Historic House Listings

Whoa! Look at this one! Circa 1860. Five acres in MS. $599,000!

December 16, 2018

What a house! What a property! Built in 1860. Located on five acres in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Circular staircase, fourteen foot ceilings, and elaborate crown moldings adorn this home. The beautiful gardens were designed by landscape architect M. G. Kern in 1880. There is a swimming pool, reflection pond, tree house and a gazebo. Six bedrooms and six bathrooms. $599,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

One of the last great southern mansions built before the American Civil War. First floor with grand entry hall & classic circular staircase, 14 foot ceilings, elaborate crown molding, master down, 2nd master up, formal Living, dining rooms, library, 14×30 enclosed sun room, kitchen hearth room, plus 14×40 screen porch. Landscape architect M. G. Kern designed the gardens in 1880. Today the grounds are highlighted by formal & informal gardens, swimming pool, reflection pond, tree house, gazebo.

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