Sometimes it's fun to keep tabs on how the "other half" lives. Actually, in this case it's more like the other 1%.

Every now and again I like to go to Realtor.com to see what kind of fancy homes are for sale in our area.

Let's all have some fun (and dream big) as we present the five most expensive homes for sale right now in Lafayette.

 

  • Engel & Volkers New Orleans Metairie
    Engel & Volkers New Orleans Metairie
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    $4,500,000

    226 Princeton Woods Loop St

    Mediterranean Custom Built Mansion located in River Ranch. The owners traveled far and wide to select the one-of-a-kind objects and decor for the home. Master bath is soaked in marble. The home features an awesome pool house and spa oasis. Custom built insulated wine cellar that stores 1200 select bottles.

  • District South Real Estate Co.
    District South Real Estate Co.
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    $3,490,000

    330 Le Violon Rd

    Shady Oaks Ranch offers 3,823 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, an office plus an exercise room. The outdoor kitchen offers an abundance of storage, built-in fridge, boiling area, grill and so much more. Shady Oaks Ranch also comes with a guest house offering 1,300 sq ft, 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

  • Engel & Volkers Lafayette
    Engel & Volkers Lafayette
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    $2,900,000

    103 Riverbriar Rd

    This enchanting Mediterranean style property is designed with care and attention to detail, from the mosaic tiled ceilings in the kitchen, authentic gold leaf trim throughout, and several crystal chandeliers in the great room and dining room alone. This prestigious home offers a well-appointed chef's kitchen and over 7000 square feet of luxury living and entertaining.

  • Keaty Real Estate Company
    Keaty Real Estate Company
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    $2,500,000

    117 Thibodeaux Dr

    Masterfully designed 5700 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home sits on an engineered structural slab. Sitting on the Vermilion River, it features a tranquil outdoor oasis complete with its own putting green and a 900 sq ft pool house.

  • Southern Lifestyle Realty
    Southern Lifestyle Realty
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    $2,200,000

    412 Biltmore Way

    When you pull into the driveway of this magnificent home, you'll notice its coastal elegance, full two-car garage equipped with a golf cart garage, and a third single-car bay. The spacious kitchen features a clever mix of appliances, including a built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, Bosch dishwasher, Wolf wall oven and convection steam oven. Outside, enjoy cool nights by the wood-burning fireplace or cook up something delicious on the grill or Green Egg!

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