Waterfront
Address
105 Waterside Drive, Lafayette, LA
Price
$ 3,200,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#23003343
  • TypeSingle Family
  • ParishLAFAYETTE
  • CityLafayette
  • AreaN
  • NeighborhoodFernewood
  • Zip70503
  • StyleContemporary
  • Price$ 3,200,000
  • Bedrooms5
  • Full Bathrooms5
  • Half Bathrooms3
  • Sqr Footage8604
  • Lot Size4.7 Acres
Data Source:
REALTOR® Association of Acadiana (LBRMLS)
Property Description

This contemporary, elegant home sits high above the Vermilion River on 4.9 acres in stately Fernewood subdivision. Designed by a team of distinguished architects and designers, the 3-split-level house opens with a tall mahogany and beveled glass entrance into a large living room. A 2-story wall of windows shows sweeping views of the lawn down to the river and adjoining cypress swamp. On the left wall is a fascinating two-sided aquarium of sea-life, which opens on the other side into a full bar painted as if under water. Beyond that is a hall way to the laundry room, elevator, and 3-car air-conditioned garage. To the right of the living room is a mahogany office with a wall of bookcases and a full bathroom, allowing alternate use as a bedroom.The foyer staircase curves up to the 2nd level landing and continues up to the balcony over the living room, sharing the floor to ceiling views. The dining room, kitchen, pantry, wine cellar, elevator, and family room are on the second level. The square dining room has a pyramid ceiling, an authentic Art Deco era hotel chandelier, two walls of floor to ceiling windows and two walls of inset glass shelving of crystal glassware. Between the dining room and the kitchen are the 2500+ bottle walk-in wine cellar, the elevator, and a full butler's pantry with a storeroom and half bath. The kitchen is a chef's delight boasting a dual-fuel cook top, 3 ovens, an inside grill (yes!), a commercial refrigerator, and an 8' x 6' solid piece granite-top island. There is ample storage in the floor-to-ceiling white oak cabinetry where a library ladder runs the length. A former open deck was closed into a family room. When entertaining, this room and the kitchen can be separated by a hidden wall system of sliding floor-to-ceiling white oak panels. Beyond the 3rd level balcony is a vestibule into the generous principal suite. It has the bedroom with a fireplace and view of the always-interesting cypress swamp, plus an outdoor balcony. The luxurious bathroom, with onyx countertops and heated flooring, has 2 of everything expected, plus a walk-in steam shower. An expertly designed closet for two was built in a 19' x 19' room, and spare room with a half bath has served as both a library and a child's bedroom. On the 1st floor level exists a suite with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a large sitting room with a kitchenette. An exterior door steps onto the arch-and-column back porch facing the cypress swamp. A fireplace and ceiling heat lamps allow year-round use. On the other end of the house is an open breezeway leading to a gazebo and outdoor staircase up to the family room. It is underneath the family room, off the breezeway below, that there is another bedroom, bathroom and bonus room considered under-roof yet outdoor. Along the ivy garden wall is a tool shed, half bath, and a hidden closet for deliveries. Built along the river is a staircase down to an open deck, continuing to a ramp down to the floating dock, with a mooring capacity of 22' by 9'. This perfectly designed and constructed house cleverly disguises numerous hidden cabinets and has a few other wonderful features!

Elementary School Middle School High School
Broadmoor Elementary School Edgar Martin Middle School Comeaux High School
Price History
4/25/2023 Listed $3,500,000
9/19/2023 9% - $3,200,000

General Features

Amenities Acreage,Elevator,Park,Shopping/Mall
Construction Frame
Heating 2 or More Units,Central,Electric,Zoned
Cooling 2 or More Units,Central Air,Zoned
Utilities Elec: City,Gas: Atmos
Roof Composition
Appliances Built-In Electric Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Electric Cooktop,Freezer,Gas Cooktop,Ice Machine,Indoor Grill,Microwave,Refrigerator,Trash Compactor,Washer
Parking Garage Faces Rear,Open
Zoning Res
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 3
Year Built 1999
REO No
Subdivision Fernewood
Style Contemporary
Stories 2.0
Type Detached Single Family
Property Type A
Area No
HOA Includes Ground Keeping,Management,Recreation Facilities
Financing Conventional
Age 21 - 30 Years
Acres 4.70
Directions Ambassador Caffery,Turn onto Englewood,Left on Waterside Dr
City Lafayette
Middle School Edgar Martin
HOA Fee 950.00
Assn Fee Required
Street Name Waterside
High School Comeaux
Elementary School Broadmoor
Legal Description LOT 97 FERNEWOOD PHASE IV 117,065 SQ FT LOT 98 FERNEWOOD PHASE IV 69

Interior Features

Equipment Cable Ready,Ceiling Fans,Fiber Ready,Garage Door Opener,Garden Tub,Intercom,Outdoor Speakers,Sauna/Steam,Sec Sys Owned,Security System
Interior Features 9+ Ft Ceiling,Attic Access,Beamed Ceilings,Bidet,Bookcases,Built-Ins,Computer Nook,Crown Molding,Double Vanity,Electric Dryer Con,Electric Stove Con,Electric Washer Con,Gas Dryer Con,Icemaker Con,Kit
Flooring Carpet,Marble,Tile,Wood
Fireplace 3+ Fireplaces,Gas,Gas Log,Pre-Fab,Wood Burning
Total Bedrooms 5
Street Suffix Drive
Total Bathrooms 5.30
SqFt - Living 8604.00
SqFt - Lower 3694.00
SqFt - Upper 4910.00
SqFt - Total 9604.00

Exterior Features

Exterior Balcony,Deck,Double Gate Access,Fireplace,Landscaped,Other,Outside Light,Porch,Rear Yard Access,Sprinkler System
Water/Sewer Public Sewer,Public Water
Foundation Post Tension
Waterfront Bayou/River,Dock/Mooring,Frontage,View,Walk To
Siding Synthetic Stucco
Fencing Full,Other
Patio Covered,Open
Mineral Rights Reserved
Lot 97 & 98
Lot Dimensions irregular
Other Structures Gazebo,Sheds(s),Storage
Lot Cul-De-Sac,Sloping,Views,Water Frontage,Wooded
SqFt - Garage 943.00

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

Property vs Single Family Average in 70503

Price
AVG $530K
$3.2M
Visits
AVG 394
184
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®
Year Built
AVG 2001
1999