Experience the pinnacle of luxury at The Sanctuary, a breathtaking waterfront estate on Lake Bistineau in Northwest Louisiana. Nestled on a peninsula with a little over 6.5 acres behind a private gate. The neighboring 3.17 acre lot is also  available to purchase for a combined 9.7 acre FABULOUS lot.

This secure retreat features a pristine contemporary house, gorgeous views, and over 550 feet of seawall.  The Sanctuary is truly a trophy property that sits on perhaps the finest lot and location on Lake Bistineau.  A four-year custom design and build, the main house is a true smart home and a prime example of architectural excellence boasting state-of-the-art amenities. The attention to design and detail is unparalleled on this property.  The primary suite offers 2 fabulous bathrooms separated by an oversized walk-in closet. On the lower level find two additional suites, a private kitchen, theater room, gym, craft room, and additional living areas.  Enjoy outdoor living with over 8,000 square feet of decks and patios, lovely pool, spa, and a private pond stocked with bass and bream.  A rare find!  Don’t miss your chance to relish in the tranquility and privacy this exclusive property offers.

613 Moore Road is a contemporary custom home consisting of over 10,000 heated and cooled square feet and over 13,000 square feet of total covered space, plus over 8,000 square feet of decks and patios.  The home, completed in 2008, unequaled in the region and located on likely the best elevated location on Lake Bistineau.

Lake Bistineau is a 15,000+ acre recreational lake in south Bossier Parish in Northwest Louisiana, just outside Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana.  This compound, on Parish maintained Moore Road, is a very unique neighborhood on a private peninsula that includes only seven houses.  Some of these homes are occupied by full time residents and others are weekend homes. This is a very private retreat with excellent access to Lake Bistineau that is only a 30 minute drive from downtown Shreveport.  

The Sanctuary is located on a finger in the lake known as “Spring Branch.”  Another rare feature is that there is no development or home across the finger from this house, so it is totally dark and private at night.

The home named Sanctuary was constructed in 2008 and designed as the primary residence for the owners.  No expense was spared.  It was designed by well-known local architect Mike McSwain who also was the architect for the Shreveport Airport, the Shreveport Convention Center and the Cyber Command Center in Bossier City.  The builder was Fred White with Commercial Construction and Development, LLC.

The home boasts three bedroom suites on two levels.   The main floor: large primary suite with two separate bathrooms, a large closet, a large laundry room, living room, two offices, dining room, conference room (or second dining or additional living area), a kitchen with top-of-the line appliances, den and outdoor cooking/ dining screened porch and a three-car carport.  The lower level: two large bedroom suites (each with ensuite bathrooms with dual sink vanities), theater room, den, kitchenette, exercise room, craft room and an enclosed two-car garage/shop.

The home also includes 1,983 square feet of enclosed space for mechanical, storage, and garage.

Some of the features include:

• Custom limestone “hanging” fireplace of limestone from Portugal
• Extensive landscaping including 5+ acres of lake irrigated St. Augustine sod
• Lutron computerized home lighting system and automated shade systems
• Top of the line appliances including ice maker, two dishwashers, and built-in coffee maker
• Metal stud construction, everything is stone, metal, or glass.  No wood was used in the construction
• Residential elevator
• Decks are made of Brazilian Ipe wood 
• Over $400,000 of Downsview quality cabinetry throughout the home
• AT&T phone/cell booster, Starlink high speed internet services available
• Utilities include Swepco underground power, 2 water wells, propane, brand new septic system/ treatment plant and weekly trash service
• Pool and hot tub
• Steam shower in the downstairs guest suite
• Dog yard – fenced with dog door into laundry room
• 1+ acre pond in front yard with architectural ‘pond pavilion’ stocked with bass and bream
• Architectural cooking gazebo on the lake, overhanging the seawall
• Front entry electric gate and concrete driveway
• Extensive outdoor night landscape lighting
• Emergency power generator
• Whole house power surge suppressor.  This protects the house electrical system from power surges that can damage electronics, computers, etc.
• Lightning rods on house 
• Two gas fireplaces and one wood burning fireplace
• Automatic perimeter mosquito mist spray system
• Security and fire alarm system
• Tesla EV car charging station
• Covered/enclosed parking for up to 5 vehicles
• Over 550 feet of seawall/lake frontage

Updated 10/27/25