Clayland Homestead
Suwannee County, Florida⁞442± ACRES
Recreational and Agriculture Combined; This property is Regarded in the Region
- 442+/- acre recreational, timber, and agricultural property in Suwannee County, Florida
- 1.6+/- acre Pond
- Income potential is unmatched:
- Highly intensive pine straw operation generating $22,000 annually
- Varied stands of longleaf and slash pine across multiple age classes
- 140 acres of irrigated farmland with a 12-year-old pivot leased for farming
- The Epitome of a Suwannee County Gentleman’s Farm
- Seamless blend of historical charm, agricultural productivity, recreational opportunities, and higher and better use potential
- An unparalleled opportunity in one of North Florida's most sought-after areas
- One of the region's last large, easily developable properties
- 3,200 sq ft lodge, built in 2010 features tall cathedral ceilings, large inviting rooms, and 4BR/5.5 BA and two-car garage
- Trophy whitetail deer, dove hunting, and fishing on the large pond
- Property’s design balances agricultural use and outdoor recreation seamlessly
- Newly constructed red equipment barn with a concrete slab and four double-sided garage doors, a second equipment barn with a dirt floor, and a fully fenced boundary with five-strand barbed wire
- A rifle range is currently in construction
- Automatic gated entrance
- Historic homestead with original 1800s home and shed
- Almost zero wetlands, high subdivision potential, and a prime location in a high-demand area, the property is perfectly suited for ranchettes or large-scale residential development
- Located just 18 minutes to Live Oak and 1.5 hours to Gainesville
- Great mix between agriculture, timber, recreation, and homestead
Thoughtfully designed to balances agricultural use, timber, and outdoor recreation seamlessly and has Income Production and Exceptional Higher & Better Use
The Epitome of a Suwannee County Gentleman’s Farm – Income Producing, Trophy White Deer, Farmland, Lodge, Rifle Range, Barns, Almost Zero Wetlands, HBU, and More!
Clayland Homestead is a 442-acre recreational and agricultural property in Suwannee County, Florida. Blending historical charm, income-production, agriculture, recreational opportunities, and higher and better use potential; this property stands as one of the last large, easily developable tracts in one of North Florida’s most desirable regions. With paved road frontage on all four sides and nearly zero wetlands, it presents a rare opportunity for those seeking investment, recreation, or a return to an Old Florida lifestyle.
"This is a high-demand area due to an influx of families moving here as they exit the chaos of central Florida. They come here seeking what they once had and lost decades ago. Others come here for recreation and privacy. This is the least bastion of "Old Florida." - Jon Kohler
A True Gentleman's Farm
Clayland Homestead epitomizes the Suwannee County gentleman’s farm. Its income potential is unmatched, featuring a highly intensive pine straw operation generating $22,000 annually, varied stands of longleaf and slash pine across multiple age classes (40 acres of 2-year slash, 40 acres of 4-year slash, 50 acres of 5-year slash, and 118 acres of 9-year longleaf pine), and 140 acres of irrigated farmland with a 12-year-old pivot leased for farming. The property has recreational opportunities abound, with trophy whitetail deer, dove hunting, and fishing on the large 1.6+/-acre pond. The property is designed for both outdoor enjoyment and agricultural efficiency.
The Lodge and Improvements
Nestled beside the pond, the 3,200-square-foot lodge built in 2010 offers timeless architecture with tall cathedral ceilings, spacious living areas, and four bedrooms with five and a half baths. The home includes a two-car garage and overlooks manicured grounds framed by mature cypress and pine.
Supporting infrastructure includes a new red equipment barn with a concrete slab and four double-sided garage doors, a second equipment barn with a dirt floor, and a fully fenced boundary with five-strand barbed wire. A rifle range is currently in construction. The gated entrance ensures privacy and increases its Social Storm™ property attributes.
"What a great mix between agriculture, Timber, recreation, and Homestead.” - Jon Kohler
A Historic Legacy
At the heart of Clayland Homestead lies a 1800s-era cabin and shed, celebrated throughout the county for its architectural character and enduring legacy, clad in shingle siding reminiscent of Nantucket craftsmanship. This historic homestead stands as a cherished local landmark — a living testament to Suwannee County’s heritage and the enduring quality of this land — and an add a layer of authenticity and heritage to this property.
"Clayland Homestead is a special place to us! Stepping into the circa 1860 log cabin allows one to immediately imagine how life was lived in this small rural community. The original family history still hangs on the wall of the cabin. Visitors immediately feel the nostalgia for what life must have been like in this special slice of Heaven tucked away in western Suwannee County. We treasure this lifestyle and have lived in this community our whole lives. It truly is a special place." - Land Owner Russell DePratter
"The homestead cabin is super unique. I don't think I've ever seen a cabin, an original cabin in such great condition. It's an amazing testament to the fertility and quality of this land." - Jon Kohler
Unmatched Potential
Clayland Homestead is also a developer’s dream. With almost zero wetlands, high subdivision potential, and its prime location in a high-demand area, it boasts ideal subdivision potential for ranchettes or large-scale residential development. This rare offering combines income, recreation, and unmatched potential, making it one of the largest and most versatile properties available in Suwannee County today.
Don’t miss the opportunity to own this storied piece of Florida’s legacy. Clayland Homestead is truly a property that bridges the past and the future.
Don’t miss the opportunity to own this storied piece of Florida’s legacy. Clayland Homestead bridges Florida’s past and future — a property where legacy, lifestyle, and land come together.
The property is available in its entirety for $4,9000,000. Or it is offered divided - the Home and 35 acres is available for $1,800,000.
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From murky farm ponds to pristine glacier-cut lakes and everything in between, Knox Daniels’ expertise stems from a lifelong fascination of water and the creatures that live in and around it. He recognizes and helps clients appreciate the value water features bring to a property. “My goal is to help buyers realize and sellers maximize the value different water bodies bring to a property, not only in a recreational sense, but also for social storm reasons.” After extensively traveling the country for collegiate BASS fishing tournaments, Knox graduated and worked for the Southeast’s finest fisheries and wildlife biologist, Greg Grimes. With Grimes’ company, AES, Knox managed many of the southeast’s finest private lake estate/impoundment properties, and learned the intricacies of upscale property management. Learning from Greg and other biologists, Knox honed in on the specific conditions and habitat needed for optimal gamefish growth in private lakes. He has also worked as a property manager on several thousand acres and for a commercial developer, facilitating the dirt work and builds of several apartment complexes, but his true passion has always been in the outdoors. “I’ve always had an insatiable fascination with ponds/lakes and am grateful to be able to help to place clients on the properties of their dreams and make their personal fisheries/wildlife goals reality with JKA.” – Knox Daniels
Jason has been assisting landowners for the last 28 years in Georgia and South Carolina obtain achievements the owners did not realize were possible. His degree in Biology from Georgia Southern stemmed from the desire to know how things in nature work. His plantation roots began at just 16 years old outside of Albany, GA and the last 20 years were spent in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. His entire career has been spent developing a global approach to plantation management. That plan included sales. Sales is in Jason’s blood- his mom had a 45-year career as a real estate broker. After college, he chose to pursue his passion of making properties great. In 2011, Jason sold his first plantation. Since then, he has assisted buyers and sellers with over $20 million in sales while most of that time working as a full-time General Manager of a large Lowcountry plantation. Today, he is committed to using his unique skill set and experience to guide landowners through the many challenges of plantation ownership.
Bruce Ratliff is a retired elected official (Property Appraiser Taylor County). Bruce brings years of experience in ad valorem tax knowledge. His property tax background gives JKA Associates & clients a unique insight into the complicated tax process. Bruce held several positions in the Florida Association of Property Appraisers, including member of the Board of Directors, President, Vice-President and Secretary, and served on the Agricultural & Legislative Committees for the Association. The real estate business has been part of Bruce’s life since childhood. His mother, Shirley Ratliff owned Professional Realty of Perry, Florida and his father, Buster owned Ratliff Land Surveying which Bruce was General Manager of before his political career.
Hailing from a long line of outdoorsmen, Tim learned a great deal from his father and grandfather. He saw first-hand what it means to be a good land steward. He believes land is so much more than a place to hunt, fish, and grow timber or crops. “It’s an identity, a resting place, a safe haven and a way of life, said Tim.” Tim’s family ties to Alabama run deep. During his grandfather’s first term, Governor James was responsible for signing into law Alabama’s first state duck stamp which helped to ensure funding for the procurement, development, and preservation of wetlands for migratory waterfowl habitat. He also established Alabama’s lifetime hunting license, so it is no surprise that Tim is an avid outdoorsman with a keen eye as to how best to improve habitat for the greater good of its wildlife.
With Madison County roots, Lori grew up on her family farm at Pettis Springs along the historic Aucilla River. A love of the land was instilled in Lori very early on by her father who was a local farmer. Lori understands the importance of good land stewardship and has witnessed first-hand how her own father, a former 2-term member of the Florida House of Representatives whose district encompassed many rural counties of the Red Hills Plantation Region, with a little bit of sweat equity, so lovingly worked their own family land. These are core values she carries with her today, and nothing gives her more personal satisfaction than to represent some of the south’s best land stewards.
Cole’s dedication to land management lies in his family roots. As a fourth-generation timber expert, Cole’s earliest memories were spent with his father managing timber investments. With a degree in Food Resource Economics from the University of Florida, Cole is the epitome of an up-and-coming leader. He grew up with a hands-on approach to learning land management and conservation and has spent the last 15 years learning every angle of the real estate and forest industry. Cole is a member of the Florida Forestry Association, Red Hills Quail Forever, Southeastern Wood Producers Association and he uses this platform as an advocate for landowners and their land investments. His family has dedicated the past 60 years to providing landowners in North Florida and South Georgia with professional land management services focused on improving and protecting one’s forestland and wildlife investment. In fact, their family business, M.A. Rigoni, Inc., was one of the first to introduce whole tree chipping to the Red Hills Region.
As a landowner of his own family farm, Lick Skillet, along with family land that has been passed down and enjoyed together at Keaton Beach for 40 years, Jon knows what it means to be a steward of the last best places. As a third-generation land broker with more than 30 years of experience in advising landowners in this niche, Jon is known for his innate ability to harvest a land’s unique intrinsic value. Touting several notable sales under his belt, Jon personally closed Rock Creek/Molpus – 124,000 acres of premium timberland at $142,000,000 – which was known as the largest timberland land sale in the Southeast for eight years running. He is a co-founding member of LandLeader and achieved the real estate industry’s highest honor, “2022 National Broker of the Year – Recreational Land Sales,” by the Realtors® Land Institute.