
Property Attributes
- MLS#2021018050
- TypeSingle Family
- ParishASCENSION
- CityPrairieville
- AreaAsc Mls Area 90
- NeighborhoodRural Tract
- Zip70769
- StyleColonial Style
- Price$ 1,650,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms4
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage7379
- Lot Size7.142 Acres
Data Source:
Greater Baton Rouge MLS (GBRAR)
Property Description
The Robert Penn Warren House, also known as Twin Oaks, is a historic house in Prairieville, Louisiana. It was designed in the Colonial Revival architectural style, and it was built in 1905. It was the private residence of author Robert Penn Warren, a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer of "All the Kings' Men," and was listed in 1993 on the National Register of Historic Places. This exquisite estate sits on 7 beautiful acres with magnificent oak trees known as Twin Oaks. In addition to the main home, the property includes a chapel (900 sq. ft.), barn (3,131 sq. ft), bar/entertainment suite (396 sq. ft.) among the open courtyard/patio, as well as gazebos and other storage buildings. This home has undergone extensive renovations which include Viking professional 6 burner gas stove, imported slab granite countertops, full outdoor kitchen, 12' ceilings, 6 gas-log fireplaces, heart of pine wood flooring, large barn, guest house, chapel, and office building which is currently being used as storage. The master bath features Italian tile flooring, a custom-built shower, and a stand-alone soaking tub. The living room features cathedral ceilings with a bright interior from original open windows. While the property can function as a private residence, it can also be used as an event space or bed and breakfast. The lush landscaping, mature oak trees, large open porch with the most amazing views are sure to please.
Price History | |
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11/27/2021 | Listed $1,700,000 |
7/19/2022 | 3% - $1,650,000 |
General Features
Apprx. Age | Other See Remarks |
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Bathrooms | 5 |
Beds | 5 |
City | Prairieville |
Class | Residential |
Cooling | 2 or More Units Cool, Central Air Cool |
County | ASCENSION |
Directions | Airline to Old Jefferson in Prairieville-near intersection of Old Jefferson and Airline. |
Exterior Features | Balcony, Barn, Gazebo, Guest House, Landscaped, Outside Kitchen, Patio: Covered, Patio: Enclosed Patio, Patio: Open, Porch, Storage Shed/Bldg., Tennis Court |
Financing | Cash Fin, Conventional Fin, FHA Fin, FMHA/Rural Dev Fin, VA Finance |
Fireplaces | 3 Fireplaces |
Full Baths | 4 |
HOA Fee | NONE |
Half Baths | 1 |
Heating | Central Heat |
Interior Features | Built-in Bookcases, Cable Ready, Ceiling 9'+, Ceiling Fans, Crown Moulding, Elec Dryer Con, Elec Stove Con, Gas Dryer Con, Inside Laundry |
Legal Description | Lot A-1 in Section 35, T8S, R2E, Ascension Parish, State of Louisiana. |
Lot # | A1 |
Misc Equipment | Garage Door Opener |
Parking | 3 Cars Park, Garage Park |
Pool Y/N | No |
Postal Code | 70769 |
Primary City | Prairieville |
Roof | Architec. Shingle Roof |
School District | Ascension Parish |
Special Sales Type | As Is |
Status | Active |
Stories | 2 |
Street Name | OLD JEFFERSON |
Style | Colonial Style |
Sub Type | HISTORICAL |
Subdivision | Rural Tract (No Subd) |
Subdivision | LA |
Total Sq Ft | 12440 |
Type | Detached Single Family |
Interior Features
Dining Type | Dining Room Formal |
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Flooring | Carpet Floor, Cer/Porc Tile Floor, Marble Floor, Wood Floor |
Kitchen Features | Cooktop Gas, Counters Granite, Counters Solid Surface, Island, Microwave, Range/Oven |
Lower Sqft | 5882 |
Lvl 1 | 1 |
Lvl 10 | 2 |
Lvl 11 | 2 |
Lvl 12 | 2 |
Lvl 2 | 1 |
Lvl 3 | 1 |
Lvl 4 | 1 |
Lvl 5 | 1 |
Lvl 6 | 1 |
Lvl 7 | 1 |
Lvl 8 | 1 |
Lvl 9 | 1 |
Master Bath | MBA Double Vanity, MBA Separate Shower |
Master Bedroom | MBR Ceiling 9'+, MBR En Suite Bath, MBR Sitting/Office Area |
Room 1 | DEN |
Room 10 | BEDRM:ADDITNL |
Room 11 | BEDRM:ADDITNL |
Room 12 | BEDRM:ADDITNL |
Room 2 | KITCHEN |
Room 3 | DINING ROOM FORMAL |
Room 4 | LIVINGROOM |
Room 5 | SUNROOM |
Room 6 | OFFICE/STUDY |
Room 7 | UTILITYROOM |
Room 8 | BEDRM:MASTER |
Room 9 | BEDRM:ADDITNL |
Upper Sqft | 1497 |
Exterior Features
Foundation | Piers Found |
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Lot Dimensions | 655 x 524 x 482 x 210 x 55 x 115 x 53 x 240 |
Lot Size Area | 7.142 |
Mineral Rights | CONVEYED |
Siding | Wood Siding |
Water/Sewer | Public Sewer, Public Water |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool