1601 La-357, Opelousas, LA 70570 (MLS# 2500001904)

Lovely equestrian property in rapidly growing St. Landry parish. 94.6 fenced acres—wooded areas with miles of trails, 50 acres of habitat restoration with native hardwood trees, 3 stocked ponds, limestone driveways & access roads, 2 gated entrances, custom drainage, bridges, 4-rail fenced pastures with run-ins & automatic waterers, 225 x 90 covered arena with lights, mirrors, sound system, custom textile footing & irrigation, 150 x 200 sand arena, cross country jumps, round pen, cypress-clad post & beam gambrel barn (climate controlled) with soaring ceilings, 2 free-standing cypress stables, 12 horse stalls (9 with automatic waterers & custom stall mattresses), custom cabinetry, automatic insect misting systems, air conditioned tack room with W/D, WERM flooring wash racks with hot & cold water, 1 BR barn loft apartment with kitchenette & 2nd story decks overlooking the property & stables, private guest cottage, well house, manure composting system, 3750 SF cypress clad covered equipment storage, 1250 SF workshop with industrial roll up doors, custom floor to ceiling shelving, 200 SF hay storage, lighting throughout the property & automated front gate access. The primary residence is a spacious 2600 SF 1880s farmhouse with high ceilings & exposed beams, restored in 2018 for a casually elegant lifestyle--open floor plan, natural light, original shiplap walls & oak floors, new slate, 2 BR 2 BA plus loft bunk room, many custom features--gas fireplace, farmhouse sink, soapstone counters, gas stove, stainless appliances, soaking tubs, custom slate & marble showers, Kohler whole house generator, pergola back patio, custom landscaping with irrigation & lighting & spacious 2 car carport/outdoor pavilion. There is a private 1 BR 1 BA guest cottage with high ceilings, wrap-around porch & deck, soapstone counters, tub & shower, full kitchen & W/D. This beautiful property has been carefully maintained & is ready for you to enjoy the best aspects of country living.

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