Set back from the street, this home is one of the oldest in the Louisiana Purchase.  With a wide gallery with hand pegged beams and a wood shingle roof.  The authenticity of the home is retained with the original bousillage walls. This house was built by Gabriel Buard circa 1776 and continued in his family until it wad purchased by Dr. and Mrs. W.T. Williams to be used as a home and doctor's office.

  The Wells family purchased the building in 1963, and they made the restoration. Entrance from the gallery goes directly into the living area with its two massive fireplaces.

                            Master Bedroom                                                                     Guest Bedroom

All of the bedrooms are graced with fireplaces.

                         Fireplace                                                                                         Fireplace

                            Fireplace 3rd Bedroom                                                         Computer Room/Study

One of the bedrooms has been converted for use as a computer room/study.

                            Fireplace Den                                                                         Fireplace Sitting Room

The cozy sitting room is graced with bookshelves and another fireplace. Curious lore has gathered about the "Bedroom of the Brides," whisperings of conspirators can sometimes be heard during the dark of night, footsteps cross the empty porch by day, and faint music sounds come from empty rooms.

                                    Kitchen                                                                                            Front Porch

The kitchen, laundry room, and baths are modern for the comfort of the family; central air and central heat have been installed for the same reason.  As Natchitoches is the oldest city in the Louisiana Purchase, it is quite a popular tourist site.  It is envisioned that this home could be put on tour for the bus loads of tourists who come seeking to see the area.