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The Burnt Wood Creek Ranch encompasses 2124± deeded acres in the Black Hills with open meadowland and pine forested mountainous terrain with excellent big game hunting, all just 25 miles from Rapid City, South Dakota. A custom 3 bedroom, 3 bath home along with a 1008 square foot detached garage. The ranch suits a buyer seeking a legacy holding, a cattle or horse operation, a recreational and hunting retreat, or a homesite with room to grow. The Burnt Wood Creek Ranch is poised to become an alluring destination for adventure seekers, for those looking for their next great getaway or those who wish to find solitude in the beauty of the majestic Black Hills, the banana belt of the Midwest. In the old west it was a gateway to the gold rush. Now it is poised to be the foundation to build your dream and legacy. Rarely does a Black Hills property of this size and caliber become available in this convenient location. The ranch encompasses 2124± deeded acres of open meadowland and pine forested mountainous terrain with excellent big game hunting, all just 25 miles from Rapid City. A custom 3 bedroom, 3 bath home along with a 1008 square foot detached garage complete the ranch. The ranch suits a buyer seeking a legacy holding, a cattle or horse operation, a recreational and hunting retreat, or a homesite with room to grow. The ranch has unmatched views into Custer State Park, 1/2 mile to the west, and Wind Cave National Park, 2 miles to the Southwest. The property is both secluded and easily accessible year around via Highway 79. Lame Johnny Road is just one mile south of the ranch providing easy and direct access to the Custer State Park buffalo corrals and the Wildlife Loop Road. About eighty percent of the ranch is comprised of gently rolling pastures and meadows, with the remainder in Black Hills spruce, ponderosa pine, birch, aspen, and oak-excellent habitat for the large elk, deer, mountain lion, antelope and wild turkey that abound here. The property rises from Lame Johnny Creek on the southwest boundary through rolling pasture, stands of ponderosa pine and hardwood timber, and interior canyons the western slope. Three wells and multiple ponds provide necessary water for livestock and big game. Elevations range from 3600 feet on the bottom to 4000 feet at the top of the ridge. The Burnt Creek Ranch presents the discerning buyer with distinct opportunities in one of the most sought-after areas in the region. Life is what happens when you stop counting time and searching for your place in the sun. This is a place of inspiration and solitude. The possibilities and opportunities are as endless as the western sky. Steeping ourselves in beauty is one of the most practical investments one can make. By sharing this beauty with other loved ones you will be developing memories and building eternal legacies. Burnt Wood Creek Ranch is where you and your family can make memories that will last a lifetime, a place where your dreams can become reality. This property offers many possibilities such as premier cattle ranch, development, and multiple streams of income. Truly one of the most spectacular view properties of the Black Hills. Perimeter fencing encloses the ranch, and multiple division fences support rotational grazing management. Two established building sites are each served by electricity and a well. Interior access is provided by a minimal number of two-track roads typical of the use and the area. The elevated benches and ridge lines offer building-site potential with long southern and western views, subject to the conservation easement restrictions described below. A portion of the ranch is protected by a Grassland Reserve Program Conservation Easement held by the United States Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation. The Grassland Reserve Program was a voluntary conservation program that helped landowners protect, restore, and enhance grassland habitats while keeping the land as working grazing, forage, or seed-harvesting operations. The easement is over 1134.39 +/- acres of the ranch. The easement is perpetual and prohibits future splits of the 1134.39 +/- acres. It also prohibits building improvements other than as necessary for grazing operations and approved by Commodity Credit Corp. The main residence was built in 2015 and has 2772 square feet of finished living space. There are a total of three bedrooms and three full bathrooms. The main floor features an open design with vaulted ceilings and a rock fireplace. All three bedrooms are on the main floor along with two of the full bathrooms, including the handicap accessible Master bathroom. There are hardwood floors throughout the main floor and wood beams on the vaulted ceiling creating a warm and rustic feel. Patio doors lead out from the living room to a large 360 sf covered deck with outstanding views down the valley to the south and west. The home is protected and private providing for evenings on the deck enjoying the scenery and cool breezes. The lower level has a large walkout living room and full bathroom. A two car drive under garage is also located on the lower level..The home is served by a back up generator and propane tank. The detached garage has 1008 square feet, a concrete floor add two overhead doors. A private study is also located in the detached garage. North of the main home is a cabin and open front shed. Neither of these buildings have been used for some time. There is also a corral system located in the north pasture. Electric and telephone service are available along the Highway 79 frontage. There is electricity and a well present at each of the two building sites. In addition to the wells, there are several springs and multiple ponds for livestock water. Interior access is via a minimal number of two track roads, typical for use and the area. There is perimeter fencing and multiple division fences for grazing management. On the property, the mix of open meadow and timbered canyon supports big game hunting and wildlife viewing. According to the seller, the habitat supports elk, deer, mountain lion, antelope, and wild turkey, which use the cover and water across the ranch. The combination of forage, winter protection, and reliable water concentrates game and makes the ranch well suited to a private hunting and recreation program alongside its agricultural use. Wind Cave National Park protects two distinct worlds that couldn't be more different yet are forever connected: a vibrant mixed-grass prairie ecosystem stretching across rolling hills above, and one of theworld's most complex cave systems hidden beneath your feet. Established in 1903 by President Theodore Roosevelt, Wind Cave became America's eighth national park and the first created specifically to protect a cave. Spanning 33,851 acres of pristine Black Hills landscape, this remarkable park offers visitors a chance to experience the natural wonders of South Dakota from multiple perspectives. Above ground, one of the largest remaining natural mixed-grass prairies in the United States provides habitat for iconic American wildlife including bison, elk, pronghorn, and prairie dogs. Below ground, more than 150 miles of mapped passages (with new sections discovered yearly) create a three-dimensional maze adorned with rare formations found nowhere else on Earth in such abundance. The open benches and meadow ground across the ranch support hay production and seasonal grazing in the rotation established under the current ownership. The combination of improved pasture, winter protection, and water makes the property adaptable to small-scale cattle, horse, or mixed livestock operations without the capital outlay required to develop agricultural infrastructure from a bare land purchase. Perimeter and division fencing, a corral system, and stock water from wells, springs, and ponds are already in place. The property's agricultural utility is complementary to its recreational program. A buyer can run a modest cattle or horse operation alongside active hunting. The ranch is not presently leased or being grazed by the seller allowing the new owner to fully utilize the ranch.. Buyers seeking specific hay production history, carrying capacity estimates, or grazing rotation data are encouraged to request that information from the seller during the due diligence period. The ranch has three wells and multiple ponds providing water for domestic use, livestock and wildlife. The well at the main house was drilled in 2015 to a depth of 300 feet. The static water level of this well is 150 feet and produces over 30 gallon of water per minute. Mineral and subsurface rights currently held by the seller shall be conveyed to a new owner. A mix of ponderosa pine and mixed hardwood stands populate the canyon slopes. Open benches carry native and introduced grasses consistent with the Black Hills transition zone. Burnt Wood Creek Ranch is not presently leased or being grazed by the seller allowing the new owner to fully utilize the ranch. The seller is making known to all potential purchasers that there may be variations between the deeded property lines and the location of the existing fence boundary lines on the subject property. Seller makes no warranties about location of the fence lines in relationship to the deeded property lines, nor does the seller make any we have to get some things placed warranties or representations about specific acreage within the fenced property lines. Seller is selling the property in an 'as is' condition which includes the location of the fences as they exist. Boundaries shown on accompanying maps are approximate based on the legal description and may not indicate a survey. Maps are not to scale and are for visual aid only. Their accuracy is not guaranteed. The Black Hills of western South Dakota are a forested uplift rising from the surrounding northern plains, producing a temperate semi-arid climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm with daytime highs typically in the seventies and eighties. Winters are cold with periodic snow, moderated somewhat in the foothill transition zone where this property sits. Annual precipitation in the region averages in the high teens to low twenties of inches, with the heaviest moisture arriving as spring rain and seasonal thunderstorms. The combination of elevation, aspect, and timber cover produces microclimates across the ranch that support the diversity of habitat and agricultural uses present on the property. The surrounding region is one of the premier recreational corridors in the northern plains. Within 50 miles of the ranch there are two National Park System areas in addition to Custer State Park and Wind Cave National Park. Jewel Cave National Monument preserves more than 125 miles of cave decorated with sparkling jewel-like calcite crystals and varied cave formations; cave tours are given. Mount Rushmore National Memorial features the monumental sculpture of American presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Hunting, fishing, trail riding, and backcountry recreation are woven into the local culture and calendar, and the Black Hills attract buyers from across the country who value proximity to this corridor as both a lifestyle amenity and a long-term land asset. Burnt Wood Creek Ranch was assembled in the 1970s and has not been offered for sale since. The southern Black Hills carry a layered history: long home to Indigenous peoples, the region became a gateway to the Black Hills gold rush in the late nineteenth century and developed into ranching country across the twentieth century. The ranch's long single-ownership tenure and its position within a landscape of protected public lands give it a settled, established character that is uncommon among holdings of this size in the region. Burnt Wood Creek Ranch is reached from South Dakota Highway 79, which runs along the eastern border of the property and provides dependable year-round access. The ranch lies in the Black Hills near Fairburn in Custer County and is approximately 25 miles from Rapid City, which provides regional commercial amenities, medical care, professional services, and air travel. The broader recreational corridor extends from Sturgis and Deadwood to Custer and Hot Springs, placing the ranch within a comfortable drive of the region's marquee parks and attractions. Buyers arriving by commercial air use Rapid City Regional Airport, which offers non-stop connections to approximately twelve destinations.

Once in a lifetime opportunity in the Upstate of South Carolina to own this custom, legacy estate! Virtually new, built 2023 by J. Francis Builders on almost 500 acres. The whole lifestyle here is far greater than the sum of its parts, and the parts are incredible: resort-quality saltwater gunite pool/spa with slide, water feature & pool house, private putting green, custom commercial-grade playground, outdoor life-size chess board, immense screened porch with two-sided fireplace, Great Room w/decorative, coffered ceiling, custom gourmet kitchen with huge pantry and wet bar/water station, home gym, wet/dry sauna, home theater, TWO spacious laundry rooms, 2-story paneled library/study w/custom bookshelves, primary on main with His/Hers baths and THE MOST AMAZING 2-STORY CLOSET/DRESSING ROOM TO DIE FOR -- and more! Showings ltd to qualified buyers, 48 hour notice, VOF required before appt can be confirmed.

PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Still Mac Farm is a custom barndominium estate on 97 +/- acres, with an 11 acre lake. The home offers 7,568 heated square feet and 17,674 square feet under roof. It includes 3 bedrooms and 4 full baths, high-end finishes, a luxury kitchen, smart-home features, and multiple fireplaces are found throughout. The property also includes a heated workshop, barn space, gated access, and an insulated storage shed. Situated just minutes from Lake Harding, Still Mac Farms includes an 11-acre lake, a half-acre pumpkin patch and garden with full irrigation, and extensive land improvements such as planted, replanted, limed, and fertilized acreage. The property has gravel roads, drainage and infrastructure piping. The home features a large custom kitchen with an oversized island, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, double workstation sinks, and a full suite of Viking appliances, including a 36-inch refrigerator, 26-inch freezer, 9-burner stove with griddle, double oven, and double ice makers. Additional interior highlights include double glass roll-up entertainment doors, a front porch outdoor kitchen, automatic blinds, tongue-and-groove stained pine ceilings, built-in whole-home audio and surround sound, custom lighting and fixtures, a full smart-home system with Lutron lighting, multiple fireplaces, a steam shower sauna, double laundry rooms, and stained polished concrete floors. The barn and workshop spaces are built to an exceptional standard, with a heated and cooled barn area, a built-in workshop featuring an 8x8 roof-up door, a workshop sink, and 600-amp service. The main shop includes four triple-insulated 15x15 roll-up doors that are powder-coated inside and out with smart technology. The contiguous 88x80 exterior barn offers three 50-amp services, one 30-amp service, exterior plug-ins, and hot and cold water access, making it fully equipped for agricultural, commercial, or personal use. The property totals 17,674 square feet under roof, with 7,568 heated square feet and 10,106 unheated square feet. The main home provides 5,280 heated square feet on the bottom floor and 1,760 heated square feet upstairs, complemented by two unheated attics, a front porch, and wraparound porches. The property is further enhanced by a separate insulated storage shed, custom gates, reinforced concrete slabs, upgraded gutters, and extensive utility and infrastructure improvements throughout. Enjoy the entire property due to the well maintained road system throughout! Great fishing opportunities await you along the shores of the 11+/- acre lake that sits below the barndominium! You can enjoy some great nature walks, riding side by sides or ATVs, horses and many other outdoors activities such as deer and turkey hunting! Hamilton, Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with warm, humid summers, mild winters, and fairly wet springs and summers. It typically gets about 50 to 52 inches of rain each year, with spring usually being the wettest season and winter the driest.

Welcome to Sugar Creek Trophy Farm, a rare gem located in Northeastern Alabama. Spanning approximately 2,145 acres, this remarkable property offers unparalleled opportunities for hunting, fishing, recreation, and income generation. Boasting world-class white-tailed deer hunting, excellent turkey hunting, waterfowl hunting, and an impressive bass lake, this legacy farm is a truly special offering.Sugar Creek encompasses approximately 2,145 acres, with around 1,800 acres enclosed by over 11 miles of high-quality, 8-foot game fencing. The landscape features predominantly Loblolly and Shortleaf pine timber, complemented by hardwood bottoms. The fence is set slightly off the property line, leaving a 50-foot right-of-way for ease of maintenance. The property is protected by a conservation easement, with approximately 90 acres of building envelopes. The centerpiece of the property is an extraordinary 13-bedroom, 14-bathroom home, capable of comfortably hosting 25-30 guests. Ideal for large events and retreats, the home overlooks the breathtaking 160-acre lake. The patio offers stunning on the water views, and a covered three-slip boathouse, each with its own boat lift, adds convenience. The boathouse also includes a large storage room and walk-in cooler. South of the lake, you'll find a large, well-maintained SBS shop, featuring a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment. Additionally, the property benefits from over two miles of underground power, providing easy access to electricity throughout. The road system is extensive and meticulously maintained, allowing easy travel across the property by side-by-side vehicles or larger options. Sugar Creek has been carefully managed to offer exceptional trophy-quality white-tailed deer hunting, with no expense spared on ensuring top-tier genetics. The property currently holds multiple trophy deer. With over 15 large food plots, protein supplement feeders, and ample water sources, the deer here have everything they need to thrive. Each food plot is equipped with Texas Hunter Products protein feeders and elevated Boss box blinds for optimal hunting experiences. There are 3 approved interior breeder pens that compliment 2 larger pens which provide additional management opportunities for white-tailed deer. The property also offers prime Eastern turkey hunting, with excellent habitat supported by pine ridges, hardwood bottoms, minimal predation, and abundant food sources. Bobwhite quail populations are also present, and with continued management, their numbers could thrive in this habitat. The professionally managed 160-acre lake is a haven for trophy bass, crappie, and bream. With 8+ pound bass regularly caught, it's a fishing paradise. The property is also located in the Mississippi Flyway and is home to a large number of ducks during the winter. Two new waterfowl hunting blinds have been strategically placed according to regular wind patterns and habitat to ensure optimal hunting opportunities. Two Zimmatic irrigation pivots support agricultural activities on the property. The north side of the lake features a 46-acre pivot planted in soybeans, while the south side boasts a 18-acre pivot planted in new alfalfa. Centre, Alabama, enjoys an average annual rainfall of about 52 inches, with the wettest months being March and April. The region is characterized by rolling hills and lush forests, offering a peaceful, rural setting. The climate is classified as humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers (mid-90s) and mild winters (low 30s to mid-50s). Centre, Alabama, is conveniently located near several major cities: Anniston: 1 hour Birmingham: 1 hour 20 minutes Huntsville: 1 hour 45 minutes Atlanta: 2 hours For air travel, there are multiple nearby airports: Centre Regional (15 minutes): 5,500 ft runway Gadsden Airport (30 minutes): 6,800 ft runway Anniston Airport (1 hour): 7,002 ft runway

The Williamswood Estate is a 14 acre property packed with features commonly found on much larger properties and located in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods of the South Carolina Lowcountry. It is nestled along Augusta Stagecoach road, among some of the more prominent and well known sporting and plantation properties of the Savannah River corridor. The greater area between Estill and the Savannah River has long been regarded as a game rich area and the premier hunting destination of the Lowcountry due to its fertile soils, abundant game populations and close proximity to I-95 ideally located along the SC / GA border. At Williamswood, a 4,250SF lodge and guest cottage sits underneath a canopy of sprawling Live Oaks, surrounded by a beautiful landscaped lawn all overlooking the pool and lake. The lodge and guest cottage has ability to sleep a total of 20 people comfortably and has 8 bathrooms. The lodge is setup for entertaining with a full kitchen, dining room, large great room and 3 fireplaces, a 4th fireplace is located in the guest cottage. The bedrooms include a master bedroom with its own bath, multiple individual bedrooms with in-suite bathrooms and a bunkroom with single bunk beds. The great room in the lodge includes a large stone fireplace, big screen TV, pool table, shuffleboard, table tennis and golden tee. Adjacent to the home and lake is a new pole barn with enclosed tool room and an additional 2-car enclosed garage. The barn serves multiple purposes with covered vehicle and equipment storage, secure enclosed tool room with a roll up door with ample room for freezers, tools, feed, hunting stands and power equipment along with an outdoor entertaining area with big screen TV and a professional deer cleaning station with walk-in cooler. Two large fuel tanks for Diesel and Gas are also conveniently located at the barn. A covered patio area between the guest cottage and lodge serves as a central gathering and cookout area with a smoker, grill, seating, TV and another walk-in cooler. The frontage along Augusta Stagecoach road has new 3 board fence along its entire frontage and has two gated entrances. The property is being offered fully furnished along with all full complement of maintenance equipment, which includes a new zero-turn mower.

A rare opportunity to combine your love of lake life and horses in one idyllic setting at 2318 Beaver Creek Road in Camden! Set on 8 beautiful acres on Lake Wateree, this equestrian estate features a 4-bedroom, 4 bath, 3,770 sf custom home built in 1997, detached workshop, horse-ready barn and 6 acres of fenced pastures! 100' of lake frontage with fixed pier, floating dock and deep-water access. The main level features a gourmet, eat-in kitchen with island, oak cabinets, granite countertops and large pantry. A formal dining room opens onto a large, extended back deck so you can dine either indoors or out. The great room and office provide stunning lake views, and a recently renovated full bath is conveniently located off the kitchen. 9’ ceilings enhance the main level, while the second and lower levels feature 8’ ceilings. Upstairs, four bedrooms include a large primary suite with 9-foot tray ceilings, walk-in closet, bay windows overlooking the lake and a recently remodeled bath with granite countertops, dual vanities and a luxurious, fully tiled spa shower. The lower level features a private-access in-law suite with its own kitchen, full bath, living area with built-in wood stove, plus a spacious room with lake views that can serve as a 5th bedroom (no closet in this room).Outdoor amenities include a barn, workshop and 6+ acres of fenced pastures. The barn is 1,968 sf with 2 stalls, electricity, water and direct access to the pastures from each stall. The workshop features 1,100 sf of space with abundant built-in cabinets, workbenches, electricity and water. The acreage behind the home has a gently rolling topography, mature trees and two level and cleared areas with potential for future homes for multi-generational living. Located within ½ mile of Beaver Creek amenities, including a full-service marina, three restaurants, convenience store and campground. This exceptional property is a rare opportunity to enjoy lakefront living, privacy, versatility and room to pursue your equestrian or recreational interests.