Home Details
Lovely French Normandy estate on the "Golden Mile" stretch of historic Highland Rd. sits under 200 yr. old Live Oaks. The beautiful sloping backyard sits on a bluff & offers plenty of room for a swimming pool, tennis or pickleball court & a guest house. Built in 1939 for the daughter of then LSU President James Monroe Smith, this amazing property is full of history & charm. The home's interiors boast 10 ft. ceilings & antique materials of the highest quality from Europe, with a formal floor plan with a Louis XV marble fireplace mantel, Venetian plaster walls, ceiling medallions, European stone floors & French chandeliers. A large kitchen offers granite countertops, stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances, a Subzero refrigerator, gas stove & ample counter & cabinet space. The large patio surrounding by trees & lush landscaping, overlooking the large sloped backyard is an entertainer's paradise, ready for the new owners to host memorable events and make this landmark estate their home.