6847 FALSE RIVER RD, Oscar, LA 70762
6847 FALSE RIVER RD, Oscar, LA 70762
6847 FALSE RIVER RD, Oscar, LA 70762
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Listed byKeller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners • Sara Gummow • 225-768-1800
$869,000
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5 Beds
3 Baths
5,414 SqFt
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6847 FALSE RIVER RD Oscar, LA 70762

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Key Details

Property Type Other Types

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,414 sqft

Price per Sqft $160

Subdivision Not A Subdivision

MLS Listing ID 2026007307

Style Creole Cottage

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1803

Lot Size 3 Sqft

Acres 3.0

Lot Dimensions 300 x 400

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Source ROAM MLS

Land Area 5414

Property Description

Step back into the dawn of Louisiana's history with this extraordinary, raised Creole Cottage, a premier landmark of Pointe Coupee Parish. Situated on three lush acres and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, North Bend offers a rare opportunity to own a home defined by its refined rustic character and deep connection to the 19th-century landscape. Far from the rigid formality of later periods, this home celebrates the refined rustic nature of early colonial craftsmanship. It is a residence where the builder's hand is still visible in every corner, featuring a wealth of original 1800s components. The home's character is defined by its second-level living area, where stunning original Cypress floors underfoot and authentic bousillage walls create a warm, organic atmosphere that modern construction cannot replicate. The primary first floor features original solid brick walls and flooring, offering a textured, earthy elegance that grounds the home in its 1803 origins. While the home boasts ten original rooms, each with its own fireplace, the scale remains intimate and inviting, reflecting the sensible, functional beauty of early Louisiana life rather than mid-century opulence. From the traditional brick-between-post construction in 1835 to the elevated galleries designed to catch morning breezes, the home remains a living museum of early structural artistry. The grounds are guarded by "May," a magnificent Live Oak estimated at 450 to 500 years old and listed on the Live Oak Society Registry. Enhancing the estate's natural beauty is a striking stand of eleven Cypress trees, providing a quintessential Louisiana silhouette against the sky. Seven additional Live Oaks and a centuries-old Magnolia provide deep, cooling shade, while banana trees, sago palms, and vibrant lilies add a lush, tropical texture. A comprehensive 1992 restoration ensured the home's structural stability while carefully preserving its historic patina.

Location

State LA

County Pointe Coupee

Community Not A Subdivision

Area 3.0

Zoning Res Single Family Zone

Direction Hwy 190 to LA 1 to False River Rd. Home is on the left.

Interior

Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Dual Closets, En Suite, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, Shower/Tub Combo, Stone Counters

Cooling Central Air, Multi Units

Flooring Wood, Brick

Fireplaces Type Masonry, Other

Equipment Generator

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Range, Disposal, Dishwasher

Laundry Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

Exterior

Parking Features RV/Boat Port

Utilities Available Cable Available

Roof Type Wood

Garage No

Building

Lot Description Landscaped

Story Two

Foundation Other

Architectural Style Creole Cottage

New Construction No

Others

Tax ID 00489740

Security Features Closed Circuit Camera(s),Security System,Smoke Detector(s)

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

ROAM MLS

NEARBY SCHOOL & BUSINESS

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