406 hancock street

This jewel of a house in Old Town Bay Saint Louis sits on over half an acre. Flood zone X and zoned R-2. This historic house was built in 1880 and is 1 block from the sea wall and beach. Gorgeous mature trees, live oaks, and palms all over the spacious lot. Palms and a gorgeous young live oak frame and anchor this charming Craftsman Vernacular L galleried Shotgun. This exceptional dwelling exemplifies perfectly an Old Town cottage with its brick piers, tapered columns, French doors and shutters, metal roof, and screened wraparound porch. The screened front porch and side gallery add approximately 500 square feet of covered living space. 3 of the bedrooms open on to the wide and inviting side gallery. A spacious and charming kitchen with lots of storage opens into a den with its large built in, and a deck at the back of the house. Beaded board walls and original floors throughout. Large pantry/mudroom. Storm shutters for all windows. Wooden windows, and French doors with side lights open from the den on to the parklike yard. Access to the back yard on the left side of the lot. The back of this lot is a revelation with room for a swimming pool, a guest house, and a garage. There is a large 12 X 20 storage barn with loft. The lawn tractor will remain. The attic has R-30 insulation. Stroll or bike or take your golf cart to the Municipal Marina, the sea wall, and the shops, restaurants, and entertainment Old Town has to offer.