Located off of Highland Rd. in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Stockade plays host to several hundreds of people throughout the year. From the outside, the house looks kind of like a stucco/tudor fusion. I know what you're thinking-- huh? When I first came here, I was hoping for an endless front porch, Antebellum style, ferns hanging from the ceiling.... nope. This is just a huge old house that appears to have been modified over the years.
When you walk in the front door, the stairs are immediately to your left and straight ahead is a sunken in living room (which is huge), complete with a grand piano, mini fountain/greenery pool, large fireplace. Basically, this room would house an amazing Christmas tree.
Upstairs is 4 large bedrooms and full baths. Each room has a name, such as "The Garden Room." Two of the rooms have a private balcony however, all of the rooms would be just fine as a master suite in anyone's home. Go online and check it out! www.thestockade.com
While staying in Baton Rouge, I have to head over to Mobile for the day as well as HOPEFULLY see a plantation or two. While visiting last year, I saw a few plantations however, I'd love to see them all. My favorite home was Oak Alley. Look it up. Biggest disappointment? The Myrtles, which happens to be featured in almost every "Haunted Homes" television special. I didn't see any ghosts.... not even a chipmunk. Another great day trip is to a Mississippi home called Rosswood. Gorgeous. I want to live there.
I know I've blogged about this before however, on an almost daily basis, I day dream about owning a large home on an even larger piece of land. I complain about my hubbie not doing laundry however, doing daily chores in old home sounds great. Learning the homes quirks, every nook and cranny sounds exciting. History of a home is as important as its furnace and roof.
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