Welcome to your new country retreat in Scott County, MS. Upon leaving Highway 21, a 3/10-mile driveway leads to the stunning house overlooking the pond. The 3,500-square foot home with a spacious 2,000-square-foot wrap-around porch offers panoramic views of the picturesque 5-acre stocked pond filled with bass and bream, ideal for sunset admiration. The screened back porch is perfect for sunrise views and has a beautiful wood-burning fireplace. The house has a seamless metal roof, and approximately 80 85% of the house was crafted from wood harvested from the property. With four bedrooms and three full baths, the house includes a living room with a striking 25-foot vaulted ceiling and a stone fireplace reaching the ceiling, equipped with gas logs. Upstairs, a balcony with a sitting area provides a serene spot to gaze over the pond. The kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring custom-built cabinets, granite countertops, and a gas stove. A 500-gallon in-ground propane tank powers the on-demand water heater, stove, and gas logs. Climate control is ensured by two four-ton AC/heating units for the bottom floor and two two-ton units for the top floor.
Additionally, there's a convenient 2-car open-style carport with a storage shed and a bathroom with a sink. The property also has a spacious 30x40 pole barn, walled on three sides, providing ample storage for equipment. This unique property spans approximately 180± acres, featuring an established road system and multiple sites for food plots. Abundant wildlife signs and frequent deer sightings make it a nature lover's paradise. The property, being clear-cut five years ago, now has 5-year regeneration pines growing. This extraordinary house is truly a one-of-a-kind gem. Call Colby to schedule a viewing and experience the beauty of this property firsthand!
11281 Hwy 21 , Forest, Mississippi 39074
DIRECTIONS FROM I-20 AND HWY 35 IN FOREST MS: Take exit 88 towards Forest. Turn left onto Hwy 35 and travel 3.2 miles. Turn right onto Hwy 21 and travel 11.4 miles. The property will be on your right.
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Colby Watson
Colby’s love for the outdoors is what drew him to Tom Smith Land and Homes. Born and raised in Pearl, MS, he has had a love for the outdoors since his dad took him hunting for the first time. He attended Pearl High School and graduated in 2006. After high school, he went to Meridian Community College on a soccer scholarship. He has deep roots in the outdoors; he is a dedicated duck and deer hunter. His love for the outdoors is where he gets his passion for the land and being in nature. In 2010, he started a duck guiding business in the MS delta and ran it successfully until getting married in 2014. At that time, he formed a lawn and landscape business in Central MS as the owner and operator.
Colby, his wife Katie, and their son Bodie reside in Pearl. Their free time is spent on the water or in the woods. During the summer, they enjoy spending time at their lake house on Eagle Lake. They love being around friends and family and making memories.
Colby is excited to join the team at TSLH. He takes pride in helping people and is looking forward to assisting you in finding your dream property to create lasting memories.