luxury houses with terrace for sale Rayville, United States

Commissioned by prominent planter Elias Norwood on a bluff overlooking the Atchafalaya River, White Hall passed to State Senator, General and Riverboat captain Bennett Barton Simmes, the richest man in the parish. The mansion served as headquarters for General Nathaniel P. Banks during the Red River Campaign. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, its significance is architectural and historical. Built in 1848–49 and attributed to Henry Howard, the Louisiana architect behind Nottoway and Madewood, White Hall rises from the riverbank as a rare survivor of war and time. Constructed of cypress (milled down the road), pine, and handmade brick, the house expresses Greek Revival form with Italianate influence. Fourteen-foot ceilings crown double parlors and broad galleries; long-leaf pine floors—some knot-free boards 22 feet in length—adorn interiors defined by dentil cornices, ceiling medallions, decorated archways, and a pentagonal bay window. Elaborate hanging lamps original to the house, discovered decades later in a Plaquemine barn, have been restored and returned to the foyer and main stair. These complement the full 19th century antique furnishings including two Charles Lee four poster beds. In 1863, Union gunboats fired on White Hall from the Atchafalaya River; cannonballs recovered from its walls remain as evidence of a house that stood in the path of history Saved and moved by loving owners in 1912 and again in 1939 to escape the advancing river, the home still faces the Atchafalaya. The 13.88-acre grounds include a crepe myrtle allée inspired by Mary Simmes’s Civil War–era diaries as part of extensive period gardens, mature pecan and oak trees, historically accurate plantings, a saltwater pool, and recreated dependencies including a kitchen cottage and restored schoolhouse. Since 2002, rehabilitation has followed the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards of Historic Preservation, integrating updated plumbing, electrical, HVAC, generator, and public water while preserving architectural integrity. White Hall stands prepared for its next steward.

Located on a beautiful lot (just under an ace) in lovely Long Lake subdivision, this traditional home has offers elegance and comfort that reflect thoughtful design and craftsmanship. Stunning white oak flooring grace the first floor with an expansive foyer that extends gracefully to the second floor and features built - ins. Entertain with style in the formal dining room and formal dining room. The heart of the home is in the family room, accented with exposed beams and a cozy fireplace perfect for gathering. Beautifully updated kitchen boasting an enormous island, abundant storage and sleek finishes. You will love the first floor primary suite which offers a sitting area divided by a dual sided fireplace. Lovely primary bathroom with freestanding bathtub, marble shower, his and hers walk in closets. Upstairs features three generously sized bedrooms, two bathrooms and a versatile playroom equipped with built ins. 3 outdoor patios perfect for outdoor entertaining wtih fireplace and built in grill - private backyard with wooded area behind. New roof, copper gutters, mosquito mist system, whole house generator - so many wonderful updates all within the last several years! A must see!!

Stunning custom built home with large double lot! Attention to details abound throughout this spacious home that also has two massive bedrooms downstairs as well as two full and one half baths down. Gorgeous new wood front doors enter to a beautiful foyer with a fabulous crystal chandelier. Living room has imported brazilian granite flooring and beautiful built ins, with wall of windows overlooking the large, terraced backyard. Kitchen dining, plus a separate dining room and a large den area. Office, study, bonus room and excellent walk in attic space. Kitchen has beautiful custom cabinetry and tons of counter space! This home also includes an enclosed room for hot tub. Also, don't miss the second kitchen! Excellent storage space and great closet space too. This is a one of a kind home!

Living at 500 Hickory Street would mean beginning each day surrounded by craftsmanship, character and more than a century of Texarkana history. Imagine quiet mornings on the broad porch, welcoming guests through an impressive entrance and gathering in gracious rooms shaped by rich woodwork, Tudor arches, exposed beams and a grand central staircase. The home’s generous spaces invite both memorable celebrations and comfortable everyday living, while the historic carriage house and grounds offer room for new possibilities. Built in 1910 and individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the George Washington and Ida Bottoms House is more than a beautiful residence—it is a home with a story, a presence and a lasting sense of place. Here, ownership is an opportunity to enjoy an extraordinary setting while becoming the next steward of one of Texarkana’s architecturally significant homes.