6944 Chandler Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808 / Woodgate Crossing
MLS ID# 2022010182 Active
Single Family Residence
$1,299,000
Details for 6944 Chandler Drive, Baton Rouge LA 70808
Priced $190,000 below assessed value & 56K below Sellers' 2008 purchase price! Private estate of approx. 2.5 acres. Country feel nestled in the city. Sellers downsizing. Priced to sell fast -- a New architectural shingles roof in 2021 after Ida and four new HVAC systems since 2019. Still needs some updates but at this price there is plenty of room to add value to be closer to area comps. Acreage and rolling terrain overlooks a lake, cypress swamp, wooded area and salt water pool. Richard Carmouche, contractor, Tommie Cockfield, architect. This home is well suited to its environment. Quarter-sawn heart pine and brick floors, antique beams, cypress cabinets, granite countertops with copper backsplash. Special features include: private courtyard with fountain, keeping room, 220 SF greenhouse, extensive sprinkler system, rear porch for entertaining, patio space, walkways, boardwalks, two ponds. The salt water negative edge pool overlooks a large shared pond (neighbors have plans to oxygenate.) Extensive custom cabinets and mill work throughout. Storybook guest house with a sleeping loft and outdoor shower is nestled into the environment. From living room, kitchen, master suite and back patio, there are spectacular views of the pond, pool, and woods. Special night lighting. Lots of parking. 2-car attached garage plus one other detached covered and several more off street. For a scenic entrance to the property (owners only, need clickers) enter through the private gated road from back of Woodgate Estates. 1/8 ownership of the common road included in the price. Located in a high demand area in the heart of town off Highland Road. Acreage sites in this area are in high demand but scarce. Room measurements not warranted by REALTOR or Seller but deemed reliable. Flood zone X. Did not flood in 2016. See listing details for reserved or negotiable items – W/D, 2 refrigerators, freezer, 2 ceiling fans (guest house and second floor) electronics, TVs.
Features and Details
- Category Residential
- Type Single Family Residence
- Area/Neighborhood Woodgate Crossing
- County East Baton Rouge
- Lot Dimensions 200.13 x 275 x 415 x 600.32
- Acreage 2.25 Acres
- MLS ID# 2022010182
- Year Built 1992
- Beds Total 4
- Baths Total 4
- Baths Full 3
- Baths Half 1
- Levels 1.1-1.9
- Garage Capacity 4
- Living Area 4023 sqft
- Room Name Size
- Master Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2 2
- Bedroom 3 2
- Building
- Year Built - 1992 -, Brick Floor, Cer/Porc Tile Floor, Wood Floor, Traditional Style
- Construction
- Brick Siding, Stucco Siding, Wood Siding, Architec. Shingle Roof, Brick Const, Frame Const, Brick Floor, Cer/Porc Tile Floor, Wood Floor
- Exterior Features
- Greenhouse, Guest House, Landscaped, Outside Light, Patio: Covered, Patio: Open, Sprinkler System, Storage Shed/Bldg., Inground Pool, Saltwater Pool
- Heat/Cool
- 2 or More Units Heat, Central Heat, Gas Heat, 2 or More Units Cool, Central Air Cool
- Interior Features
- All Window Trtmt., Attic Access, Built-in Bookcases, Cable Ready, Ceiling 9'+, Ceiling Beamed, Ceiling Fans, Computer Nook, Crown Moulding, Elec Dryer Con, Elec Wash Con, Inside Laundry, Wet Bar, Cooktop Gas, Counters Granite, Dishwasher, Disposal, Island, Pantry, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, 1 Fireplace, Pre-Fab Firep, Wood Burning Firep
- Fencing
- Brick Fence, Chain Link Fence, Wood Fence, Other Fence
- Amenities
- Subd Acreage
- Lot
- Dead-End , No Outlet , Waterfront
- Equipment
- Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Security System, Smoke Detector, Washer
- Waterfront
- WATERFRONT - Water Access, WATERFRONT - Lake Front / Pond, WATERFRONT - View Water, WATERFRONT - Walk To Water
- Water/Sewer
- Public Sewer, Public Water