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antation

thomasville, georgia

xquisite

architectural detailing

more than a century ago,

Today Coalson Plantation elegantly recreates the luxurious

Thomasville was celebrated as one of the most fashionable places in the world to visit. During the lifestyle enjoyed by those individuals who came to the area

Victorian era, many wealthy northern socialites and pleasure seekers traveled South by rail to enjoy Thomasville as the premier winter resort. Attracted to the genteel, sporting life of south Georgia,

to enjoy it rich, natural heritage. The resort incorporates the

many made Thomasville their winter home and built grand “Winter Cottages.� Today the area still boasts a rich architectural heritage and a thriving, historic downtown. Consequently, the town

original grounds to include thirty three rooms and an equal number of baths, along with

plays hosts to a wide variety of cultural events, and the residents create a vibrance paralleled only by the landscape.

conference rooms, spa and fitness center. Guests are invited to stroll the grounds and explore

The Plantation culture has long played an integral part in both our community and in the preser-

the formal, English gardens, the avenues of ancient live oaks and magnolias, and marvel at the

vation of this unique area. The rolling landscape of live oak, longleaf pine, and wiregrass creates an ecosystem known as the Red Hills. This remarkable area consists of over 300,000 acres and com-

exquisite architectural detailing that set Coalson apart. Shooting excursions can be arranged

prises the largest concentration of traditional quail plantations in the United States. Among these on a number of neighboring plantations, while downtown Thomasville offers exceptional

70+ plantations, one estate rises to the top.

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shopping and dining options.

introducing

antation

xquisite

architectural detailing

more than a century ago,

Today Coalson Plantation elegantly recreates the luxurious

Thomasville was celebrated as one of the most fashionable places in the world to visit. During the lifestyle enjoyed by those individuals who came to the area

Victorian era, many wealthy northern socialites and pleasure seekers traveled South by rail to enjoy Thomasville as the premier winter resort. Attracted to the genteel, sporting life of south Georgia,

to enjoy it rich, natural heritage. The resort incorporates the

many made Thomasville their winter home and built grand “Winter Cottages.� Today the area still boasts a rich architectural heritage and a thriving, historic downtown. Consequently, the town

original grounds to include thirty three rooms and an equal number of baths, along with

plays hosts to a wide variety of cultural events, and the residents create a vibrance paralleled only by the landscape.

conference rooms, spa and fitness center. Guests are invited to stroll the grounds and explore

The Plantation culture has long played an integral part in both our community and in the preser-

the formal, English gardens, the avenues of ancient live oaks and magnolias, and marvel at the

vation of this unique area. The rolling landscape of live oak, longleaf pine, and wiregrass creates an ecosystem known as the Red Hills. This remarkable area consists of over 300,000 acres and com-

exquisite architectural detailing that set Coalson apart. Shooting excursions can be arranged

prises the largest concentration of traditional quail plantations in the United States. Among these on a number of neighboring plantations, while downtown Thomasville offers exceptional

70+ plantations, one estate rises to the top.

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shopping and dining options.

introducing

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the

anna

room

in 1825, paul coalson purchased 750 acres and built an antebellum “dogtrot” home on the property.

The property was utilized as a working cotton

house and grounds were transformed into the

plantation and changed hands several times through-

estate that exists today. In 1905, Mr. Hanna enlarged

out the later part of the nineteenth century. The 1890’s

the main house with the additions of the north and

beckoned in the “Resort Era” at which time many

south wings. He also opened up two of the main

working plantations were converted to recreational

rooms into one large double parlor. This room, now

quail hunting. It was during this time that Howard

referred to as the Hanna room, is uniquely paneled

Melville Hanna, founder of Standard Oil Trust, first

in magnolia harvested from the property and offers a

acquired the property. Under Hanna’s ownership the

beautiful view of the sunken garden.

beautiful millwork throughout

elegant, unique interior spaces combined with the magnificent grounds make this property

One-of-a- ind the gracious back porch reveals a shaded magnolia avenue

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the

anna

room

in 1825, paul coalson purchased 750 acres and built an antebellum “dogtrot” home on the property.

The property was utilized as a working cotton

house and grounds were transformed into the

plantation and changed hands several times through-

estate that exists today. In 1905, Mr. Hanna enlarged

out the later part of the nineteenth century. The 1890’s

the main house with the additions of the north and

beckoned in the “Resort Era” at which time many

south wings. He also opened up two of the main

working plantations were converted to recreational

rooms into one large double parlor. This room, now

quail hunting. It was during this time that Howard

referred to as the Hanna room, is uniquely paneled

Melville Hanna, founder of Standard Oil Trust, first

in magnolia harvested from the property and offers a

acquired the property. Under Hanna’s ownership the

beautiful view of the sunken garden.

beautiful millwork throughout

elegant, unique interior spaces combined with the magnificent grounds make this property

One-of-a- ind the gracious back porch reveals a shaded magnolia avenue

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classic

Geor ian revival style

In 1923, the property was passed into the hands of Howard Melville Hanna, Jr., who made further improvements. The architectural firm of

In 1934, the Pool House was constructed and represents an architectural and technological marvel of the time. The glass enclosed pool is fully

Walker and Weeks was commissioned to build many of the new structures. The outbuildings, including an elaborate stable, creamery, bull and

heated with an adjacent sitting area and fireplace, in addition to two dressing rooms. The decorative elements of the Pool House, including a

cow barns, as well as a grooms house were designed in the classic Georgian Revival style, characterized by the use of red brick, porticos and an

set of unique iron gates, symbolically represent Poseidon in his many manifestations, while the house itself serves as a terrarium laced with

overall formal stylization.

creeping fig, orchids, and ferns.

of an earlier era there was a land of cavaliers and cotton fields called...

rich in history known first as coalson, secondly as melrose, now as

the old south

Coalson House c.1850

“King Cotton” Pre Civil War

Early Transportation

The Mitchell House

1825 1825—Paul Coalson purchases original 750 acres

coalson plantation

Bird Hunting on Melrose

Shooting Party c.1918

Melrose Plantation c.1920

Pool House built in 1934

1896 Civil War—1861-1865

1880s—The Resort Era begins in Thomasville

1896—Property is purchased by Howard Melville Hanna

1923—Howard Melville Hanna Jr. assumes property

1934—Property and Estate undergo expansion

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classic

Geor ian revival style

In 1923, the property was passed into the hands of Howard Melville Hanna, Jr., who made further improvements. The architectural firm of

In 1934, the Pool House was constructed and represents an architectural and technological marvel of the time. The glass enclosed pool is fully

Walker and Weeks was commissioned to build many of the new structures. The outbuildings, including an elaborate stable, creamery, bull and

heated with an adjacent sitting area and fireplace, in addition to two dressing rooms. The decorative elements of the Pool House, including a

cow barns, as well as a grooms house were designed in the classic Georgian Revival style, characterized by the use of red brick, porticos and an

set of unique iron gates, symbolically represent Poseidon in his many manifestations, while the house itself serves as a terrarium laced with

overall formal stylization.

creeping fig, orchids, and ferns.

of an earlier era there was a land of cavaliers and cotton fields called...

rich in history known first as coalson, secondly as melrose, now as

the old south

Coalson House c.1850

“King Cotton” Pre Civil War

Early Transportation

The Mitchell House

1825 1825—Paul Coalson purchases original 750 acres

coalson plantation

Bird Hunting on Melrose

Shooting Party c.1918

Melrose Plantation c.1920

Pool House built in 1934

1896 Civil War—1861-1865

1880s—The Resort Era begins in Thomasville

1896—Property is purchased by Howard Melville Hanna

1923—Howard Melville Hanna Jr. assumes property

1934—Property and Estate undergo expansion

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questrian

for the

a barreled ceiling and pecky cypress interior for perfect acoustics

no hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle. —winston churchill

Show Boat

For the equestrian, the stable complex combines both

Equestrian and maintenance staff can reside adjacent

form and function. The barn consists of seven large

to the stable in one of several cottages. Thomasville

stalls with wide Dutch doors and good ventilation.

has a rich, equestrian heritage with world class events

Other features include a tack room, separate hay, feed,

such as the Red Hills Horse Trials and fox hunting

The Showboat was designed to resemble a river

either side. The barreled ceiling and pecky cypress

and utility barns as well as a grooms cottage. The

with the Live Oak pack easily accessible. Ocala and

showboat with a small bridge over a goldfish pond

interior contributed to the acoustics and the

property has an eight acre paddock with great shade

Wellington are located just three hours south.

providing access to the front porch. The building

nautical motif. It is widely believed that the first

was used as a theater for live productions and

private showing of Gone with the Wind was held at

movies and includes a stage with dressing rooms on

The Showboat.

trees and ample space for future paddock expansion.

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questrian

for the

a barreled ceiling and pecky cypress interior for perfect acoustics

no hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle. —winston churchill

Show Boat

For the equestrian, the stable complex combines both

Equestrian and maintenance staff can reside adjacent

form and function. The barn consists of seven large

to the stable in one of several cottages. Thomasville

stalls with wide Dutch doors and good ventilation.

has a rich, equestrian heritage with world class events

Other features include a tack room, separate hay, feed,

such as the Red Hills Horse Trials and fox hunting

The Showboat was designed to resemble a river

either side. The barreled ceiling and pecky cypress

and utility barns as well as a grooms cottage. The

with the Live Oak pack easily accessible. Ocala and

showboat with a small bridge over a goldfish pond

interior contributed to the acoustics and the

property has an eight acre paddock with great shade

Wellington are located just three hours south.

providing access to the front porch. The building

nautical motif. It is widely believed that the first

was used as a theater for live productions and

private showing of Gone with the Wind was held at

movies and includes a stage with dressing rooms on

The Showboat.

trees and ample space for future paddock expansion.

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about the area Thomasville is located 45 miles west of I-75 at Valdosta, Georgia, and 35 miles north-

For a closerloo ...

east of Tallahasssee, Florida, on U.S. Highway 319, in the heart of the land known as the Red Hills Region. The land, with extremely fertile soil, is home to tall stands of longleaf pines, graceful live oaks, and a profusion of dogwood, azalea, and wisteria.

Thomasville is accessible by commercial air through the Tallahassee Regional

contact the wright group — price available upon request —

Airport. In addition, Thomasville offers a municipal airport 10 minutes from town that can accommodate four engine jets with charter flights available.

Thomasville has approximately 20,000 residents with Thomas County having around 42,000. The four seasons we experience are a mild spring, subtropical summer, warm but pleasant fall, and cool-to-chilly winter. The annual average temperature high is 78 degrees and the low is 55 degrees.

Ben W. McCollum, Broker Real Estate Advisory & Brokerage Services 120 East Jackson Street • Thomasville, Georgia 31792 229.226.2564 • 800-734-5973 • info@wrightbroker.com

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