Great estates
19523 North Muirfield Circle
Tour some of the grand homes at the top of the Baton Rouge real estate market
19523 North Muirfield Circle
$5 million
Within the walls: Redesigned with a luxury aesthetic, this Country Club of Louisiana home belonged to the late T.J. Moran. Specialty ironwork, marble and woodwork make this spacious house one of a kind. All proceeds from the sale of this house will go to the T.J. Moran Family Foundation to continue Moran’s philanthropic endeavors in the city.
Lay of the land: With wide stone staircases spilling out to a stone-edged pool, tennis courts, a pool house with retractable screen, and the lake beyond, the outdoor living spaces command as much attention as the indoors.
Contact: Quita Cutrer, 225-413-8874
By the numbers:
8,266 square feet
5 bedrooms
4 baths
3 half-baths
3465 East Lakeshore Drive
$2.895 million
Within the walls: This whitewashed estate features a main house with a wide-open floor plan, a living room with marble fireplace, hardwood floors, a sunroom and more. Separate guest quarters offer additional bedrooms, bath and living spaces. A detached pool house boasts another bedroom, bath with a sauna and steam room, a copper bar and a recreation room.
Lay of the land: This home, right on the LSU lakes, features front- and back-gated entrances with antique fencing. A pool, patio and entertainment center behind the main house offers plenty of room for entertaining guests.
Contact: Quita Cutrer, 225-413-8874
By the numbers:
7,494 square feet
5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
2 half-baths
19410 North Muirfield Circle
$2.7125 million
Within the walls: Situated on a cozy corner lot, this elegant home exudes Southern charm with stately columns, a brick walkway and a brick porch. Rooms are awash in light inside where old wood beams, wood and brick flooring, cypress cabinets and signature lighting abound.
Lay of the land: An entertainment lover’s dream: the backyard includes an expansive outdoor kitchen overlooking the Eduardo Jenkins-designed pool and patio.
Contact: Candy Picou Linschoten, 225-939-3041
By the numbers:
7,367 square feet
5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
1 half-bath
15631 Philemon Thomas Court
$2.49 million
Within the walls: This Highland Lakes neighborhood house sits on three lush acres amidst more than 100 palms and a mature landscape. Designed by Ike Capdeville and built by Larry Norman, this 19-year-old home has recently been updated with a new roof, windows, paint and generator. Heart-of-pine wood floors, reclaimed wood beams, a Viking gas stove, a Sub-Zero refrigerator and a wet bar with wine storage are just a few of the amenities found inside.
Lay of the land: In addition to a flagstone patio and pool in the back, there is also a manmade lake with a waterfall and stream. A cabin on the lake includes a kitchen and bath and boasts wrap-around porches.
Contact: Katy Kleinpeter Caldwell, 225-241-4113
By the numbers:
6,164 square feet
5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
2 half-baths
6665 Pikes Lane
$1.95 million
Within the walls: Custom built in 1965 by A. Hays Town, this home has hardwood and slate floors, an open layout and plenty of extras. A loggia leads to a large master suite located in a wing added in 2003.
Lay of the land: This 3.2-acre lot boasts more than a dozen live oak trees and backs up to the LSU Rural Life Museum. It’s a quiet—and lush—oasis in the heart of Baton Rouge.
Contact: Jerry del Rio, 225-218-0888
By the numbers:
5,564 square feet
5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
2 half-baths
11048 North Oak Hills Parkway
$1.95 million
Within the walls: This six-bedroom home offers plenty of space for a large family’s needs. The kitchen boasts commercial-grade appliances, granite countertops, cypress cabinets and a butler’s pantry. A vaulted ceiling in the living room, floor-to-ceiling windows and refinished pine plank floors make the home feel even larger. An added bonus: attached to the garage is a 3,000-plus-bottle wine cellar.
Lay of the land: Live oak and cypress trees shade this Acadian-style abode on 4.5 acres. A stocked pond in front and a gunite pool and spa in back, complete with pool house, offer plenty of outdoor recreation options.
Contact: Alicia Benton, 225-752-3100
By the numbers:
5,481 square feet
6 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
1 half-bath
6673 Pikes Lane
$1.895 million
Within the walls: This large, well-appointed home was designed with entertaining in mind. An expansive living room, an eat-in kitchen with butler’s pantry, two studies with plenty of
bookcases, a state-of-the-art media room and a game room offer space for all. A Savant home automation system is a special feature.
Lay of the land: Mature foliage, gardens, fountains and a spacious brick patio give the 3.5-acre grounds a classic Southern look.
Contact: Quita Cutrer, 225-413-8874
By the numbers:
6,851 square feet
5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
2 half-baths
900 West Harts Mill Lane
$1.75 million
Within the walls: The Pond at Harts Mill Lane subdivision was built around this stately home, the original house on the property. Antique heart-of-pine floors, crystal chandeliers, Italian marble fireplaces and other extras make this house a showstopper.
Lay of the land: Originally part of the land belonging to Mount Hope Plantation, this two-acre estate features a stocked pond, live oak trees, brick and fieldstone courtyards, gardens, a greenhouse and a saltwater gunite pool.
Contact: Drew Hart, 225-413-8294
By the numbers:
5,504 square feet
5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
1 half-bath
19424 Pebble Beach Drive
$1.695 million
Within the walls: Inside Santa Maria’s exclusive Pebble Beach gated community, this Mediterranean-style home commands attention. With 23-foot ceilings in the grand foyer, custom wrought-iron fixtures, a gourmet kitchen, a sunlit study overlooking a private arbor, and a weight room, this house is a home and a vacation locale rolled into one.
Lay of the land: Extensive landscaping includes palm trees and a balustrade-lined parkway area. A pool with a sheer descent waterfall, an outdoor kitchen and a private patio create entertainment space in the back. This property also includes a full-house generator.
Contact: Heather Kirkpatrick, 225-252-0668
By the numbers:
4,827 square feet
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
2 half-baths
7979 Highland Road
$1.695 million
Within the walls: Built in 1895, this historic home contains modern touches aplenty, including an updated kitchen, renovated bathrooms and spacious bedrooms. All heating and air was replaced six years ago, and it has a full-house generator.
Lay of the land: Newly landscaped in the last five years, all plants and trees have a watering system—including a vegetable garden. A heavy-gauge iron fence and hand-hewn cypress fence enclose the 1.25-acre property.
Contact: Ann Mullins, 225-769-1500
By the numbers:
4,424 square feet
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
2 half-baths