1544 Stanford Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Buelow-Miller Realty
1544 Stanford Ave,Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$3,250,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 4,596 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: leslie gladney
Office: burns & co., inc.
MLS#:2026013049
Source:LA_CLBOR
Price summary
- Price:$3,250,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$280.32
About this home
One-of-a-kind estate near LSU. This is the 2-acre estate of A Hays Town. Designed and built by the legendary architect himself. Steele Burden was a close friend of Mr. Town, and Steele and Hays planted all of the live oak trees on the property. Mr. Hyman, from Lafayette, and Mr. Town cultivated and planted all the crepe myrtles that form the allees in the back of the property. Every design feature was throughout and implemented by Mr. Town. Brick walls were added, real flagstone patio revised and expanded, brick arches added to the walled courtyard. The open-air Garden Room faces the huge flagstone patio, the primary bedroom has a bay window that faces the brick paved garden with fountain, the Office (Guest House 1) views a walled brick courtyard with raised beds and iron gate. A unique and much photographed property, this home and elements of the home and yard have been featured in magazines such as Southern Living and Veranda, architectural and design magazines and articles around the country. The property consists of a 3 bed, 3 bath home with front and back porches and verandas, Garden Room that faces the flagstone patio and brick courtyard with fountain, Office (Guest House 1), a workshop, Honeymoon Cottage (Guest House 2), a pigeonnier, gazebo, brick walls and courtyards, and 2 acres of land (2 lots). Each building on the property is unique and built at different times in Mr. Town’s life and career. There are influences of French, English, Spanish, and lots of European garden elements. Mr. Town was the leader of using reclaimed materials, and this home is a masterpiece. Beams, bricks, mantels from the salvage yards, cypress paneling, antique brass hardware, reclaimed doors from a French armoire made into a closet door. Imported flagstone, reclaimed soft reds and hard tan bricks abound. Slate roofs, reclaimed hardwood floors, hand made and designed copper and iron light fixtures. This historic and architectural property is legendary....
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Home facts
- Year built:1947
- Subdivision & Development:Etta B Jolly
- Listing ID #:2026013049
- Added:4 day(s) ago
- Updated:October 28, 2026 at 02:16 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:3
- Rooms Total:31
- Flooring:Brick, Wood
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Granite Counters, Microwave, Oven, Pantry, Range Hood
- Living area:4,596 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air, Multi Units, Zoned
- Heating:Central, Electric, Multiple Units, Zoned
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1947
- Building area:4,596 sq. ft.
- Lot area:2 Acres
- Lot Features:Landscaped, Level, Shade Tree(s), Split Possible
- Construction Materials:Brick, Frame, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features:Covered, Entry Flat or Ramped Access, Lighting, Open, Patio: Brick, Patio: Oversized, Patio: Recycled Material, Porch
- Foundation Description:Slab
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$3,250,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$280.32
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Stove Connection, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer, Washer Hookup
- Amenities:Bookcases, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Dressing Area, En Suite, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Shower/Tub Combo, Varied Ceiling Heights, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-Up Attic
Parking
- Parking description:Concrete, Covered
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