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Need to hide from the world? ‘Secluded’ estate for sale in Louisiana is just the place

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Exterior Fabulous Real Estate Photography / Latter & Blum | Compass

A one-of-a-kind estate has landed on the real estate market in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for $2.5 million. And while there are many fascinating facts and features about the property, the biggie is that it is owned by artist and sculptor Rigsby Frederick.

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Exterior of the hideaway Fabulous Real Estate Photography / Latter & Blum | Compass

The property is made up of three different structures: the primary house, art studio and the Palmetto house.

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Exterior Fabulous Real Estate Photography / Latter & Blum | Compass

“Want to own a part of Baton Rouge history in a secluded hideaway? World Renowned eccentric sculptor’s finest and most challenging ‘Work of Art’ is on the market!” the listing on Latter & Blum and Compass says.

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Exterior Fabulous Real Estate Photography / Latter & Blum | Compass

“This birding paradise and wildlife sanctuary is all about the views. There are views from every room in the home bringing the outside inside. The artist shaped and molded nature’s strongest materials to create an unbelievable Masterpiece. Set on a charming hillside, the home is situated to take advantage of the beauty and surrounding nature.”

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Exterior Fabulous Real Estate Photography / Latter & Blum | Compass

According to the listing, the three buildings were “custom built with inspiration and purpose.”

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Dining area Fabulous Real Estate Photography / Latter & Blum | Compass

Frederick himself is a native Louisianan who uses nature, ethnicity and primitive cultures as a source of inspiration that reflects in his art.

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Living room Fabulous Real Estate Photography / Latter & Blum | Compass

“Rigsby believes that sculpture is not just to look at, but to live inside of and that is reflected throughout the Casa del las Palomas property and home at 16056 Highland Bluff Ct in Baton Rouge, LA,” a news release about the estate says.

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Kitchen Fabulous Real Estate Photography / Latter & Blum | Compass

The listing is held by Jo Landreneau, Latter & Blum | Compass.

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Bedroom Fabulous Real Estate Photography / Latter & Blum | Compass
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TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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