These cottages area adorable! This is tiny living in style and comfort. I'm in love!
LISTING DETAILS
Rare opportunity to purchase 2 precious historical cottages in the heart
of Pass Christian! They are said to be 1880's cottages that were moved
to this site in the 1940's. Near the beach for relaxed vacation living!
Tax records say one cottage is 558 SF and another 554 SF for the total
of 1112 . Located in an X flood zone and on a spacious lot that is .91
acre with almost 89 foot frontage on popular second street. (Did not
flood in Katrina) Note, All the things you love! High ceilings, many
original glass windows, bead board ceilings, wrap around porch, charming
brick paver court yard with luscious plantings. Live in one and rent
the other! Property has many opportunities! Appointment only.
FOR SALE $375,000 $350,000
974 and 976 E 2nd St, Pass Christian, MS 39571
2 beds | 2 baths | 1112 sqft | .91 acres
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Listing Agent, Zillow, Realtor,
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The Library of Congress describes this house as "Octagonal Mode", but when you look at other examples of Octagonal Mode, they are octagons, not structures which include an octagon. Articles I found called it Greek Revival, Victorian, Colonial Revival and Antebellum (which is not strictly a style, but more a period). I've called it Transitional here to reflect the mixed styles. Please feel free to leave a comment if you recognize a specific style for this house. This post includes photos from the Library of Congress, National Park Service and other websites and articles linked below.
LISTING DETAILS
Internationally renowned and legendary historical property. A United
States National Landmark, Waverley Plantation, a prime example of mid
1800's history from the 1820 opening of the territorial lands for
settlement to the years leading up the Civil War. Originally comprised
of thousands of acres with rich soils that produced much of the wealth
in the American South. Near the West bank of the Tombigbee River,
steamboats supplied the transportation of supplies and delivered crops
to the world.
History via WPNet.org
Waverley Mansion is located only 15 minutes from West Point on
Highway 50 and is open daily from January through December. It stands as
a monument to a glorious time in Southern History. Built by Colonel
George Hampton Young of Georgia in 1852, Waverley is a striking example
of antebellum elegance. From its octagonal shaped cupola to its
self-supporting curved stairways, Waverley is unique among antebellum
plantation homes in the South.
Although the actual construction date is uncertain, 1852 is the
accepted year that Waverley reached full magnificence. And magnificent
Waverley was. The plantation was a self-sustaining community complete
with gardens, orchards and livestock. It maintained a brick kiln, cotton
gin, ice house and swimming pool with a bathhouse. Gas for the
chandeliers was produced by burning pine knots in a retort.
In later years, Waverley had its own lumber mill, leather tannery and
hat manufacturing operation. It is believed that the first
American-made saddle blankets were produced at Waverley and the first
fox hunt association was formed in the mansion's library in 1893.
Mrs. Young died before Waverley was completed, but she left her mark
in the English boxwoods planted at the entrance. These plants, which
grow only one foot every 15 years, are estimated to be 150 years old.
The decline of Waverley began in 1913 with the death of Col. Young's
last surviving son, Captain William Young. For almost 50 years
magnificent Waverley stood alone enduring plunderers, harsh weather and
vandals.
Waverley was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Snow of Philadelphia,
Mississippi in 1962, and a remarkable labor of love continues to restore
the mansion and 40 acres to its past glory.
FOR SALE $2,975,000
1852 Waverley Mansion Rd,
West Point, MS 39773
4 beds | 2 Full/1 Half baths | 8000 sqft | 34 acres
LINKS:
Listing Agent, Realtor, WPNet, National Park Service, Wikpedia, By Jack E. Boucher, Photographer, New Southern View, Library of Congress, Civil War Album, Tiny Travels Through Mississippi,
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