177 Anderson Avenue, Saint Joseph, LA 71366

Owners are offering this newly constructed retreat on a 150' lake-front lot on Lake Bruin.  4 bedrooms or 3 with office/study and 3.5 baths, home will sleep 10 with no extra effort.  Three of the bedrooms have ensuite, private bathrooms and large walk-in closets.  This new build is detailed in comfort.  It welcomes you with expansive wrap-around porches shuttered by deep overhangs, soaring 22 foot vaulted ceilings in the living room and 9 foot bedroom ceilings creating a relaxing sense of light, air and space focused on a calming view of water and century old cypress trees lining the lake bank. It is an Our Town design with Hays Town features of cypress beams, french doors topped by transoms, and old brick accents. All details are authentic Southern flavor like the dark green porch railings, functions, hand-crafted, full-height shutters on the ship-grey, narrow plank porch floor.  Wide steps off the expansive porches suggest a slow walk down the hill to enjoy the lake.   The long cement driveway leads to the almost 3600 square feet under roof, with 946 square feet of porches.  A large chimney dominates the left side of the house.  Also noted, is a low curved brick wall accenting the entry.  A generous gas-lit fireplace on the porch is wood burning for cool days and nights and a tall brick fireplace accents the living room while soaring to the top of the 22' ceiling.  The Spanish cedar front door has side lite leading to the foyer accented by a brick wall.  Adding character are 33 double-paned windows with transoms offering great climate control, ease of cleaning and broad views of the lake.  The roof is lifetime steel construction.  The home has blown in foam insulation.   Noted is the old brick pier foundation, and exterior board and batten, lap-siding finish.  Inside you find an open floor plan, 6" crown moulding at the ceilings, 3 sets of french doors.  The primary bedroom offers space for a sitting area and a screened porch for privately enjoying the lake's breezes.  Luxury vinyl flooring throughout the house allows for easy maintenance on the lake. Custom kitchen cabinets, stainless appliances, ice-maker, a slide out microwave, a dishwasher and enclosed french door refrigerator.  The gas stove is down drafted and features a pot filler. Countertops are 3 cm quartz with under-mount sink, back splash is brick.  All bathrooms have high end, one piece toilets with bidets and soap niches in the tile showers.  The back porch off the master bedroom has access to an elevator or lift for those who have trouble with steps or taking in large and heavy object.  Whole house generator with backup power supply for power outages.  Two gas, on-demand water heaters for the front and rear of the house.  Two forced air heaters and AC units in the attic controllable through the internet from anywhere.  500 gallon propane tank underground supplies the house and generator.  Wired for cameras around the house. 12 volt landscape lights highlight the exterior.   The pier is being constructed now so you have time to include any personal details before completion.