Attention to detail and over the top quality describes this Louisiana French Estate designed by Tad Sabastian, custom built in 2008! This home sits on two full size lots in the heart of Lafayette's finest, highly sought after Bendel Gardens Subdivision. Graced by three historic oak trees and surrounded with an array of hearty fruit producing trees as well as beautiful blooming trees and lush shrubbery. Outstanding features: 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathrooms, gourmet kitchen, Viking Profession appliances, custom cabinets, fabulous designer drawer pulls and knobs, gorgeous granite countertops, all open to a keeping room featuring a brick woodburning fireplace! Flooring includes brick, ceramic, marble and gorgeous rare 8'-character grade and certified Appalachian Oak. Home features two full brick walls, one in the master bedroom and one in the formal dining room, a full brick loggia and six bricked archways throughout. All windows and French doors are copper shield and are workable. French doors open to a wraparound slate porch 600 feet in size. Rear porch with one of three copper roofs is 300 feet in size and opens from the master bedroom as well as the loggia. There is a bonus room off of this rear porch with a commercial sink, tons of cabinets, dishwasher, r and half bathroom. A three-car oversize garage featuring concrete Stained by Design and wood ceilings and two large windows. Beautiful carriage house with 1000 square feet of endless opportunities, i.e. outdoor kitchen/entertainment area, or additional living quarters. Sprinkler system on its own separate water well and features a fertilizer system. Too many other amenities and equipment supporting this amazing home to list. Call for your private showing!