709 Hillcrest Loop, Petal, MS 39465

Property Description

Welcome to Petal, Mississippiâ??where small-town charm, convenience, and an impressive community résumé come together! Situated on a half-acre corner lot, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers approximately 1,468 sq ft of living space and plenty of personality. Built in 1989, it combines the character of an established home with several important updates already completed. Step inside to a very large living room with room for the big sofa, recliners, and that oversized TV you promised yourself you weren't going to buy. The galley-style kitchen features stainless steel appliances, including a stove, dishwasher, and refrigerator less than a year old. The cabinets appear to be solid oak and remain unpainted, along with the wood baseboards. If you appreciate natural wood, you'll be happy nobody got here first with a bucket of gray paint! The adjoining dining area features a large bay window and built-in china cabinetâ??perfect for dishes, collectibles, or the good china everyone owns but apparently isn't supposed to use. The third bedroom has two closets, access from both the home and garage, plus an open sink and toilet area. It's definitely not cookie-cutter and offers an interesting configuration with plenty of possibilities. Laundry hookups are located in the hall bath, which means towels can go straight from the rack into the washerâ??and imagine pulling a warm towel from the dryer after a shower. Suddenly, laundry in the bathroom sounds pretty smart! The carpet and linoleum appear to be original and in good condition. The carpet could use a cleaning, and you may eventually choose to update the flooring. Some fresh paint and minor drywall finishing would also make an easy cosmetic refresh. The architectural-shingle roof is less than one year old, HVAC is approximately four years old, and the water heater is approximately six years old. A new roof may not be glamorous, but your bank account knows how attractive it really is. Out back, a covered, enclosed private patio provides a protected spot for coffee, relaxing, or entertaining. There's also a workshop/storage building for tools, lawn equipment, projects, and the 47 things you're keeping because we might need those someday. Petal keeps everyday conveniences close, with Hattiesburg just a short drive away and easy travel toward Laurel and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Petal Area Chamber of Commerce highlights numerous honors the city has received for its schools, safety, quality of life, and desirability as a place to purchase a home. Petal has also been recognized among Mississippi's best places to live, and Sports Illustrated previously named it Mississippi's Sports Town. Apparently, Petal has been busy collecting accolades while the rest of us were trying to remember where we put our keys. Petal also offers numerous parks and recreational amenities, including playgrounds, sports facilities, a skate park, and a dog park. Yes, you may want to make a few cosmetic updatesâ??but s

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