A Safe and Spacious Retreat: 2016 Smart Home in Gonzales with Fenced Yard and Alexa-Enabled Convenience

July 30, 2025

This unique smart home in Gonzales, LA, offers modern living with extensive smart technology, including Alexa-enabled switches, a thermostat, and a garage door. Situated on nearly half an acre in Ascension Parish, it permits room for a shop and pool, enhancing its versatility. The large 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence features stained concrete flooring, a spacious living room with a gas fireplace, a kitchen with granite countertops and a breakfast bar, and a master suite with dual vanities, walk-in closet, garden tub, and separate shower. Additional conveniences include a mudroom/desk area, laundry room near the back door, California-style garage, open patio for entertaining, and a fully fenced backyard with a wrought iron gate. Priced at $334,900, it’s in flood zone X with excellent access to I-10 highway, Tanger Mall, and local amenities.

Backyard Exterior

Heather Lambert of United Properties of Louisiana

This view shows the backyard of a historic American home featuring a brick exterior with three distinct roof sections in a muted grayish tone. The house has a large covered patio area centrally located between two wings. The patio is supported by wooden posts and contains seating and a grill. The lawn is spacious and well-maintained, consisting of lush green grass extending to a wooden fence background. Potted plants are placed around the patio, adding a touch of greenery. The overall aesthetic conveys a classic and clean suburban backyard with functional outdoor living space.

Garage and Courtyard

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This outdoor area features a concrete courtyard with a spacious driveway leading to an attached garage. The garage has an open door showing the interior space, enclosed partially by a black metal fence with vertical bars for safety or containment. Adjacent to the garage is a cozy covered patio area with beige siding and two wooden support columns painted red. The patio includes seating and a charcoal barbecue grill, suggesting a space for relaxation and outdoor cooking. The home’s facade combines beige siding with classic red brick, under a multi-faceted shingled roof in a neutral tone.

Living Room Seating

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This living room area features a set of dark brown, plush reclining couches arranged in an L-shape around a large, light-colored area rug. The walls are painted a soft, neutral light gray, with clean white crown molding framing the ceiling. A wooden-framed glass door and a tall window with burnt orange curtains provide natural light. A large, modern ceiling fan with wooden blades hangs from the ceiling, adding both style and functionality. The flooring is polished concrete, complementing the room’s contemporary yet cozy aesthetic. A doorway leads to an adjacent space, enhancing the open layout.

Living Room Focus

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This living room features a focal point with a whitewashed brick fireplace topped with a rustic wooden mantel, above which a large flat-screen TV is mounted. Flanking the fireplace are tall, narrow windows that allow natural light to brighten the space. The furniture consists of plush brown recliners and a matching sofa, positioned around a light-colored area rug that anchors the seating arrangement. The room flows seamlessly into the adjacent kitchen, visible through a wide open doorway, showcasing white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting, highlighting an inviting and cohesive layout.

Kitchen Appliances

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This kitchen corner features a sleek and modern design with stainless steel appliances including a large French door refrigerator with two lower freezer drawers and a gas stove with an oven beneath. Above the stove is a built-in microwave integrated into white raised-panel cabinetry. The countertop is a light granite or marble with subtle veining, complemented by a beige tiled backsplash using small square tiles arranged evenly. The cabinetry hardware blends two styles, black knobs and matching horizontal handles, adding contrast to the predominantly white cabinets for a clean, classic look.

Dining Area

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This dining space features a dark wooden rectangular table with matching chairs, positioned beneath a classic chandelier with multiple frosted glass light fixtures. The room’s walls are painted a soft gray, complementing the white crown molding and baseboards. A large arched window with divided panes allows natural light to flood the room, framed by burnt orange curtains that add a warm touch. Adjacent is a front door with a dark wood finish and glass panes, decorated with a welcoming wreath. The polished stone floor flows seamlessly into a nearby living area with dark leather seating, creating an elegant, cohesive layout.

Bedroom Space

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This bedroom features a spacious layout with a large bed positioned against a light gray wall. The bed is covered with a patterned white and gray bedspread and a gray throw blanket at the foot. Two tall windows with white blinds flank the bed, allowing natural light to brighten the room. Adjacent to the bed is a small white nightstand. A dark wooden desk with a computer setup and a white swivel chair with a pink throw blanket occupy one corner. The floor combines a large beige shaggy rug over a polished brown concrete surface. White crown molding and a white door add classic architectural details.

Bathroom Vanity

Heather Lambert of United Properties of Louisiana

This bathroom features a spacious layout with two separate white vanities, each topped with a grey and beige marbled countertop and fitted with an oval sink and dark bronze faucet. Above the vanities are large mirrors extending along the wall, complemented by mounted light fixtures with frosted glass shades. The cabinetry below is white with a mix of doors and drawers, fitted with dark knobs and handles for contrast. The room has light grey walls, a window with white trim and blinds providing natural light, and a polished brown concrete floor offering an industrial touch to the otherwise classic design.

Small Bedroom

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This small bedroom features a minimalistic design with light gray walls and a polished brown concrete floor that adds an industrial touch. A single daybed with a dark wooden frame sits against the right wall, covered with a black bedspread and accented by multiple pillows in blue, white, and beige, including a backrest pillow and a small red heart-shaped pillow. Natural light floods the space through a large window with white trim on the left wall, showing an outdoor area with a wooden fence. On the floor beneath the window is a cozy pet bed with a pink blanket, contributing to the room’s understated, functional aesthetic.

Bathroom Vanity

Heather Lambert of United Properties of Louisiana

A compact bathroom space features a light gray paint scheme with white trim, creating a clean and modern ambiance. The vanity has a white wooden base with cabinet doors and black knobs, topped with a beige and gray marbled countertop. A white oval sink with a black faucet sits centrally on the countertop. Above the vanity is a large rectangular mirror framed by a silver border, reflecting the opposite side of the room. To the right of the vanity is a white toilet positioned beneath a window with white blinds, allowing natural light into the space. A white shower curtain hangs beside the partially visible white door, completing the neat and minimalist design.

Home Office Corner

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A compact home office setup is arranged in a small corner with light gray walls and polished concrete flooring. A wooden standing desk supports a large wall-mounted flat screen TV above it. The desk holds a keyboard, an audio device, and miscellaneous items, with a black PC tower featuring prominent pink lighting placed below. A black adjustable office stool with chrome legs is centered in the space. Nearby, several cardboard boxes are stacked next to a window with white framing and a salmon-colored curtain. A wooden wine rack with bottles sits on the left, while various cables and electronic accessories clutter the floor near the window, and daylight illuminates the area.

Laundry Room Sink Area

Heather Lambert of United Properties of Louisiana

A compact laundry room featuring modern front-loading washer and dryer units in white with metallic accents, placed side by side. Above, white cabinetry with black round knobs provides storage, blending well with the room’s soft gray walls. A small window on the right side, covered with semi-sheer grayish-blue curtains, allows natural light to filter in, brightening the space. The floor appears to be wooden or laminate with a warm brown finish, complementing the room’s neutral color palette. The minimalist design emphasizes functionality, clean lines, and subtle traditional detailing in a practical home setting.

Mudroom Entrance

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This space serves as a mudroom or entryway, characterized by a practical design with a focus on storage and organization. The floor is a warm, stained concrete with subtle texture and color variations. The muted gray walls complement the brown cabinetry, which includes overhead storage cupboards and a built-in bench with cubbies underneath. The bench area has three black metal hooks for hanging items. A small desk-like surface with a wall mount bracket and exposed cables is positioned on the left side. On the right, a door with divided glass panes leads outside, accompanied by a floral-patterned floor mat, enhancing the home’s traditional feel.

Garage Interior

Heather Lambert of United Properties of Louisiana

A spacious garage with an open overhead door allowing natural light to flood the space. The floor is made of concrete with visible marks and stains, showing moderate use. The walls are painted a light cream color with horizontal paneling for a clean, modern look. A white-framed glass door leads into the house, positioned centrally on the back wall. The garage door mechanism is mounted on the ceiling, along with a projector or similar electronic device. To the right, a black iron fence gate separates the garage from an adjacent area, possibly a patio or pool space. The overall design is simple and functional, emphasizing utility.

Listing Agent: Heather Lambert of United Properties of Louisiana via Zillow