16056 Highland Bluff Court
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
/ Bluff The
MLS ID# 2023011814 Active
Single Family Residence
$2,499,500
Details for 16056 Highland Bluff Court, Baton Rouge LA 70810
Phenomenal property sitting on 8.93 secluded acres boasting 2 custom homes and a 1500 sqft studio. This unique and tranquil estate was thoughtfully designed by an internationally recognized artist using Feng Shui principles to maintain harmony with the outdoors. The primary residence known as “House of Doves” is supported by foundation consisting of 30’ deep, 18” wide cylindrical concrete shafts implemented by structural engineer Roy Carubba. Exterior entrance features salvaged brick, hand carved rafter tails, antique pine beams circa Civil War era and handmade African mahogany double doors. Step into the open living area with solid plank teak flooring and a stunning wall of sliding glass doors overlooking the private pond and property. Custom cypress cabinetry and antique pine beams in the kitchen draw your eyes to the West Indies style cupola with a 25 ft ceiling and trapeze style pendant lighting. Primary suite with travertine fireplace and cantilevered limestone mantel, Japanese seamless granite sinks and countertops, antique pecan cabinetry, custom shower with Italian etched glass and separate steam shower. Private side screened porch and rear veranda with hand forged railing, hand carved turn posts and hand notched corbels. Sit under the custom built 182 sqft solid copper topped gazebo or on your private beach area overlooking the stocked spring fed pond. Walk or drive the scenic path towards the Palmetto House, a hidden oasis overlooking historic Bayou Fountain. Featured on the Discovery Channel, this bungalow has been used as an Airbnb destination by worldly travelers. Studio with steel reinforced concrete foundation features iron railed porch, surround sound, architectural beams, hand crafted metal gussets, cast concrete floors, cantilevered mantel over fireplace with fossilized quartzite surround. All three structures seamlessly coexist with their natural surroundings displaying picturesque views of the grounds https://house-of-doves.viewpropertytour.com
Features and Details
- Category Residential
- Type Single Family Residence
- Area/Neighborhood Bluff The
- County East Baton Rouge
- Lot Dimensions see attached
- Acreage 8.93 Acres
- MLS ID# 2023011814
- Year Built 2003
- Beds Total 3
- Baths Total 3
- Baths Full 2
- Baths Half 1
- Levels 1.1-1.9
- Garage Capacity 2
- Living Area 3186 sqft
- Building
- Year Built - 2003 -, Cer/Porc Tile Floor, Concrete Floor, Wood Floor, Other Style
- Construction
- Brick Siding, Stucco Siding, Frame Const, Cer/Porc Tile Floor, Concrete Floor, Wood Floor
- Exterior Features
- Balcony, Gazebo, Guest House, Landscaped, Outdoor Fireplace/Pit, Outside Light, Patio: Covered, Patio: Open, Porch, Sprinkler System, Workshop, Patio: Concrete
- Heat/Cool
- 2 or More Units Heat, Central Heat, 2 or More Units Cool, Central Air Cool
- Interior Features
- Ceiling 9'+, Ceiling Beamed, Ceiling Fans, Ceiling Varied Heights, Ceiling Vaulted, Crown Moulding, Inside Laundry, Skylight, Surround Sound, Cabinets Custom Built, Cooktop Gas, Counters Granite, Dishwasher, Disposal, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Stainless Steel Appl, Wall Oven, Warming Drawer, 2 Fireplaces
- Lot
- Waterfront , Wooded
- Equipment
- Garage Door Opener, Sauna/Steamroom, Security System, Smoke Detector
- Waterfront
- WATERFRONT - Bayou/River Front, WATERFRONT - Lake Front / Pond, WATERFRONT - View Water, WATERFRONT - Walk To Water
- Water/Sewer
- Public Water, Septic Tank
- Compensation Amount
- 2.5%