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Online Bidding Site160 Acre Premier Farm Calhoun, Gordon County, GA Auction
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 2:00 pm Auction Site: 110 Darby Road SW, Calhoun, GA
Chinook Farms 160 Acre Premier Farm in North Georgia
110 Darby Road SW, Calhoun, Gordon County, GA
60 x 80 Barndominium Horse Barn Catch Pen Tree House Motocross Track Shooting Range Hay Barn with Office Creek
Selling all Equipment and Recreational Vehicles
This auction presents a rare opportunity to own a Premier North Georgia farm, offering all the amenities of country living, with being just 5 Miles from Calhoun and Adairsville and 3 Miles from I-75.
Welcome to Chinook Farms, a rare opportunity to own one of North Georgias most versatile and thoughtfully designed Premier Farms. This exceptional property blends working farm functionality with high-end amenities, offering a lifestyle that is both productive and luxurious. From its world-class barns to custom living spaces, recreational fac...
Welcome to Chinook Farms, a rare opportunity to own one of North Georgias most versatile and thoughtfully designed Premier Farms. This exceptional property blends working farm functionality with high-end amenities, offering a lifestyle that is both productive and luxurious. From its world-class barns to custom living spaces, recreational facilities, and stunning landscapes, every detail has been meticulously crafted to create a true legacy estate.
Main Barn:
The heart of the farm is a 60 x 80 commercial-grade Red Iron steel barn, built to look like a traditional wood barn with tongue-and-groove siding. Designed for durability and efficiency, it offers:
Climate-controlled interior with dual 4-ton heat pumps
Polished green-stained concrete floors (custom finished by John Deeres factory contractors)
Dual 12 x 14 electric roll-up doors plus walk-in access
400-amp service, Starlink Internet, phone line, and full security system with cameras and alarm
Energy-efficient LED lighting, exterior illumination, and 220V/30-amp air compressor
Barndominium Apartment:
Attached to the main barn is a thoughtfully designed 810 sq. ft. Barndominium apartment, perfect for guests, caretakers, or personal retreat. Features include:
Hardwood floors, crown molding, and Hunter Douglas acoustic ceilings
1 Bedroom with his and hers closets
Granite Kitchen with hardwood cabinetry, Samsung appliances, and a stacked Washer/Dryer
Bathroom with jacuzzi tub and tiled shower
Mudroom with polished concrete flooring
Outdoor Living and Pool Area:
Tallman Seminole fiberglass saltwater pool (12 x 28, 50-year warranty) with custom-tinted concrete decking
Tennessee fieldstone wood-burning fireplace and pool motor enclosed
Cedar-built pavilion and oversized pool arbor
Lush landscaping with rock walls, maples, oaks, cherry trees, evergreens, and ornamental plants
Secure fencing with 4-board pressure-treated wood and page wire, enhanced by solar-powered electric premier wire for pet safety
Horse Barn:
4-Priefert stalls (convertible into 2 oversized stalls) with exterior bale windows
Wash bay with hot/cold water and floor drain
Tack room with full utilities and climate control (new mini-split, 2025)
Dual glass roll-up doors, aluminum roofing, gutters, and downspouts
Security system tied to main barn
Custom Porch raised garden beds, and pet enclosures.
Working Farm and Additional Facilities:
Catch Pen: Fully equipped with a concrete trough, city water, 400-amp service, and multiple bull gates
Hay Barn: 100 x 100 steel structure with deep well, silo, electricity, and workshop container with hot water heater, industrial sink, shelving, and generator hookup
Hay Barn Office: Includes employee desk, time clock, and full-sized bed
Drive-Over Bridge: Dual 70 railway flatcars rated at 160,000 lbs
Walk-Over Bridge: Steel I-beam structure with gangway and rope rails
Recreation & Lifestyle:
Treehouse: Custom-built 24 x 26, elevated 12
Motocross Track: Built by Dirt Wurx (the official AMA Supercross builder)
Shooting Range: Professionally designed with 9 berm, two platforms (400m & 450 m)
Creek Pavilion & Barbecue: Scenic picnic shelter on Oothkalooga Creek
Natural Beauty & History:
Oothkalooga Creek flows through the property, with two shallow crossings, a spring-fed pond, and a historic natural rock formation (Lilys Pond) once used for baptisms and swimming.
Four freshwater springs on-site (water quality tested pure)
Diverse wildlife habitat with deer, turkey, otters, fox, and even a residential eagle
Orchard with cherry, persimmon, peach, apple, and willow trees
Development Potential:
In addition to its current use, the property includes a commercial sewer line running across the eastern section, offering significant long-term development potential for future owners.
EQUIPMENT & PERSONAL PROPERTY:
2020 John Deere 4066M Tractor Hydrostatic Drive 4-wheel drive with 400E JD Loader and Bucket 1200 Hours VIN#1LV4066MELK103557
Bevco Cyclone Flex Batwing 17 Finishing Mower Serial # 244212
Big Tex 14 Hydraulic Dump Trailer with battery-operated dump VIN # 16VDX142XC5317472
Personal PropertyAll purchases shall be paid for in full on sale day by cash, credit/debit card, certified check, or personal/company check with bank letter guaranteeing payment to DEMPSEY AUCTION CO, for this specific auction.NO EXCEPTIONS
A 13.5% Buyers Premium (3.5% discount using cash/check) will be added to the final bid to determine the sales price.
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Lou Dempsey - Partner Lou is the Company's third generation auctioneer. Born in 1969, he began attending auctions at an early age selling cokes that were to be given away free. At that time his grandfather, Sproull Dempsey, said he was definitely going to be an auctioneer. Lou was educated at Darlington School graduating in 1987 and graduated from Auburn University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Majoring in Marketing. While at Auburn he was a member of the Pi Kappa alpha Fraternity and the Auburn Marketing Association. He Joined Dempsey Auction Co. Full time in 1992, Graduated from the Nashville Auction School in 1993, and has been an active auctioneer ever since. He is a member of the National Auctioneers Association and the Georgia Auctioneers Association where he currently serves as Secretary/Treasurer.He is a Principal in the Company serving as Secretary/Treasurer and strongly believes in his Grandfather's motto "nothing succeeds like success". Lou and his daughter, Georgeanna Ray, Reside in Rome.