The property features an established homesite, multiple outbuildings, and outstanding water features, including a stunning 14.5-acre lake, and several additional smaller ponds throughout. Whether your passion is fishing, kayaking, wildlife watching, or simply relaxing by the water, you'll have no shortage of outdoor enjoyment. Surrounded by the beauty of the De Soto National Forest and conveniently located on MS Highway 15, you'll enjoy the privacy of rural living less than two miles from the Ovett Little General Store, where you can fuel up, grab supplies, or enjoy one of the area's famous cheeseburgers.

Located in southeastern Jones County, this tract has a little bit of everything that people look for in a rural property. Situated 15 miles south of Laurel, MS, JO256 has three-quarters of a mile of road frontage on Highway 15 and another two-thirds of mile of frontage on Upper Ovett Road. It is in the Northeast Jones School area. Utilities are available through Dixie Electric Power Association, DE Fastlink Internet, and J. P. Utility District for water.

While there is a fixer-upper house on site, it is as the name implies - a fixer-upper. The house was built in 1960, has three bedrooms, two baths, and is +/- 2,951 square-feet. As a main residence, the house would need updating and remodeling. However, as a camp house, it could be used as is. Or the new owners could start from scratch with house plans of their own. Supporting the property are numerous improvements including a barn, equipment shed, covered parking suitable for an RV or boat, a pull-under lean-to for tractors or farm equipment, and a storage building that could easily serve as an outdoor office or workshop. Everything is being sold as is.

TREE FARM AND PASTURELAND. Located in the upper northwest portion of the property is approximately 67 acres of thinned loblolly pine plantation. The south half of the site has approximately 65 acres of two-year-old loblolly pine plantation. These plantations have been well maintained and are a great timber investment for the future. Walley Forestry Consultants will be more than happy to meet with potential owners to discuss the timber options for these sections of the tract. In addition to the pine plantations, there are approximately 40 acres of pastureland. This amount of open pasture is conducive for horses or cattle farming. There's also room for a large hobby garden for those who love homegrown vegetables.

RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. With such a diverse 256 acres, there are lots of opportunities to enjoy the South Mississippi outdoors. This property borders the 500,000-acre De Soto National Forest on three sides, placing it in a prime spot for recreational activities. For hunters, whitetail deer, turkey, and all typical South Mississippi small game animals are plentiful in this area. Adding to the site's recreational appeal is the chance to fish in the 14.5-acre lake or one of the six ponds ranging in size from one-third acre up to 2.5 acres. Additionally, seasonal Noggin Head Branch flows for one-third of a mile across the south half of the property from one of the ponds. Of course, with this much room to roam, riding horses or exploring the property on ATVs is always a fun way to spend an afternoon.

LOCATION AND PRICE. In addition to Laurel, MS, other nearby towns include Hattiesburg, MS - 23 miles, Meridian, MS - 73 miles, Mobile, AL - 93 miles, Gulfport, MS - 91 miles, New Orleans, LA - 139 miles.

Priced at $1,485,000. Two parcels within JO256 can be purchased separately and are listed on our website as follows: JO87 priced at $725,000 and JO67 priced at $301,500.

For more information, call Walley Properties, LLC at 601-477-3014 .