Beautifully updated and restored, The McWillie-Singleton House holds a storied place in Mississippi history. This elegant greek revival home built in the Italianate style sits in a serene setting with lush gardens, and double portico front porch entry. Built c. 1855, this wonderfully appointed home has a traditional center hall foyer enclosed with floor to ceiling windows and stunning curved staircase with a hand-turned mahogany handrail. The home also features 14-foot ceilings, heart pine, quarter cut floors, magnificent antique chandeliers from New Orleans, working gas fireplaces, and updated kitchen and baths. The warmth and elegance of the Living Room is accented with a wood mantled fireplace and large original glass paned windows. The family room has 10-foot pocket doors that lead to the Dining Room currently being used as the Billiard Room. The completely renovated Kitchen features granite countertops, sleek harlequin marble flooring and flows to the sunny windowed morning/breakfast room that can also serve as a keeping room. The keeping/breakfast room overlooks the picturesque setting of the garden and brick patio with its' charming back gate and trellis walkway. Off the kitchen, there is a pantry/storage and large laundry room with a utility sink. The charming master suite sits off of the foyer with its own gas fireplace and connecting private sitting room that leads to the renovated bath with claw foot tub and pedestal sink. The second floor has a center foyer that opens to two additional bright and airy bedrooms with updated baths. All of the systems in the home have been updated as well as the sellers adding a 2-car garage with workshop, garden shed and gazebo with which to enjoy the beautiful professional landscaped yard. The stately home is located just two blocks from the historic Canton Square, one of the most preserved town squares in the State. There you will find charming shops and restaurants, as well as the original Greek Revival courthouse built in 1855 and the location of many major motion pictures. The owners have operated the home as a successful bed and breakfast and are willing to sell the home turnkey with all furnishings in place with an acceptable offer. The Bed and Breakfast has been featured in numerous publications including Southern Living and Garden and Gun. The McWillie-Singleton house is listed in the National register of Historic Places as a contributing property in the East Canton historic District. Call today for your viewing of this one of a kind treasure and an an opportunity to own a piece a history.
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