209 Stewart Dr, Raymond, MS 39154

An extremely quiet, peaceful, private five-acre retreat, truly in the country with nearby access to the Natchez Trace. Quality abounds here, with exterior siding of cypress and western cedar, and mahogany bi-fold exterior doors that open wide to allow you to truly enjoy the porches and the pond beyond. There is attractive tin siding in places. The almost maintenance-free roof is 26-gauge metal. The water heater is tankless. The home is well-insulated with blown cellulose in interior and exterior walls. One room offers the rain-on-a-tin-roof experience. Speaking of porches, that is why you will come here! There are 414 square feet of outdoor living here: Covered wrap-around porches on the front and side, offering calming views of the lush green grounds and the peaceful pond. This home has just under 1900 square feet heated and cooled, the first floor offers a living and dining space, efficient kitchen and two bedrooms sharing a jack-and-jill bath. One of the bedrooms has a secondary room, windowed on three sides, with custom paneling and its own private porch. It's perfect for an office or a den.The opposite bedroom also has a private porch. The kitchen is part of the open living space, and has a five-burner gas (propane-powered) range, commercial grade stainless steel countertops and backsplashes. The under-the-stairs pantry has convenient slide-out storage. The entire upstairs is devoted to the master suite, where the large bedroom can be partitioned into separate areas if you like. There are two closets, one a spacious walk-in. The bathroom has a unique custom tub/shower combo and a pretty decorative lavatory. Most of the flooring throughout the house is antique pine, and much of the trim in the den and kitchen are antique heart of pine. There are recessed can lights and 6 ceiling fans throughout the house and porch.The five acres offer mature fig trees, blueberry bushes, aromatic gardenia and sweet olive bushes. A wooded trail meanders around the property, where you can enjoy several species of hardwoods, including white oak and hickory, and the abundant wildlife, especially birds and waterfowl. The approximately ½ acre of pond that is part of the property has bass, bream and catfish. The entire pond is not shared, there are two separate ownership areas. The property's entrance is gated. There's a detached carport and a shed for grounds equipment. There is also an outdoor shower for cleaning up before you head inside. Underneath the side porch is a suspended "dog hotel" for man's best friends. Always speak with your REALTOR for accurate valuation information.