$1,800,000
Arnaudville, LA 70512
MLS# 2500003569
10 baths | 5340 sqft
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Property Description
Historic Creole Colonial Estate and Bed & Breakfast Business Built in 1796, Maison Stéphanie is a rare Creole Colonial estate offering both historic significance and proven business potential. Nestled on 18+ acres along the Bayou Teche in Arnaudville, this property currently operates as a successful bed & breakfast and event venue, drawing guests seeking history, culture, and authentic Louisiana charm. The main residence features 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, expansive dining areas, fireplaces, and a welcoming kitchen. Additional structures include: The Sally House - a 1-bedroom Acadian-style cottage with living area, kitchenette, and clawfoot tub. The Carriage House - 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, plus multiple living and dining spaces. Commercial kitchen for large-scale operations. Utility cottage, pigeon tower, and greenhouse, supporting both hospitality and agricultural uses. The grounds are equally impressive, with landscaped gardens, vegetable and herb beds, mature trees, and a tranquil, fish-stocked pond—popular for weddings, retreats, and gatherings. Horse-ready acreage and additional development potential create opportunities for equestrian, agritourism, or recreational expansion. Maison Stéphanie combines historic designation, unique accommodations, and diverse revenue potential, making it a one-of-a-kind opportunity for investors, hoteliers, or entrepreneurs seeking to expand into Louisiana's growing cultural and heritage tourism market. Whether continuing its legacy as a turnkey B&B and event venue, developing agritourism, or converting it into a private retreat with income potential, this estate offers unmatched versatility.
Details
Listing Info
Delayed Marketing: No
For Sale: Yes
For Lease: No
List Price/SqFt: 337.08
Document Modified: 2025-09-17 12:46:07.911384
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2025-09-17
Listing Price: 1800000
Current Price: $1,800,000
Modification Timestamp: 2025-09-17T17:55:14Z
Photo Modified: 2025-09-17T17:46:07Z
Location, Tax & Legal Info
Flood Zone: X
Legal Desc: 9.58 AC: LOT 12 PLAT A SEC. 49 & 50 T8S R6E & 60 X 500 STRIP OF LOT 13COB. 1263-311-286833 1812-107-529490 1814-780-530813 1827-078-535825AND 8.89 AC: LOT 11 PLAT A SEC. 49 & 50 T8S R6ECOB. 1263-317-286834 1812-107-529490 1814-780-530813 1815-185-530979
Location
Historic Area: 1
Rural: 1
General Property Description
Approximate Age: 76+ Years
SqFt - Total: 5340
SqFt - Source: Appraiser
Mineral Rights: Negotiable
Acreage Range: 11 - 19.99
SqFt - Retail: 3979
SqFt - Office: 0
SqFt - Warehouse: 0
Acres: 18.47
Total Baths: 10
Sale/Lease Info
Lease Purchase: Yes
Est Bldg Ins: 29000
Remarks & Misc
Remarks: Historic Creole Colonial Estate and Bed & Breakfast Business
Built in 1796, Maison Stéphanie is a rare Creole Colonial estate offering both historic significance and proven business potential. Nestled on 18+ acres along the Bayou Teche in Arnaudville, this property currently operates as a successful bed & breakfast and event venue, drawing guests seeking history, culture, and authentic Louisiana charm.
The main residence features 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, expansive dining areas, fireplaces, and a welcoming kitchen. Additional structures include:
The Sally House - a 1-bedroom Acadian-style cottage with living area, kitchenette, and clawfoot tub.
The Carriage House - 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, plus multiple living and dining spaces.
Commercial kitchen for large-scale operations.
Utility cottage, pigeon tower, and greenhouse, supporting both hospitality and agricultural uses.
The grounds are equally impressive, with landscaped gardens, vegetable and herb beds, mature trees, and a tranquil, fish-stocked pond—popular for weddings, retreats, and gatherings. Horse-ready acreage and additional development potential create opportunities for equestrian, agritourism, or recreational expansion.
Maison Stéphanie combines historic designation, unique accommodations, and diverse revenue potential, making it a one-of-a-kind opportunity for investors, hoteliers, or entrepreneurs seeking to expand into Louisiana's growing cultural and heritage tourism market. Whether continuing its legacy as a turnkey B&B and event venue, developing agritourism, or converting it into a private retreat with income potential, this estate offers unmatched versatility.
Office/Member/Contract Info
List AOR: RAA
Property Type
Hotel/Motel: 1
Price Includes
Furn/Fixtures/Equip: 1
Real Estate: 1
Parking
Limestone/Shell: 1
On Site: 1
Parking Lot: 1
Road Frontage
Paved: 1
Public Street: 1
Construction
Brick: 1
Features
Employee Lounge: 1
Fire Sprinklers: 1
Foundation
Concrete Piers: 1
Lot Description
Water Frontage: 1
Exterior
Pole Sign: 1
Roof
Composition: 1
Heating
Wall Unit(s): 1
Zoned: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fans: 1
Wall Units: 1
Zoned: 1
Gas
On Property: 1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Electricity
Other: 1
Sewer
Private Sewer: 1
Septic: 1
Water Source
Water Company: Magnolia Water
Documents
Aerial Survey: 1
Blue Prints: 1
Legal Description: 1
Record Plat/Plan: 1
Financing
1031 Exchange: 1
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Private Banking: 1
Documents List
Flood Determination Disclosure: 1
Floor Plan: 1
Plat Map: 1
Property Disclosure: 1
Originating Details
Originating System ID: M00000300
Originating System Key: 20250907150318570114
Originating System Listing ID: 2500003569
Originating System Name: RAA Flex
Location Tax Legal Info
Street Number: 1862
Street Name: Bushville
St Suffix: Highway
Unit #: Comm
Parish: St Martin
State: LA
Zip Code: 70512
Subdivision: None
Area: M1
Tax Assessment Number: 04002b4364
Zone: Unzoned
Directions: Take I-10 Northeast towards Breaux Bridge then LA-382 (Anse Broussard Hwy) to Maison Stephanie, 1862 Bushville Hwy, property will be on the left hand side of the road.
Property Features
Property Type: Hotel/Motel
Location: Historic Area; Rural
Road Frontage: Paved; Public Street
Features: Employee Lounge; Fire Sprinklers
Exterior: Pole Sign
Heating: Wall Unit(s); Zoned
Cooling: Ceiling Fans; Wall Units; Zoned
Gas: On Property
Electricity: Other
Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic
Construction: Brick
Roof: Composition
Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Wood
Documents: Aerial Survey; Blue Prints; Legal Description; Record Plat/Plan
Lot Description: Water Frontage
Parking: Limestone/Shell; On Site; Parking Lot
Foundation: Concrete Piers
Financing: 1031 Exchange; Cash; Conventional; Private Banking
Price Includes: Furn/Fixtures/Equip; Real Estate
Documents List: Flood Determination Disclosure; Floor Plan; Plat Map; Property Disclosure
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Listing Office: Compass
Last Updated: September - 17 - 2025
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