Description
Escape to your very own southern Camp David! Serene multi-structure retreat on heavily wooded, 60-acre plot near Georgia coast makes for ideal second home, far removed from city hustle and bustle and brutal Northern winters. Picture yourself in simpler times and get back to nature in a big way. Enjoy wildlife for neighbors while you live in comfort and quietude in a bucolic paradise of beautiful, stately oaks. This pastoral, private getaway features several vintage buildings of all-wood construction and has often doubled as a rustic and romantic wedding venue for day use only. Estate presents lots of flexibility for anyone craving a chance to put their personal stamp on an older homestead. Compounds 2,324 sq. ft., 3-BR main house is restored 100-year-old structure transported here from nearby Brunswick " features working fireplace, dining room, breakfast room, 16x21 kitchen, wraparound porch. The 1,200 sq. ft. chapel on grounds originally was a horse stable and could be made into one again, or perhaps a guest house. Estates owners in 2000 built a ventilated, 2,600 sq. ft. party barn with catering kitchen and dining hall handling up to 130 guests. The adaptable shop barn could be transformed into full-time guest quarters or an alternate stable. The simple, 1800s tenant farmers cabin " torn down at its original location 70 miles away and rebuilt on-site " comes mostly furnished, with one main bedroom plus a loft BR and a kitchenette. Outdoor amenities such as a grilling pavilion, gazebos, concrete patio tables and a king-sized fire pit further enhance the entertainment options. Additional outbuildings " e.g., garage, smokehouse, garden shed " provide more storage and/or activity space. More than 25,000 Old Savannah bricks from early 1900s give authentic, reclaimed look to walkways, patios, fire pit and other surfaces. With plenty of room for additional structures and even a pool, property is well- suited for large gatherings. (Note: Conversion to a full-time wedding facility is financially prohibitive. Good potential, however, as a campground or a retreat for nonprofits.) A woodsy trail exists for ready-made hiking and horseback riding, and there are popular hunting clubs nearby. Take delightful day trips to quaint Southern towns and pristine Atlantic beaches. Easy access from other parts of the country " Interstate 95 is just 15 minutes away and three commercial airports (Brunswick, Jacksonville, Savannah-Hilton Head) are within short reach. This breathtaking Shangri-la is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Must see to believe!
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5BEDS
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60ACRES
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6BATHS
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21/2 BATHS
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7,903SQFT
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$221$/SQFT
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Description
Escape to your very own southern Camp David! Serene multi-structure retreat on heavily wooded, 60-acre plot near Georgia coast makes for ideal second home, far removed from city hustle and bustle and brutal Northern winters. Picture yourself in simpler times and get back to nature in a big way. Enjoy wildlife for neighbors while you live in comfort and quietude in a bucolic paradise of beautiful, stately oaks. This pastoral, private getaway features several vintage buildings of all-wood construction and has often doubled as a rustic and romantic wedding venue for day use only. Estate presents lots of flexibility for anyone craving a chance to put their personal stamp on an older homestead. Compounds 2,324 sq. ft., 3-BR main house is restored 100-year-old structure transported here from nearby Brunswick " features working fireplace, dining room, breakfast room, 16x21 kitchen, wraparound porch. The 1,200 sq. ft. chapel on grounds originally was a horse stable and could be made into one again, or perhaps a guest house. Estates owners in 2000 built a ventilated, 2,600 sq. ft. party barn with catering kitchen and dining hall handling up to 130 guests. The adaptable shop barn could be transformed into full-time guest quarters or an alternate stable. The simple, 1800s tenant farmers cabin " torn down at its original location 70 miles away and rebuilt on-site " comes mostly furnished, with one main bedroom plus a loft BR and a kitchenette. Outdoor amenities such as a grilling pavilion, gazebos, concrete patio tables and a king-sized fire pit further enhance the entertainment options. Additional outbuildings " e.g., garage, smokehouse, garden shed " provide more storage and/or activity space. More than 25,000 Old Savannah bricks from early 1900s give authentic, reclaimed look to walkways, patios, fire pit and other surfaces. With plenty of room for additional structures and even a pool, property is well- suited for large gatherings. (Note: Conversion to a full-time wedding facility is financially prohibitive. Good potential, however, as a campground or a retreat for nonprofits.) A woodsy trail exists for ready-made hiking and horseback riding, and there are popular hunting clubs nearby. Take delightful day trips to quaint Southern towns and pristine Atlantic beaches. Easy access from other parts of the country " Interstate 95 is just 15 minutes away and three commercial airports (Brunswick, Jacksonville, Savannah-Hilton Head) are within short reach. This breathtaking Shangri-la is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Must see to believe!
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