‘Distinguished’ Colonial Estate Built With 2,000-Year-Old Wood on a 44-Acre ‘English Country Park’ Lists in Louisiana for $1 Million

Nestled between the bustling cities of New Orleans and Baton Rouge lies a 44-acre slice of history in the form of a dazzling Colonial estate replete with natural beauty and architectural significance.

While the Louisiana property, which sits in the town of Hammond, was built in 1950, it was designed to look roughly 200 years older—even incorporating design elements that date back more than 1,000 years.

The result is a unique blend of old-world charm with modern elegance that recently hit the market for just a hair over $1 million.

Listed by Puddy Robinson of Crescent Sotheby’s International Realty, the property sits at the heart of a parcel that boasts "open meadows and mature woodlands" filled with flowers, evoking the image of an English country garden.

The estate’s architectural distinction is evident from the moment you arrive via the long drive and encounter the four-bedroom main house, complete with stately columns, a brick facade, and classic black shutters.

Inside, rare paneling and flooring crafted from native Louisiana swamp cypress give the home the elegant feeling of much older estates, as does its sheer scale: more than 5,000 square feet of living space.

Found within that sprawling space are several astonishing elements that add yet another layer of intrigue and elevation to the home's design, including 2,000-year-old Louisiana swamp cypress that was used for the paneling and the flooring in the "exceptional study."

Remarkably, even that isn’t the interior’s most impressive feature.

The home’s true showstopper is the dramatic fan-shaped circular staircase anchoring the grand entrance hall. Designed by noted New Orleans architect August Perez, who was known for his work in historic preservation and classically inspired homes, the staircase functions as both a practical element and a sculptural centerpiece.

Elsewhere in the home, the layout follows classic Colonial symmetry, with formal living and dining spaces ideal for entertaining alongside warm, inviting rooms designed for everyday life.

Large windows flood the home with natural light and frame views of the surrounding acreage, while fireplaces and refined architectural details reinforce its timeless allure.

A total of four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms can be found in the main dwelling, including a beautiful primary room that is filled with windows.

However, the living spaces do not end with the primary residence; the property also boasts a detached guesthouse, which the listing notes adds a further 2,281 square feet.

Built in 1955, five years after the primary structure was completed, the guesthouse offers the ideal place to house guests—or staff, should the need arise.

Situated alongside the swimming pool, the structure can also be used as a changing or storage area.

Beyond the doors of both structures, history unfolds through the pristine land, which offers not only seclusion and privacy to residents, but also a stunning vista of natural beauty.

"The property evokes an English country park with vibrant azalea, camellia, sasanqua, and daylily gardens," the listing notes.

While the images suggest that the property may need some upgrades and updates to give it a more modern feel, the historical details truly make it stand apart from the crowd—offering a rare opportunity to own a true slice of architectural originality ready for its next steward.