Lake Charles Area Home Finder's Guide - February 2025 - Volume 39, Issue 8
Lynn Calles
Chuck McCauley NMLS#1162835 Mike
Manette Pecorino
Candace Hilliard
Erika Thomas Janelle Weeks
Dawn Cothran NMLS#
Timeless Colonial-Style Estate on 5 Acres Step into elegance with this quality custom-built home by Russell Stutes, meticulously updated to meet modern standards. Nestled on a sprawling 5-acre lot, this stunning property offers 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, and an array of thoughtfully designed living spaces. The main home features: Warm Ambiance: Multiple fireplaces and a den adorned with library-paneled hardwood walls. Grand Entertaining Areas: Formal living and dining rooms, plus a spacious game room. Chef’s Kitchen: A large center island, built-in refrigerator, and charming brick flooring. Relaxation Spaces: A sunroom overlooking the brick patio, perfect for tranquil mornings or entertaining guests. Bonus Guest House: The separate guest house is a retreat0, boasting vaulted ceilings, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and dual bathrooms for ultimate convenience. Outdoor Luxury Enjoy the expansive in-ground gunite pool with an adjoining kiddy pool, ideal for family fun or entertaining on warm summer days. With an additional 5 acres available for purchase, this property is a rare find. A must-see for anyone seeking timeless charm with modern comforts! MLS# SWL24007039
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$338,000
SUBJECT LOCATED IN C-3 ZONING DISTRICT. 40x50 galvanized metal building on slab, (3) 14x14 roll-up doors and (2) walk-in doors, 1800 sqft. building, with 900 sqft. of office space, 1.5 bath and 900 sqft. shop with upstairs storage, 21x22 metal building. Property currently equipment sales and rental. Owner financing available.
has kitchen, breakroom, 4
accessible baths, T-1 line and is separated for leasing, 4 bay garage with 4 electric gar doors, 42 parking spaces & concrete parking lot. Owner/Agent
, 1160
2009 Clayton mobile home on large lot, spacious kitchen/dining combination, large family room, split master, concrete driveway and parking, metal roof, dead end street. All measurements are more or less. Owner/Agent
$99,500 - Sutherland Rd
Acres located near Sam Houston State Park. Property is wooded
backs up to Indian Bayou.
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How to Choose What Type of Door is Best for Different Exposures?
Provided
by Creative Door & Window
When choosing a door style, the location and exposure of the door unit must be taken into account. If your door does not have an overhang that hangs out equal in distance to the height of the door unit then that would be considered high exposure. Also which direction the door faces must be taken into account. Doors that face East or West will be subjected to the morning or evening sun and will likely have more trouble with the finish over time. The exposure to the elements will heavily affect your door and require more regular maintenance and refinishing, Below I am listing three exposure categories and I will make recommendations for each.
HIGH EXPOSURE
High exposure is when the overhang is not equal in distance to the height of the door, and direct East or West facing: In these applications, we highly recommend an all fiberglass or aluminum clad door unit. Also it would be far less maintenance to paint the units with a quality paint. Staining doors in a high exposure area usually requires extensive maintenance sometimes as often as bi-yearly.
MEDIUM EXPOSURE
Medium exposure is when the door is under a good overhang but still facing East or West: In this exposure a custom wood door will work just fine if painted. Staining will still require more regular maintenance due to the direct morning or evening sun, although it can be done. Fiberglass doors or aluminum clad doors are great options here as well.
MODERATE EXPOSURE
Moderate exposure is when the door is under a deep porch facing North or South): This exposure opens up far more options. Staingrade wood doors, staingrade fiberglass doors, as well as any of those products in paint grade. The protection from the elements provides far more flexibility in materials and finishes.
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