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Generational Heritage Meets 93 Acres of Waterfront Living
Tucked along one of the Gulf Coast’s most desirable shoreline stretches, a rare peninsula property in Ocean Springs quietly makes waves—offffering not just a home, but a legacy built over decades.
Spanning approximately 93 acres with nearly 2,000 feet of direct frontage on the Mississippi Sound and additional access via Davis Bayou behind it, the estate at 13005 Pointe Aux Chenes Road is unlike anything else on the Coast. With no road separating the property from the water, uninterrupted views extend toward Horn Island and the Biloxi skyline, creating the sensation of a private island just minutes from town.
Beyond its sweeping views and resort-style amenities— including multiple residences, guest accommodations, and extensive outdoor features—the property showcases a deeper story rooted in generations of families and the relationships that have shaped its history.
The estate was purchased in 1990 by the Swanner family through a transaction facilitated by a previous generation of local real estate professionals. Today, that story comes full circle as the next generation of both families works together to bring the property to market—an uncommon continuity in an industry often driven by turnover rather than tradition.
“It’s one of the only streets on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with direct waterfront access like this,” said Herbert Dubuisson, who,
along with Chip Gardner, represents the listing. “There’s no road between you and the water. It’s just you and the Sound.” What exists today is much more than a single residence. The
property includes two luxury homes—a primary residence with seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and two half baths, and a second home with fifive bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and one half bath—along with a guest house and a two-bedroom caretaker’s cottage. Outdoor living is equally expansive, with two swimming pools, water features, and multiple structures designed for both daily living and large-scale entertaining.
Located at the end of Pointe Aux Chenes Road, the property is bordered by the Mississippi Sound to the front, Davis Bayou to the rear, and protected state and federal wetlands to the west, creating a rare sense of privacy along the coast. A concrete bulkhead and sidewalk run along the Gulf-facing shoreline, while a pier with two boat lifts provides direct access to the water.
“This isn’t something you see every day,” Gardner said. “It’s not just the size or the location—it’s the combination of everything. The land, the water, the history. It’s truly one of a kind.”
Originally part of more than 500 acres, much of the surrounding marshland is being acquired by the state as protected wetlands, further enhancing the property’s privacy
A PENINSULA
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story by Cherie Ward
photos by Katherine Sowers and courtesy of the Chip Gardner & Herb Dubuisson Group