1400 Sussex Drive

Welcome home to your personal oasis in the heart of Fort Bayou Estates Subdivision! This lovingly maintained home offers space...comfort...and thoughtful updates throughout. Enjoy a welcoming front covered porch and beautiful front door that greet you and set the tone for the warmth and style found inside. Enter into an inviting foyer that leads to both formal and informal living areas...a formal dining room...and a breakfast area just off the kitchen, perfect for everyday meals. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances...smooth-top electric range with hood...dishwasher...refrigerator...and garbage disposal...making it functional and ready for entertaining. The home also has easy-care ceramic tile and vinyl plank flooring throughout...no carpet...and an inside laundry closet for added convenience. The spacious primary suite was expanded from the original layout to create a true retreat...complete with a sitting area...large walk-in closet...and updated private en-suite. The home can easily be converted back to a four-bedroom if desired. Renovated bathrooms, 2'' faux wood blinds, and newer windows (2023) add comfort and efficiency. The home also features an architectural roof installed in 2019, as well as gutters and gutter guards installed in 2023. Outdoor spaces are just as inviting with a 14 x 14 screened-in back porch and a private...well-maintained backyard...an ideal setting to relax and enjoy peaceful coastal evenings. The home sits on a corner lot and offers double gates on both sides of the property, along with a wooden privacy fence added in 2022 in all visible areas; some chain link remains. The oversized side-entry garage includes a convenient door to the backyard and a new utility sink, adding even more functionality. This home is not located in a flood zone and is situated in the Ocean Springs School District. Residents of Fort Bayou Estates enjoy access to a free public boat launch...pier...fish cleaning station...and children's park, along with sidewalks...curbs...underground utilities...and street lights that add to the neighborhood's charm and everyday convenience. Approximate distances: Singing River Hospital (Ocean Springs)...~3 miles, Ingalls Shipbuilding...~9 miles, Keesler Air Force Base...~16 miles, Chevron Pascagoula Refinery...~12 miles, Starbucks (Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs)...~1 mile. Beyond the home itself, enjoy the unique Ocean Springs lifestyle...take your golf cart downtown and explore the quaint streets, enjoy boutique shops, local restaurants, and the Saturday Farmers Market. You're also just a short drive to Starbucks for your morning coffee or weekend treat. Nearby towns offer easy access to Amtrak, making trips to New Orleans simple. Living here means coastal Mississippi charm...convenience...and a strong sense of community at your doorstep. A well-cared-for home offering comfort...flexibility...and convenient access to schools...shopping...waterfront amenities...and major employers. Shed does not convey.