302 Amherst Ave Baton Rouge, LA 70808

LOOK OVER THE LSU CAMPUS with the amazing view from the balcony of this EXQUISITE HOME in College Town! Walk to the LSU Lakes, Tiger Stadium or the BREC Park just one block away! Originally built in 1952 & COMPLETELY renovated in 2011 and 2013, adding a second story.Charm & character of an older home with the benefits of newer construction. Architectural details throughout like solid cypress doors, Belgian pine & mahogany as well as locally milled Spanish cedar windows. Grand entry with old pine floors, a beautiful winding staircase, a marble gas fireplace, built-in shelves and an attached sunroom/music room. Kitchen with granite, custom cabinets, a walk-in pantry, gas range, coffee bar area & stainless appliances. Truly charming & efficient. Centrally located dining space & adjoining study with built-in shelves and bench with storage. Step down into the breathtaking den/family room with Mexican tile floors & a spectacular “Tavern on the Green” style seating area surrounded with huge windows and French doors that open up to the New Orleans style brick courtyard with a fountain, pergola & majestic oak tree. Side yard with garden space & fruit trees. Primary bedroom suite with recessed ceiling, huge walk-in closet with built-ins, granite top vanity with double sinks, separate water closet, travertine tile floors, tub & separate large walk-in shower. Two sets of French doors open to the upstairs balcony w/wrought iron columns/rails & beadboard ceiling. Enjoy coffee & priceless views of the LSU campus! Additional bonus area upstairs with a door that could lead to a future terrace.Each bedroom w/its own full bath!Additional features include large indoor laundry, 2 HVAC systems for zone heating/cooling, French drains in the rear of the home, sprayed insulation, Terminix lifetime protection plan, an under crawl space ATMOX ventilation system for better airflow during the summer months & low E windows for energy efficiency. Truly a RARE, one-of-a-kind College Town Home!