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For well over a century, the famed Red Hills of southwest Georgia has been known as the quail capital of the world. The dense concentration of intensively managed habitat has made the region a mecca for sportsman and upland wing shooting enthusiasts. After four generations of family ownership, Beverly Plantation, with its unique location along an 8 mile expanse of the Ochlocknee River, is now available for a discerning buyer seeking an exceptionally unique recreational property.

Consisting of 3107+/- acres, the property exhibits incredible rolling terrain. The vast uplands feature mixed age classes of pines and intact native grasses, while the hardwood bottomlands along the river corridor are beautifully intact and look the same today as they did centuries ago, with specimen white oak, chestnut oak, beech, and magnolia. A series of creeks and gentle ravines are interspersed between these upland and lowland areas, creating an unusual amount of connectivity for the prolific whitetail deer and turkey population found on the property. As a result, Beverly is not only suited for bobwhite quail, but a full array of wildlife, greatly enhancing the overall recreational opportunities.

Situated at the end of an oak lined drive and positioned along a hardwood ridge is a rare southern example of a Cliff May house. May, known as the father of the California ranch house, revolutionized residential architecture in the mid-20th century. Cliff May’s architectural style is deeply rooted in a profound connection to nature, reflecting a philosophy that emphasizes harmony between the built environment and the surrounding landscape. Inspired by the traditional ranch houses of the American West, May’s designs often featured open floor plans, low-pitched roofs, and an emphasis on natural materials such as wood and stone. The Beverly main lodge and guest house seamlessly integrates with the outdoors, blurring the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces. Large windows and sliding glass doors allow natural light to flood the interior while offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The home incorporates elements such as courtyard gardens, covered patios, and outdoor living spaces, seeking to create a sense of continuity and engagement with the natural surroundings.

Outside the main house, Beverly hosts a wide array of improvements. The gated front entry gives way to a managers house. Within this headquarters site there are newly fenced paddocks, a 12 stall horse barn, 28 run dog kennel, whelping kennel, and a variety of work shops and outbuildings. Two additional employee houses are located at various entry points along the road.  A well defined internal road system provides access across the entire property, including the river road which parallels the Ochlocknee for several miles. A plant and flood duckpond can be found at the heart of the property and has historically attracted wood ducks, teal, and ring-necked ducks in large quantities. The property also contains 3 stocked spring fed fish ponds along with a historic picnic shed. There are 7 well established quail courses across the upland components of the property, while food plots along the river and creek corridors offer exceptional whitetail deer and turkey hunting.

Beyond its recreational amenities, Beverly is a testament to conservation. The property’s exceptional diversity, along with its varied flora and fauna as the upland hills give way to the intact river corridor, provide habitat and sanctuary for the innumerable species of plants and animals that reside here The plantation’s management practices prioritize sustainable forestry and habitat protection, ensuring that the land remains a sanctuary for wildlife for generations to come. With its combination of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and conservation values,  Beverly presents a unique opportunity to establish not just a lifestyle but a lasting family heritage. This sprawling property offer a rare chance to embrace a way of life deeply rooted in tradition and the outdoors. Beverly Plantation represents more than just a real estate investment; it is a legacy waiting to be embraced, a testament to the enduring allure of the Red Hills region.

Located in the most coveted area of Brooks County, Georgia, Padgett Plantation offers an unparalleled level of recreation alongside world class hunting. This premier estate is renowned for providing the finest whitetail hunting habitat in the southeastern United States. This is attributable to the introduction of Wisconsin whitetail in the 1960s in close proximity to this property resulting in superior whitetail genetics that are still prevalent today. These strong genetics alongside intensive management combine to make Padgett one of the most action-packed properties of it size on the market today.

For the avid sportsman, Padgett Plantation is not only one of the best deer hunting properties in South Georgia, but it also presents multiple other hunting and fishing opportunities with a 25-acre dove field with artificial powerlines and a watering pond, complemented by exceptional turkey hunting grounds, and mature pines with multiple quail courses. With over 40 acres of wildlife food plots and unlimited feeding averaging over 100,000 pounds of protein per year, this plantation is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts as it has been professionally managed for the past 7 years, ensuring optimal game health and a thriving wildlife population.

Beyond its exceptional hunting amenities, Padgett Plantation provides an incredible venue for entertaining and accommodating large groups of friends and families. The property features a lodge compound overlooking a 4-acre fully stocked fishing pond, multiple homes connected with covered walkways, and an oversized outdoor deck with a pool, custom silo bar, large screened porch, fire pit, and a built-in hot tub. All of this is controlled by a state-of-the art Savant Home Automation system allowing remote access to televisions, video surveillance, lighting, and temperature control. For the shooting enthusiast, there is a professional-grade, lighted skeet/trap range as well as a long-range rifle and gun shooting range. Additional property features include a dog kennel, horse barn, enclosed shop, and equipment barn.

Padgett Plantation is being offered completely turn key with equipment, deer stands, feeders, furnishings and much more! Whether you’re seeking the thrill of the hunt or a peaceful retreat in nature, Padgett Plantation is the ultimate destination for those who demand the best.

Turkey Creek Plantation, located in Grady County, Georgia, epitomizes the classic southern landscape that has come to define the Red Hills region. Steeped in history, a large portion of the original property was homesteaded in 1828 by the Sasser family, and the historic farmstead is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as the plantation headquarters. The original log house was constructed circa 1839 in the traditional “dog trot” style utilizing locally harvested pine and cypress logs and serves as Grady County’s oldest known structure. A “new” house, constructed in 1887, features a one-story double pen, central hall plan with a metal roof, supported by four columns, reflecting the architectural style of the late 19th century. Complementing these homes were a variety of outbuildings, including a wash house, turpentine still, smokehouse, corn crib, mule barn, the area’s first masonry silo along with the regions first ice house for cold storage—all integral to the farm’s historical operations.

Today, Turkey Creek exhibits an extraordinary amount of diversity given the wide array of habitat, topography, timber types, and overall land uses. The upland components depict the traditional quail woods for which the area is known, with established mature longleaf, short leaf, and loblolly pines along with native grasses and ground cover. Over the last 50 years, Turkey Creek has been thoughtfully and carefully managed with an emphasis on timber resulting in mixed age classes of pines found throughout, which not only provides cover for wildlife but also creates staggered income streams.

Turkey Creek is named for the large creek system that flows through the property. Turkey Creek and Tired Creek converge on the property and the deep sandy banks, tannic colored water, and old growth hardwoods and cypress along this corridor create an awe inspiring, pristine riparian landscape. Equally impressive are the ecotones or transitions between the upland and lowland areas. These steep ridges containing specimen white oak, spruce pine, beech and hickory trees, provide dramatic vistas across and into the creek bottoms below.  Numerous ponds can be found throughout the property and all are well stocked for added recreation.

These vastly different land types create exceptional habitat for the prolific wildlife that abounds on Turkey Creek. A healthy population of quail can be found in the uplands while deer and turkey thrive in the cover of the pines and the plentiful mast crop of acorns in the creek bottoms. The multiple ponds, deep creeks, and areas of flooded timber, are a natural draw to thousands of wood ducks. Numerous fields are found across the property and historically have been farmed or planted for dove fields.

Given the unique blend of habitat, the significant timber resources, and plentiful wildlife, Turkey Creek is a perfect example of a recreational, investment property.  The coveted location and classic aesthetic is almost unheard of for individuals seeking smaller properties that contain all of the attributes of a much larger plantation. The diversity contained in each individual tract is a rarity and almost impossible to replicate.  True legacy properties of this nature are few and far between in todays marketplace making Turkey Creek Plantation, whether divided or as a whole, a once in a lifetime opportunity.  Contact our firm for more information on this exclusive offering.