Ask Tim James, Jr.
Chadwick Farm is a breathtaking 1827+/- acre established quail & sporting property with perfectly manicured grounds, beautiful lakes, incredible topography, and some of the finest amenities found on any sporting property today. Located just 45 miles to Birmingham and 2 hours to Atlanta, the property is very convenient for friends and family to gather and enjoy the untamed adventure this turn-key property offers.
Chadwick Farm lies in the southernmost foothills of the Appalachian Mountains with 700’ of elevation change that provides incredible views at every turn. The property has dramatic rolling topography and diverse habitat from the old growth quail woods, old growth hardwoods, merchantable and pre-merchantable plantation pines, open fields, beautiful lakes, creeks, and more. The diversity of timber offers a new owner supreme flexibility in the management of timber and wildlife habitat with a future income stream.
Approximately 150 acres of quail woods have been meticulously managed with prescribed fire, equipped with 3 call back houses, and are currently holding a respectable number of wild quail. A pre-season release is done in the fall and again in the spring, as well as supplementing with new birds the day of the hunt. A great outlet for wing shooters to have a great half day or full days hunt.
The property has excellent water resources with 2 lakes ranging in size between 8-10 acres and 2 small ponds as well as frontage along Permeter Creek. The lakes have been strictly managed by Southeastern Pond throughout the year for fertilization and lime as well as bait fish. An electroshock is performed annually to get a detailed report that drives future management decisions. Trout are released in one lake in the fall as an additional enhancement to the fishing experience. These water resources are truly trophy sport fishing quality.
An extensive road network provides access to most of the property with numerous wildlife food plots strategically placed throughout with nice shooting houses and feeders. The deer and turkey hunting is excellent; the diverse landscape provides opportunities for outdoorsman of any kind. Not to mention combination quail hunts in the morning & deer in the evening.
The amenities here are truly exceptional with every detail carefully considered and no expense spared. The Lodge sits along a ridge with expansive views of beautiful quail woods. Built in 2008, it is 2,000 +/- square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms and a 2-car carport. Constructed from reclaimed heart pine timbers and old barnwood heart pine on the floors, every detail of the lodge is first class with high-end appliances and finishes throughout. A covered front porch looks down at a beautiful quail cut pine stand where you can listen to wild quail whistles in the distance. Consistent with the rest, the furniture and interior design throughout is exceptional.
A short UTV ride from the main lodge takes you down an oak lined drive alongside a beautiful 8.5 acre lake as you approach the “party barn”. Like the main lodge, the “party barn” was also constructed from reclaimed barnwood timbers and heart pine floors and ceilings with mushroom board from Pennsylvania on the exterior. What looks like a picture out of Garden and Gun magazine or architectural digest, the “party barn” has an open floorplan with vaulted ceilings and exposed wood beams, a giant exterior sliding barn door, a full-size bar, large wood burning fireplace, and a full-size kitchen with upscale appliances. A picture-perfect place to watch football in the fall or host a large party. Just outside of the “party barn” is a separate bathhouse with 4 stalls and a farmhouse sink of equal quality construction. A firepit and a pavilion are on each side of the “party barn” with a fenced garden just beyond the firepit. Beautiful & perfectly manicured landscape surrounds the flagstone porches with a covered dining area overlooking the grounds.
Additional improvements custom rock columned entrances and walls as well as a 19th century dog trot log cabin constructed from chestnut and red oak that was relocated to the property from West Virginia. The dogtrot cabin sits at the highest elevation on the property with unobstructed breathtaking views for tens of miles. Truly a feeling of raw Appalachia you get when on top of the mountain, and a sense of place and calming feeling that you get when you’re here.
This turnkey recreational property just 45 minutes from Birmingham offers it all. With it’s thoughtful design and architectural digest quality construction to its maintained lakes and fisheries, to the ongoing management of the wildlife and habitat, this property is sure to attract a wide range of buyers. Don’t miss out on this chance to own a true Alabama gem!
