Family-owned home since its original construction offering a well-maintained solid structure built on pilings w/a FORTIFIED ROOF (new July 2024), 18kW Kohler whole house GENERATOR & upgraded electrical PANEL (both new April 2024). Showcasing an IMPRESSIVE 572 sq ft addition with 13 ft VAULTED ceilings, exposed beams & wood-burning FIREPLACE featuring imported stones from Gatlinburg. Plenty of natural light from the transoms & French doors which open to a spacious wood deck overlooking the fenced in yard. Updated in the 80's by interior designer Peter Braswell, the kitchen features a peninsula w/a gas cooktop, refrigerator & dishwasher, and stainless steel microwave & Thermador DBL wall ovens. Designed to entertain w/extended DINING & LIVING area that provides a variety of social experiences. Presenting 2,164 LIVING sq ft w/3 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms situated on a 60 x 100 lot. Located in FLOOD ZONE X w/unblemished history of NO FLOODING. AMAZING location surrounded by new construction homes, near top rated schools like Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies (#1 HIGH SCHOOL IN LA according to US News rank report) & conveniently located, only a 0.7-mile walk to TRADER JOE'S, restaurants, shopping, I-10 & more! Other major key features include a 5-ton heater new in 11/2022, paired with a 5-ton AC unit from 07/2021. Hidden treasures of OAK WOOD FLOORS await under the carpets in the dining & front living rooms with durable terrazzo floors in the kitchen & hallway. Some windows have been upgraded to energy-efficient Anderson Windows. Enjoy the extra amenities of having a 295 sq ft WORKSHOP equipped w/electricity, water, utility sink & shelving accompanied by a CARPORT, stand-up attic w/2 cedar closets for ample storage, washer, dryer & Rainbird sprinkler system for the front garden. Virtual renderings are for suggestive purposes only. All info to be verified. Move in now or use this great canvas to create your own painting! HIGHEST & BEST OFFERS DUE March 20th, 12 NOON.