Bloomingdale, GA 31302(Effingham County)

The property boasts four stunning lakes, including a remarkable 42-acre lake, teeming with bass, bream, redbreast, and bluegill. These lakes offer excellent fishing opportunities and enhance the property's aesthetic and recreational appeal. Several areas around the lakes provide perfect vistas with long lake views, ideal for homesites. The second-story porch of the charming 2-bedroom home, overlooking one of these lakes, is a perfect spot to enjoy grilled steaks, roasted oysters, or fresh bass filets with family and friends.

Beyond the lakes, the landscape transitions into a pristine natural hardwood river basin, rich with creeks and river sloughs. This area, home to both upland and bottomland ecosystems, offers a glimpse into the natural forests described in books. The 307 acres of natural hardwood forest feature towering canopies of oak, cypress, tupelo, and gum, provide habitat for deer, turkey, and waterfowl. Miles of trails wind through the forest, showcasing twisted live oaks, sandy sloughs, peaking cypress knees, lush palmetto flats, and the fun waterfowl honey holes like Dean Duck Hole. (you will see it in the pictures)

A short ride from the entrance, between the ponds and through the hardwood timber, lies nearly 6,200 feet of private Ogeechee River frontage. The Ogeechee River, a beautiful blackwater river, is rich with bass, crappie, catfish, redbreast, and bream, completing an angling trifecta of freshwater lakes, Ogeechee River and nearby coast. For those who enjoy nature and relaxation, the several sandbars along the mile stretch of private river frontage provide perfect spots for lounging and picnicking while the kids play in the cool summer water.

The plantation offers a newly renovated two-bedroom one bathroom overlooking one of the properties 4 lakes. The home was meticulously remodeled and thoughtfully maintained to . serves as a perfect companion for this beautiful property. A pole barn accompanies this structure to house the various equipment and utility vehicles.

Ogeechee Refuge is conveniently located a short drive from historic downtown Savannah, an international airport, and the Port of Savannah. This property offers privacy, seclusion, and incredible natural diversity typically found in remote areas, yet it's just a stone's throw from Savannah.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to enjoy, steward, and conserve this legacy property. Ogeechee Refuge is more than a place; it's an experience waiting to be cherished.

The property has 23.63 aces zoned as R-2 with the remainder zoned as AR-1.

Key Features

424 Acres +/-

4 Ponds 24 Acres Total

1 Lake 41.6 Acres

Ogeechee River Frontage 6,200 ft

308 Acres of Mature Bottomland Hardwood

35 Acres of Mature Pine/Hardwood

14 Acre Clearing

Renovated 2-bedroom 1 bathroom home

Excellent proximity to Savannah and surrounding cities

23.63 Acres Zoned R-2

Description Acres Percentage

Lake 41.6 10%

Pond 24.3 6%

Natural Upland Loblolly Pine 35 8%

Open 14.3 3%

Natural Bottomland Hardwood/ Pine 306.5 72%

Homesite 2.7 1%

Total 424.4 100%