Lewis Tract
Description
Exquisite country estate, with a unique character filled custom home, in a resort like setting on over 59 acres of rolling terrain. The home has elegant vaulted ceilings in excess of 24' with exposed beam construction of cypress and pine. There is ageless wooden flooring and brick flooring on the lower level. The den has a large fireplace with a stone hearth extending over 20' to the ceiling. There are 2 Great rooms adjacent to the den area, with the same vaulted ceilings, comprising over 2,000 sq. ft. and 20' ceilings once used as a museum area. The home has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, and also an additional kitchen area. The property has 3 gated entrances, one entrance from Highway 38 and 2 entrances from North Lewiston Road. The asphalt drive meanders through a magnificent old growth pine and hardwood forest with spectacular azaleas, camellias and other blooming shrubs opening into a superbly appointed yard with fountains and water features. There is a picturesque 5 acre lake that is a thriving fishery. The property also has approximately 5 acres cleared and fenced for livestock. About 35 acres of the tract is wooded and consists of mature pine and hardwood forest which is bordered on the North by Spring Creek. There is abundant wildlife and songbirds with deer, turkey, squirrels, rabbits and other small game providing viewing opportunities and interaction. There are multiple outbuildings including a barn, workshop, equipment shed and a greenhouse. The entirety of the property is located in Flood Zone X with elevations ranging from 280-300'. The property is located approximately 5 miles East of Kentwood, 1 1/2 hours from the Baton Rouge and New Orleans area and about an hour from the Covington/Mandeville area. The property provides a spectacular opportunity to own a beautiful country home with breath taking surroundings and the possibiities of expanding into the venue and event center world.