73184 KEEN RD Abita Springs, LA 70420
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,765 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,765 sqft
Price per Sqft $334
Subdivision Not A Subdivision
MLS Listing ID 2570874
Style Cottage
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Construction Status Average Condition
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1870
Lot Size 40.000 Acres
Acres 40.0
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
The main residence, dating to 1870, has been thoughtfully restored with an emphasis on preserving its original character. Historic details include bricks believed to be among the earliest St. Joe bricks produced, along with original metal roofing creatively preserved inside the upstairs room. The estate, once home to a community of nuns, also includes a 1930 carriage house now used as a garage and workshop and a charming church/library with a bathroom and separate septic system. A screened porch overlooking the grounds provides a wonderful place to experience the peaceful setting.
The land is truly exceptional. Meandering trails wind through open lawns and wooded areas toward Abita Creek, including a Stations of the Cross trail with a small cabin tucked along the path. Near the creek, magnificent cypress trees estimated to be 300–600 years old stand among the property's diverse native woodland.
The cultivated landscape is equally impressive, with live oaks, azaleas, camellias, gardenias and native plantings complemented by an extraordinary collection of edible plants. Multiple grapevines, including muscadines, join peach, mayhaw, elderberry, citrus, blackberry, pineapple guava and banana plantings, along with several LSU fig varieties including Gold, Purple, Tiger and Celeste.
The property's remarkable botanical diversity has been carefully documented, with 144 species and varieties identified. A detailed binder of native species prepared with the assistance of an LSU botany professor will convey to the new owner providing a fascinating record of the landscape and its natural heritage.
With an artesian well, historic structures, established gardens, woodland trails and creek access, this is far more than a home on acreage. It is a property to explore, preserve and make your own. Schedule a private tour and experience the history, beauty and remarkable landscape of 73184 Keen Road.
Location
State LA
County St Tammany
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating Window Unit
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Exterior
Exterior Feature Enclosed Porch, Porch
Parking Features Carport, Two Spaces
Pool None
Water Access Desc Well
Roof Type Metal
Porch None, Porch, Screened
Building
Lot Description Acreage, Outside City Limits, Stream/Creek
Entry Level One and One Half
Foundation Raised
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Architectural Style Cottage
Level or Stories One and One Half
Additional Building Other
Construction Status Average Condition
Schools
Elementary Schools Abita Springs
Middle Schools Abita Springs
High Schools Fontainebleau
Others
Tax ID 63792
Special Listing Condition None
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