This beautifully restored home is over one hundred years old and is located in the historical district of the city of Moss Point. The front yard is surrounded by a white picket fence. The back yard is very private with an eight foot fence. Within the backyard is a large chain-link fenced area for a separate play yard or dog pen. The size of the lot is abt. one acre total. There is a small storage building in the back and a larger building used as a workshop.
The house, built in the late 1800's, is full of original features such as large pocket doors, wood paneling, four fireplaces, light fixtures and heart of pine wood floors.
There are three bedrooms and two baths downstairs and three bedrooms and one bath upstairs.
This property is abt. 1 1/2 mi. from I-10. To the West, it takes abt 45 min to reach the beaches, casinos and theaters of Biloxi. To the East, it takes abt. an hour to get to Mobile and a short trip further to Baldwin County and the Florida beaches abt 30 mi. further.
In Moss Point, it 's just a short 1/2 mile walk to the riverfront boardwalk where you can enjoy nature , fishing or launch your boat at the ramp to explore the many beautiful waterways in the area. There is also a marina located at the waterfront. The boardwalk is the scene of Friday night concerts, Christmas boat parades and fireworks and many other community activities during the year.
While downtown stop in at Burnhams old fashion drugstore for lunch or a milk shake at their lunch counter. Take leisurely walks and meet the friendly folks in the small town of Moss Point.
Come see this grand old home. Take a seat on the big front porch and see how good it feels to be home. It is a great house for a large family . It also has potential as a bed & breakfast. The Moss Point area is emphasizing ecotourism-tourism, and there is a new Audubon Society Center located in the area attracting many bird watchers during the Fall and Spring migrations.
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