508 I 49 Service Rd Sunset, LA 70584

Thistlewood Estate is a lifestyle property with access to I-49, located off the frontage road in Sunset, Louisiana. Constructed in 2010, this estate served as a second home and artistic space. The main building, spanning 4,600 square feet, features hand-cut wooden brick flooring in the kitchen, Amish hand-hewn beams, ceilings reaching over 23 feet, and reclaimed wood flooring. The chef’s kitchen is equipped with multiple ovens, warming drawers, refrigerators, and a scullery pantry. The first floor, encompassing 2,762 square feet, includes kitchens, a dining hall, a bedroom, and a showroom. The second floor features an open showroom, a sunroom, a double-sided fireplace, built-in bookcases, handcrafted stained glass, and an elevator shaft. An attached 712-square-foot guest suite is suitable for a groundskeeper or caretaker. The 15-acre estate includes two private stocked ponds, a shared lake, mature landscaping, fields of hybridized irises, and a camellia alley. A secret garden evokes the charm of a European countryside chateau. This property is suited for use as a venue, retreat center, or vacation property, with the potential to add more dwellings.