its years. Built by Dwight Andrus, Sr. as his personal home, its integrity is evident in its fine building standards, its fine materials and its family orientation. Flooded with natural light from its many windows, the downstairs features fabulous antique wood and travertine floors throughout its grand foyer, formal dining room, huge kitchen/eating area, three downstairs living areas, wide halls and breathtaking master bedroom. Two more large bedrooms are down, along with 4 1/2 bathrooms! The up-to-date kitchen has all of the amenities you are hoping to find, including wood and granite countertops, generous cypress cabinetry, gas stove, etc. Upstairs is a huge play area, 2 large bedrooms and a fifth full bathroom, replete with storage closets galore! Outside is a cheery side porch off the kitchen, a gazebo and lovely big swimming pool, a large landscaped yard and beaucoup off-street parking. This is a real treasure.