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Take a
stroll amongst the 2 acres of
beautifully landscaped grounds.
he
Greek Revival raised cottage was built as a beach house in the
early 1800's by wealthy New Orleans planters and is considered
to be the finest example of period architecture in South
Mississippi. It is Mississippi's oldest remaining beachfront
residence. Originally built on a Spanish Land Grant, the home
retains two of it's original 640 acres and two historic
buildings. Today, the home and original Servants Quarters are
listed in the National Register of Historic Places and provide
for a total of seven guest rooms with every modern comfort.

reen
Oaks has been restored to it's original splendor and is
furnished with an impressive collection of family heirlooms and
period antiques many of which have historical significance. The
home retains all of it's original moldings, mantels, hardware
and fixtures. On the cypress beams you can see the adz marks
where all of the logs were hand hewn. The foundation has never
been excavated and remains a mystery, but a structural analysis
shows the home has not settled a centimeter in the attic. Due to
its design and the location of the barrier islands in front of
the home, it has withstood many powerful storms and is one of
the few antebellum structures remaining on the Gulf Coast.

Enjoy
the warm Gulf breezes while you relax
on the lower patio facing the beach.
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