2045 E Lakeshore Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70808

You must see this custom designed home overlooking City Park Golf Course and City Park Lake. Designed in 1932 for the Herget family (LSU's Herget Hall), the home has been professionally updated over the years. Entrance is breathtaking as you walk under a century-old live oak. You'll love the windows allowing abundant natural light and the original oak floors are in excellent condition. Unique characteristics,built-ins, handsome moulding/millwork, transom windows, plaster arches and ceiling medallions are evident in every room. The Plantation style floor plan offers a wonderful flow with a large formal liv.room and dining room off the foyer seperated by French doors. There is a wood burning fireplace in the formal living room with a cozy sitting area with window seat. The butler's pantry has hand screened wallpaper and a mirrored bar that connects the kitchen to the dining room featuring a chandelier by artisan Paul Gruer of New Orleans. The kitchen has stainless appliances such as a Bosch dishwasher, new GE refrigerator and commercial Chambers gas range.The kitchen's focal point is an over-sized island with Carrara marble slab counter-top and copper hood. The breakfast area overlooks the backyard that has an irrigation system and shaded by another magnificent oak tree. Two stairways access the second floor, center hall opens to a balcony, 4 bedrooms with original oak floors, 2 full baths, and side balcony. The front upstairs rooms overlook beautiful oak trees, golf course, and lake. The back bedrooms overlook pool area & backyard. Pool has waterfall and a 369'cabana with copper lanterns extending the home's entertaining space. Workshop/storage rm and an unfinished rec. room above Cabana could be bonus room or more storage. A natural gas generator protects the home and pool form power outages. Close to LSU and is in one of Baton Rouge's premier locations. It has history, character, and many conveniences of an updated home! Additional lot avail- inquire for info.