Active
5750 Messenger Highway
Olivet MI, 49076
$3,275,000
$1,193.51 per sqft
Active
9 Beds
3 Baths
2,744 sqft
Residential
Built in 1900
Courtesy of Shawn Kelley, Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC
Experience the unmatched beauty and exceptional hunting opportunities at South Walton Farms, a premier hunting retreat that offers the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience. Located at the end of a private road, this hidden gem provides the ideal escape while still being close to local amenities and major cities.
South Walton Farms is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts, featuring abundant populations of whitetails, turkeys, waterfowl, and upland game. For over 40 years, the property has been carefully managed with Quality Deer Management (QDM) and conservation practices, resulting in an impressive whitetail age structure and an optimal habitat that supports diverse wildlife.
This expansive property includes a professionally established shooting preserve, offering ''put an offering "put and take" opportunities for nine months of the year, as well as a custom-designed Laporte 8-station clay target coursemaking it a prime destination for shooting sports enthusiasts. The agricultural classification of the land also provides the advantage of manageable taxes.
The diverse terrain of South Walton Farms features everything an avid hunter could desire: thick security cover, native grasses, forbs, mixed timber (including oak, pine, maple, and walnut), scenic Battle Creek River frontage, and wetlands with water control systems to attract ducks and geese. The property is equipped with strategically placed hunting blinds and miles of well-maintained roads, providing excellent access throughout. The gated entrance leads to a circle drive that welcomes you to the recently renovated main lodge, guest quarters (known as "The Bear Den"), additional outbuildings, and a sporting clay range.
Contiguous tracts of this size and quality are increasingly rare, and South Walton Farms stands out as one of southern Michigan's premier destinations for world-class deer, turkey, and waterfowl hunting. If you're looking for a truly one-of-a-kind property to call your own, contact us today to schedule a private tour and experience the ultimate hunting retreat at South Walton Farms.
22049173
MLSⓇ ID
November 28, 2022
Listed
October 14, 2024
Updated
Map
5750 Messenger Highway
Olivet MI, 49076
Interior Features
Total Stories
2
Bedrooms
9
Total Bathrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Interior Features
Guest Quarters, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen
Laundry Description
In Basement
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Living
Cooling
No
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Forced Air
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
544 Acres
Exterior Features
Deck(s)
Lot Features
Level, Recreational, Tillable, Wooded, Wetland Area, Rolling Hills
Architectual Style
Farm House
Sewer
Septic System
School Information
School District
Olivet
Other Property Details
Area Name
Eaton County - E
Taxes
$11,556
Tax Frequency
Annually
Days on Market
684
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking
Detached
View
No
County
Eaton
Water Source
Well
Pool
No
Listing History
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
4/15/2024 | Price change | $3,275,000 0% |
4/13/2024 | Price change | $3,250,000 -1% |
4/11/2024 | Price change | $3,275,000 -1% |
Courtesy of Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC
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