137 Midway Drive, River Ridge, La 70123

Partially completed contemporary estate on one acre in River Ridge. A portion of the 2003 original home is incorporated into the current plans. Exterior is mostly complete, interior is framed with plumbing and electrical lines. Project is fully permitted with plans that can be altered to suit. Originally planned as a multi-generational home. Property includes concrete wall with electronic gate, grand driveway, motor court, pool, cabana, art studio (former horse barn), chicken coop with enclosed yard, detached shed/workshop/loft/playhouse. Fully fenced with completed landscaping and subsurface drainage.
Architectural plans were customized to exacting specifications permits convey with property along with fully approved permits
330 x 132 one-acre lot with main house, detached art studio, repurposed barn to storage area, inground pool with cabana bath, iron gated concrete wall entry with extensive pea gravel drive and second concrete walled entrance to motor court
Existing 2003 structure was thoughtfully incorporated into a unique modern home with ground floor additional living space for guests and extended family, oversize living and dining rooms, playroom with attached bath, art gallery, home office and large kitchen that overlooks the pool.
The second floor features an expansive primary suite with open air terrace plus 5 additional ensuite bedrooms.
A third floor is framed for additional multi-purpose spaces such as movie theatre, wine cellar, storage, playroom, etc.
Floor plan is designed to maximize natural light reflection into public spaces via steel framed custom arched windows and a central open-air two story courtyard
Foundation Notes: 76 new pilings driven to combine with approx. 100 existing pilings, post tension slab, 107 yards of concrete poured for new foundation area, entry garden walls and landscape/garden retaining walls
Framing/Structure – true milled beams throughout original house with steel I beams run front to rear between ground and second floor allows for a wide-open space if desired, all interior framing is complete to plans
Exterior: Ludowici clay tile roof installed on main house and accessory buildings in 2023. Succo and cement board siding installed 2023. Most exterior windows are installed with the exception of 1 (onsite)steel frame window in front and 2 (onsite) windows for living room. One rear window exterior pane was damaged in a storm. All exterior doors are installed and most have hardware.
Mechanical: All plumbing is run and roughed in, 90% of electrical wiring is run, 2 main interior panels, two 200A panels run parallel for a total of 400A. Main service feed run overhead to property and continues under driveway slab to min service meter. Separately metered alternate electric service along north fence line services electric gate, pool house, horse barn/art studio and barn/garage/tool shed/loft. Two gas meters near pool house and on south side of house supply natural gas to the property. One 5-ton 100,000 BTU gas furnace and coil is installed on the second floor – no condenser. Some ductwork is run.
Landscaping: concrete garden beds and completed subsurface drainage includes $50k of commercial drainpipes running 250’ back to live oak in yard with 3 catch basins that run along the north fence line. Planting was fully installed but somewhat impacted by freeze of Jan 2025
Interior Finishes: 4,000 board feet of 2’ white oak along with slate flooring for vestibule and foyer is onsite. Several light fixtures are installed. Additional framing timber onsite
Pool: New equipment installed ($15,000) and is in good working condition. Slab for outdoor shower near cabana is poured and plumbed
Art Studio: Converted from a former stable to have electricity. Overlooks an enclosed chicken coop and fowl run
Storage Area/Former Barn: Expanded to add a loft and additional space for kids activities, storage, tool shed or hobby activ