"A National Register Home" ,"Bella Vida" translates to "beautiful life".Property is 1.87  acres, completely fenced with a tall brick fence and picket fence in front. The gates are ornamental wrought iron from the  1830's, and have the legendary phoenix birds on them.  This home is one of 3 Second Empire homes remaining in Mississippi. There is one other home in Aberdeen, near "Bella Vida", one in Natchez, and one in Oxford. "Bella Vida" is an exceptional example of the Second Empire style of architecture.  This home was built by Joseph Eckford, and sold in the late 1880's to Mississippi State Senator George Leftwich, who  lived there with his family for many years. Bella Vida has been restored to the grandeur befitting the architectural treasure that it isso that it reigns again as Queen of Aberdeen's "Silk Stocking Row" (Franklin Street).It has been featured in a number of publications, including "Southern Living", "Mississippi Magazine",  "Victorian Homes of Mississippi", and "Romantic Aberdeen".  "Bella Vida" is a two and a half story frame structure with a striking three and a half story tower placed diagonally at the corner of the east and south elevations. A dramatic Mansard roof sheathed in patterned slate crowns the tower and house. Porch roofs were new in 2006. There is lavish use of lacy wrought iron. Jib windows open from bays onto balconies with wrought iron railings, and also open to the first floor veranda. These contiguous porches run along three sides of the house. Nineteen elegant shaped posts(Italianate) support the porch roofs and are connected by handsome arched spandrels. The yard is spectacular, with every type of flower, bulb plants, azaleas, magnolia trees, camellias, forsythia, wisteria, pear trees, a French garden and an Early American garden. ponds, pecan trees, brick patio.. Carriage house is heated, cooled, insulated..There is a 7 car carport, high enough to house an RV. The front entry is inset with red Bohemia glass, and a most unusual panel of of the glass is set in the parlor fireplace. The etched design in this panel is said to be a representation of the Tombigbee River, as seen from "Bella Vida's third floor tower balcony. Tradition holds that the glass had been ordered from Italy and shipped up the Tombigbee to Aberdeen. The home's interior woodwork, opulent fireplace mantle pieces, and fine staircase are of the period and have been sensitively restored. There are 12 total rooms. Ceilings are 12 ft. Window treatments are custom made, walls are solid wood with wallpaper (480 rolls total), floors are original hardwood. There are 2 security systems. 5 beautiful mantles (one with gas logs), pocket doors, cranberry glass transoms,2 bay windows. Four bedrooms (3 upstairs-master bedroom downstairs), 4 baths(2 upstairs,2 down). There is a large entry hall(10x21) with a gorgeous mural on the wall ascending the staircase. Parlor(17x19) has bay windows, formal dining (14' x 24', or 336 sq. ft,) also. Library is 18x19, has fireplace. Master bedroom(15x16.5) has a door to the porch, with private sitting area. Kitchen (15x18) has breakfast area, new cabinets, some with glass fronts, island with sink, ceramic counter tops, stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, disposal, microwave. There is a sun porch off of the kitchen downstairs and a large sleeping porch overlooking the back yard and patio upstairs"  Home has 2 Trane central heat/air units(gas heat). Average utilities are: elec, water, sewer, trash-$300.00 per mo. gas  average is $140.00 per month. This is for the entire house. In the midst of her beautifully landscaped grounds, among her gardens and ponds, Bella Vida stands as a beautiful testimony to Aberdeen's burgeoning prosperity in the Post-Reconstruction period and one of the jewels in Aberdeen's crown of historic older homes. Exceptionally well priced. Reduced from $255,000.00 to $205,000.00. Shown by appointment.    SALE PENDING

ABERDEEN - 201 E. JEFFERSON ST. - Awesome Victorian home built in 1900 on corner lot close to shopping and restaurants. Excellent location. The yard is enclosed with a black wrought iron fence. This home has many of the wonderful original features, such as five beautiful mantles, original woodwork and haardware, wood floors, most chandeliers and light fixtures! The large parlor has a window that turns on a pivot. There is a formal dining room, three bedrooms, two baths, and a spacious family room/kitchen paneled with solid pine. The Trane central heat/air unit was installed in 2006. One side of the home could be rented as a one-bedroom apartment. NO CENTRAL H/A ON APARTMENT SIDE. Property taxes are exempt for 2008 tax year. $49,000