Horse Farms For Sale in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish Louisiana

Lovely, versatile, 94.6 acre equestrian property in rapidly growing region of south Louisiana, featuring wooded areas with miles of trails, 50 acres of habitat restoration with native hardwood trees, 3 stocked ponds, and extensive infrastructure--limestone driveways & access roads, 2 gated entrances, custom drainage, bridges, and over 25 acres of fenced pasture. The primary residence is a spacious, fully renovated 2600 SF 1880s farmhouse, 2 BR/2 BA with a loft bunk room, with high ceilings & exposed beams, restored in 2018 for a casually elegant lifestyle. It features an open floor plan, natural light, original shiplap walls & oak floors, new slate, with many custom features--gas fireplace, farmhouse sink, soapstone counters, gas stove, stainless appliances, cast iron soaking tubs, custom slate & marble showers, along with a Kohler whole house generator, pergola back patio, custom landscaping with irrigation & lighting, and a spacious 2 car carport which may be used as an outdoor entertaining pavilion. From an equine perspective, this special property has been designed to support the ultimate comfort and wellbeing of horse and rider--with 12 total stalls and over 25 acres of fenced pasture. A focal point of the property is the landmark cypress-clad post & beam gambrel main barn, which is climate controlled with soaring ceilings, air conditioned tack room, W/D, custom tack and feed storage cabinetry, and houses 5 horse stalls (including a large foaling stall) with fans, automatic waterers, custom stall mattresses, and an insect-misting system.  2 wash racks are conveniently located at the rear of the barn, complete with WERM flooring and hot & cold water. The main barn also highlights a luxury 1 BR barn loft apartment with decks offering beautiful views of the property & barn interior, and a downstairs full bathroom with slate and glass shower.   The property features 2 additional, Amish built, free-standing cypress-clad stables with oak kickboards-- a 4 stall side stable with fans, automatic waterers & custom stall mattresses, insect misting system, and WERM-lined wash rack, plus a 3-stall back stable with custom gates, fans, stall-savers liners, and an attached wash rack. Enjoy sweeping views of the property while you ride and train from the 225 x 90 covered arena featuring LED lighting, mirrors, a sound system, custom textile ArenaAid footing & irrigation. The 150 x 200 outdoor sand arena overlooks the windmill and 2 ponds, with views of the property's cross country jumps, exercise hill, and a 60 ft custom round pen completes the training area between both arenas. For guests or caretakers, a beautifully renovated, private 1 BR/1 bath guest cottage is located behind the covered arena, complete with high ceilings, a full kitchen, shower/tub, W/D, and a wrap-around porch and deck. Rounding out the property's features include all of the infrastructure needed to support a variety of uses, including a private well & well house, manure composting system, a windmill for pond aeration, a 3750 SF cypress clad covered equipment storage building, a 1250 SF workshop with industrial roll up doors and custom floor to ceiling shelving, 200 SF hay storage, lighting throughout the property, multiple 50 and 30 amp RV hook ups, a 250 gallon diesel tank and pump, automated front gate access, and a convenient second gated entrance/exit from the rear of the property (from Homer Richard road).  Enjoy access to top veterinary medical, surgical, and reproductive services less than 5 miles away, along with a wide complement of equine support services in the area. This beautiful property has been carefully designed and maintained & is ready for you to enjoy the best aspects of equestrian and country living.

The house at SPRINGER HILLS FARM was beautifully and meticulously restored in 2004. This Acadian prairie house was originally constructed in 1914 and moved to its current location in 2003. Sitting on 27.417 acres, the property contains pastures, woodland, a stocked pond, and hills with sweeping vistas. Every window, door, and porch has stunning views over the hilly property, yet with the siting of the house and various landscape features, there is an amazing sense of privacy. The historic house features center-match cypress walls & longleaf pine floors downstairs with 11 1/2’ beamed ceilings, cypress floors in upstairs loft, and antique wood & hardware throughout with custom antique cypress cabinets in kitchen & bathroom. Buried utilities include New Iberia water, SLEMCO electricity, and fiber optic cable. This property is a horse lover's dream, with the following equine facilities: 24’x30’ barn, which includes mud-free access; 2 12’x20’ stalls with mat floors; 10’x30’ air-conditioned tack room with concrete floor; 24’x30’ overhang with water trough & dirt floor with some mats. Hay loft with electric hoist, nearby wash rack with concrete floor & hot water. For freshwater fishermen, there is a 1-1/2 acre, 8’ deep spring-fed pond stocked with largemouth bass & coppernose bluegill. For those who have a motorhome or visitors with same, there are both 30A & 50A RV hookups with water & sewer in the barnyard. Birdwatcher’s paradise - with more than 80 species sighted. This is country living at its very finest, yet with convenient access to Acadiana Regional Airport, New Iberia, located 3.5 miles away, and 11 miles from Lafayette Regional Airport. If you want a unique property with almost unlimited recreational opportunities, this is the house for you. Make an appointment now to see this special place.