1001 N Jackson St, Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States

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$350,000

1001 N Jackson St
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States

4bd 3ba

Listed By: Realtyww Info

Listed On: 09/11/2024

Listing ID: GL11237822 View More Details

Description

Oh, darling, let me tell you my story! My name is Magnolia. I'm a grand old lady nestled 2 blocks from downtown Brookhaven. I've stood tall since 1939, w/ a soul as timeless as the scent of magnolias on a warm Southern breeze. I was born when jazz filled the air and ladies in hats strolled down cobblestone streets. I was the talk of the town--a Greek revival home w/ columns reaching toward the heavens. My ceilings, adorned w/ faux stamped tin, whispered tales of elegance and grandeur. Over the years, I welcomed many families, each leaving their mark on me. I've seen love blossom, children grow, and dreams take flight within my walls. It wasn't until a pair of schoolteachers from New Jersey arrived that I truly felt cherished. They had spent decades enduring harsh Northeast winters, teaching young minds while dreaming of warmth and charm. When they first saw me, I was a shadow of my former self. The years had been kind, but I needed more than just a bit of love and care. They saw past the worn floors and chipped paint--they saw the beauty I once was and could be again. They saw me. With gentle hands and loving hearts, they breathed new life into my bones. Fresh paint brightened my walls, and my floors gleamed like the summer sun. The kitchen became a masterpiece, w/ its ceiling shimmering like the night sky. In 2019, they gave me a new roof, and I felt as though I could stand tall for another 100 yrs. The new AC made those warm Mississippi days cooler. It wasn't just the renovations that made me feel loved. It was the way they cherished each creak of my floorboards and each whisper of wind through my eaves. They made me feel alive, more than just bricks and mortar--a living, breathing part of their story. As the sun sets over the magnolia trees and the crickets begin their song, I stand proud and tall, ready for the next chapter. My windows may be old, and my floors may creak, but I am filled with life and love, ready for whatever comes next. After all, a lady like me always has a story to tell.

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Listed by: Charlotte F Johnson