Hickory Head - The Red Hills oldest existing plantation home

2388 +/- ACRES

BROOKS COUNTY, GEORGIA & JEFFERSON COUNTY, FLORIDA

real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world. ~Franklin D. Roosevelt

HICKORY HEAD PLANTATION, situated along an oak canopied road whose origin dates back to an early Native American passage (and later stagecoach route into Florida), lies the entrance to Hickory Head Plantation. Hickory Head, originally assembled and constructed by the John McMullen family in the 1840s, originally operated as a cotton plantation. History books report that with the onset of the Civil War, fields were converted to row crops to feed southern troops. Today the Greek Revival style “Big House” is the centerpiece of 2,388+/- acres that comprise Hickory Head Plantation which is now being offered for sale.

Moss draped from ancient live oaks and magnolias frames the first view of the historic antebellum home.

This beautiful Greek Revival house is believed to have been designed by John Wind, a noted English born architect of the era, who is responsible for building the area’s most significant homes during this period.

The house has been lovingly restored in recent years with careful attention to preserving original architectural elements and design.

The home offers six bedrooms and four and a half bathes. The heart pine floors, original millwork, and mantles are accentuated by period furnishings and artwork. A large back porch spans the rear of the house and overlooks a fully stocked pond and century old barn.

Of the 2,388+/- acres that comprise Hickory Head, 1963+/- acres are located in Brooks County, Georgia and 425+/- acres are situated in Jefferson County, Florida. The rolling topography and elevations at Hickory Head offer beautiful expansive views of the property and surrounding area. The variety of terrain combined with a shared management and conservation ethic found throughout the plantation belt have created a wonderfully diverse wildlife population.

In addition to Hickory Head's superb wild quail population, the plantation has two fully established dove fields positioned along the higher elevations of the property. Two fully stocked lakes (20+/- acres and 7+/acres) offer trophy bass fishing. McMullen Bay is a natural hardwood bottom partially contained along the northwest corner of the property. This unique ecosystem unto itself provides exceptional cover for the areas prolific whitetail, while the mature hardwoods serve as ideal roosting habitat for the Eastern wild turkey.

The quality of the improvements on Hickory Head separates it from other area plantations. The newly constructed farm headquarters includes a main barn, complete with office, bathroom, game coolers, and storage space for the hunting jeep and other equipment. The dog kennel has 12 dog run that are both heated and fan-cooled, along with a feed room and puppy whelping room. The main horse barn includes tack and feed rooms, as well as 5 stalls that open to multiple paddocks. The shop houses tractor and equipment necessary for day-to-day operations.

Other improvements include a newly construction caretaker’s or guest cottage that boasts 4 bedrooms and two bathes, with exceptional millwork and heart pine detailing. A manager’s house as well as an additional employee house are also present on the property. It is important to note that the property is being offered as turnkey which includes all vehicles, tractors, equipment, horses, dogs, and most of the “big house” furnishings.

Hickory Head Plantation is located in the famed Red Hills region which has long been viewed as the quail hunting capital of the country. Hickory Head’s rolling landscape of live oaks, longleaf pines and wiregrass is representative of the ecosystem of the Red Hills which consists of over 300,000 acres and comprises the largest concentration of quail plantations in the United States. Hickory Head is bordered by other prestigious quail plantations and large landowners.

Owning Hickory Head Plantation is experiencing a unique sporting life while watching your investment grow.

This special asset class has a proven resilience that has weathered every economic downturn since its inception.

An overall lack of inventory and available plantations will continue to drive this markets appreciation.

Hickory Head offers a financial safe haven for your investment over the coming years while enjoying outstanding hunting and recreation in a beautiful and historic location.

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