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Wow! Six acres in Vicksburg, Mississippi near Civil War Military Park. Has guest Apartment. $229,900

December 17, 2019

This tudor style home has a pretty nice interior! And how about that price! This home was built in 1920. It is located on six acres in Vicksburg, Mississippi. It is situated near the Civil War Military Park. Love the setting for this house! It even has a detached guest apartment that has brought in rental income in the past. The home has original hardwood floors, windows and vintage bathrooms. There is a clay tile roof that was replaced a year ago. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 2,245 square feet. $229,900

From the Zillow listing:

 

STEP BACK IN TIME IN THIS CHARMING TUDOR STYLE HOME BUILT IN 1920 AND NESTLED ON 6 PRIVATE ACRES LOCATED CLOSE TO VICKSBURG CIVIL WAR MILITARY PARK. ALSO FEATURES A DETACHED INCOME PRODUCING APARTMENT that was previously rented as an Airbnb for $75-$85 per night and was once a long term rental too, renting for $800 per month. The main home was also once used as a long term rental and rented for $1500.00 per month. The main home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, beautiful original hardwood floors throughout most of home, clay tile roof and the whole roof was replaced approx. 1 year ago; original fireplace and lots of windows throughout bringing in pretty nature views. There’s a cozy morning room/sun room off the master bedroom featuring walls of windows, fireplace and cork floors. Large family room with fireplace and a huge dining room. The kitchen has some updates, with newer upgraded gas stove and corriean counter tops, lots of cabinets for good storage space and good counter space, built in desk area and also has a nice breakfast area. This home includes a great attic space with lots of cedar storage and a basement providing for even more storage. Other nice features include a screened-in porch as you enter the home and an outdoor patio area off the porch. This home has been well loved by the owners and they enjoyed entertaining there often, selling it only because job took them out of state.

 

The detached apartment is a good space as well with a large open floor plan, fireplace, kitchen and bath. Good income potential as an Airbnb, long term rental or perfect place for mother-in-law or college kid. The home also includes a two car garage that could be used for that purpose or a GREAT workshop because there is more covered parking. At the entry of the home there is paved parking area that could easily hold 8-10 cars. The home and acreage are very private, with some very old plantings, and mature landscape. The owner was told a Baker who owned a Bakery in downtown Vicksburg built the home for his family in 1920. This is a lovely family home but also has investment potential with 2 rental properties, or could have potential to be a small wedding venue, if zoning allowed. This home has so many nice features and it’s a one of a kind home! Come take a drive by and check it out!

 

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