Welcome to the ultimate package deal in Gonzales: an Acadian-style home on 2 acres with an inground pool, shop, and every upgrade you actually want. This home is full of charm, starting with the oversized front porch made for rocking chairs, plus crown molding, window transoms over doors, and beautiful architectural details throughout. Freshly painted and loaded with storage, you’ll love the foyer linen closet, large hall closet, and custom overhead storage cabinets. The living and dining areas are bright and open with windows across the back of the home offering abundant natural light and stunning views of the pool. The living room features a gas log fireplace and a wet bar with beverage fridge and display cabinetry, perfect for entertaining. The kitchen is designed to impress with solid surface countertops, an island with breakfast bar, undermount stainless sink, gas cooktop, custom soft-close cabinetry, hexagon glass tile backsplash, walk-in pantry, double ovens, convection microwave, dishwasher, trash cabinet, and plenty of drawers. An office transition leads to a private primary suite with a spacious bathroom offering double walk-in closets, double vanity areas with a sit-down space, a jetted tub, and a walk-in shower. The split floor plan includes three additional bedrooms and a walk-through bath with two vanity areas and a shared wet area. Outside is a true backyard retreat with a fenced gunite saltwater pool featuring a chiller, plus a wooded area behind the pool for added privacy. Additional features include a whole house generator paired with a gas stove for peace of mind during hurricane season, a double carport, concrete and limestone drive, extra guest parking, a detached storage shed with window unit, and an additional storage shed attached to the carport. The laundry room includes a sink, built-in ironing board, cleaning closet, washer and dryer hookups, and a convenient half bath near the back door for pool days. Tankless water heater on one side