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1544 Stanford Ave

Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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Bed 3

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Bath 3

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SqFt4,596

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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 an d 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.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $3,250,000

AD Id : 88157759

MLS Id : 2026013049

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 2 Acres

Living Area Size : 4,596

Year Built : 1947

County : East Baton Rouge

Subdivision: Etta B Jolly

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3
  • Flooring Information

    Wood, Brick
  • Roofing Information

    Metal, Slate
  • Interior Features

    Walk-In Closet(s), Built-in Features, Crown Molding, High Ceilings Roof: Metal, Slate Appliances: Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Oven, Range, Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Microwave, Double Oven, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliance(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Inside
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Central, Electric, Zoned Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air, Zoned

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1947 Building Area Total: 11594 Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick, Frame Stories: 1 Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Covered Private Pool: No View: Water
  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Lighting, Courtyard

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 408 x 220 x 366 x 216 Main Square Feet: 2 Lot Size Acres: 2 Lot Size Square Feet: 87120 Lot Description: Rectangular Lot, Level

    Property Information

    Subdivision: Etta B Jolly Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Property Age: 79

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $3250000

  • Tax Information

    Tax Legal Desc: Ward: 1-3, Subdivision: Jolly, Etta B. Tract, Lot: 3. A Certain Lot Taken From 4.44 Acres In Sec. 44, T7s, R1e And Sec. 68, T7s, R1e, Meas. 110 Ft. On The S Side Of Univ. Ave. X 368.5 Ft. X 108.2 Ft. X 365.8 Ft. 1949.

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 4 Carport, Covered, Other, Concrete

  • Location Information

    WaterSource: Public Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/25/2026 @ 04:07

MLS: 2026013049 LISTED BY: Leslie Gladney, Burns & Co., Inc. 225-752-3100 SOURCE: Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS

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