The Old Feld Home is a turn of the Century Mansion, National Registered Historic Property and Mississippi’s outstanding example of Mediterranean
Romanesque Architecture built in the shape of an H. The overall layout provides for complete privacy.
The Old Feld Home was constructed in 1912 and remained in one family for decades. Mr. Russell V. Puckett purchased the home in the 80's
and has lived there since that time. The home contains approximately 5000 square feet and is topped with a unique blue tile hip roof.
It is one of the most soundly constructed and uniquely designed homes of the era. Rooms include a large Receiving Hall with two window seats,
Parlor with Italian Marble Mantle, 3 Bedrooms with connecting Baths, Conservatory, Dining Room, Breakfast Room, Butler’s Pantry, two connecting
enclosed Porches (one off a bedroom and one off the breakfast room), Kitchen, Extra Bedroom, two service Hallways, Basement, 2 ½ Baths and
domed entrance Foyer. Fireplaces are located in Parlor, Dining Room, Breakfast Room and one Bedroom. Portions of the interior were designed by Harry L. Moses (1875-1933), Interior Designer, New Orleans. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase a one of a kind.
The Home and adjoining Lot will be offered separately or together on October 11, 2008 at 12:00 noon.
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The adjoining lot is approximately 106 feet wide by approximately 160 feet deep.
Interior Rooms
Entrance Foyer
The entrance Foyer is domed with tile floors. Double leaf doors with a semicircular transom enter the Foyer with additional double doors and transom leading into the Receiving Hall.
Receiving Hall
The Receiving Hall contains two window seats, original light fixtures made in Bavaria including two hanging fixtures over the window seats, quarter sawn tongue and groove oak floors. The ceiling is of curved shape. It connects the Parlor, Dining Room and Conservatory. Arched door casings with massive sliding doors lead to the entrance of the Parlor and Dining Room. Double lead glass doors connect to the entrance foyer. Measurements: 28.5 feet by 8.2 feet.
Parlor
An exceptional room with sliding doors, Italian marble Mantle, quarter sawn tongue and groove oak floors, high ceilings and large Palladian windows. It contains 7 original wall sconce lights, wainscoting, center medallion, drop ceiling and crown molding. The chandelier is not included (it will be sold separately). Measurements: 16.8 feet by 16 feet.
Conservatory
The Conservatory is our favorite room. It contains 6 interior Art Nouveau decorated columns, tile floors, bay windows overlooking the Courtyard with two adjoining exterior doors. The entrance from the Receiving Hall consists of two 18 pane leaded glass doors with side windows and transom. A dropped ceiling with stain glass skylight and transom over the bay windows completes the room. Measurements: 22.5 feet by 28.5 feet. Bay window area is 10.2 feet by 8.6 feet.
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms are located on the south side of the home. All are very spacious with connecting bathrooms. The first Bedroom is located to the west of the Parlor with an adjoining enclosed porch. It contains a bird’s eye maple mantle with gas logs, original light fixture with two matching wall sconces and closet. Measurements: 16 feet by 17 feet. The second Bedroom is located between two bathrooms and connects to a service hall leading to the Conservatory. It contains three windows and original light fixture. Measurements: 17 feet by 15 feet. The back Bedroom is very large and adjoins a bath and service Hall leading to the Conservatory.
Dining
The Dining Room contains a 10 foot tall oak fireplace Mantle with marble, quarter sawn tongue and groove oak floors, tall 8.5 feet oak paneled wainscoting, large Palladian windows, and Coffer ceiling. The 7 etched globe light fixture and 4 matching wall sconces appear to be original to the home. Measurements: 18.9 feet by 15.1 feet.
Breakfast
The Breakfast Room contains a tiled fireplace with gas logs and connects to a Porch, Dining Room, Butler’s Pantry and Conservatory. The walls host a 7.4 foot tall grass cloth wainscoting. Measurements: 14 feet by 15.8 feet.
Butler's Pantry
The Butler’s Pantry contains tile floors, pantry closet and an original gas wall sconce converted to electric. It connects to the Breakfast room, Conservatory, Kitchen and service Hallway. Measurements: 14.7 feet by 10 feet.
Kitchen
The Kitchen contains brown, grey and gold tile floors and built in cabinets. It connects to the Butler’s Pantry, extra Bedroom and side entrance Foyer with an adjoining ½ bath. Measurements: 14 feet by 15.8 feet.
Bathroom
The Bathroom located behind the first Bedroom contains tile floors and walls, shower, original stain glass window and 1930 vintage black fixtures. Measurements: 10.4 feet by 7.4 feet. The middle Bathroom contains tile floors and light blue/green fixtures. Measurements: 10.5 feet by 7.9 feet.
Service Hallways
Two service Hallways are located in the Home, one flanking two Bedrooms with cedar lined cabinets and drawers and one running along the Kitchen and extra Bedroom.
Basement
Stairs lead to the Basement or Cellar from the service Hallway connected to the Kitchen and Butler’s Pantry. It contains two once finished rooms and other areas.
Cherry Street (1838) is located in the heart of downtown Vicksburg. The Old Feld Home lot is approximately 120 feet wide along Cherry Street by 154 feet deep.
Terms for Real Estate
Terms for Real Estate:
The highest acceptable bidder will be required to execute a contract to close within 30 days of the auction date and deposit earnest money in the amount of $75,000.00 for the home (or home and adjoining lot), or $15,000.00 for the lot if sold separately. The Real estate will be offered with reserve.
The property will be sold free and clear of all liens. You will be provided with a Warranty Deed and Certificate of title showing clear title. Taxes will be prorated.
The sale is not contingent on financing or other conditions. When you bid for the property, you represent that you understand no financing or other contingencies exist. All bidders agree that they have personally inspected the property and rely upon their personal inspection and that no representation or statements by Seller or Seller’s agents have induced Bidder to bid.
For a real estate bidders package containing the complete terms and contract, please contact Edens Auctions, or go online.
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Disclaimer
Although the information about the property is believed to be correct, it is provided as a convenience only and
is not guaranteed. All measurements are estimates. All real restate will be sold "as-is".
All terms and conditions are subject to modification or amendment at any time prior to the auction of the real estate.
