3 bedroom, 2 bath in Carriere for $242,000.00. f peace and quiet is what you are looking for, then this home is perfect. There is plenty of room to spread out, and with about 5 acres of land, it is a great place for a family or anyone who enjoys space. And, yet you are close enough to dining places, nearby shopping and it is about 45 minutes from the Gulf Coast or 50-55 minutes to New Orleans. This custom designed single story home just off Highway 11 is set back about 60 feet from the street. This 3 bedroom home has about 1,800 square feet living space and 2,400 approximately under beam. There is a spacious porch across the front that extends to the carport with a side entrance to the home. As you enter the home from the porch, you immediately notice its spacious family room that has vaulted ceilings, new wood laminate floors and exposed wood beams. It also has a ceiling fan and a framed opening with spindle rails providing a view of the kitchen and dining room or dining area. There are plenty of solid wood cabinets in the kitchen that is equipped with a drop-in stove and dishwasher. It has a counter bar that separates the dining area from the kitchen. The kitchen, dining room and hallway are newly painted in neutral colors with new wood laminate flooring in the living room and hallway. The dining room faces the backyard area and includes a French door to access the covered porch. The side carport entrance opens into the dining room and just off this room is a large utility room that includes washer-dryer hookups and lots of storage. The 3 bedrooms are located in the hallway off the family room. All the rooms are very spacious with large closets. There is a full bathroom in the hall with marble vanity. The master bedroom includes a private bath and has a huge walk-in closet with built-in shelving. The home has a lovely view of the 5 acres from the covered back porch. You will enjoy looking out across the matured landscaping with live oaks, while staying cool under the ceiling fan. See this and more properties in Carriere for sale by owner at http://www.buyowner.com