241 Highland Hills Lane, Flora, MS 39071 (MLS# 1308289)

241 Highland Hills Lane, Flora, MS 39071

$786,500

This is a romantic house, born of the very soul and dirt of this place.

The gravel driveway winds between stands of pines, then climbs a small hill, before reaching the cle

This serene country dwelling functions as a center from which to celebrate the natural world purest.

Simple furnishings echo the cool, tactile qualities of the main room's plaster-parted brickwork.

The pool house beckons as the perfect place to entertain friends and family.

The outdoor living room is in some ways an enclosed space, so integral with the home.

The porch railing was kept simple to avoid detracting from the view.

The rafter tails are cut back so the eaves of the roof seem unsupported from the distance.

A simple shelter at one with the rural environment.

Large acreage lots perfect for your four legged friends.

Mississippi's countryside are echoed in a series of tin-roofed pavilions.

An 11-foot-deep porch wraps around the main room. The result is a shaded pavilion.

11ft openings, on each wall of the 30-by-40 foot room, are fitted with French doors and transoms.

The home is wired for fiber optic high speed internet, surround sound and C-spire cable television.

This southern vernacular kitchen with a hand painted checkerboard wood floor. Glass & deep cabinets.

The white cabinets and tile play against pickled board walls and stainless Kitchen-Aid

The down draft gas stove top and double wall ovens make entertaining a breeze.

A section of the wraparound porch, enclosed by glass, enjoyed as a dining room with stunning views.

Two sets of French doors lead to the wrap around porch and additional dining area.

The floor to ceiling bookcases connect the living area to the bedroom wings of the home.

The master bedroom commands views of the pond and garden.

Three pairs of French doors illuminate the passage. Tall ceilings and screened in French doors.

Philip Watson's brilliant and seemingly unstudied landscape design.

Light infused bedroom with pickled horizontal wall boards and ensuite bathroom with a walkin closet

White tile, porcelain pedestal sink and glassed in walk in shower with rustic hardware.

This room is spacious with an en-suite bathroom and walk in closet.

Bedroom is infused with light and two double hung large windows with views overlooking the grounds.

Combine singleness of purpose with a vernacular sensibility that serves to distill form and function

White horizontal wall boards, white tile, hand forged iron hardware and a modern glass shower door.

This back entry is open to the elements, offering an in-between space with doors to the kitchen

This room-like terrace complete with an open-air fireplace.

The home's variety of living spaces, inside and out offers the family a niche for any mood.

The location's climate makes this a gathering spot in all seasons.

The pool house is equipped with a full bath and storage room with stainless refrigerator.

Plantings have been arranged in a way that reinforces the architecture

The rear (southwest) facade in a photographic view from the edge of the pond.

Life is simpler here as you gather with friends and family around the fire-pit.

Tin roofs remind us that the style's Louisiana -colonial antecedents had their roots in West Indies

Box wood, crepe myrtles, cedar, magnolia and cypress trees curl up with a book or a game of croquet

10 stone organic garden beds. Beds are equipped with drip irrigation.

Enjoy mature plantings of perennial favorites, blueberries and asparagus or fresh seasonal vegetable

The large deck is bordered on two sides by the house's wings. With good lighting

The landscape is designed to be beautiful in every season, Spring, Summer, Winter and Fall.

The home is beautiful from every angle on the property and in every season.

Even after the sun has descended into the horizon, the tin roof seems to retain the memory of light.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Square Footage: 2,729 Status: Closed

Current Price: $786,500 List Date: 5/04/2018 Last Modified: 9/27/2024

Overview

Description

Not Zen, but Close An idyllic gated retreat in the upscale equestrian neighborhood The Highlands just outside of Madison, Mississippi (7 miles) and 25 minutes from downtown Jackson.This home was designed by famed architect Ken Tate, with its park like setting designed by renowned landscape architect Phillip Watson. This 2700 square foot estate has 13.5 acres of beautiful hardwood trees, rolling hills, a fully stocked private pond, and raised stone garden beds. Over 6,100 square feet of total building size, with a wrap around porch, large outdoor living room with a fireplace, screened pool pavilion and carport. The many doors and windows bring the outdoors inside. This custom built architecturally designed home is one of a kind, with clean lines, soaring 16' ceilings, and spacious rooms, all on one level. The home is equipped with high speed internet with C-spire fiber optic, sprinkler system, surround sound, fenced for horses with two electronic gates. Enjoy watching the abundant bir ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1308289

General Property Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
New Construction: No
Approx H/C SqFt: 2729
SqFt Source: Appraiser
List Price/SqFt: 302.31
Year Built: 1995
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Floors: Yes
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 4
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Pool: Yes
Elementary School: East Flora
Middle or Junior School: North East Madison Middle School
High School: Madison Central
Home Warranty: Yes

Property Features

Architectural Style: Farmhouse Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac; Views Levels: One Association Fee Includes: Insurance; Maintenance Grounds; Management; Security Interior Features: Double Vanity; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; Pantry; Sound System; Storage; Walk-In Closet(s) Special Purpose Rooms: Florida Room; Formal Dining Room; Storage; Sunroom Appliances: Convection Oven; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Electric Oven; Electric Range; Exhaust Fan; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Self Cleaning Oven; Washer; Water Heater Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Concrete; Wood Window Features: Window Treatments; Wood Frames Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Closed Circuit Camera(s); Gated Community; Prewired; Smoke Detector(s) Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Zoned Heating: Central; Fireplace(s); Propane; Zoned Utilities: Electricity Available; Water Available Sewer: Septic Tank Water Source: Public Foundation Details: Conventional Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Loan; Other Roof: Metal Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Patio - Covered; Porch; Screened Fencing: Full Yard; Wood; Other Parking Features: Attached; Carport; Secured Other Structures: Shed(s) Pool Features: Gunite; In Ground Waterfront Features: Pond; View Attic Features: Ridge Vent; Whirlybird Vent Water Heater: Propane Room Type: Dining Room; Family Room; Great Room; Laundry; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room Lot Size Range: 10+ Acres Parking Spaces: 2 Space Unit

Address and Location Information

Street Number: 241
Street Name: Highland Hills
Street Suffix: Lane
County: Madison
State: MS
Zip Code: 39071
Parcel Number: 051F-23-011/21.00
Subdivision: The Highlands
Directions to Property: 241 Highland Hills Lane (White Picket Fence Gate) The Highlands Subdivision in Madison County between Madison, MS and Flora, MS Two neighborhood entry gates off Mt. Leopard Road and Hwy. 22

Listing Information

Listing Service: Full Service
Never Occupied: No

Tax and Financial Information

Tax Annual Amount: 2749
Tax Year: 2017
Homestead Y/N: Yes
Homestead Year: 2018
Flood Insurance Required?: No
Leasehold Y/N: No
Association: Yes
Association Fee: 1000
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Transfer Fee: No
Legal Description: Township 08N Range 01W Section 23

Status Change Info

Contract Date/Pending Date: 2018-05-22
Closing Date: 2018-06-21
Appraised SqFt: 2804
Sold Price/SqFt: 288.2

More Information

Waterfront Features

Waterfront: Yes

Showing Requirements

Showing: Appointment Required
Lockbox Location: Front Door

Basement Features

Basement: No

Room Type

Primary Bedroom Level: Main

Listing Office: Tom Smith Land & Homes

Listing Agent: Pete Prisock

Last Updated: September - 27 - 2024

241 Highland Hills Lane, Flora, MS 39071 (MLS# 1308289)