The lovely 2.5 story Georgian Revival known as Hearts Content features original oak floors, six unique carved mantles, and much more original to the home. The ceilings are 12 ft high and covered in ornate punched tin. The center hallway features a grand mahogany staircase; on the newel post stands a statue of Cupid, chosen by the original owner, Annie Hosley, who gave the home its name. An elevator was installed in the 1940s and, still operational, remains a novel feature of the home.Just through the back entrance is an inviting sun room and gourmet kitchen that includes a 6 burner Viking oven and a Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer. The large half acre lot includes landscaped gardens, a koi pond, an enclosed 2 car garage, a stand alone office/workshop(200 sq. ft) and a fenced back yard with a huge pecan tree. A huge wrap-around porch with wicker seating is what makes you know you are in the old South!Hearts Content is located in the historic district of Canton, Mississippi. Much of Canton is on the National Register of Historic Places. The town square boasts a beautiful antebellum courthouse and is a short walk from the home. Canton is 25 miles from the state capital, Jackson.The home is currently a private residence but was operated as a bed and breakfast for three years. Hearts Content has hosted many weddings and other events. While the home maintains its original integrity as a family home, there is always potential for an income producing business in the home. Please visit our bed and breakfast website and our face book page for more pictures and info.Other info:2011 property taxes paid $2,221.572011 homeowners insurance policy $1,554.002011 utilities: (all utilities, including water and garbage pickup)January $526.08February $630.74March $328.82April $247.20May $281.70June $258.55July $281.45August $285.03September $345.65October $206.31November $291.28December $389.53 Additional property info: http://www.forsalebyowner.com/listing/4-bed-Single-Family-home-for-sale-by-owner-304-E-Peace-St-39046/23662917?provider_id=28079
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