523 6th

This 1848 historic Southside cottage in Columbus, MS features 4,300 square feet of exceptionally maintained living space with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a private cocktail pool, and a detached climate-controlled workshop/garage. This home combines modern living with authentic 19th-century architectural character. The beautiful entry reveals 11-foot ceilings and original heart pine floors throughout much of the downstairs. The chef's kitchen has a professional gas cooktop, double convection ovens, warming drawers, 2 sinks, pantry, work island and maple countertops, formal dining & living rooms, breakfast room that could be a butler's pantry, powder room, family room, and 2 en suite bedrooms, including the ground floor primary suite with updated bathroom featuring a clawfoot tub. Two staircases lead upstairs to 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, gathering area, home office, and an art or craft studio. Outside is a fenced in yard, wrap around covered porches, deck with a cocktail pool, and mature landscaping. A short stroll to MUW & downtown Columbus, and an easy 15 minutes to Steel Dynamics, Paccar and the airport. Cared for as a forever home, the roof, deck, pool liner, pump and filter, hot water heaters and oven are all 2 years old or less.