7440 Goodwood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Property Description

The home, yard, tree, neighborhood; all at this address! This Goodwood Estates/Old Goodwood area property is amazing. Majestic oak tree in the front yard registered with Governor’s Office, listed on National Registry as one of the oldest oaks in city, possibly ranking 3rd oldest, provides a majestic framing of this unique home built of western red cedar. Home has one of the most gorgeous front/backyards in the city. Care and design given to the landscaping on this property shows a level of taste and love that pictures cannot show. This property in Spring looks like a postcard, with azaleas in full bloom, framing the gorgeous home in the background. A property you will be happy to call your own! This home gives a welcoming feeling of comfort and provides all you need to enjoy your quiet privacy or entertain family and friends. Enter front into formal living room with formal dining adjacent. Great kitchen has commercial range/oven, joins a dining area overlooking the backyard through a large bay window. Draping the gazebo is an extremely large Katrina rose. Backyard in bloom in spring is a phenomenal picture! Evening lighting for great ambiance as you sit on the covered deck. Next to the kitchen is a fabulous butler’s pantry with ceiling to floor storage and counter space. Cypress ceilings in the kitchen and butler’s pantry! Touches and features in this home are distinctive and unique! Master bath adjoining the master bedroom has, as rest of this home, upgrades and updates that are reflective of the period and character of the home, providing an atmosphere of, as the French say, joie de vivre, joy of living. Even the light fixture in the toilet room is happy! Very large master walk-in closet. Second bedroom is framed by gorgeous windows. The den with gas fireplace affords daily comfort and relaxation. Next to the den and down the split level is the extremely large bedroom with its own entrance/exit into the backyard. Come enjoy this beautiful, unique home!