Belmont Plantation

Belmont Plantation is available

LOCATION
In the heart of Mississippi’s Delta Region, Belmont is located near the intersection of Highways 1 and 438 approximately 6 miles south of Greenville, the state’s largest river port, offering myriad cultural and entertainment attractions. Prime fishing lakes and prestigious hunting clubs abound throughout the region.
PROPERTY
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this is one of the few remaining grand antebellum mansions in the Delta. Among the South’s most distinguished properties, Belmont was built circa 1857. The property has had only 4 prior owners, and 2 were Governors of Mississippi. Its present owners have accomplished an impeccable restoration, incorporating modern amenities without sacrificing the grandeur and style of the antebellum era. Imposing wrought-iron gates open to a long drive that approaches the residence, gracing 61/2 +- park-like acres (approximately 400 by 700 feet), still surrounded by prime farmland.
RESIDENCE
Capturing the elegance of the Old South, this stately Georgian-style, eminently livable home is superbly scaled with exquisitely detailed ceiling moldings, woodwork and original random-width cypress floors. The home contains approximately 9,000 square feet of space centrally heated and cooled by seven units, 18 ceiling fans, 9 fireplaces, 7 bedrooms, 2 bonus rooms, 5 full and 2 half baths and 14’ high ceilings.
There are approximately 3,000 square feet of covered front, side and rear access porches, on both first and second storey levels. All but the lower front porch have ceiling fans and are screened.
First Floor: Opening to the front and rear porches, the entrance hall displays magnificent plasterwork ceiling moldings. The original cypress grand staircase is a work of art gracing the hall. Off the entrance hall is the master suite. The master bedroom has a gas fireplace. The large master bath includes a bidet and spa tub. The master suite also includes a project/sitting room/office.
Fireplaces, elaborate chandeliers and moldings highlight the parlor and dining room. The family room includes a well-equipped kitchen with granite countertops and large casual dining and sitting areas with a gas fireplace. A second kitchen/utility room with 15’ stainless steel countertop and backsplash has a built-in stainless steel, electrically controlled warming oven with 4 separate chafing dishes. Behind the utility room is a full bath and bedroom.
Second Floor: 40’ central hall/living area. 5 bedrooms with fireplaces. 3 full baths. 2 bonus rooms. Office with built in cabinets and bookshelves covering one entire wall.
Outbuildings: Three-car carport with utility building housing a half bath and the water purification plant. Large brick storage building was originally a smokehouse.