Description

To the west, Back Valley Farm is surrounded by Lookout Mountain with part of the property lying on the side of the mountain. Headed east as you sweep down the mountain, the property transitions into a gorgeous and gently rolling valley that is largely comprised of open pastures and tillable fields. The property is shaped resembling a piece of pie, as it is narrower to the east and broadens as you head west. The property fronts Back Valley Road and has a long meandering driveway that takes you to the main house, which is located on top of a hill in a central and private part of the property. The main house offers nice views of the valley and mountain. Just down the hill from the main house, there is a small one-acre pond that serves as a great fishing or swimming hole. The barn is located only a couple hundred yards to the east of the main house and allows for one to conveniently take care of their livestock. Miles of well-maintained trails traverse the woods providing great access and use of the property for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and ATVs. The property has a few wet-weather springs and one spring that bubbles out of the mountain nearly year round. At times, this spring produces a rather significant waterfall. The property is very private and is surrounded by good neighbors. The condition of the property is excellent, as the current owner has maintained it impeccably.

Acreage

262± acres

Of the 262± acres, approximately 60 acres is in open fields and pastures. The remaining acreage is in mature hardwood forests.

Aesthetic Considerations

The property is truly gorgeous. Located in an area of Georgia where the transition from mountain to valley occurs, Back Valley Farm offers a magnificent setting. The property is very private and pristine, which only adds to its comfort and feel.

Additional Information

Back Valley Farm is covered by a conservation easement held by the Georgia Land Trust. The purpose of the easement is to protect wildlife habitat, open space, and scenic values, while allowing for continued residential, agricultural, timber, and recreational uses. A conservation easement provides the benefit of a reduction in land costs, protects the property for future generations, and allows the owner to retain many land uses and private property rights. Copies of the easements and more details are available from the Broker upon request.

Main Residence: The 3,000 square foot restored 2-level home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a great room, den, kitchen, and laundry/pantry. There are front and rear covered porches, heart pine floors, high ceilings, and 4 wood-burning fireplaces. The house is located well off the main road and is accessible only through an automated gate. Great views surround the main residence. This turn-of-the-century home has an enormous amount of character while having been updated to provide modern day amenities.

Stable: A 3,200 square foot horse barn has 7 stalls. Having been a working horse farm in the past, this facility is conveniently set up for horses. The barn is equipped with fans in the stalls, and great lighting with several outlets. Originally a tobacco barn converted to a stable, it has plenty of character with a high ceiling and beams stretching across from which tobacco leaves used to hang.

Utility Building (Mud/Hunt Room): This 1,000 square foot building serves many purposes. It is much more than your common utility shed. This building has a main room with kitchenette, an unfinished bunkroom, a bathroom, and workshop. It is a great place to convene prior to or after a horseback ride, hike, hunt, or any other farm activity! A very useful facility.

Mule Barn: This 1,300 square foot turn-of-the-century mule barn does not lack history, and simply looking at it makes one wonder about the times in which it was built. The timbers used to construct this barn are old growth. This valuable material could be reclaimed and manufactured into antique flooring or other wood profiles.

Equipment Shed & Shop: A 1,400 square foot enclosed shop and equipment shed is very handy in assisting in the maintenance of the property.

Caretaker’s Quarters: There is a mobile home which can serve as a caretaker’s residence. This sits on a secluded part of the property and is accessed through its own driveway.

For only 262 acres, Back Valley Farm offers an abundance of opportunity to recreate, and the property accommodates a variety of interests from horseback riding to hunting to fishing to hiking to mountain biking and the list goes on.

Back Valley Farm is the perfect property for an equestrian. Once a working horse farm, this property is set up and extremely functional for a horse lover. The property is impressively fenced and cross fenced by well built and maintained wooden 3-rail fencing and galvanized steel T-posts with 6 inch 11fa fencing. With 60 acres of well-maintained fields, there is plenty of room to let your four-legged friends graze. On the property, there are miles of private riding trails and you are in close proximity to an endless number of public trails that seem to go on forever.

In addition, the property has an impressive amount of wildlife. Deer and turkey are abundant and successful trips to the woods are frequent. Five food plots ranging in size from several acres to half an acre are planted in clover, wheat and oats to benefit the wildlife. The property has a great mix of open space and mature hardwood forests, creating the edge that wildlife love. Typically, the owner plants a sunflower field for dove hunting and his efforts in this regard have yielded many great dove shoots.

In summary, Back Valley Farm is a great place to enjoy a day afield with family and friends. Located next to the main house, a one-acre pond provides a great stocked fishing spot and a refreshing summertime swimming hole. This pond is fed by the mountain spring.