6944 Chandler Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Priced $190,000 below assessed value & 56K below Sellers' 2008 purchase price! Private estate of approx. 2.5 acres. Country feel nestled in the city. Sellers downsizing. Priced to sell fast -- a New architectural shingles roof in 2021 after Ida and four new HVAC systems since 2019. Still needs some updates but at this price there is plenty of room to add value to be closer to area comps. Acreage and rolling terrain overlooks a lake, cypress swamp, wooded area and salt water pool. Richard Carmouche, contractor, Tommie Cockfield, architect. This home is well suited to its environment. Quarter-sawn heart pine and brick floors, antique beams, cypress cabinets, granite countertops with copper backsplash. Special features include: private courtyard with fountain, keeping room, 220 SF greenhouse, extensive sprinkler system, rear porch for entertaining, patio space, walkways, boardwalks, two ponds. The salt water negative edge pool overlooks a large shared pond (neighbors have plans to oxygenate.) Extensive custom cabinets and mill work throughout. Storybook guest house with a sleeping loft and outdoor shower is nestled into the environment. From living room, kitchen, master suite and back patio, there are spectacular views of the pond, pool, and woods. Special night lighting. Lots of parking. 2-car attached garage plus one other detached covered and several more off street. For a scenic entrance to the property (owners only, need clickers) enter through the private gated road from back of Woodgate Estates. 1/8 ownership of the common road included in the price. Located in a high demand area in the heart of town off Highland Road. Acreage sites in this area are in high demand but scarce. Room measurements not warranted by REALTOR or Seller but deemed reliable. Flood zone X. Did not flood in 2016. Reserved or negotiable items – W/D, 2 refrigerators, freezer, 2 ceiling fans (guest house and second floor) electronics, TVs in family room.