716 Ridge Avenue, Ashland, MS 38603

Property Description

Known locally as the Lowry House and believed to date to circa 1850, this remarkable residence predates the Town of Ashland itself and has been identified in local historical accounts as the oldest surviving home in town. Extensively renovated, this unique property offers the character of a historic home with many of the major systems already updated. Situated on approximately 1.10 acres in the heart of Ashland, the home offers approximately 1,650 square feet of living area per the contractor, with 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. The recent renovation includes updated electrical, all-new plumbing, a new gas tankless water heater, two new central HVAC systems, new windows, new flooring throughout and extensive floor and structural repairs-including work down to the joists in portions of the home. Inside, impressive 12-foot ceilings immediately reveal the home's antebellum proportions. Tall windows, transoms, substantial trim, a fireplace, original architectural elements and portions of historic woodwork preserve a character that simply cannot be reproduced in new construction. According to the owner, the home's original wood flooring remains preserved beneath the new finished flooring in the historic portion of the residence. The completely updated kitchen features new cabinets and countertops, new range, microwave vent hood and dishwasher, while the bathrooms have also been updated. A former exterior area has been incorporated into the finished interior, providing additional flexible living space while retaining visible elements that tell the story of the home's evolution over nearly two centuries. The setting is equally distinctive. The approximately 1.10-acre in-town lot provides an unusually spacious yard beneath mature shade trees, complemented by the classic front porch, rear deck areas and a detached metal outbuilding for additional storage. The Lowry House represents a rare combination: circa-1850 architecture, approximately 12-foot ceilings and historic character paired with new and updated mechanical, plumbing, electrical and interior systems. Thoughtfully renewed for its next chapter, this is an opportunity to own approximately 175 years of Ashland history without beginning with a restoration project.