6860 Cemetary Hwy Saint Martinville, LA 70582

Come home to a private paradise on the banks of the Bayou Teche. This beautiful home boasts solid construction built on high ground just outside the St. Martinville city limits. Wake up to a vibrant sunrise over the magnificent oaks and the front yard cypress pond alive with a variety of birds. Savor the seasonal bounty of Citrus, Figs, Pecans, Chestnuts, Persimmons, Peaches Strawberries and other assorted fruits, nuts, berries and muscadines. Pick fresh flowers from one of the many plantings along the bayou and gardens. There are two fenced pastures, an enclosed stall and large shop building.This villa inspired floor plan is welcoming with wide covered porches and breezeways linking the parking to entertainment and living spaces. Inlaid brick floors and thick cypress panels accent the wide hallways and high ceilings throughout the home's spacious interior. Each one of the 5 bedrooms has large walk in closets with ample built in storage. Sewing room/office and laundry room have extra storage and built in countertops. The cozy feel is amplified by double brick fireplaces and a spiral staircase leading to a fully decked upstairs attic. The rooms of the creative space upstairs have been used for a massage, yoga, music practice, acting, and painting studio and can easily be converted to another use. The master suite and attached bathroom is huge with wonderful views of the pool, bayou and gazebo covered dock. Vivid sunsets transform the bayou and the pool to gold as the sun slips to the west making this gem shine. All the bedrooms have walk in closets, easy bathroom access, and there is even a bathroom by the pool for changing.
The kitchen has granite countertops, roll outs, pantry space a practical layout and an abundance of easy to access storage. An easy pass thru to the bar and the large family sized dining area makes entertaining a breeze. There are two large one bedroom apartments on the property that are income generating and have their own parking laundry and entrances. No need for family to get a hotel when they visit! There is a fenced dog run and coop area, and an extra work room convenient to the house and carport.
This multi-acre rural retreat is close to shopping, schools, and restaurants for an easy commute.