$950,000

On Highway 15 in South Central Mississippi sits the quaint village of Montrose. Almost like a scene from a Norman Rockwell painting, small historic wooden churches, homes, and a country store dot the landscape. On the western outskirts of Montrose, hidden away in the midst of a beautiful pine forest, is this gem of a property. To the west of JA305 is the 178,000-acre Bienville National Forest, which only adds to the secluded nature of site. This listing is in one of Mississippi's prime whitetail deer and turkey hunting areas. The home's doorbell camera often captures wild turkeys as they traverse the property. For someone whose primary residence is along the Gulf Coast of Alabama, Mississippi, or Louisiana, this could be a great place for a weekend retreat or refuge from hurricanes. This listing is approximately 145 miles north of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. A huge on-site shop building described below is large enough and properly wired to accommodate motor homes, perfect for you or your visiting friends and family. HOME/CAMP. As you turn off Highway 15 and drive through the community of Montrose, you will make your way along County Road 2349 to where the road dead ends. From there, a one-half mile driveway situated between beautiful stands of plantation pines leads you into the property. The 2,672-square-foot four-bedroom, three-bath brick home is perfect for a primary/secondary home or as a large hunting camp. Two of the bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms. The kitchen features a gas stove, refrigerator, and microwave. The large adjoining laundry/utility room has a washer and dryer. All these appliances are included in the sale of the property. TEC Wi-Fi is available. Uniquely grooved pine paneling is showcased throughout the house. The largest of the two master suites has a garden tub, separate shower, and a huge walk-in closet. Adjoining this suite is a concrete reinforced safe room with additional washer/dryer hookups, as well as internet and Direct TV access. Prepared for emergencies, the home is equipped with a 20kw whole house generator. OUTSIDE SHOPS. This listing features two large outbuildings and one open air pole barn. Shop #1 is 1,239 square feet with a 16' wall height and two adjoining sheds with concrete floors. Shop #1 has a 14' roll-up entrance door, a box fan in the wall, and is insulated. The original part of Shop #2 is 4,075 square feet with a 16' wall height, has central heat/air, is insulated, and contains a half bath. This portion of the shop has a 24'W X 14'H roll-up door at the front and two 14' X 14' roll up doors on each side of the building. The main area of Shop #2 has plenty of height and width to house the largest of motor homes. It is wired with one 50-amp and two 30-amp connections that can handle the needs of motor homes. There is a 740-square-foot addition to Shop #2 which has a 12' wall height. This addition has a 12'w X 10'H roll-up door. OUTDOORS. JA305 has a near level, gently rolling terrain. Approximately 95 percent of the property is wooded with various ages of pine plantation. An excellent interior road system provides access throughout the property. These interior roads are ideal for four-wheeling or long nature walks. Two small ponds and a pair of seasonal creek drains provide watering sources for the plentiful wildlife. Whitetail deer, turkey, and all of the typical types of South Mississippi small game animals can be found in this area. Additionally, this property's proximity to the Bienville National Forest offers the new landowners full advantage of the hunting and recreational opportunities of this 178,000-acre wildlife management area. LOCATION. JA305 is 35 miles north of Laurel, MS and 16 miles south of Newton, MS at Interstate 20. Distances from other metropolitan areas are: Mobile, AL - 145 miles, New Orleans, LA - 175 miles, Jackson, MS - 76 miles, Birmingham, AL - 188 miles.