FURTHER REDUCTION: NOW $250,000.00

This home was originally listed by a realtor who suggested an asking price of $315,000.00, and while we still believe that is a fair price, we realize the market is tough right now. Our current asking price is $250,000.00, a bargain when one considers a home like this could not be built for any price. The property, a much larger tract, was originally obtained through a land grant by Charles Jumonville Devillier in 1811. The home was built of hand-hewn cypress in 1828 by Sam Cochran. The foundation beams measure 14" by 14" by up to 34 feet long, from trees that were probably saplings before Columbus discovered America. One Andre Nerault bought the home in 1843 and it was inherited by his daughter, Mrs. Alexis Mayer. It was know as the "Widow Alexis Mayer House" for many years until it was bought by Jerome Taylor around the time of the Civil War. Many of Jerome's decendants still reside in Arnaudville and the home was believed to have been used as a hospital during the war. In 1921 the home, on its present 1 1/2 acres, was bought by Pierre Mistrot who, with his wife Regina, raised 7 daughters and one son here. Mr. Pierre, who was Arnaudville postmaster and 2-term mayor, died in 1941. Miss Regina eventually moved to a nursing home where she died. The home was vacant for 8 years until we bought it in 1983. We completely replaced all the plumbing and wiring and the roof, but no substantial structural repairs were necessary and none are necessary now. A 5-ton central heating/AC unit was installed in 2005. The two 300-plus year old Live Oaks in the front yard are registered with the Louisiana Live Oak Society and are named The Widow Alexis Mayer Oak and the Pierre and Regina Mistrot Oak.

Someone interested in only four walls and a roof for a place to live probably won't be interested in this property. Someone with an appreciation for history and the heritage of Acadiana, the vision to take this wonderful property to its next level, and would like to have their own private "Audubon Park" for a front yard, may want to give this home a second look.

Peaceful setting amidst mature live oaks, pecan, figand citrus trees. Home has rich history, built with handhewn cyprus secured by wooden pegs; 10 ft ceilings; bousillage insulation (mud/moss). 11' x 48' front porch with swings. Wood burning stove on brick. Six ceiling fans. Large brick patio with waterfall and fishpond feature. Large workshop (22X22)with half bath. Home in excellent condition. Third bedroom presentlybeing used as study. Unfinished 2nd story has potential for additional 1800 sq ft living area.Window treatments, light fixtures,many furniture pieces& some appliances included. Ideal for Bed and Breakfast or Art Gallery/Studio. Small town atmosphere located 20 minutes from Lafayette and 40 minutes from Baton Rouge. Non-flood zone. Fire & Police stations less than 1 mile.

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Beautiful home in great location less than a mile from I-49. This spacious 3br 2ba home features 10' ceilings,Crown moldings, stained and scored floors, laminate wood floors; Jacuzzi tub and separate shower in master suite, walk in closet. Large pane windows overlooking large back yard and pond. Gas fireplace, gas stove and oven, Spacious open floor plan. Too many extras to list. This home is a must see!

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Located 4 miles north of Lafayette in a great country subdivision. Master suite has a jacuzzi bath tub. Home includes an extra bonus room that can be used as an extra bedroom, office, study, nursery or play room. Split floor plan. Formal dining room, living room has cathedral ceilings with sky lights, wet bar with built-in wine rack. Custom oak cabinets, new kitchen appliances, all electric. Ceiling fans throughout. Landscaped yard, conveniently located near shopping and dining. Storage area behind garage. Newly painted and some new carpeting throughout the home.All of the carpet is brand new. Subdivision restrictions allow for portable buildings or construction of workshops, outdoor kitchens, etc.Property taxes for the year 2007 were $602.25.WILL WORK WITH AGENTS!!

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Large family home in friendly quiet neighborhood. Features bonus area upstairs with loft bedroom and full bath with built-ins and hardwood floors, perfect for children. Kitchen has custom cherry cabinets with concrete countertops and 5 burner gas cooktop. Home has a large open split floorplan with sloped and varied ceiling heights that gives space adistinguished atmosphere. Master bedroomhas custom bathroom with the look and feel of a luxurious spa.Includes largewalk-in shower and separate whirlpool tub as well as unique concretecountertops and custom traditional oak cabinets. Large patio with gas connection for dad's grill that overlooks large backyard. "North of I-10" reduced insurance rate and not in a flood zone. Owners must sell soon and are willing to set up lease purchaseuntil financing can be obtained.Owner also willing to rent/lease property. Call today foryour personalshowing. Recently reduced for a quick sale.

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Wonderful 4 bedroom 2 bath family home in great condition. The family room has a Ben Franklin parlor wood burning stove. The kitchen has many refurbished cabinets with new ceramic tile countertops and is adjacent to the formal dining and formal living room with all oak hardwood refurbished floors, also built in range, oven and dish washer. All bedrooms are large and have great closets. All bedrooms are wood floors except (1) new berber carpet recently installed. The master bath has a Jacuzzi tub. Many updates including a new 50 year architectural roof in 2005, new Corel energy saving insulated windows installed 2007, new central air and heating unit installed in 2005. The house sits on approximately 1 acre of land under the shade of the trees with a horseshoe drive that goes to a rear brick tile patio. Relaxing front porch and rear garage/workshop.

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4082 liv. 5100 under roof 4bdrm 3fba,2hba, and office, 12 and 10 ft ceiling, crown througout, custom cabinets, granite tops, cus. stain flooring and wood, tile, huge mast suite, porcelain tub on legs, huge great rm, formal liv and dining, breakfast area, and lots of closet space.10x10 utility in garage, 3 car tandem, private wood fence, home is on 1 acre

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4 year old home with 1781 sqft. living on a 1/2 acre lot. 3br/2ba. home features 10ft. ceilings with triple-crown molding, built-in entertainment center, surround sound, and gas/woodburning fireplace. Lovely formal dining room with tray ceilings, custom textured walls and a separate breakfast area. Kitchen features custom cabinetry, island bar, and huge pantry. Master bedroom is complete with tray ceilings and a double door entry into master bath well equipped with oversized garden tub, separate stand-up shower, his/hers closets and sitting vanity area. Outside features a 16x18 patio equipped with outdoor stereo speakers and cable for watching the football game while grilling! Huge backyard with a 12x12 shed on slab and 18' round above ground pool. Home also qualifies for 100% rural development financing! Ossun/Carencro schools. Hurry! This one isn't going to last!

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This BEAUTIFUL 4 bedrm. 2-story home, all wood floors is a must see with a large deck on back and a great veiw of the property with deer grazing in the pastures. Just minutes away from the golf course and State Park. Very private. The property is surrounded by 1200 acs. of woodland.There is a barn w/4 stalls, wash rack, loft and amp amount of storage. The property is surrounded by a 3 boarded white fence, pond and a nice lighted enterance. The *Great Room is all cypress, walls, beams and ceiling. A large bar, antique brick pavers on the floor, fireplace and beautiful Andrson windows complete this room. The *Kitchen has lots of great cabinets, all cypress and many extras. The Dn.rm has 5 big windows that look out onto the deck for a great view. The *Master bath has a large 2 seater jacuzzi set into the floor and a walk-in tile shower with rain head. This area also has large closet with lots of storage with a built in 16 drawer unit and upper cabinets. This home has many unique and beautiful details and would be a asset to any buyer .... (Read More)

Fully renovated spacious home with many amenities. Home features granite counter tops, mexican tile floor in kitchen and living room, office/ workout area with seperate kitchen, media room, 5 bedrooms,and 3.5 baths. The home is fully landscaped to give a tropical atmosphere and contains 20+ palm trees. The backyard has been newly renovated and features a fireplace and kitchen with granite countertops under a cypress pavillion. Backyard also features a cypress arbor, a metal shop large enough to fit a boat, and an electric gate.The home is located in a quiet neighborhood on the south side of Opelousas in a great location.This truly is a must see!

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Beautiful Tri-level home situated on 1 acre. The property has an antique brick and wrought iron fence around it's perimeter with Pecan trees. This home is bulit using Old Chicago antique brick and has 2 large porches. This 2,763 sq. ft of living home has 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Fourth bedroom may be used as an Office. Huge kitchen that consists of an Island, snack bar and plenty of cabinet space. Spacious living room with an antique brick wall that houses a natural gas burning fireplace, balcony overlooking living room. Beautiful dining room with wood floors. Ceramic tile and berber carpet throughout. Must see to appreciate.... (Read More)

Real country living on acreage with mature trees and lots of privacy.1. Large living room with vaulted ceilings.2. Large brick wood burning fireplace3. Large fenced in back yard4. Large playhouse5. Kennels with cement pads and roof6. Detached 12 x 15 building7. No close neighbors

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LARGE LIVING ROOM & DINING ROOM; KITCHEN FEATURES CUSTOM CABINETS, DOUBLE-SIDED FIREPLACE IN DEN & DINING ROOM, SPLIT BEDROOMS, HUGE MASTER WITH WHIRLPOOL BATH & WALK-IN CLOSET, 2-CAR GARAGE, WOOD PRIVACY FENCE, COVERED PATIO & 2" FAUX WOOD BLINDS. New homes in the neighborhood are priced at $119 per sq ft. Get a deal with mine at $114 a square foot!

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Excellant neighborhood! Quiet country living! New roof and central AC/Heat. 12X14 storage sheld, 14X16 outdoor kitchen with deck and fish pond. Large shade trees and fenced backyard. 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, woodburning fireplace, dining room, formal living room and media room. Lots of storage in the attic. 2200 square feet of living area. A lot of home for the price. Owner motivated to sell. Price reduced from 208,000

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Reduced--Wood Frame Home For Sale on Shaded Double Lot. 2 bedrooms with the possibility of a third / office. Home was Completely Rewired for Electricity in 2008. All Rooms Freshly Painted with Neutral Colors, along with New FlooringThroughout. Home features2 year old Metal Roof, New Fenced in Back Yard with Loads of Privacy. Included with Sale, 12x16 Metal StorageBuilding wired for electricity for small workshop. New Exterior Doors, Front and Back. Private Drive. Park Vista School District. Move In Condition.Priced to Sell.

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Open floor plan - 4 bedroom, 3 bath brick home Updated and move in ready -wood floors, carpet in bedrooms, vinyl in kit and baths New stove, diswasher, and AC/Heat Outstanding landscaping with new outside storage building Coverd patio with deck floor Wonderful family neighborhood.

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Custom country home perched atop the rolling hills of the Coteau Ridge. built in 1996; 3 over sized bd; 2 1/2 ba; open floor plan,; 3,008 sq ft; of living with additional (approx.) 1,100 sq ft under roof; large dream kitchen with brick alcove opens to dining and living room with views of expansive back yard; cathedral ceilings with antique cypress beams in living and dining; 20ft. high fireplace that burns real wood; art studio lined with antique cypress could be a 4th bedroom, walk in pantry; large utility room; spa garden tub; roomy master shower; master bd with two walk in closets; ceramic, porcelain and slate tiles, carpet; two AC units; well insulated; low utility bills;fenced yard with cypress pickets; executive office; covered slate patio; front porch; lots of storage; outdoor workshop; peaceful rolling hills; wildlife; approx. 3 acres; numerous oaks, cypresses, pecan, sweet gum,ash, red maples, azaleas, camellias, crab-apples etc.; and you will never, ever flood. Seller offering $10k for driveway/carpet upgrades.

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This French/European style home is a must see! 3 bedroom/2 full bath with lots of upgrades when built! Lived in less than one year. Stucco and Dover Stone brick. Comes with 2 year warranty and 10 year warranty on foundation. All Maytag appliances! Split floor plan. Wood floors in living, dining, kitchen and utility room.. Carpet in bedrooms. Custom cabinets stained "expresso"...expresso stained wood beam separates dining & lvg room. 14 ft. ceilings. Whirlpool tub & stand up shower in master bath. Courtyard. Patio. Two car garage. 1470 livng area.Call today! This house won't be on the market very long!! 337-772-9489!

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Beautiful home with new slab granite countertops Security System Ceramic tile floors Varied ceiling heights Open floor plan Fireplace 2 car garage 1/2 acre shaded lot with mature trees Very quiet neighborhood, house is on dead end street Playhouse in back yard Storage shed North Lafayette Parish, corner of I-49 and I-10 near new Target Owner offering $10,000 cash at closing

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2 Yr old 3 bed 2 bath, hardwood , carpet, and ceramic tile floors, stainless steel appliances, large walk in closets in every room , jetted tub and separate shower with bench seat in master bath, brick patio in back, fenced in yard, 2 car closed in garage brick fireplace, security system, triple crown moldings, varied ceiling heights, custom blinds, in a quiet family subdivision , very well kept home... (Read More)

If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful, safe place for your family, this Four Bedroom Two Bath home on Two acres in Cankton is the place for you. Just outside of the City of Lafayette, yet just far enough away to escape city life. Built in 2005 with beautiful real pine floors throughout. Sheetrocked walls with neutral paint colors. All electric appliances. Cypress Carport. 10 ft x 28 ft cypress front porch with a view of the 150 ft. tree line out back. Plenty of room for horses! Landscaped. Acadian style fence.Cankton/Sunset/Beau Chene Schools. Super Cute! Ready to Move In!

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This large brick home with vinyl siding was built with a growing, active family in mind. It includes 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths. There is plenty of room for everyone within its 3,760 sq. feet of living area.Included are two central air and heat units, a central vacuum system, a security system, electricity (Entergy) and natural gas (Center Point Energy) utilities, and a 25 Kw Built-in Generator that runs on natural gas. The generator will run both central air units during a power outage.There is a large master bedroom and master bath with a jacuzzi tub. an office, living room, den with a fireplace, upstairs game room, and lots of closets.Outside there is a 2 car carport with storage room, a fenced-in gunite swimming pool (18' X 38') with cabana, an outdoor kitchen (14' X 20") with a half bath, a covered patio, and RV/Boat shed (large enough for RV, Boat, and 1 more vehicle), and an outdoor storage building (14' X 16').There are two driveways (one concrete and one limestone), a landscaped yard that includes 5 oak trees and a grafted pecan tree, and playground equipment in the back yard.Located north of Interstate 10 and 4 miles east of Opelousas, in St. Landry Parish, the school districts are Leonville Elementary and Opelousas High School.... (Read More)

3BR/2.5Ba 2800sqft. Amazing Kitchen with fully updated Viking/Sub-zero appliances,granite countertops and cypress cabinets. Large Family Room with vaulted pine ceilings and an outstanding view of the lake. Formal Dining Room with beautiful Cypress Walls. Screened Porch off Master Bedroom. 2nd living room/office area w/ fireplace upstairs. Wood, Carpet, Brick and Ceramic Flooring. Almost an acre of land, Private Boat Launch, Move-in condition! Must see! Asking $330,000.... (Read More)