3110 HIGHWAY 494 Natchitoches, LA 71457
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,801 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,801 sqft
Price per Sqft $499
MLS Listing ID 2529616
Style Cottage,Creole
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Construction Status Excellent
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1838
Lot Size 8.290 Acres
Acres 8.29
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
Here is your opportunity to own a truly unique piece of history. Cherokee Plantation, offered fully furnished, sits on 8.29 acres and stands as an exceptional example of the Creole Cottage—a traditional architectural style indigenous to Louisiana.
The elegant single-story home is elevated approximately six feet on brick piers, with floors, walls, and its massive hipped roof constructed from hand-hewn cypress using traditional heavy timber techniques. The four original central rooms feature bousillage walls—a mixture of mud and moss—framed between the posts and braces. The interior walls were historically painted, while the exterior was finished with weatherboards, preserving the authenticity of its Creole craftsmanship.
The land on which Cherokee Plantation stands was originally part of a Spanish land grant issued to Philippe Frederique and Jacques Faure in 1795. The home itself predates 1839, when Emile Sompayrac purchased the property from his father-in-law Narcisse Prud'homme, later modifying the residence for his wife, Clarisse. That same year, the famed Bossier-Gaiennie duel took place on the grounds behind the plantation. The estate was later named “Cherokee” for the lush hedges of Cherokee roses that once framed its grand entryway.
In total, the property encompasses 12.69 acres, including 8.29 acres with the main house, two barns, and additional historic structures. Across the street, an additional 4.4 acres front the beautiful Cane River, featuring a 1900+ sq. ft. two-bedroom, three-bath home with a large living room and large dining room and an expansive screened porch, plus an original outbuilding that has been thoughtfully converted into a caretaker's cottage.
Both homes come fully furnished as shown in the pictures. This property offers multiple opportunities for redevelopment.
Cherokee Plantation is more than a home—it is a timeless legacy of Louisiana's architectural and cultural heritage.
Location
State LA
County Natchitoches
Interior
Interior Features Attic, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Elevator
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Fence, Porch, Permeable Paving
Parking Features None, Driveway
Pool None
Water Access Desc Public
Roof Type Shingle,Wood
Porch Porch
Building
Lot Description 6-10 Units/Acre, Outside City Limits
Entry Level One
Foundation Raised
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Public
Architectural Style Cottage, Creole
Level or Stories One
Additional Building Barn(s), Shed(s)
Construction Status Excellent
Others
Tax ID 0090102150A
Security Features Security System,Closed Circuit Camera(s)
Special Listing Condition None
