293 Acres in Billingsley, AL - $1,325,000

This meticulously maintained property is a turnkey retreat for anyone who loves the outdoors. The centerpiece of the property is the lodge, built in 2008, which overlooks one of the three lakes. Nestled among trees at the end of a long,curving driveway, it offers total privacy and peace. The home has four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a large deck, and a basement game room. The open-plan kitchen and great room features a stone fireplace, soaring ceiling, and large windows to highlight the amazing view. An additional one-bedroom apartment, with a bathroom and kitchenette, is located in the detached garage. The property has numerous outbuildings for workshops and storage, including a new 40x40 metal barn with a concrete floor and bathroom.The Land:Few properties can match this farm’s variety of terrain and habitat types. An extensive network of roads and hiking trails connects the lodge with lakes, woodlands, and fields. Three managed lakes (28 acres, acres, and acres) are stocked with catfish, bass, and bluegill for fishing. Deer frequent the well-established food plots totaling more than five acres, with carefully managed soil (yearly lime/fertilizer). Shooting houses, tree stands, and feeders are strategically located throughout the property. The CRP field is planted in native flowers and switchgrass, making ideal bedding for deer and nesting for hens. Turkey roost on the hillsides and along the flowing creek, which curls around the western portion of the property. A sandy beach along the creek is an ideal hangout for family and friends. Wide bottoms, hillsides, and drains covered in mature hardwoods are throughout. Middle-aged loblolly pine stands, as well as younger longleaf pine stands, cover the uplands. Longleaf pines and CRP have been extensively managed with controlled burns to ensure good growth and wildlife habitat. Adjacent to one of the CRP areas is an open field(approx. 10 acres) that is currently used as a hayfield. It would make for a spectacular dove field or fenced area for livestock or horses if desired. Near the hayfield are several barns and sheds. The new metal barn is 30x40 and has a concrete floor and bathroom. This space is an ideal staging area for entertaining a large group for a dove hunt, quail hunt, or fish fry. Several mature pecan trees in this area produce fresh pecan crops for picking. The additional barns could provide stables for livestock, and the open field could be fenced for horses. Water and electricity are in place. The fields and young pine stands, with the patches of mature timber and open pine timber, are ideal for turkey hunting and would be picturesque for watching a bird dog work and point a covey. The gently rolling terrain is easy to walk, and there are areas to set up multiple quail courses.The History:The Alabama Department of Agriculture has certified this property as an Alabama Century Farm and an Alabama Heritage Farm. To achieve this designation, a farm must be owned and operated by the same family for at least 100 years. President Abraham Lincoln granted the family 80 acres of this land in 1862. We can provide extensive documentation regarding the property’s history. Truly a special place, it is ready for its next legacy. This property is a treasure you would be proud to own. It is ideal for the whole family and friends to come and unwind, enjoy nature, and make memories that will last for generations. Please reach out to the listing agent, DenzilSchmitz, to discuss details and schedule a private showing of this immaculate farm.