Nestled in the woods between the tree lines and Wisteria vines is a home unlike any other in the surrounding area. The first thing you will notice when you arrive at this house, located at 4003 Highway 552 W in Lorman, Mississippi, is the beautiful white fence and brick columns leading up to the homestead, then you see the property – an almost breathtaking view.
The Canemount Plantation Inn, inherited by John Murdoch in 1835, and now owned by Jim and Diane Harrison has a rich history that even the current homeowners did not realize when moving here from their home state of Minnesota. They bought the estate after retiring from careers in technology and business and are currently running some of the buildings on the property as Bed and Breakfast with 13 rooms available for short term or long term stays and for various events.
The Main Home, as it is lovingly named, greets you as you enter the property. The Italianate Revival Architecture of the home, with a two-story layout, and 2500 square feet of wraparound porch, adorned by intricately detailed columns, is a perfect mixture of modern and classical style. The home is built with reclaimed wood from previous buildings on the property, including cypress posts, floors with a peg and beam construction, and 14-inch brick exterior walls.
When stepping into this three-bedroom home, you notice a stunning staircase and a dining room to the left that takes you back in time. Completing the downstairs space is a cozy kitchen, a library, and sitting room with the latter two rooms containing marble flanked fireplaces with gold toned large mirrors displayed above them, that came from a home in Port Gibson.
Also, you’ll find beautiful light fixtures in each space, some surrounded by large medallions that brilliantly highlight the beautiful ceiling. Upstairs, you’ll find the bedrooms, each currently decorated with keepsakes of the current homeowners along with a mixture of vintage and remastered furniture throughout. The large windows at the gable of the home are masterpieces in themselves, and you can see the beautiful chandelier in the front window casting light from outside the home. The rooms here are used as suites and they usually have large breakfasts in the dining room, using inherited pieces of chinaware and teacups to serve their guests.
Behind this immaculate home is a picturesque fountain, between it and the building on the property containing the main kitchen. The kitchen area contains modern appliances, two fireplaces, and a meeting space overlooking a pool and grill area outback. Also attached to this building is a bricked in area, containing an old wood fire stove and a bedroom beside it, with beautiful wooden floors and exposed wooden beams. Underground is what was formerly a milk room, all brick as well and can be used as a wine cellar currently. The front area of this structure has a porch with a swing and room to mingle. Truly, it’s a great mix of new and old construction and a highlight to this estate.
A vintage, yet modernized building located on the property is the Carriage House. Originally constructed to be used as horse stables, it currently contains 6 bed and breakfast suites. The building still resembles a large red barn, with the façade of the building in its original form. Each room has its own name and character, making you want to stay the night in each space at least once.
Another high point on the back side of this property is the Event Center. Upon entering, you see a large, double sided brick fireplace with storage on each side, a large bar that can be used for a buffet style event and tucked behind the bar area is an industrial kitchen complete with a wood burning oven, gas stove, and large double door convection oven, as well as plenty of work and storage space. There’s also a dishwashing station that really ties the entire kitchen together. The event area is spacious and inviting, and efficient for just about any gathering.
The newest home on this property is the Cottage, containing three bedrooms, a full kitchen, laundry room, a spacious living room area for entertainment, and a fully enclosed porch area. The property is perfect for an extended stay, or a weekend getaway.
Near the pond by the Main House is one of the original home structures, renamed the Pond House, that is currently being remodeled to contain additional bed and breakfast spaces upon completion. The concept is to be a more open floor plan with a door to section off each space (duplex) so it can be rented separately, or together, depending on the size of the group using the space.
One more area here is a house currently being used as storage and was originally the home of the caretaker on the property many years ago. The house has a new roof and can easily be completed to serve another purpose for a potential buyer. Next to the structure is a full trap Shoot area, perfect for those that love the outdoors. There’s so much to fall in love with at the
Canemount Plantation Inn and so much to do while you take in everything that a love for mixed architecture and nature combined can give all in one place.
