This property has walking trails and lost gardens! The house has character! The original owner was Jacob Moore, a brick mason from England. He came to America and started a brick company in Mississippi, Moore Bricks. The house was built in 1887. It is located on 6.03 acres in Osyka, Mississippi. The house features a covered front porch, wood floors, wide baseboards, tall ceilings, chair rails, picture rails, vintage light fixtures and vaulted ceilings. The property has walking trails and various types of trees, including camelias, azaleas, magnolias, wisteria, crape myrtles, muscadine and sweet olive. Three bedrooms, three bathrooms and 2,602 square feet. $250,000
Contact George A. LeBlanc with Downtown Realty: 985-467-7355
From the Zillow listing:
Step back in time with this Historic home resting on 6 beautiful acres in Osyka MS. This 3 bed 2.5 bath home retains many of the timeless details including original wood floors, shiplap walls, formal dining room, parlor, center hallway and staircase. The open upstairs landing for office or reading nook, and 2 bedrooms each with ensuite. A spacious light-filled kitchen featuring a cooking island, dining area and unique storage blend functionality and character. The kitchen opens to a quaint back porch overlooking the grounds and a fenced 1 acre area for the pets to be off leash and enjoy. The 6 acres provide a beautiful setting for the home with appr 2 acres of mature camellias, azaleas, magnolias, wisteria, crape myrtles, muscadines, sweet olive, and pines creating a private landscape with room to garden, entertain, meditate. Enjoy the northern 4 acres with majestic hardwoods, explore the trails and discover the lost gardens. The original owner Jacob Moore, a brick mason from England, came to America to build a new life and established Moore Bricks in Osyka, MS. The property remained in his family for over 100 years. Remnants of the original kiln remain offering a connection to the heritage of the estate and the artisan who helped shape the history. Location adds even more appeal, 3 minutes from I 55 near the LA state line. Approximately 75 miles from both NOLA and Baton Rouge for a great weekend retreat, or private residence.
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