Jason McMillan
Partner
Overview
Battlefield Plantation is a premiere, estate style, 373-acre farm located off Parker's Ferry Road in the South Carolina Lowcountry. At its core, the property combines an array of established sporting and recreational opportunities, accompanied by top notch improvements and a majestic live oak alley, all with incredible proximity to Charleston.
Location
Battlefield Plantation is located just off Highway 17, approximately 16 miles from West Ashley, under 35 minutes from Downtown Charleston, and within about 45 minutes of Beaufort. The property provides a private Lowcountry setting within easy reach of shopping, dining, and other city conveniences. As development continues to expand around Charleston, a property of this size, quality, and location is increasingly uncommon.
Improvements
At the end of the oak alley, is a well-appointed 1450 +/- square foot, one-bedroom owner's cabin with a loft and separate garage. Across the expansive 3-acre lawn stands a towering, custom-built, 4,000 +/- square foot, 5-bay barn. Two stairwells and an elevator lead to a 2,000 +/- square foot living area that includes three-bedrooms, three baths, a full kitchen and living area, all above the shop and office area of the barn. Additionally, on the lawn stands a custom, open shed with gorgeous wood finish, providing ample space for family get togethers (or larger). No detail has been overlooked, and no expense has been spared in both the design and upkeep of these improvements.
Big Game
Whitetail deer and wild turkey populations are both in abundance on the property, and the habitat is incredibly well managed in a well-known game rich area. Strategically placed food plots and stand locations throughout the property and around the dove fields are already in place. The combination of both managed upland and bottomland hardwoods provide incredible wildlife habitat, especially for turkey.
Waterfowl
Battlefield is located along an established and productive flyway, and the existing impoundments have been regularly planted and improved. Three planted impoundments totaling nearly 20 acres are separated by well-built dikes suitable for large vehicles. The ponds are fed by both an adjacent 5-acre stocked irrigation pond and a 560’ deep, 6” well. Two additional controllable diked impoundments along the canal add an another 15 acres of native wetland habitat.
Doves
With over 20 acres planted for doves, it’s no coincidence that the only above ground power lines you see on the property are along the edge of a 6-acre fenced dove field. A handful of pines were also left for blind cover inside the fence. The second, fully fenced field, located behind the cabin, extends over 11 acres; the remaining 4 acres of the field is also planted in corn but not fenced. Towering ancient pines and hardwoods surround the field providing an ideal set up for memorable shoots.
Water
The property has a variety of water features throughout including two established well-fed ponds. The first is a picturesque fishpond near the property entrance; the other is a 5-acre stocked irrigation pond adjacent to the duck impoundments. A defined drainage canal, with internal roads following alongside, meanders through the property and crosses the main drive with gorgeous, mature hardwoods along its banks, creating incredible wildlife habitat diversity. Seasonally, an additional 35 acres of controllable impoundments are also in place, adding significant wetland habitat.
Access
The main entrance is found along Parkers Ferry Road just off Highway 17. A gravel drive leads through the gated entrance, sweeping past a fishpond before continuing across a canal and down a magnificent oak alley. From the improvements to the impoundments, and all the fields and stand locations in between, an extensive network of well-maintained interior gravel and dirt roads make accessing the entirety of the property seamless.
Summary
Battlefield Plantation offers 373 meticulously managed acres of hunting, pleasure farming, and top-notch improvements just 16 miles from West Ashley and less than 35 minutes from Downtown Charleston. From the majestic oak-lined drive and well-suited accommodations to the planted dove fields and duck impoundments, it’s apparent this property has been developed, improved, and maintained at an elite level. Contact us today to schedule a private tour.
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