JANUARY 2020
Real Estate Guide to Pontotoc County & the surrounding area
FEATURING (Page 10)
Mossy Oak Properties
A look inside the beautiful Laveda Lane home
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PROPERTIES Selecting the right real estate professional to work for you is the most important step in the process.
PONTOTOC RIDGE REALTY, INC. EACH MOSSY OAK PROPERTIES OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED.
BROKER: SUSIE CHAPMAN 419-3265
BROKER: PATTI STARK 296-5301
BROKER: MARILYN SAPPINGTON 488-5477
ASSOC.: ALISHA GALLOWAY 509-2677
BROKER: DAVID ANDERSON 419-5318
BROKER: CAYCE CONTI 396-1967
ASSOC.: LENA CHEWE 297-4079
49 S. Main St., Pontotoc, MS • 662-489-2848 • www.pontotocridgerealty.com
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First Choice Insurance Pickens Pest Control Distinctive Design Mossy Oak Properties Mossy Oak Properties feature Make the year ahead clutter-free Matthews Real Estate
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Dennis Cox, Tommy Morgan, Inc. Hamilton Mortgage Must-have kitchen remodel features Southern Hills Realty & Appraisal, Inc. Crye-Leike Realtors, Beth Walker Quick and simple ways to make a front door pop
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Advertising Consultant: Angie Quarles • Designer: Chelsea Williams Pontotoc Progress • 13 Jefferson Street • P.O. Box 210 • Pontotoc, MS 38863 • 662-489-3511
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Town and Country Subdivision F home offers
bucolic setting, modern comforts Story by GALEN HOLLEY Photos by REGINA BUTLER
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rom custom-made cabinets, to reclaimed, wood floors, attention to detail shines in every corner of a stylish home, replete with modern amenities, offered by Mossy Oak Properties. Nestled on five-plus acres, in the northern corner of the Dogwood Hills Subdivision, at 775 Laveda Lane, this 3,216 square-foot home, just off Cherry Creek Road, is in the North Pontotoc School District. Over the wide porch and across the threshold, one walks into a roomy den with reclaimed wooden floors. The simple, elegant gathering space is separated from the kitchen by a half-wall, and the adjoining rooms are perfect for entertaining and back-
and-forth traffic. Central gas, heat and air provide comfort year-round. For a more intimate setting, vents in the traditional fireplace disperse wood-warmed air throughout the downstairs. A Wolfe stove is the centerpiece of the tastefully-minimal kitchen, featuring floors of finished, black concrete, and quartz countertops. An augmented pantry, and custom cabinetry, add touches of refinement. Around the breakfast nook, the quartz countertops stand abdomen-high, perfect for handling food or munching snacks while seated on tall stools. Generous storage space, and a laundry room, are discretely hidden in a room connected to the kitchen. A door opens onto a two-car garage.
Close to the gathering and entertaining area, the master bedroom features his-and-her vanities, a 10x12 walk-in closet, and a huge tub with jets that blow air—not water--to create soothing bubbles. One can even adjust the lighting décor with the push of a button. The walk-in shower, with sitting area, has nine jets. At the bather’s choice, they spray from every angle. Weekend guests will enjoy hotel comfort and privacy, with his-and-her bedrooms, flanking a full bathroom, just off the den. The upstairs entertainment room features a fitness space and an overhead projector for HD viewing, as well as a countertop and serving area for snacks and beverages, and a bathroom.
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For the handyman, a two-story shop sits near the house, with plenty of room for a car and additional workspace. A few yards away, a lesser shelter, just a metal roof, has electricity and is wide enough to cover two vehicles. The three-bedroom, three-bath home is on an approved sceptic system and is 11 years old. For more information about the home at 775 Laveda Lane, contact broker Susie Chapman, at (662) 419-3265.
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Make the year ahead clutter-free
any people feel the dawn of a new year provides an opportunity to clean the slate and begin anew. That notion can be applied in various ways, including around the house. Cleaning the slate at home may involve reducing clutter around the house. Clutter can gradually overtake a home’s interior, turning a once pristine home into one overwhelmed with nonessential items. Clearing a home of clutter can seem like a monumental task, but the following tips can help homeowners and apartment dwellers make the year ahead clutter-free. · Scan important documents and save them on a computer. Some documents cannot be discarded, but that does not
mean they have to be stored in bulky file cabinets or desk drawers. Scan important documents such as medical receipts or tax returns and save them on your computer where they won’t take up any physical space. Purchase an external hard drive as a safety net where you can store backups of important documents in case a computer crashes and cannot be rebooted. · Thin out DVD and CD libraries. Thanks to streaming services and digital music players, DVDs and compact discs have become somewhat obsolete. Discard or donate DVDs that you can just as easily stream through your television, and convert compact discs to digital files that you can play on your computer and MP3 players, ultimately donating the
discs and clearing space. · Purchase furniture that doubles as storage. Storage ottomans and benches can help clear common areas and bedrooms of clutter such as blankets and bed linens that can make rooms feel more claustrophobic. Storage furniture might not get excess items out of the house, but such furnishings can create a more comfortable, welcoming environment. · Switch to e-statements for bank documents and utility bills. Paper is a big contributor to household clutter. That’s still the case even though many adults now pay the majority of their bills online. When given the chance to choose between paper or e-statements, opt for the latter so bills and bank statements don’t pile up on your desk or throughout your
home office. If you still want to keep important bills and bank statements, download them to your computer and keep them in a designated folder on your desktop. · Adopt an “out with the old, in with the new” mantra. Resolve to discard old items after purchasing new ones or receiving birthday or holiday gifts. Hanging on to old items because they can still function and serve some utility is a recipe for a cluttered home. Anytime you or a family member brings a new item into your home, make sure the item it’s replacing finds its way out the door. Clearing clutter is a goal for many people at the dawn of a new year. As intimidating as clutter can seem, discarding it is easier than it may appear.
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MUST-HAVE
Kitchen Remodel Features
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omeowners looking to renovate often see room for improvement in their kitchens and bathrooms. The National Association of Home Builder’s Remodeling Market Index Survey, which measures conditions in the remodeling market, indicates that, in 2015, the two most common remodeling jobs were bathroom remodels (81 percent) and kitchen remodels (79 percent). According to HGTV and Statistics Brain, a new kitchen remodel for a kitchen measuring 12 by 12 feet may cost homeowners anywhere from $17,000 to $37,000. Before investing so much into their remodeling projects, homeowners should think carefully about the features that will improve their time spent at home. When planning a kitchen renovation, homeowners may want to consider the following upgrades to make the room more enjoyable while improving its functionality. Kitchen remodels are a sizable investment, and renovations can be customized to make the kitchen more hospitable for all in residence.
Kitchen Remodel Tips OVERSIZED SINK
Although high-efficiency dishwashers are popular, deep sinks to soak soup pots or woks are still useful. Deep sinks may be preferable to double sinks, especially for homeowners who use lots of kitchen tools when preparing meals.
SOFT-CLOSING HINGES
When replacing cabinets (or just the hardware), consider installing soft-closing hinges and slides on doors and drawers. These devices eliminate slamming and caught fingers, reducing noise and injuries in the kitchen.
FOOT-PEDAL WATER OPERATION
When outfitting a sink, think about foot controls, which are popular in doctors’ offices and hospitals. Turning on the water with the tap of a foot can reduce the transfer of pathogens to faucets from hands during food preparation. These pedals also free up hands for other tasks.
BOTTOM’S UP
People likely spend more time raiding the refrigerator than the freezer on any given day. Rather than having to bend down to seek out that favorite flavor of Greek yogurt, choose a model with the fridge on top and freezer on the bottom, especially if anyone in the household has mobility issues. When shopping for refrigerators, French-door style units may offer even more access, making it easy for homeowners to slide fruit trays, sheet cakes and other large items into the fridge.
EXTRA LIGHTING
A kitchen should be a balance of form and function. A combination of overhead lighting, decorative lighting and task lighting can illuminate all areas of the space effectively.
APPLIANCE GARAGES
Architectural and design resource Houzz says that appliance garages are popular kitchen additions, too. Set at countertop level, these cabinets allow people to keep small appliances plugged in but tucked neatly behind closed doors.
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QUICK AND SIMPLE WAYS TO MAKE A
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Front Door Pop
isitors’ impressions of a home are often dictated by the home’s entryway. Must as one may judge a book by its cover, the same can be said about the impression that a front door and entryway can create, regardless of how accurate that impression is. Making certain changes to an entryway can go a long way toward improving curb appeal. Entryways also can set the scene for a home’s interior. Whether one chooses to be classic or bold, modern or traditional, there are various ways to quickly transform a home’s entryway. The entryway to a home garners a lot of attention. Homeowners can enhance their spaces with entryways that really make a statement.
Ways to make a front door pop BOLD FRONT DOOR COLOR
Color can dramatically enhance an entryway. Painting an existing door or replacing it with a more vivid option can do the trick. The DIY Network says certain colors stand out as favorites. These include turquoise, yellow, red, indigo, orange, and black. The door color should complement the other shades of the home, such as those on siding and trim.
CUSTOM WALKWAY
Guide guests right to the front door with an attractive (and safe) walkway. Stamped concrete or decorative paver blocks may fit the bill. This walkway can extend to the street or to the driveway.
CONTAIN PLANTS
Landscaping around the entryway should be neat and well-tended. Overgrown plants or shrubbery may give off an air of neglect. Container plants and carefully curated shrubs can create a neat and inviting aura.
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HIGHLIGHT THE ADDRESS
Make sure the home can be found easily with bold and decorative house numbers. Consider two different address signs: one illuminated and easily viewed from the curb, and another closer to the front door.
UTILIZE HIGH-END MATERIALS
The relatively small area of real estate by the front door enables homeowners to splurge on more opulent materials that can really add a feeling of luxury. These can include colorful tiles, ornate planters, decorative wooden doors, or elaborate knobs and lighting fixtures.
ADD ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS
Find out which architectural elements will meld with the style of the home and then incorporate them. Moldings, columns, shutters, and trim are areas to consider.