5497 Mississippi 12 Sturgis, MS 39769

This extraordinary 176-acre turnkey recreational estate is the complete package—a rare opportunity combining luxurious country living, world-class outdoor recreation, and passive income potential. Whether you're an avid sportsman, investor, or looking for a secluded family getaway, this property is fully developed, professionally maintained, and ready to enjoy from day one.
At the heart of the property is a beautifully finished, fully furnished 5-bedroom, 3-bath main home, offering comfort, style, and functionality. Designed with both family living and guest hosting in mind, this spacious residence features a 4-car garage and an additional 2-car storage area, ideal for housing all your hunting gear, tools, and recreational equipment. The home also produces approximately $25,000/year in VRBO rental income, making it not only a luxurious retreat but also a smart investment. This is truly a home where you can live, play, and earnall in one place.
Just steps from the lake, a fully finished 12' x 24' lake cottage offers additional space for guests, a quiet office, or a clubhouse for kids. Outdoor entertainment is effortless with a saltwater pool (16' x 32'), complete with a fenced concrete patio perfect for relaxing after a day on the water or in the woods.
The property's 10-acre private lake was custom-built with a 5:1 slope levee, concrete boat ramp, and concrete emergency spillway. It's stocked with F1 Tiger Bass, and trophy bass over 10 pounds have been caught and released. With over $15,000 in artificial fish habitat, live cypress trees, custom pond design, and automatic feeders, this lake is a serious angler's paradise.
For hunters, the land offers proven success with trophy whitetails and abundant wild turkey. There are 3 large food plots already planted, and several deer stands throughout the property that will convey with the sale. Access to all hunting and fishing areas is made easy by 5+ miles of professionally maintained trails, ideal for ATVs, UTVs, or horseback riding.
Additional improvements include a 36' x 12' barn with two stalls and a tack room, plenty of fenced in areas for the horse lovers, a 20' x 30' equipment shed, automatic iron gates, and a 12" soil cement road system topped with DBST (an $85,000 investment). The estate is secured by a full Alarm.com smart home automation and alarm system, and two high-end Liberty safes that will stay with the property.
Future income opportunities are also present with planted pines throughout the property, offering long-term timber value.

Key Features at a Glance:
"176 acres of pristine recreational and timber land
"Stunning, fully furnished 5-bedroom, 3-bath home with 4-car garage + 2-car storage
"Home generates approx. $25,000/year in VRBO rental income
"Fully finished 12' x 24' lake cottage near the water's edge
"Custom-built 10-acre private lake stocked with F1 Tiger Bass
"$15,000+ in artificial fish habitat & automatic feeders
"Saltwater pool (16' x 32') with fenced patio
"36' x 12' barn with 2 stalls and tack room
"20' x 30' equipment shed
"5+ miles of professionally maintained trails
"3 large food plots already planted for this season
"Several deer stands included with the property
"Proven trophy deer and turkey hunting
"Planted pines for long-term timber income
"$85,000+ soil cement road system topped with DBST
"Automatic iron entry gates and Alarm.com security system
"Liberty Lincoln & Liberty Fat Boy safes included
"Fully furnished, minus select family heirlooms
This is not just a propertyit's a fully realized lifestyle and legacy estate, offering privacy, performance, and profitability.