Deck is being replaced, new carpet downstairs, new roof. All will be completed prior to occupancy! Home may not be available until late December. ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME. New windows, new sliders, and new store-front windows (2014-2016) overlooking the Bayou providing a breathtaking panoramic view. Two solar water heaters and 6kw solar panels (2014) saving $$ from your monthly power bill. Private well and septic eliminate need to pay for water and sewer. Three HVAC units providing zoned heating/cooling (2014/2015). Propane fuels one HVAC unit (heat), back-up water heater in rare event solar goes out, and starter on fireplace. Oh, the wood-burning fireplace. See-through for romantic evenings in family room and/or master bedroom, or just additional heat in the winter to reduce the power bill even more. Entering from the front door, you are greeted with 18-foot ceilings, curved grand staircase, and the French balcony in the upstairs bedroom. Large family room has massive 18-foot ceiling, and a wet bar with Scotsman ice machine. Large Master bedroom has TV/reading area. Master bath has separate vanities, whirlpool tub, large double-head walk-in shower, and large walk-in closet. Office/4th bedroom on 1st floor with deep closet, built-in shelving, and adjacent full bathroom. Sliding doors in kitchen, dining room, family room, and Master bedroom open to the huge multi-level deck, overlooking the water, with a boardwalk, koi pond, and sitting area to enjoy the sunsets. Downstairs also features the eat-in kitchen (granite counter tops, convection microwave), generous sized laundry room, butler's pantry, formal dining room, and oversized garage. Upstairs hosts the second living room overlooking the family room, and also has a balcony with spectacular views. Also upstairs are two large bedrooms and a large bathroom. Marble-look windowsills throughout. Never-ending closets and storage spaces in every part of the home including all bathrooms and garage, which also has a workbench. Another fountain adds to the ambiance out front, with a large circular drive and nice yard. This home has received many repairs/upgrades in the past four years, and has also been painted inside and out. Please ask your agent for the list of improvements. All age, size, dimensions approximate. Please verify if important.