CANE MILLPLANTATION3,890 +/- ACRES • DOUGHERTY COUNTY, GEORGIA

CANE MILL PLANTATION • 3,890 +/- ACRES • DOUGHERTY COUNTY, GEORGIA

CANE MILL PLANTATIONNow available for the first time in 5 generations, Cane Mill Plantation is without question the finest

hunting and recreational property available for sale in the region. The esteemed Albany Area

plantation trace has long been noted as the wild quail hunting capital of the country. Generations of

affluent sportsman have retreated here to winter in this pristine southern landscape, complete with

towering pines and majestic live oaks that support the

thriving population of wild quail, trophy whitetail deer,

ducks, dove, and turkeys. Cane Mill Plantation’s location

within the epicenter of this unique ecosystem further

enhances the intrinsic value of the property.

THE HISTORY OF CANE MILL dates back to the pre Civil War era. Originally a part of Gillionville

Plantation, the property was established by Alfred Colquitt (a later Governor of Georgia) in the 1850s. In the

1880’s, the plantation transitioned from “cotton to quail” when it was purchased by Walter S. Gordon of

Atlanta. Since this time, the property has been actively managed with a focus on wild quail, sustainable

forestry and agricultural production, making it one of the oldest, continuously operated quail plantations

in the state of Georgia. In 2003 a modern lodge facility was constructed on the property and includes 4

bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathes, great room, den, and mudroom. The lodge is situated in a natural grove of ancient

oaks that create a stunning backdrop.

Cane Mill is being offered as a turnkey hunting facility. In addition to

the main lodge, the property also includes a manager’s house, a well

designed and constructed 8 stall horse barn, an equipment barn,

kennel facilities, and horse paddocks. It is important to note the true

underlying value associated with purchasing a “turn key” plantation.

The kennel contains field trial grade dogs alongside exceptional horses

and mules. All hunting on Cane Mill is conducted in the traditional

manner of a mule drawn wagon with additional hunters on horseback.

With regards to wildlife management, wild bobwhite quail are clearly the focus on Cane Mill. A strict

regiment of fire, feeding, and predator control come together to create one of the area’s most productive

quail properties. This year has posted record numbers, with an average of 7 coveys moved per hour across

6 established quail courses. That being said, the property’s wildlife is as diverse as the landscape itself

with trophy deer and turkey habitat found in the mature hardwood bottoms along Mud Creek. The

upland fields offer prolific dove while natural wet weather ponds are excellent wood duck roosts. The

proximity of other neighboring plantations sharing the same management ethic contribute to the

abundant wildlife and totals over 25,000 acres of contiguous habitat.

Cane Mill has also been successful in maintaining an impressive timber and agricultural component

to the property. The property contains approximately 200 acres of irrigated farmland in addition to

approximately 225 acres of dry land agriculture. The area’s fertile soils are ideally suited for row crop

production and the plantation maintains a large portion of the property in grain crops which benefit the

wildlife while helping to offset management expenses. Cane Mill also offers very good pine and hardwood

timber reserves, which further diversify the property while creating significant revenue streams.

Currently no conservation easement exists on the property, whereby creating the potential for substantial

credits for the future buyer. All of these factors combine to make Cane Mill the best opportunity within

the Albany Plantation belt for the sporting enthusiasts looking to purchase a legacy property.

ABOUT THE AREA

The Red Hills region of North Florida and Southwest Georgia is a distinct American landscape. These private,

scenic lands fromAlbany, Georgia to Tallahassee, Florida, and from the Aucilla River to the Ochlockonee River,

form an ecologically rich area protecting some of the last remnants of great Longleaf pine forests in our country.

During theVictorian era, manywealthy northern socialites and sportsmen traveled South by rail to enjoy the area

as a premier winter resort. Attracted to the mild climate and bountiful game, many made the Red Hills their

winter home and built grand retreats. Today this unique area, comprised of approximately 600,000 acres, is home

to the largest concentrations of traditional quail hunting plantations in the United States.

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Real Estate Advisory & Brokerage Services120 East Jackson Street

Thomasville, Georgia 31792229.226.2564

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