6 Beds
4 Baths
6,504 SqFt
6 Beds
4 Baths
6,504 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,504 sqft
Price per Sqft $305
MLS Listing ID 2550200
Style Creole,French Provincial
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 4
Construction Status Excellent
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1852
Lot Size 0.520 Acres
Acres 0.52
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
Originally commissioned through the generosity of Peter Little of nearby Rosalie, The Parsonage was completed in 1852 as the official residence of Methodist ministers. Architect James Hardie — a Scottish immigrant also responsible for Homewood and St. Mary Basilica — engaged master bricklayer Osborne K. Field to produce a structure of exceptional architectural significance.
A commanding example of Greek Revival architecture, The Parsonage also appears to be the first building in Natchez to exhibit Italianate detailing, visible in the distinctive arcaded brick arches of the rear porch. A balustraded rooftop deck offers what may be the finest private overlook of the Mississippi River in the American South.
Inside, bold Greek Revival millwork, ornate plaster ceiling centerpieces, and refined period details define the formal parlors flanking a central hall. The raised basement extends livability with a kitchen, dining area, family room, two bedrooms, and two full baths enriched by exposed brick and fireplaces. A two-story frame addition and a brick outbuilding — documented on an 1864 Union Army map — complete the property.
In continuous Metcalfe family stewardship since 1893, the home carries a provenance extending to Betsy Ross through direct lineage. A contributing property within the Natchez On-Top-of-the-Hill Historic District and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Parsonage stands among the most architecturally significant homes in the American South.
Location
State MS
County Adams
Interior
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Laundry Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Courtyard, Fence, Porch
Parking Features Driveway, Three or more Spaces
Pool None
Water Access Desc Public
Roof Type Metal
Porch Covered, Porch
Building
Lot Description City Lot, Rectangular Lot
Entry Level Two
Foundation Slab
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Creole, French Provincial
Level or Stories Two
Construction Status Excellent
Others
Tax ID 0060-0002-0002
Special Listing Condition None
