607 May Street

Mid-Century Modern, ranch style residence designed by Dunn & Quinn Architects in Lake Charles has been carefully maintained by original family. Porte Cochere allows covered parking for second car outside the enclosed Garage. Sturdy construction by Adolph Grimes, high-quality builder in Jennings in 1948. All exterior and interior walls utilize actual 2” x 4” heart pine studs with 1x6 center-match sheathing on diagonal over studs and covered with sizing and wall-coverings in the original portion of the house. Probably the first house in Jennings built on concrete slab with oak finish flooring over wood sleepers, in Living and Dining rooms with carpet covering original oak wood flooring.
Formal Dining Room has built-in China cabinet and storage closet that opens to Den/Sunroom. Formal large 20 x 24 Living Room has wood burning fireplace with exterior brick chimney, lovely oak floors under carpeting and open divider at Entry Foyer. Large 16’ x 14’ Kitchen with center island and Breakfast Nook. Openings to Den and Dining Room and exterior door to Breezeway to Garage. Generous cabinets, with Lazy Susan corners and full height Pantry with fold-out shelving for maximum storage.
Exterior features include covered breezeway, Porte Cochere for additional parking, enclosed Garage, open patio, covered patio, workshop and huge L-shaped back yard.