Taj Mahal-inspired mansion hits Mississippi market for $2.5M even though its unfinished
A Mississippi Gulf Coast estate that has been 13 years in the making has once again returned to the market—this time with a substantial price increase.Located on nearly 1 acre with 126 feet of water frontage in Ocean Springs, the unfinished five-bedroom residence, designed to emulate the Taj Mahal, originally hit the market for $2 million in 2016.Now listed for $2.5 million, the 4,402-square-foot residence, in the making for more than a decade, is still seeking a buyer to finish what was started.“The owner started building the home 13 years ago and had trouble finding a contractor to finish the vision the way he wanted,” says listing agent Rachel Allen of Coastal Realty Group.“Since then, it has been left as it was, and it fell to the wayside.
The seller is ready to retire, move on, and let someone else finish the vision.”Building permits were first filed in 2008 by Biloxi physician Dr.Pravin Saija, according to the Sun Herald.The concrete-and-steel structure, built using insulated concrete forms, is currently being marketed with AI images showing the possibilities of what the house could become.“The construction of it is magnificent, and it is 30 feet above sea level,” Allen says.
“The most expensive parts have already been done.We wanted to show what the house could be.
A lot of people appreciate seeing the potential.”Highlights found throughout the “architectural statement” include a distinctive tower that could be transformed into guest suites with Gulf views, a top-floor primary suite, dining and entertaining spaces, and a rooftop lounge.(Buyers should note the roof does require some repairs.)“What makes this listing so compelling is not simply its size or architecture,” she says.
“It is the mystery, history, and enormous potential behind it.People want to see inside it, understand why it was never completed, and imagine what it could ultimately become.”Expansive terraces, ideal for relaxing and entertaining, “offer endless ...