Springfield, GA 31329 - Effingham County

Description:

Ardmore, once a thriving railroad community known for its cane syrup and pine resin, was at its peak in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The original farm comprised some 250 acres but over the last few years the current owner has added over 100 acres by purchasing contiguous parcels. Ardmore Farm encompasses a total of 352 acres but is being offered as an option to purchase the improvements listed below along with 98 +-acres. The property and its picturesque equestrian setting are second to none in southeast Georgia.

After a fire destroyed the main house in 2005, the owners hired an architect who meticulously designed a new, larger home with the same charm and character of the original home. Great efforts were made to keep the homes original design and southern charm but updating its utility to accommodate 21st century living.

Ardmore Farm offers a myriad of improvements including a 4322 heated sq. ft. farm house built in 2007, original horse barn and stable, an additional 12 stall barn/stable built in 1998, a riding ring, an 1800 heated sq. ft. guest log home and a 1358 heated sq. ft. additional guest house. Please view our extensive list of the many other improvements and their details shown as additional features.

The unique layout of this property includes paved road frontage along several roads. Ardmore is tucked neatly away but still within view of GA. Hwy. 21, one of the key highways in Georgias developmental highway system. The main home and grounds and most of the improvements lie at the center of this property adjacent to a 9-acre pecan orchard. Some ten fields varying in sizes comprise approximately 44 acres of cultivated land, hay field and pasture. The balance of the acreage is mature natural timber with substantial value.

Acreage Breakdown

Cultivated field and pastures 44 +/- acres

Natural Woodland 32 +/- acres

Homesites 12 +/- acres

Pecan Orchard 9 +/- acres

Fish Pond 1 +/- acre

Total 98 +/- acres

Comments:

This private, extremely diverse property offers the homeowner/investor a plantation atmosphere with natural beauty, serenity and peace of mind knowing it is located close to a rapidly growing area. The scope of improvements provides ample opportunity for several families to consider this plantation life setting a home. Additionally, the property could be easily subdivided to accommodate a conservation community should this need be desired. A game management plan could be designed to offer additional hunting opportunities for the upland hunter including deer, Bob White Quail, wild turkey and dove. A greater home and opportunity is not available anywhere in the area at this price!

Additional 250 contiguous acres are available for purchase. For more information contact us regarding Historic Ardmore Farm.

Improvements and Property Features

Custom Farmhouse

Custom designed farmhouse built in 2007

4322 heated sq. ft.

Framed construction and brick underpinning

50 year standing seam metal roof

5 bedrooms

4 full baths and 2 half baths

Formal dining room

Living room w/fireplace, built in desk, shelves entertainment center with surround sound

Exposed beam ceiling in living room

Kitchen w/soap stone counter tops and island bar w/sitting area

Large walk-in pantry w/slide out drawers

Stainless steel appliances

Beautiful heart pine flooring throughout home including kitchen, but excluding baths, laundry and mudroom w/half bath which are ceramic tile

Master and one additional bedroom on first floor

Large custom closet system

2 vanities

Jetted tub and marble shower in Master

Walk in cedar closet

Study/den has wood walls and ceiling (pine) and fireplace

10 ft. ceilings downstairs

Unique design provides for abundance of storage space upstairs

Numerous features throughout the house replicate the original 19th century home

Audio system throughout first floor and porches

Wired for high speed internet

3 car detached carport and storage

1086 sq. ft. of porches (418 sq. ft. screened)

Wrap around front porch w/fans

Rear screened porch with side porches

Guest Log Home

Built 1998

1800 heated sq. ft.

1750 sq. ft. decking and porches with gazebo

3 bedrooms

2 full baths

Eat in kitchen

Wood floors, ceilings, and walls

Exposed beams

Gas Fireplace

Cathedral ceilings in living room and others

Dining room and sunroom

Original Horse Barn

Frame construction with metal roof

3384 sq. ft.

10 stalls

Tack room

Hay storage on second level

Concrete floors

Barn has its own well for water

Wash down area for horses

Small office

Newer Horse Barn

Frame construction with metal roof and vinyl siding built in 1998

4200 sq. ft.

12 stalls

Wash down area for horses

Adjacent paddocks

Several storage shelters adjacent

Additional Improvements

Dog kennel 1080 ft.

3 deep wells

Pole shelter

Small pump houses and storage sheds

Five paddocks located near original barn

Small pond near home

Large riding ring for horses with crushed stone base

Decorative white board fencing around home and original barn

Numerous large pecan trees near home

Fruit trees and grape arbor

Small hen house

Original smoke house now a gym adjacent to main home

Pecan orchard, 70 mature trees, blueberry bushes, fig and apple trees