On the Block: South Carolina’s Patriots Plantation

The creators of Patriots Plantation envisioned a special place where nature, friends and families could come together to enjoy the beautiful Low Country outdoors in a tranquil setting where rush hours and daily routines simply don’t exist. That vision became a reality is obvious to anyone who visits these extraordinary 1,886± acres in historic Williamsburg County, South Carolina. Now someone will have the opportunity to make this plantation their own on August 25 when it will be offered to the highest bidders at an absolute auction, regardless of price. This one-of-a-kind opportunity will be conducted by The National Auction Group, Inc. of Gadsden, Alabama, a company with years of experience marketing farms and ranches.

Located at the southern tip of South Carolina’s Pee Dee district and only 45 minutes from Myrtle Beach, Patriots Plantation is one of the finest facilities of its kind in the South. Fenced and gated, the property is blessed with roughly 7 miles of water frontage, plus lakes and ponds. More than 15 miles of maintained roads are already in place. The main entry gate can be conveniently controlled with remotes, a key pad, or a cell phone.

Patriots Plantation is well known for its duck, quail, and deer hunting as well as its trophy fishing. The highlight is the beautiful and spacious main house that was built with the finest materials and with meticulous attention to detail. The centerpiece of the home is a massive den that blends perfectly with the gorgeous natural setting. Its special features include a stone wood-burning fireplace, a large bar with refrigerator and ice maker, and a 10-person dining table for large family or corporate gatherings. Equally special are the fully-equipped gourmet kitchen with wine captain and the huge master suite that features a marble steam shower, a pair of walk-in closets, an office and a gym. There are also two additional bedrooms with their own baths and sitting areas, a large laundry room and both a screened porch and deck.

Numerous other structures and amenities can be found on the plantation.

“This is a very unique plantation that is not only beautiful but with a superb location just minutes from Myrtle Beach,” said National Auction Group president William Bone. “With no minimum bid required, this is an unparalleled opportunity to purchase a special lifestyle that might remain in a family for generations.”

National Auction Group
(800) 650-8720

 

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Land Report Auctions is open for business.

“We wanted to develop a targeted, one-stop-shop website dedicated to land auctions for our Land Report readers. We have established ourselves as the voice of an asset class, and it’s our goal to have all of our products — from our print magazine to our electronic newsletter — to be a direct benefit to those who follow The Land Report,” says Publisher Eddie Lee Rider.

The decision to develop Land Report Auctions was based on the growing popularity of acquiring land at auction. “The land auction business is doing great. More and more people are coming to auction,” says William Bone, president of National Auction Group in a recent issue of the Magazine of the American Landowner.

“The market for land is very liquid,” Bone adds. He credits this surge to investors who have withdrawn funds from shaky equity markets and are restructuring their portfolios to include land.

“The optimism is back in the market, especially for higher-quality land,” Rex Schrader of Schrader Auctions says.

Soft-launched in August, Land Report Auctions is now live and presently undergoing beta testing by many auction companies.  The Land Report will be heavily promoting the new dedicated land auction site via its award-winning print publication, at LandReport.com, in the magazine’s monthly e-newsletter, at consumer and industry trade shows, and through targeted email-blast campaigns and with traditional SEO efforts.

On the Block: Aubrey McClendon’s 271 Ranch

Aubrey McClendon’s 271 Ranch goes on the block Thursday, August 5. The National Auction Group is handling the sale, which is scheduled for 11 a.m. (CST) at the ranch headquarters. Bidders can register beginning at nine o’clock. The 4,391-acre cattle ranch will be offered in five tracts and as a whole. Approximately 1,100 acres will be sold with no reserve.

The CEO of Chesapeake Energy, McClendon ranked No. 96 on the 2009 Land Report 100 with 98,106 acres. Of his Oklahoma properties, the 271 Ranch is farthest from his Oklahoma City base of operations. As the property he visits least frequently, he decided to liquidate the holding.

Located just two hours north of Dallas in prime whitetail country, the 271 Ranch includes the following:

• Pastures with Wells and Ponds
• Center Pivot Irrigation System with Well Powered by 3 Phase Electric
• Ground Water Rights
• 8 Cattle Working Locations with Catch Pens & Working Alleys
• 3 Locations with Loading Chutes for Semi Trucks & Trailers
• Stocker Receiving Facility with Capacity of 400 Head
• 6 Guest Homes
• Office/Shop Building Constructed in 2007
• 9-Stall Horse Barn
• 9 Additional Barns for Equipment or Hay Storage
• Pastures of Bermuda, Fescue, & Some Native Grasses
• 3± Miles of Frontage on U.S. Hwy. 271
• 7± Miles of County Road Frontage
• 15± Miles of New Fence Constructed in Last 3 Years
• Cattle Guard Access to Most Pastures

In addition to world-class whitetail hunting, the 271 Ranch is minutes from lakes of Sardis, McGee Creek, Pine Creek, Clayton, and Hugo. Stretching three miles along U.S. Highway 271, the property has seven miles of county road frontage with 15± miles of fencing.

The property will be open for inspection through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call (800) 579-1174 or (256) 547-3434 to schedule an appointment.