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c. 1840 in Washington, LA

Posted on OHD: 9/15/25. Last OHD Update: 9/15/25.
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225 W Carriere St, Washington, LA 70589

Discover a piece of Louisiana history with this registered 1840s Old Colonial French architecture-style Creole cottage in historic Washington, LA, offering timeless elegance and incredible potential. This charming home features a grand foyer leading to a large formal dining hall, three ground-floor bedrooms (two with private baths), hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, plaster medallions with chandeliers, three beautiful Louisiana landscape murals, a double parlor, central hall, and front and back galleries. A spacious upstairs area offers the potential for additional bedrooms or flexible living space, while two additional corner lots and a restorable large pond provide opportunities for further development or garden enhancements. Located in a walkable village with a relaxed country atmosphere, it is just 25 minutes from Lafayette Regional Airport and 2 hours from New Orleans, with convenient access to restaurants, a pharmacy, a walking park, and local hotspots. This unique property offers an exceptional opportunity for ownership or investment.
4 Bed · 2.5 Bath · 2,276 Sq Ft · 0.68 Ac.
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