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923 E Scenic Drive

Pass Christian, MS 39571

$4,499,000 $18,967/Mo

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5.80

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This unique beachfront luxury property, available now for the first time in decades, offers remarkable flood-free elevation, structural integrity, aesthetic and historical appeal, and livable comfort. Start your tour by coming through the massive wrought-iron gates, up the curved and cobblestoned drive, and stepping onto the wraparound front porch through the semicircular, Tuscan-columned portico. Originally built in 1920, the main residence features a concrete stucco exterior, terra cotta hip roof, and steel understructure, with a stucco-and-wrought-iron fence surrounding much of the property. Upstairs, three full bedrooms include recently refreshed en suite baths, while downstairs includes the wood-paneled library, airy sitting room and foyer, formal dining room, cheery sunroom, spacious utility room, and two half baths. The newly-remodeled kitchen centers around the enormous quartzite-topped island, complete with prep sink, overlooking the poolside. Luxury finishings include include flooring of marble tile and clear (top-grade) heart pine timber, plaster mouldings, beautiful staircase woodwork, and exquisite hardware throughout, such as leaded glass doors. The main chandelier and front gates are said to come from to the king of New Orleans hotels, the St. Charles, which stood in the Crescent City for nearly 140 years. Underneath the home, built into the Scenic bluff itself, the wine cellar can hold more than 1,200 bottles of wine in chilled comfort. On the west side of the home, a chlorinated, plaster-sided pool is the perfect relaxation spot with views of the beach. A 100KW generator and potable water well can keep you snugly supplied even through outages. The property comes with not one but FOUR outbuildings in the backyard, plus a small storage shed. Just north of the main home, the gorgeous guest house offers understated luxury throughout, starting with an array of premium kitchen appliances from Delta-based manufacturer Viking: refrigerator, gas range, ice machine, dishwasher, microwave, and trash compactor. A pot-filler, an undermount double sink, and stone countertops complete the kitchen amenities. The rest of the tiled ground level includes dining space, living space, and a three-quarter bathroom including handicap-accessible shower and washer/dryer hookups. Upstairs, the guest house features two bedrooms plus a kitchenette with sink and room for a fridge, with hardwood flooring throughout. One tiled bathroom includes a double vanity with stone countertops and a terrific view overlooking the pool, plus a balcony. Across the yard, the two-story apartment building features a 3BD/2BA apartment upstairs with all-new windows, plus a workshop downstairs with two single-entry garage doors and plenty of storage. Meanwhile, the pool building offers a perfect studio-style guest space, featuring a kitchenette, slate flooring, and three-quarter bathroom. Lastly, the large workshop features three roll-up doors, a half bath, electrical power, water, and plenty of room for all your toys. Speaking of room: In the front yard, through the gates and across Scenic Drive, the broad, grassy median provides nearly three-quarters of an acre sweeping down to Highway 90 and the white-sand beach overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. In the backyard, another two acres offers a tennis court, live oaks, and sunny lawns, with direct gate access to Second Street. The house has a richly documented social history throughout the years. After its initial construction for the for the Soria and Soulé families of New Orleans, it later served in the 1950s and 1960s as the main campus of the Kern School, a private school for many Coastians. The house has been home to four rulers of Carnival, and has hosted two Senate Majority Leaders, a presidential candidate, and many senators, governors, and other celebrities.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $4,499,000

AD Id : 90907523

MLS Id : 4160973

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 5.80 Acres

Tax Amount : $18,472

Year Built : 1920

Garage : 2

County : Harrison

Subdivision: Highland Grove

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Bedroom Information

Total beds: 3

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 5 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 2
Roofing Information

Spanish Tile
Interior Features

In-Law Floorplan Roof: Spanish Tile Appliances: Refrigerator
Heating & Cooling

Has Heating: Yes Heating: Electric, Fireplace(s) Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Electric Water front: 1

Building Information

Year Built: 1920 Building Area Total: 6089 Construction Materials: Concrete, Stucco Stories: 3 Pool Features: In Ground, Private Private Pool: Yes Water front Features: Ocean Front View: Water
Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s), Private Yard, Rain Gutters

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 235' x 1200' x 218' x 1280' Main Square Feet: 5.8 Acres Lot Size Acres: 5.8 Lot Size Square Feet: 252648 Lot Description: Waterfront

Property Information

Subdivision: Metes And Bounds Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Three Or More Property Age: 106

Listing Price Information

Listing Price: $4499000 1031 Exchange, Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Tax Information

Parcel Number: 0412o-02-017.000 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $18472 Tax Legal Desc: 5 AC (C) BEG 618.8 FT E OF INTER OF E MAR OF MENGE AVE & N MAR OF SCENIC DR N 1070 FT TO S MAR OF 2ND ST E ALONG RD 212 FT S 1015.6 FT TO SCENIC DR W ALONG RD 213.2 FT TO POB BEING BOUNDED ON N BY 2ND ST E BY ESLICK & ENGLISH S BY SCENIC DR W BY CLEM ENT & WEBB PART OF BLK 113 CITY OF PASS CHRISTIAN PART OF SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SEC 20-8-12

Parking Information

Detached, Open, Direct Access, Circular Driveway

Garage Information

Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2

Utility Information

Natural Gas Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Location Information

WaterSource: Public, Well

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923 E Scenic Drive, Pass Christian, MS, 39571	$4,499,000	3	5	6,089	5.80 Acres
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