Plantation, Farm, Timber and Hunting Land
offered by Plantation Services Inc
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Real Estate specialists in farms,
plantations, timber and hunting land since 1959 with offices in
Albany, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina. The company has
represented individuals, corporations, estates, insurance
companies, commercial banks, investment bankers, and foreign
investors. A specialty of the company is handling real estate
sales of quail hunting plantations.
Plantation Services brokers have
handled the largest number of plantation sales produced by any
real estate firm in the southeast. Land management and
consultation services are also available.
Our property listings are divided into two sections:
Land
and Plantations in South Carolina - SC
and
Land and Plantations in Georgia - GA
or you may browse both
sections below:
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Featured Listings
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Brook
Hollow Farm |
150
Acres |
Albany, Georgia |
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Mill Creek
Forest |
124.54
Acres |
Cairo, Georgia |
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Terra Chula Plantation |
1500
Acres |
Brooks County, Georgia |
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Easterlee Plantation |
1582
Acres |
Albany, Georgia |
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Gatewood Farm |
1080
Acres |
Sumter County, Georgia |
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Circle
F Ranch
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150
Acres |
Cherokee County, South Carolina |
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Kirby Farms |
173
Acres |
Cherokee County, South Carolina |
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Pretty
Pond Tract
(SOLD) |
84
Acres |
Turner County, Southwest Georgia |
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Cedar Creek Farm |
180
Acres |
Orangeburg County, South Carolina |
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Aeolian Hill |
395 Acres |
St. Matthews, South Carolina |
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Tarva
Woods |
7- 50 Acres |
Dougherty County, Georgia |
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River Bend
(SOLD) |
840 Acres |
Albany, Georgia |
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Garrett Farms
(SOLD) |
462.73 Acres |
Berrien County, Georgia |
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Lake Philema Farms
(SOLD) |
207
Acres |
Americus, Georgia |
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Carolina
Plantation (LEASED) |
1500 Acres |
Charleston and Georgetown Counties, South
Carolina |
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Island Pond -
(SOLD) |
1800 Acres |
Southwest, Georgia |
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Campbell Farms |
1098 Acres |
Albany, Georgia |
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Saw
Buck Plantation(SOLD) |
1020 Acres |
Marion County, South Carolina |
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Bennet's Branch (SOLD) |
166.5 Acres |
Clarendon County, South Carolina |
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Magnolia Creek Farm |
136+/-
Acres |
Terrell County, Georgia |
| Chickasaw-Hatchee
Plantation (SOLD) |
14,597 Acres
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Albany, Georgia (Six of six tracts SOLD) |
| Woodside
Plantation (SOLD) |
462 Acres |
Hampton County, South
Carolina |
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Deer-Turkey-Timberland
(SOLD) |
152+/-
Acres |
Webster
County, Georgia |
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Two Bridges Farm
(SOLD) |
303 Acres |
Sumter
County, Georgia |
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Tallawahee Plantation
(SOLD) |
1900 Acres |
Terrell County,Georgia |
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Williston Place
(SOLD) |
387 Acres |
Orangeburg
County, South Carolina |
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Woodie Hill
(SOLD) |
81 Acres |
Colleton
County, South Carolina |
| Tahlequah
Farms (SOLD) |
520 Acres |
Thomasville, Georgia |
| Mansfield
Plantation (SOLD) |
893.4 Acres |
Georgetown County,
South Carolina |
| River South Planation
(SOLD) |
1350 Acres |
Southwest,Georgia |
| Horseshoe Plantation
(SOLD) |
2,000 Acres |
Montgomery County, Georgia |
| Keller Farm
(SOLD) |
1,641 Acres |
Calhoun County, South Carolina
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| Brookland
Plantation
(SOLD) |
60 Acres |
Charleston,
South Carolina |
| Paul
and Dalton Plantation (SOLD) |
2300 Acres |
Colleton County, South Carolina |
| Part of Annandale Plantation
(SOLD) |
2685.5
Acres |
Georgetown County,
South Carolina |
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Horse Creek Farms (SOLD) |
260
acres |
Thomas County, Georgia |
Other properties available
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Two Bridges Farm
303 Acres Sumter County, Georgia
$984,750

This
beautiful Southwest Georgia 302 acre tract contains 200 acres in 22
yr/old planted
pines with spectacular mature pine and hardwoods on the balance. The
property has an excellent road system throughout and one entire boundary
is formed by the Muckalee Creek. With paved road frontage as well, this
tract will appeal to investors, recreational buyers, and especially
sportsmen interested in deer and turkey hunting. Offered @ $981,500
Contact: Lee Walters
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Tallawahee Plantation
1900 Acres Terrell County,Georgia
(SOLD)
Tallawahee
is a diverse farming and hunting property located in Southwest Georgia,
an area well known for some of the finest hunting and agricultural
operations in the country. The property has a mix of crop fields,
wildlife food plots, woodlands and cypress ponds with a healthy
population of deer, turkey, duck, dove and quail.
Improvements include a lodge, shop, center pivot irrigation, and three
tenant houses. The plantation is 35 minutes from the Albany, Georgia
Airport, and 15 minutes from the Dawson, Georgia private airport.
Contact: Lee Walters 229.888.2500
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Williston Place 387 Acres
Williston Place, South Carolina
(SOLD)

Williston Place is a
beautiful 387 acre hunting plantation containing a completely renovated
Colonial house built circa 1874. Located in Orangeburg County only
an hour drive from downtown Charleston, this property will appeal to
sportsman, nature lovers
and other outdoor enthusiasts.
Location: The
property is located in a rural area near the town of Holly Hill in
eastern Orangeburg County. The property is five miles south of
Lake Marion and one hour from downtown Charleston.
Property Description:
The property contains a total of 387 acres of open fields, woodlands,
pine plantations and three duck impoundments.
The main house is situated
at the end of an oak-lined driveway, and a caretaker's house and a large
equipment shed are located nearby.
Improvements: The
main house was built in 1874 and completely renovated in 1999. Features include beautiful
hardwood floors, high
ceilings, gourmet kitchen with the best appliances, 7 fireplaces, and 5
bedrooms.
Other improvements include a
caretaker's house of approximately 1600SF with three bedrooms and two
baths, recently-built 4000SF equipment shed with concrete floors, and a
9X12 walk-in cooler for storing game.
There are presently no
conservation easements existing on Williston Place. Tax incentives
exist for restricting development of such a property.
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Woodie
Hill 81 acre Nature Retreat in the Ace Basin $600,000
(SOLD)

Woodie Hill is a beautiful wooded property
near Green Pond in Colleton County. Improvements include a small
pond, a tastefully designed 1435 sq. ft. cabin with pecky cypress
paneling, high ceilings, large fireplace and loft. Secluded in
natural woodlands near old rice fields, Woodie Hill is a unique property
located in the heart of the famous ACE Basin plantation neighborhood
between Charleston and Savannah. It would appeal to any sportsman
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Woodside Plantation 462 Acres Hampton County, South Carolina
SOLD  Woodside Plantation is
located in South Carolina approximately 50 miles from the
Savannah, Georgia airport. 462 acres of manicured pastures,
fields and f orests
surround a magnificent Colonial Revival house situated at the end
of a scenic oak-lined drive. This beautiful and historic
property has been immaculately maintained and is protected under a
conservation easement with the Nature Conservancy.
Woodside is located near
Estill, South Carolina on the old Augusta Stagecoach Road that
parallels the north side of the Savannah River. Other well
known plantations and hunting retreats dot this stretch of land
for more than 100 miles inland from Savannah and the Atlantic
Ocean. The
Land contains a total of 462 beautiful acres consisting of
woodlands, manicured pastures, ponds, and spectacularly landscaped
grounds.
The House was
built circa 1890 and contains one and one-half stories approx.
5593 sq. ft. Features include large porches, a copper roof,
hardwood floors, many fireplaces, totally modern kitchen; cypress
molding, ceilings and panels; gun room, study, morning room, and a
remarkable oval entrance hall. The dining room mural was
painted by Jennifer Rempel of Pittsburg in 1994 and contains only
wildlife and vegetation indigenous to Woodside.
Other Improvements include a
large barn circa 1870 that has been thoughtfully renovated in the
interior with an exercise room, a walk-in wine cooler and a state
of the art woodshop complete with a fireplace, high beamed
ceilings and large windows. A guest cottage overlooks a lake
behind the "big house" and a caretaker's house is located near the
main drive.
Woodside was originally part of a 75,000 acre grant in 1737.
Operated as a separate tract since 1881 the house was built in the
early 1890's by a prominent Hampton County planter.
According to legend an architect gave the house plans to the owner
as a wedding gift, but the architect's name is unknown. The
plantation has been owned since 1992 by its present owners who
have maintained and improved the land and buildings. Today
the property is one of the most beautiful of the Carolina
Plantations. In
order to protect this significant and historic property for future
generations, a conservation easement has been given to The
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Mansfield
Plantation 893.4 Acres
Georgetown County, South Carolina

(SOLD)
Mansfield Plantation is a
National Historic Landmark consisting of 893.4 acres of "antebellum
authenticity" located on Black River near Georgetown. It was
early in the 1800's that rice plantations near Georgetown began to flourish
and created some of the wealthiest colonists in the country. Over 100
slaves worked at Mansfield and many lived in the slave village that still
stands today. Mansfield Plantation's main residence was constructed
during this time and is situated overlooking the rice fields at the end of a
stunning oak-lined driveway.
After the War Between the States
many of the plantations in the "low country" fell into disarray
and by the early 1900's were purchased by wealthy northerners who used them
as hunting retreats. In 1930 Mansfield Plantation was purchased by
businessman, Colonel Robert L. Montgomery, of Ardossan, Pennsylvania.
Col. Montgomery improved the plantation by renovating the main house, adding
beautiful brick bridges along the main driveway, a stable for their horses,
a laundry house, and three charming guest cottages. In 1970 the
plantation was purchased by Wilbur Smith of Columbia, South Carolina from
Mrs. Montgomery. The Smith family often traveled from their Columbia
home to Mansfield inviting friends to share holidays and hunting
excursions. Mansfield is presently owned and cared for by Sally Smith,
who inherited the property from her father in 1995.
Property Description
Mansfield Plantation consists of
893.4 acres located on the west side of the Black River, just a few miles
inland from the Atlantic Ocean. The topography is level or gently
rolling. The plantation fronts a paved road 3.5 miles north of the
historic seaport of Georgetown. After entering the plantation one
travels through a gorgeous long leaf pine and hardwood forest for over 1.5
miles to an oak lined section that extends past the old slave village, the
stables and pastures and on to the main house and guest cottages that
overlook the rice fields. The setting is spectacular. Scenes of Mel
Gibson's movie "The Patriot" were filmed here.
Improvements
The main house, built in the
early 1800's, is a one story frame structure of understated elegance.
It contains hardwood floors, 12 ft. ceilings, entrance hall, living room,
large dining room, sitting room, one bedroom, two baths, a modern kitchen
and sunroom. Elaborately carved woodwork is found throughout.
The old-brick guest cottages have a total of eight bedrooms and eight baths
and are situated in formal gardens near the main house.
Other improvements include a
paved boat landing, stable, fenced pasture, equipment sheds and storage
areas. Other historic structures include a slave village, a small
church, and the county's only remaining winnowing house, where rice kernels
were separated from the chaff.
Approximate Acreages
| Upland |
632.4 |
| Ponds |
15 |
| Rice Field impoundments |
68 |
| Open rice fields and marsh |
178 |
| Total |
893.4 |
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| Timber Value |
The merchantable (saleable) timber
value is estimated by a registered
forester in excess of $1,100,000 |
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Tax Benefits
Due to its location and physical
characteristics the plantation has obvious development potential.
Since there are no conservation easements existing on the plantation, there
are substantial tax incentives available to a buyer willing to restrict such
a property from future development.
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River
South Plantation
1350 Acres
Southwest, Georgia

(SOLD)
The
very mention of Southwest Georgia to a sportsman immediately
brings to mind visions of quail hunting and longleaf pine. The
plantations here are famous for providing the best quail hunting
in the country and are visited by sportsmen from around the world.
These plantations rarely come on the market and when they do, they
attract a lot of interest. Plantation Services is pleased to have
the opportunity to offer this fine property for sale.
LOCATION
River
South is a hunting plantation situated on the beautiful Alapaha
River, one of the most pristine rivers in Georgia. With it's
headwaters in south central Georgia, the Alapaha eludes all cities
and meanders primarily through large natural wooded areas.
It is one of the purest and most scenic rivers in the South and
the water remains a beautiful "ice tea" color even in
the rainy seasons. The river enters the property over a
beautiful stretch of rapids and thereafter flows placidly through
the plantation with numerous beach sandbars and inviting coves
waiting to be fished and explored. In the winter
"sloughs" invade the low oak and cypress areas of the
plantation where ducks provide sporty shooting. The
plantation has over 2.3 miles of frontage on this wonderful stream
with roads and trails along the banks.
River
South is about 20 miles northwest of Valdosta, Georgia and the
city's commercial airport is about a thirty minute drive
away. The plantation has a lighted helicopter pad. The
property is approximately 90 miles west of the well known Sea
Island Resort.
PROPERTY
DESCRIPTION
The
plantation is comprised of 1,350 contiguous acres of which
approximately 1,264 acres are in woodland and 86 acres in fields,
open land and ponds. The woodland contains a mixture of
longleaf pines, loblolly pines, beautiful moss hung live oaks and
other hardwoods indigenous to the area. Those many
acorn-bearing oaks provide food for all game, including quail,
deer, turkey and duck. There are several fields which can be
planted in small grains such as millets and sunflowers for doves
and other game.
IMPROVEMENTS
The
main hunting lodge is located on a bluff that overlooks the
river. The lodge, built in 1989, contains 6,400+ square feet
and includes six bedrooms and six full baths, two half baths, a
formal dining area, study, large living room with stone fireplace,
large kitchen, laundry and utility room, and a three car
garage. It is completely and tastefully furnished including
large leather chairs, sofas, built-in entertainment center and
other amenities included in the sale.
Other
improvements include a caretaker's house containing 1,140 square
feet, stable, dog kennels with bird dogs, trap range, two hunting
jeeps, one jeep station wagon, two tractors and other equipment
all included.
TIMBER
VALUE
The
timber has been evaluated (cruised) by a registered
forester. The merchantable (salable) value is approximately
$965,687. A copy of this cruise is available from Plantation
Services.
TAX
ADVANTAGE
Presently
without conservation easments, this exceptional property offers an
outstanding investment opportunity. Substantial tax
incentives exist for a buyer willing to restrict future
development of such property.
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Brookland
Plantation
60 Acres
Charleston, South Carolina
(SOLD)
Brookland Plantation
located on Edisto Island is one of the low country's most
picturesque properties.Offering spectacular views of the
surrounding marsh and deep water tidal creeks, this gorgeous 60
acres includes an antebellum plantation house that has been
brilliantly restored and listed on the National Register of
Historic Places. Scenes from Robert Redford's movie
"The Legend of Baggar Vance" were filmed on Brookland,
and the house is featured in national architectural publications.Location:
The plantation lies on beautiful Edisto Island in Charleston
County, South Carolina. a short way by boat to the mouth of
the Edisto River and the Atlantic Ocean. Property
Description: The property contains a total of approximately 60
acres with 40 acres in highland and 20 acres in tidal marsh.
The antebellum house overlooking Shingle Creek is situated at the
end of a long driveway winding through woodlands and fields
containing enormous live oaks, palms and a pecan orchard.
There are two floating docks, one near the main house and another
with a paved boat landing on the south end of the
plantation. The surrounding marsh creeks on the three sides
make the property seem larger than it actually is. The
House: The house was designed by architect Robert Mills and built
in early 1800's. As with many plantations of that era
Brookland's house fell into disrepair, but in recent years has
been meticulously restored. The three story house features
high ceilings, hardwood floors, large porches, eight fireplaces,
and completely modern kitchen with the finest appliances.
Views from the house in any direction are spectacular, and
hunting, fishing, shrimping, and crabbing are available literally
in the front yard.
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Horseshoe Plantation 2000 Acres Five miles
frontage on the Oconee River Timber and Hunting Land Montgomery,
Georgia
(SOLD)
Location: The plantation
is located on the east side of the Oconee River in Montgomery County,
Georgia about 3 miles south of Mt. Vernon on the paved Old River Road.
The property is 100 miles from Savannah, 105 miles from Augusta, and 158
miles from Atlanta. Montgomery County has a population of 8,270. Property
Description: Horseshoe Plantation consists of 2000 contiguous
acres of level to gently rolling land. It is a beautiful and
immaculately developed hunting and timber property and has been managed for
deer, turkey and ducks under the present ownership of twenty years.
The plantation contains sixteen miles of excellent roads that meander
through the hunting lands and along the scenic Oconee River. Deer and
turkey plots with permanent blinds have been established throughout the
property. The entrance
gates and long curving drive through the plantation to the lodge are
landscaped with live oaks, dogwoods and other indigenous trees and
plants. A large field for dove hunting is located along this drive
near the lodge. All electric utility lines on the property are
buried. The
plantation contains 50 acres of water that includes an 8 acre-pond at the
lodge, several small cypress ponds, and Oxbow Lake. Fishing and duck
shooting is excellent. Timber:
The owners of the plantation have been in the timber business in Georgia
for over two generations, and timber production has been a major
priority. The plantation contains:
| 266 acres |
planted pine (5-20 years old) |
| 10 acres |
planted oaks (3 years old) |
| 285 acres |
natural hardwood and cypress bottoms |
| 1235 acres |
natural pine and hardwood |
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Estimated timber
value: $1,330,000 |
Improvements Include:
A new well-designed hunting lodge with two bedrooms, two baths,
living/dining room combination, stone fireplace, beamed cathedral ceiling,
hardwood floors, cedar tongue and grooved paneling, modern kitchen, large
screen porch and central heat/air. The lodge comes completely
furnished. There is also a
new storage house for equipment and supplies with a walkin cooler complete
with a covered skinning and cleaning rack and concrete floor. An
interesting feature of the property is a flowing artesian (8")
well. This well is used for supplying water to one of the duck
shooting areas. Quality
Deer Management QDM: The plantation has been under QDM for the last 6
years. Montgomery County is one of the latest counties in Georgia
under QDM. There is an excellent deer herd on the property and many
self-feeders are used and maintained for deer and turkey when seasons
permit.
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Keller Farm 1641
acres, Calhoun County, South Carolina
SOLD

Timber - Hunting - Farmland (price
includes $2,150,000 merchantable timber) 606 acres of
cropland and 1035 acres woodlands Old plantation house in good
structural condition.
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Chickasaw-Hatchee
Plantation
14,597 Acres for Sale
(SOLD) 
Six of six tracts SOLD
| Tract
Number and Name |
Upland
Acres |
Lowland
Acres |
Total
Acres |
| Wild Bird #21002
(SOLD) |
950.2 |
1474.5 |
2425.0 |
| Tarva Road #21006 (SOLD) |
1012.0 |
1025.9 |
2037.9 |
| Triangle #21004
(SOLD) |
421.6 |
319.0 |
740.6 |
| Windmill #21005
(SOLD) |
1554.2 |
3598.4 |
5152.6 |
| Baker #17004
(SOLD) |
219.7 |
418.7 |
638.4 |
| Red Bluff #17005
(SOLD) |
1903.3 |
1699.4 |
3602.7 |
| TOTAL |
6061.3 |
8535.9 |
14,597.2 |
Location: The property owned by the St. Joe Land Company,
is located near Albany, Georgia in the heart of the plantation area.
Neighboring plantations include Nilo, Tarva, Gillionville, Wynfield,
Abigail, Pinebloom, Magnolia, Cane Mill, Pineland, Blue Springs, Pine
Knoll, Ichauway and Wildfair. The plantation has frontage on the Tarva
road and Leary Road (Hwy 62) about seven miles west of the Albany Regional
Airport. History: Creek
Indians and other tribes inhabited the area until settled by the white
man. Pottery, spear points and other artifacts are commonly found
around the property. Prior to the late 1800's the property was held by
various owners for farming purposes. Cotton was king in Albany, being
shipped down the Flint River by ferry and later transported by train.
Around 1905 the Red Cypress Lumber Company and other entities
controlled by Gordon Reynolds acquired the property for timber
production. The advent of the railroad brought wealthy northern
industrialists to the South Georgia area. They were enticed by the
scenery, agreeable climate and the abundance of wildlife; particularly Bob
White Quail. During the first half of the twentieth century about 35
hunting plantations were established around Albany. This property is
located in the center of these well-known plantations. The St. Joe
Land Company acquired the plantation for it's wood producing potential in
1958. Current Use:
Timber production provides the primary source of income for the property.
As they mature in future years, young stands of planted pines will help to
insure that this income stream is continued. The plantation is also
used for hunting and other recreational activities. In recent years
the property has been selectively thinned and managed to improve the
wildlife habitat. Certain parts of the plantation have been leased to
various hunting groups such as Gillionville Plantation, a neighbor that
operates an exclusive quail-hunting club. Another portion of the
property was leased to the state of Georgia for deer hunting. Other
parts of the plantation have been used to entertain clients and friends of
St. Joe's executives. Timber
Information and Price: The property contains a significant amount
of merchantable and pre-merchantable timber. Detailed information
regarding the amount of timber of individual tracts and the asking prices
can be obtained from Plantation Services, Inc. The
Offering: The property is being offered in six (6) separate
parcels. Purchasers are encouraged to submit proposals on any or all
the tracts using a Letter of Intent, as it is the seller's intention to use
the St. Joe Land Company formal contract agreement.
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Description: The
property is one contiguous tract consisting of a mixture of
uplands planted in pine timber, small fields, hardwood lowlands,
creeks and several lakes and ponds. The timber has been
professionally managed for almost 100 years. The land is
level or gently rolling and contains an excellent internal road
system. There are no "public" roads of any kind
within the property, with the exception of the Triangle Tract (740
acres) located on the east side of Tarva Road. The woodlands
on the plantation are among the most beautiful in the
southeast. Sportsman and wildlife enthusiasts will find a
diversity of interests. The land is a breeding ground for
all kinds of game and wildlife. The property has been known
for years as having on eof the largest deer and wild turkey
populations in the United States.
Recognizing the unique
characteristics of this land, the Nature Conservancy has recently
purchased from the St. Joe Land Company approximately 15,000 acres
along the western boundary of the subject property for 30
million. The remaining 14,597 acres is one of the largest
timber tracts in the southeastern United States suitable for
development as world class hunting property.
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Paul and Dalton
Plantation 2300 Acres
Colleton County, South Carolina

SOLD
One of the premier
hunting plantations in South Carolina. The plantation is located on the Cumbahee
River between Charleston and Savannah.
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Tahlequah
Farms Thomasville, Georgia 520 Acres

(SOLD)
Tahlequah Farms, well located
near Thomasville in the heart of plantation country, is one of Southwest
Georgia's most beautiful hunting properties. The approximate 520 acres
contains gently rolling woodlands of pine and live oaks, a beautiful fishing
lake and a duck pond that is planted annually and flooded. The
property is surrounded by large quail hunting plantations and game in the
area is exceptional.
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Annandale Plantation
2685.5 (approximately)
(SOLD)
One of the most
pristine natural settings on the Eastern Seaboard, South
Carolina's Santee River Delta is laced with meandering creeks,
marshes, rivers, and picturesque islands renowned for their
unspoiled beauty and bountiful wildlife. Rich in history,
the region is beautifully preserved with coastal plantation
properties dating back to the 18th century, when the marshlands
were enclosed with dikes and cultivated as the nation's principle
rice-growing area.
Part of Annandale
Plantation, this magnificent property embraces 2,685.5 acres
surrounded by plantation neighbors including Rive Hope, Kinloch,
Pine Grove, Rochelle, and Estherville. A splendid bounty of
pristine marshlands, rice fields, and uplands, the acreage spans
more than two and a half miles of shoreline on the Intracoastal
Waterway, with a deepwater dock provided. Annandale
is one of the most well-known duck hunting plantations in the country and
also offers excellent fishing, crabbing, and shrimping. Presently
improved with a main lodge, a caretaker's house, and two guest residences,
the magnificent property enjoys serene splendor in the South Carolina Low
Country. Within close proximity of historic Georgetown and the Atlantic
Ocean, this rare offering represents an exceptional investment opportunity. Location: Annadale
Plantation is situated in the Santee River Delta, approximately 10 miles
south of historic Georgetown, South Carolina, 47 miles north of Charleston,
and 5 miles by water from the Atlantic Ocean. Annandale is bounded to
the east by the Intracoastal Waterway, across which lies the nature preserve
of Cat Island. To the south lie the Santee River Delta and the Santee
Gun Club, now owned by the State of South Carolina. The Georgetown
County Airport, accommodating private aircraft, is within 15 minute drive. Property:
A total of
2,685.5-acre includes 779.5+/- acres of marsh, 1,147+/- acres of
impounded rice fields, 759+/- acres of uplands. The
marshland is located primarily on Minim Island, a locale offering
excellent hunting, fishing, and crabbing and excavated
periodically for Indian artifacts. Annandale is one of the
few plantations in the area that was able to reclaim a large
portion of its original rice fields, prior to 1970s legislation
that gave the state ownership of coastal navigable waters below
the high water mark. Since the early 1900s, the rice fields
have been used primarily for duck shooting. In recent years
the duck fields have been leased to a hunting club for
approximately $100,000 per year, with about 30 blinds scattered
around the rice fields. The plantation spans more than 2 1/2
miles of frontage on the Intracoastal Waterway, providing a
deepwater Dock on Minum Creek offering safe harbor for large
sailing vessels and motor yachts, with 12' draft at low
tide. The uplands comprise natural hardwood, ancient live
oaks and pine forests, open fields and pasture, and a freshwater
pond. Game including deer, turkey, dove, and quail abounds.
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Improvements:
The dwellings are located
approximately a mile from a paved county road that runs along the western
edge of the plantation. Capturing spectacular views overlooking the
waterway and rice fields, the Main Lodge is set amidst a knoll on al point
where hunting, fishing, shrimping, and crabbing are literally available from
the front yard. Built in 1982, the single story brick residence
comprises 4,842 square feet including a large Living Room with cathedral
ceiling, an enclosed heated Pool, Guest Quarters, a Cooking Porch, a Shop,
and Kennels. Additional improvements include a Caretaker's House and 2
Guest Houses overlooking the rice fields. One charming guest house
dates from the 18th century and is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Tax Advantages:
Presently without conservation
easements, this exceptional property offers an outstanding investment
opportunity. The natural beauty and the proximity to Georgetown, the
Intracoastal Waterway, and the Atlantic Ocean make the property attractive
for carefully planned future development. Substantial tax incentives
exist for restricting future development of such a property. |
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