510 5th Street

Timeless Acadiana charm on a private 0.54-acre corner lot. Designed by Kevin Gossen in the spirit of A. Hays Town, this beautifully designed French Provincial 3-bed, 3-bath, 3,114 sqft home sits beneath majestic live oaks. Step through arched French doors into a foyer with high ceilings and herringbone brick flooring. The living room is a showstopper: wide-plank heart pine floors, tall ceilings with deep crown molding, a fireplace and floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves, plus three sets of arched French doors that open to the back porch and courtyard. Graceful arches lead to the formal dining room, also finished in heart pine. The kitchen features herringbone brick floors, Spanish tile, exposed beams, a cooktop alcove with a timber mantel and hand-painted tile, a center island with a prep sink, warm custom wood cabinetry, and an arched window over the main sink. Next door, a butler's pantry with a wet bar, wine rack and glass-front cabinets connects to the garage entry. The kitchen opens to the den, featuring painted brick walls, gorgeous beams and a wall of shuttered windows overlooking the grounds. The large primary suite offers a beamed library and sitting nook lined with built-ins, two walk-in closets, and a bath with a double vanity, a seated makeup area and a separate shower. The second bedroom is fabulously drenched in classic wallpaper. Above the 2-car garage, a private guest suite has a vaulted, beamed ceiling, a built-in desk, a gun cabinet, a full bath and its own A/C. Outside, century-old live oaks shade expansive brick courtyards on every side. Copper gutters, storm shutters, a walled front courtyard with a boxwood parterre sits beneath a sprawling oak. Out back a large covered porch opens to a sweeping herringbone brick patio strung with café lights and a secluded fountain courtyard, perfect for relaxing and entertaining. Homes with this level of craftsmanship and setting rarely come to market in Abbeville. Schedule a showing today!