5608 Grove Ln Alexandria, LA 71302

Designed with distinction, this exceptional custom-built one-owner home features exquisite architectural details throughout including a grand foyer, generous formal living and dining rooms with gracious wood fireplaces, soaring ceilings and brick floors, a stunning library with bay window and floor to ceiling shelving and extraordinary curved staircase, one of two, to access the second floor. Built in 1963 on appx. three-quarter acre landscaped lot, this 5485-square-foot, 4 bedroom, 5 bath home will entrance and amaze beginning with its solid construction, slate roof and thick crown moldings to its sprawling wraparound terraces encircling the property, the almost hidden inground swimming pool and immense central hallway done in light neutral colors leading from front door to the back that could also easily serve as a room on its own. The fully-equipped and vast kitchen offers abundant natural light, amazing amounts of storage, and adjoins a sizeable informal dining area. A captivating facade made private by a brick accent wall in front gives the “feels” of a royal manor set in the English countryside. Oversized three car covered parking plus plentiful uncovered areas and streetside parking allow a bevy of visitors to come stay and play! The 4 bedrooms including the owners’ suite which offers his and her bath area ahead of its time are located on the second floor. Other features include butlers’ pantry with sink, safe room, alarm system, wall safe, 5th full bath by pool, sprinkler system and workshop with electricity tucked in back corner of the yard. The spacious utility room includes wine fridge. If you are looking for quality construction designed to impress and are willing to do some minor updating, this luxe city retreat could likely be your new address!