6521 TAYLOR OAKS LN Alexandria, LA 71301

This custom-built 1.5-story Acadian home in Tennyson Oaks on half-acre fenced lot is your opportunity to spread out and live large both inside and out while making a discerning financial decision and buying under recent appraisal prices that topped $600000. Built in 2001 with upstairs addition finished in 2010, this 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath with inviting front porch that stretches from end to end offers 4428 square feet of living area plus a vast array of outdoor amenities. The 3rd garage/workshop with 1/2 bath, easily converted to a poolhouse, is located just steps from the fenced inground pool with "constant current" feature to help you exercise. You will gravitate often to the private back patio/courtyard with its outdoor fireplace, Big Green Egg, gas grill, brick pizza oven, eye-catching wooden beamed ceiling and cooking center surrounded by privacy fencing. Floor plan includes 3062 sq. ft. downstairs with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and 1366 sq. ft. upstairs (1 bedroom/1 bath) with adjoining open recreational area/gameroom and bar great for parties, ping pong, pool table, video games, exercise/workout, movie gatherings or all of the above - you name it! Utility room is a true workhorse with walls of storage and deep sink. Primary bath with his and her granite vanities, separate shower, jetted soaker tub and spacious double closets adjoins the appx. 16' by 16' owners' bedroom. Recently renovated kitchen offers stainless appliances, granite seating bar and separate center island, Viking gas cooktop, double stainless ovens, loads of cabinets and more. Functioning solar panels. Sprinkler system, icemaker upstairs and retractable pool cover are being sold "as is." Seller will provide a $5000 carpet allowance for the 3 rooms that currently have carpet