$3,250,000
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
MLS# BR2026013049
3 beds | 3 baths | 11594 sqft
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Property Description
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.
Details
Listing Info
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2026-07-17
Delayed Marketing: No
Listing Price: 3250000
Current Price: $3,250,000
List Price/SqFt: 707.14
Type: Single Family Residence
Modification Timestamp: 2026-07-17T21:09:17Z
Photo Modified: 2026-07-17T16:55:26Z
General Property Description
# Bedrooms: 3
Baths - Full: 3
Total Baths: 3
SqFt - Living: 4596
SqFt - Total: 11594
SqFt - Source: Approximate
Stories: 1
SqFt - Covered Porch: 1512
SqFt - Storage: 528
SqFt - Carport: 352
Year Built: 1947
Builder: A. HAYS TOWN
Acres: 2
Acreage Range: 1 - 2.99
Lot Dimensions: 408 x 220 x 366 x 216
Mineral Rights: Conveyed
Pool on Subject Property: No
Rooms
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bonus Room Level: First
Den Level: First
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Office Level: First
Primary Bedroom Level: First
Utility Room Level: First
Workshop Level: First
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 3 Level: First
Bedroom 4 Level: First
Originating Details
Originating System ID: ROAMP
Originating System Key: 2026013049
Originating System Listing ID: 2026013049
Originating System Name: ROAM Paragon
Location Tax Legal Info
Street Number: 1544
Street Name: STANFORD AVE
Parish: East Baton Rouge
State: LA
Zip Code: 70808
Subdivision: Etta B Jolly
Area: EBR MLS Area 52
Tax Assessment Number: 881163
Property Features
Siding: Wood
Parking: Carport
Construction: Brick; Frame
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Metal; Slate
Interior: 9+ Ft Ceiling; Attic Access; Bookcases; Crown Molding; Electric Dryer Con; Electric Washer Con; Gas Stove Con; Handicap Acc; Kitchen Island; Varied Ceiling Heights; Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace: Gas Log; Masonry; Wood Burning
Flooring: Brick; Wood
Heating: Central; Electric; None
Cooling: 2 or More Units; Central Air; Zoned
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Freezer; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Wall Oven; Washer
Countertops: Granite
Rooms: Bedroom 1; Bonus Room; Den; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room; Workshop; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4
Fencing: Brick; Chain Link; Full; Privacy; Wood
Lot: Additional Land Available; Level
Patio: Covered; Open; Porch
Amenities: Acreage
Exterior: Outside Light
Other Structures: Barn(s); Gazebo; Workshop
Waterfront: View; Walk To
Utilities: Gas: Entergy
Financing: Cash; Conventional; FHA
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Width | Level | Remarks |
| Bonus Room | 20.00 | 16.00 | First | BONUS ROOM |
| Bonus Room | 20.00 | 16.00 | First | BONUS ROOM |
| Kitchen | 14.00 | 19.00 | First | KITCHEN |
| Kitchen | 14.00 | 19.00 | First | KITCHEN |
| Utility Room | 9.00 | 14.00 | First | UTILITY ROOM |
| Utility Room | 9.00 | 14.00 | First | UTILITY ROOM |
| Dining Room | 16.00 | 15.00 | First | DINING ROOM |
| Dining Room | 16.00 | 15.00 | First | DINING ROOM |
| Office | 23.00 | 20.00 | First | OFFICE |
| Office | 23.00 | 20.00 | First | OFFICE |
| Den | 14.00 | 21.00 | First | DEN |
| Den | 14.00 | 21.00 | First | DEN |
| Workshop | 12.00 | 23.00 | First | WORKSHOP |
| Workshop | 12.00 | 23.00 | First | WORKSHOP |
| Bedroom 1 | 13.00 | 16.00 | First | BEDROOM |
| Living Room | 26.00 | 16.00 | First | LIVING ROOM |
| Living Room | 26.00 | 16.00 | First | LIVING ROOM |
| Bedroom 2 | 13.00 | 16.00 | First | BEDROOM |
| Primary Bedroom | 16.00 | 17.00 | First | PRIMARY BEDROOM |
| Primary Bedroom | 16.00 | 17.00 | First | PRIMARY BEDROOM |
| Bedroom 3 | 14.00 | 19.00 | First | BEDROOM |
| Bedroom 4 | 14.00 | 19.00 | First | BEDROOM |
IDX
Listing Office: Burns & Co., Inc.
Last Updated: July - 17 - 2026
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