Welcome to your new recreational retreat in southern Holmes County, MS! The opportunities on this 538.81+/- tract are extremely diverse including, but not limited to, a large family getaway, a church retreat, a children’s retreat, or a rehabilitation retreat. The gated entrance off Ebenezer-Pickens Road will lead you along a graveled deeded easement nearly one mile long. Once you meander through the woods to the property, you will find a gate leading into the 538.81± surveyed acres. The woods open into the camp area. The three bedroom, two bath main lodge (2,226± SF) sits on the edge of the 1.3± acre stocked lake, making for picturesque sunrises for your morning coffee on the wrap around porch. The two bedroom, two bath guest house (1,350± SF) comfortably and privately sleeps your friends while not overloading the main lodge. The guest cottage (368.5± SF) is perfect for the young couple or all the kids, featuring an open kitchen with a loft that sleeps 4. The owner also constructed an 812.5± SF, 10 pew church within the camp area. This structure could be utilized for a multitude of purposes. The shed has a walk-in cooler, and a parking area for the ranger. The camp area is equipped with underground power, buried propane tank, septic systems, and a backup Generac Generator (all improvements sold as is). The property boasts approximately 189± acres of 29-year-old planted pine, ready for its second thinning, 40± acres of 13-year-old planted pine, 4 deep stocked lakes/ponds, pockets of mature hardwoods, a 7.5± acre duck structure with slat board risers, and acres upon acres of open ground to create wildlife plots. Approximately 90.91± acres are enrolled in the WRP (Wetland Reserve Program). This is another area that should attract waterfowl in the winter months. You should be covered up with deer, turkey, and duck before you know it! The property also contains a variety of equipment you will need to maintain and constantly improve your secluded paradise (included but not limited to bulldozer, trackhoe, backhoe, 3 tractors, dirt pan, disk, bushhogs, and many more supporting implements). This place is truly a turnkey, sportsman’s dream conveniently located just 45 minutes from Madison, MS.
Vaughan, Mississippi 39179
DIRECTIONS: From I-55 North, take exit 139 Yazoo/Pickens, and turn left on to Highway 432W towards Yazoo City for .9 miles. Turn right on to Courts Road for 2.4 miles. Turn left on to Ebeneze
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Listing Agent
Michael Halfacre
Associate Broker & Registered Forester
Michael graduated from Mississippi State University with a B.S. in Forestry in 1983. Since that time he has enjoyed a career as a Registered Forester, and a Real Estate Broker in Mississippi since 1986. He held a license as a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in Mississippi for a portion of that time. He has assisted private landowners in timber, farm and wildlife land management and sales for over thirty years. He has served as President of Halfacre Consulting Inc. working out of Louisville, Mississippi.
His passion is developing long-term relationships with landowners built on a high level of trust and integrity. Many of his management clients have enjoyed his services for over 25 years.
He has experienced an increase in demand for assistance in locating, evaluating and acquiring timber and recreational properties over the last 10 years. Changes in markets have demanded the necessity of careful evaluation and resulted in a greater number of landowners and investors needing a knowledgeable, reputable partner. He actively serves as an Agent for buyers desiring to purchase properties and as an Agent for Owners in liquidating properties. A considerable amount of his time is spent with landowners looking at property and discussing current timber market conditions, analyzing investment potential and determining management alternatives for his clients. He has taught a number of forest management and timber appraisal classes for private landowners, financial institutions and other Real Estate professionals.
Michael serves as the Managing Broker of the Starkville Office, he leads a powerful and growing team of professionals. Contact Michael to discuss your needs and investigate opportunities in land investing. He will gladly assist you in your marketing and management endeavors. Use a professional for assistance in maximizing your return on investment.
Starkville Office
Specialty
- Investment Grade Timberland
- Recreational Properties
- Farms