Historic Mississippi home for sale oozes so much Southern charm you’ll crave sweet tea
A Southern beauty of a home has waltzed onto the real estate market for a price you don’t see every day when it comes to an estate this historic. The six-bedroom, 7.5-bathroom home has listed for $700,000 in Columbus, Mississippi.
Built in 1854 for Mississippi Gov. James Whitfield, who served from 1851 to 1852, this 7,146-square-foot home still has an old-world southern feel despite its fading alabaster exterior thanks to its dramatic interior.
Upon entering, be prepared to be swept away by the use of color and light, which bounces off the hardwood floors and echos across the sunshine shade of the foyer walls. Each room seems to have its own personality wrapped up in its designated color palette.
Intriguing features of the estate, according to the listing, include:
Grand foyer
Parlor with bar
Library
Elevator
Gourmet kitchen
Wine room
Keeping room
Balcony
And like any great estate, this one comes with a separate carriage house with a fireplace and bathroom for overnight guests.
The grounds of the property also appear to be meticulously kept with a gazebo and shrub maze.
The listing is held by Stephanie Arnett with Mississippi Magnolia.
Columbus is about 155 miles northeast of Jackson.
This story was originally published February 1, 2022 at 10:29 AM with the headline "Historic Mississippi home for sale oozes so much Southern charm you’ll crave sweet tea."