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“Hi, there! I’m Heather, the founder of Historic House Hunt – a website that began as a blog exploring the history of old houses for sale and that has grown out of the desire to share information with new residents about the history of the area and the current best events, restaurants, shopping, activities, and real estate in and around the Central Louisiana area.”

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Make your home in a peaceful setting just seconds away from the Red River's Poland Lock and Dam/Boat Launch. With almost 3 acres of green yardspace this Creole Style house is situated far enough from the road to have the quiet landscape surround you. Tall ceilings and reclaimed wood throughout the house are just a couple of the many amazing touches throughout. The kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances, a gas range, ample counter and cabinet space. A formal living room in the front and an informal den at the back of the house, there is plenty of room to entertain. The house has four bedrooms with the primary suite downstairs. Tinker in the 24' x 35' workshop with the wide roll up door or spend the day on the expansive front porch. No worries if the power goes out, this house comes with a whole house Generac generator that kicks on seconds after you lose power and will run for days.

$418,000 Active

2840 Hwy 457 ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana

4 Beds 2 Baths 3,646 SqFt 2.800 Acres

Enjoy the front porch life in this spacious and meticulously maintained home in the coveted "Avenues" of the Alexandria Garden District. It features all of the charm of a historic home with all the space and modern updates you could want. With three bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, everyone can enjoy their own space. The primary suite features a large bathroom, huge walk-in closet/dressing room, and its own private porch off the bedroom. A large utility room complete with a utility sink makes housekeeping chores a breeze. Enjoy entertaining inside or out with a large kitchen, separate dining room, den and living room inside and a fenced backyard complete with a pergola area draped in greenery. A two car garage with storage/shop space in the back completes your checklist of everything you could want in a house!

$325,000 Active

2512 Avenue C ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,989 SqFt 0.390 Acres

You could own the most recognizable historic home in Alexandria, Louisiana. Known as the "Cook Home" after the family who built it in 1904, it has remained in the family ever since. This Queen Anne Revival style home is said to be inspired by a house in San Francisco that William Sherman Cook had visited. Situated on about an acre corner lot it has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, a formal living room and dining room, and an impressive foyer. The upstairs bathroom was the first interior bathroom in Alexandria and still has the original fixtures. Interior walls are a thick plaster over original shiplap which provide excellent insulation. The full-size attic could be finished out to a third floor, if desired. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and deemed to be a Louisiana Historic Monument. Make your appointment to view this treasure today!

$299,000 Active

222 Florence Avenue ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana

4 Beds 2 Baths 3,530 SqFt 1.080 Acres

Come see this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on a corner lot situated in a quiet neighborhood. With a bonus room that could be an office or guest bedroom there are plenty of possibilities. Enjoy entertaining in the formal living room or the informal den complete with wood burning fireplace and wet bar. The house features ample storage and cabinets. With two private courtyard areas in the back, you can make a private retreat. When storms come, you can rest assured that you won't be without power with the full-house Generac generator. Make an appointment to see this house today and see if it could be your home.

$239,000 Active

4211 Earl Drive ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,361 SqFt 0.260 Acres

Live with a country feel, but with in-town convenience! This home has massive windows overlooking an expansive, fully-fenced, woodsy backyard. The main living room with two story ceiling and a wood-burning insert fireplace creates an amazing center gathering space for your home. Kitchen features a glass cooktop, separate oven, microwave, peninsula seating, and a pantry. Bonus room upstairs could be a study or office. Check out the extra sunroom which opens to back patio. Large workshop in the back yard.

$199,900 Active Under Contract

277 Highway 3191 NATCHITOCHES, Louisiana

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,882 SqFt 1.050 Acres

With residential or commercial possibilities, this historic house is ready for its next owner to take over and make it their own. Recently freshly painted inside and out and the house has had all new subflooring installed and is ready for the buyers to select their own taste in flooring with a flooring allowance. As you arrive, notice the Southern style porch and its ceiling which has been painted sky blue in the historic fashion. As you enter through the front you are greeted in a large hallway with a rounded ceiling which gives an impressive welcome. There are three bedrooms and a bonus room as well as a bath and a half. With two large outside storage buildings and two car covered parking, this house has so many possibilities. Want more land? Ask about the extra two lots totaling 0.46 acres behind the house or the 1.44 acres fronting the main highway.

$179,000 Active

11098 Highway 165 S FOREST HILL, Louisiana

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,400 SqFt 1.450 Acres