10008 TRUE LIGHT CHURCH RD Active

Bogalusa,LA 70427

$ 240000

3 Beds

2 Baths

1783 SqFt


Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,783 sqft

Price per Sqft $134

Subdivision Not A Subdivision

MLS Listing ID 2464267

Style Cottage

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Construction Status Very Good Condition

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1976

Lot Size 1.000 Acres

Acres 1.0

Property Description

Rare upscale home on spring-fed scenic protected Bogue Chitto river. Main house over looks the river with large screened porch. Main house has number one pine floors and Berber carpeting. Antique restored O'keefe and Merrit stove with griddle. Dishwasher, frost free Whirlpool refrigerator, remote control lighting for both tropical ceiling fans/lights and remote recessed lighting in living room. Three thru-wall AC units. Two bedrooms. one bath. Elevated attached guest cottage has one large bedroom, large living room, three closets, ample cabinetry in bath and one of the closets. Large sunroom with kitchen. Large enclosed storage area under guest cottage. Two thru-wall ACs. Both buildings are plumbed with propane for the stoves and all infrared heating. The property consists of just over one acre with 210 ft. river frontage. Private dock. Grandfathered soft grade concrete boat launch which is no longer allowed to be constructed on this river. There is also a deep free-flowing artesian water well with holding vat for live fish and bait. Both buildings are plumbed with this artesian water. Roofs are 26 gauge metal and 10 years old. There are pear, oak, catalpa and maple trees. The berm is landscaped with 200' of large gardenias. The property is in a straight stretch of this translucent exceptional river. Thus, there is never any bank erosion from washout. The buildings are on pilings approx. 8' off the ground. There is covered parking for four vehicles underneath. Fenced with gated access. Excellent fishing. Duck can be taken in season from the dock as this river is a migratory flyway. There is no industry on this river, nor is it allowed by the Louisiana Scenic Rivers Protection Act. This river has artesian springs beneath which is it's source, and will not run dry or subside in drought. 15 minute drive to Downtown Covington and one hour to New Orleans via the causeway. Guest cottage has rented for eighteen hundred per month. There are no alligators in this river.

Location

State LA

County Washington

Interior

Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s)

Heating Gas,Multiple Heating Units

Cooling Ductless,3+ Units,Wall Unit(s)

Fireplaces Type None

Fireplace No

Appliance Dryer,Dishwasher,Oven,Range,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Exterior Feature Porch

Garage Covered,Two Spaces

Pool None

Waterfront Description Waterfront,River Access

Water Access Desc Well

Roof Type Metal

Porch Porch

Parking Type Covered,Two Spaces

Building

Lot Description 1 to 5 Acres,Irregular Lot,Outside City Limits

Entry Level One

Foundation Raised

Sewer Septic Tank

Water Well

Architectural Style Cottage

Level or Stories One

Additional Building Apartment,Other

Construction Status Very Good Condition

Others

Tax ID 0600033650

Special Listing Condition None

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