This seems like a great price! Looks like cosmetic work and it has nice acreage! The house was built in 1917. It is located on 5.80 acres in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The house features a large covered front porch, a porte cochere, wood floors, built-in bookshelves, crown moulding, wainscoting and an attached garage. The property has a gazebo and a detached building that was the old post office. Five bedrooms, two bathrooms and 3,596 square feet. $250,000
Contact Jones Luster with Mossy Oak Properties Bottomlan: 662-902-7592
From the Zillow listing:
The Claremont House – A Historic Delta Treasure- 5010 Old Highway 49, Clarksdale, MS Set behind rows of majestic oak trees and located behind a long, private drive off Old 49, The Claremont House is a hidden gem of the Mississippi Delta. This stately country home, built in 1917, sits on 5.8 peaceful acres offering a rare blend of timeless charm and rich local history with Delta farmland as the backdrop! Located just 4 miles south of Clarksdale in the historic community of Claremont (formerly known as Rose), this home once stood along the route of the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad and served a community with its own post office from 1905 to 1932. Today, it remains a graceful symbol of Delta heritage and rural beauty. The Claremont House features: -5 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms -Approximately 3,596 square feet of living space -Built in the American Foursquare architectural style with Craftsman influences popular from the late 1800s through the 1930s -Original hardwood flooring throughout -9-10 ft ceilings -Charming crown molding -Multiple original light fixtures -Formal living room with enduring character -Library/den with a coal-burning fireplace -Formal dining room with vintage appeal -Butler’s Pantry located between kitchen and dining room -Beautiful winding staircase that is central to the home -Sun porch upstairs that also served as a ”sleeping porch” for the previous owners -Screened porch downstairs overlooking the grounds and perfect for relaxed Southern mornings and evenings -Spacious unfinished basement -Carport for convenient covered parking Outdoor Features and Extras: -Columned front porch with a view of of some of the 5+ acres that surround the property -Towering magnolia trees and open farmland create a picturesque Delta setting -Located on Hopson Bayou, offering serene views and a natural backdrop -Unrenovated bonus space with electricity and a fireplace—great potential as a ”shack-style” Airbnb, studio, or guest retreat with lots of character -Detached gazebo-style ”summer house” overlooking the bayou, complete with a storm cellar -Long gravel driveway enhances the sense of seclusion and classic estate appeal -Private and peaceful, yet only minutes from the live music and cultural scene at Hopson (only 2.5 miles away) A Rare Opportunity: The Claremont House offers more than just a home-it’s a piece of Mississippi Delta history. Whether you are seeking a serene rural retreat, a restoration project with income potential, or a grand historic permanent residence, this unique property is a timeless treasure ready to be reimagined and enjoyed!
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