85379 House Creek Rd

Caladium gardens line the limestone private drive that leads to this picturesque raised cottage nestled in the foothills of Bush La.; the wrap-around balcony has three porches over-looking this park-like 15 acres estate that reveals more flowered gardens & the beauty that is this paradise. You can hunt deer, turkey, ect... in your own private forest, which is 24 miles from the Causeway Bridge. Zillow's value 'zestimate' is low because Google Map Lot Lines only show one third of the land; this is a 15 acre estate with a huge natural wooded forest. An appraised re-building value of this property is $800K; it's discount priced to sell. Multiple buildings are housed on this property; you can have your home, office, and horses on the same picturesque plot...and still have covered storage for your boats, RV's, jet-ski's, and more! In addition to the house, which is 2496sf, there's a 2000sf Workshop, an Office with Kitchenette and storage room, a Barn, a storage shed, the Greenhouse, the Pump-house with an attached children’s playroom, a horse stall, and the RV/boat garage with H/D electric garage door. The Cedar siding exterior is tastefully adjourned by shutters with the living space split between three bedroom suites with private bathrooms and bidets. A cute separate half bath is off the Kitchen and Living Room, which has a cozy brick-faced, wood-burning fireplace. The grand bedroom is downstairs with it’s massive Jacuzzi tub, walk-in shower, and huge walk-in closet; this suite also has private porch access. The cathedral ceiling invites you into the next bedroom upstairs with exposed ceiling beams and a soaking tub. The third bedroom is also upstairs and it's bathroom has a cute custom house medicine cabinet. Speaking of custom cabinetry, the Kitchen has plenty with it's massive island housing a built-in cook-top and stainless steel appliances including wine chiller. French doors lead to a screened-in porch with privacy panels for endless BBQ’s and crawfish boils. Ceiling fans adjourn every room to give the home a country feel, although the 5 tons central HVAC keeps the house comfortable all season. The main yard's 4.5 acres are securely fenced to allow pets and guests to roam the property with gated front and rear access; a secondary gate is installed at the street to secure your property when you're on vacation. This raised home was built to withstand any storm imaginable; it's sitting on 24” solid cement pilings on top of a hill--you’ll never need to waste money on Flood Insurance! Imagine your piece of mind and annual savings living in this lovely fortress!! The back 10.5 acres are natural pristine woodlands which are home to a bounty of deer, fox, turkeys, and other wildlife; it's a nature lover's dream or a hunter's paradise! This estate has everything you need plus everything you want; Amen!