5 Bedrooms,
3.5 Bathrooms,
Sleeps 16
Estate
in Ocean Springs, MS
0 miles from Pascagoula
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Please note that we require a 7 day stay on rentals between June and October.
We are currently building a 230' pier and elevated sundeck over the boathouse. We do not anticipate it being fully completed until mid August as we had to terminate further construction in mid May due to incoming guests. 30'+ of pier is completed however as of 5/11/20. There is however, a wonderful boat launch just 3 minutes from our estate on the inland lake (with Gulf island access) behind our home. From there, you can bring your boat around.
Thank you and welcome to the finest beachfront property in Mississippi bar none!
Charlene and Skip Trafford
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The Belle of Fontaine Estate
From its stellar namesake fountain welcoming over one acre of Gulf front on the Mississippi Sound, to its grand symmetry, this extraordinary 5 BR estate provides all the comforts and amenities one would come to expect from a home featured prominently in several magazines. This 3 story estate features an elevated first floor over 20 feet above ground with a wraparound veranda with unsurpassable views of the Mississippi Sound and Gulf Shore Islands, eloquent yet comfortable living space, a large elevator serving the first and second floors, a huge 1st floor gourmet kitchen, 2nd floor efficiency kitchen, 5 large bedrooms, wraparound porch, stunning veranda/balcony with outdoor dining for 8+, classic English library, multiple TV areas, den/family room, surround sound, numerous fireplaces, pool, athletic and game room, kayak rentals, a boardwalk, private seaside deck and so very much more.
The Great Room overlooks a wall to wall window panorama of the Gulf and Gulf Shore islands. It features a large corner fireplace, Lazy Boy couch and chair seating for 7 with consoles, 55” TV with every imaginable video/audio support (ROKU/Direct TV/Apple TV/DVD recorder, Blue Ray DVD player, Stereo player, Firestix etc. The audio unit will play wireless Bluetooth music throughout the entire home if so desired. The entire Great Room includes hand painted nautical themed wall art of tall ships, Revolutionary War sea battles (our daughter’s a Naval Academy graduate and pilot thus the navy/ship focus), lighthouses and beach scenes. This beautiful family room also includes a keyboard piano for your enjoyment and is perfect for enjoying a family night of karaoke.
The huge entry foyer features antiques from our world travels including Hungary, Romania, Korea, China and Italy. It features a 7 foot concert grand piano over a beautiful blue and gold Persian rug.
The Dauphin Island Suite (master BR) is on the first floor - includes a California king canopy bed, antique English wardrobe, digital TV with DVD player, cozy corner fireplace , ceiling fans and elegant bath and private john - spotting scope with a view from within of the islands and a private access door to the veranda.
The gourmet kitchen is comprised of a 5 burner gas stove, pot filler, food prep station, immense island with 2nd sink, 2 dishwashers, 2 wine coolers, double ovens, warming bin, side by side fridge, microwave, all needed appliances, dishes and kitchen gear and much more. We also have a 7 stage reverse osmosis water purification system at the sink, so there is no need to bring or carry water upstairs.
There is also a large dining room overlooking the Gulf and two separate marble bars complete with ice maker and sink.
There is a guest bathroom and well equipped laundry room located conveniently in the middle of the house just off the Great Room.
The outdoor wraparound Gulfview veranda includes a large dining table, barbeque and hammock as well as spotting telescopes, many additional comfortable chairs and tables positioned throughout the wraparound porch. The offshore islands - Horn, Petit Bois, Round,
Singing River and in the distance Dauphin - feature prominently in the veranda ocean panorama.
The second floor has 3 additional large bedrooms, two full marble bathrooms, one large family den, a second efficiency kitchen, an English library with computer screen, printer and desk, a workout facility and game room including a fussball table, Lifecycle, iFit treadmill and bow flex machine.
The Petit Bois Island Suite is French themed with a Cal king bed and large wooden headboard, night stands, mirrored dressers, Lazy Boy recliner, closets, mirror, chair and French themed artwork.
The Ship Island Suite sleeps four with its queen bed and headboard, night stand, dresser, futon love seat/bed, chairs, closets, and Paris themed pictures throughout.
The Horn Island Suite sleeps six and overlooks Horn Island with bunk beds, two XL twin beds and a country style double bed that features a comfortable slide out twin bed. The twins have a foam bridge that can make into a queen size bed if desired. There are also spotting scopes and several large storage closets.
There is a balcony at the end of the long hall on the 2nd floor with wicker furniture overlooking the Gulf islands, beach and sunsets from the second floor.
The expansive Round Island Room on the third floor has an elegant private mahogany stair entry entrance including an exceptional well equipped “circular room” with a queen bed, dressers and numerous storage cabinets and expansive counter tops. There are also two lazy boy recliners and a ping pong table and tv.
The Singing River Room features a custom made matching rattan loveseat, sofa and chair with hassock, custom designed rattan dining table and chairs for six, two bars with a sink, matching floating marble countertop table, ice machine, 50” TV, table and chairs, spotting scope and a panoramic elevated view of the Gulf Islands.
The Cat Island Room is an activity oriented room with a fireplace, Lifecycle, fussball table, rowing machine, bow flex gym, sports themed wall art, spotting scope, counter top and storage compartments and an ironing board.
The stunning classically designed old English library is a one of a kind step-back-in-time room in the center of the second floor. With its cherry wood walls, floors and shelves, this beautiful room features wall to wall shelves with books, a classic desk and chair, 36” monitor and printer, Mardi Gras masks, an 1800 era clock, antique wall art and a table and chairs to enjoy chess on the Hungarian hand carved oversized chess board.
The estate has internet and Bluetooth sound throughout as well as numerous digital TVs and DVD players.There are four fireplaces located throughout the home including a romantic setting in the master bedroom. The veranda and every ocean facing bedroom and athletic/game room has a high powered telescope for viewing the islands and sea life right outside your door.
The ground level has a gated (resistant current if so desired) swimming pool, pool chairs, barbeque, table and umbrella and extensive parking beneath the home and within the circular driveway. There is also a large elevator - everything in the 3 story home has come up through this elevator including the 7’ concert grand piano - that serves the first two floors for your convenience.
The front yard features a beautiful fountain (thus our street is named “Belle Fontaine” Drive). The expansive terraced back yards are perfect for family play, volleyball, badminton, fishing and crabbing off the bulkhead or the beach nearby. Or you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at the dining table by the pool or on the large deck beside the sea.
This estate’s construction is built like no other at 31 foot elevation and significant hurricane and storm protection with a large gas generator that can power the entire home for many weeks. In fact, this home was built to be storm and hurricane resistant - +- 160 mph wind rated - from its beginning on the Naval architect’s drafting table. (Google the address of this this home to view the construction process for an interesting video and interview with the naval architect of what went into building this estate) The exterior has over 100 ft of water frontage and exceptional views with access to the Mississippi Sound.
Please Google “5105 E Belle Fontaine, Ocean Springs, MS 39564” for more information including more pictures and an interior video of this luxurious estate as well as a revealing interview with the naval architect who designed it.
If you are boating enthusiasts as we are, our home is positioned perfectly for excursions by boat to the Gulf Shore islands. One of the newest and finest marinas in Mississippi is located just a few minutes from our home on Graveline “inland lake” - excellent red and sea trout fishing by boat or as we fish it, kayak - and the inland waterway winds in just minutes to the Gulf just down from our home. In fact, it is possible to launch your boat from this marina and anchor it in front of our home! (The water can get shallow at times but you can easily wade out to your boat). We have been approved by the Army Corps of Engineers to build a 250’ “T pier” and boat lift, so look to see a beautiful pier in front of our home this summer. (As of 7 May, all the piles have been driven for the pier walkway and boat house. ) Our large U shaped driveway and faucets makes parking, turnaround and washing the salt off your boat a breeze if so desired.
“Cruising the Coast” participants will find our property and particularly our long U shaped driveway and the huge under home concrete parking area excellent for parking and protecting your treasured vintage vehicles.
Come stay and enjoy our very highly rated southern hospitality in one of the most beautiful family oriented and well designed estates on the entire Gulf Coast!