Holly Hill Farm
Jones County, Georgia⁞52.45± ACRES
Holly Hill Farm is a property where comfort meets countryside—every detail has been upgraded for modern living in a timeless setting. Wake up to pond views, unwind by the pool, and enjoy the rhythm of rural life—this is Georgia living, redefined.
- 52.45± acres | Paved road frontage | Marked entry
- 4 BR / 2.5 BA brick home | 3,176 sq. ft. | Built 1973 | Extensively renovated
- Gently rolling terrain with a 2.5± acre spring-fed pond | Stocked | Front-porch views
- Over 500K in improvements since December 2024
- Fully renovated pool with new equipment and pool house/workshop
- Extensive fencing | Multiple pastures
- 36x80 main barn with two 18x70 wings | 7 stalls + workshop stall | New barn roof
- Deep water well (12–13 GPM)
- Off-grid solar power system (valued at 140K)
- Prime Social Storm Property
- Crawl space fully encapsulated and stabilized (June 2025)
- New double-pane windows, new HVAC systems, updated kitchen and flooring
- New Bobcat compact tractor with multiple attachments and zero turn mower (negotiable)
- Located near Gray, GA | Easy access to Macon, Milledgeville
Set on 52.45± acres in the heart of Middle Georgia, this extensively updated estate offers a compelling blend of rural utility, comfort, and long-term investment. Located just minutes from Gray, Georgia, and convenient to both Macon and Milledgeville, the property offers paved road frontage and a private drive leading to a 3,176 sq. ft. brick home overlooking a spring-fed, 2.5± acre pond stocked with fish and surrounded by gently rolling topography.
Originally constructed in 1973, the 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home has undergone substantial upgrades, both functional and aesthetic. Inside, you'll find new hardwood flooring on the main level and staircase landing, new wool carpet upstairs, and a fully remodeled kitchen with new cabinets and appliances. Two new HVAC systems have been installed. Most windows throughout the home are being replaced with white, double-paned units, providing greater energy efficiency and a fresh, uniform look. Additionally, a new deep well, pumping approximately 12–13 GPM, now services both the home and main barn.
A crawl space remediation and stabilization is under way, including full encapsulation, two sump pumps, and a transferable lifetime warranty. Other upgrades include new chimney flashing, a new buck stove and flue, and a re-engaged propane system for the gas kitchen range.
The property is turn-key for livestock, equestrian use, or small-scale farming. The main barn spans approximately 36x80 feet with two approximately18x70 wings and a new roof. It includes seven stalls, with an eighth converted into a workshop. An additional 16x41 outbuilding contains four more stalls, and a new 14x32 structure by the pool offers flexible use as a guest suite, pool house, or studio. Multiple pastures have been newly fenced or re-fenced, and an upper pasture run-in shed has been installed for housing livestock.
“Whether you're seeking a working farm, a peaceful rural estate, or a well-located recreational homestead, this property offers strong infrastructure, scenic beauty, and long-term potential—ready for the next chapter.” - Scott Sumner
Infrastructure improvements go well beyond the surface. A new off-grid solar system, valued at $140,000, offers the possibility of significant utility savings and an added layer of self-sufficiency. The property has perimeter fencing that may benefit from future mending. This, in addition to the property’s acreage and setting, make Holly Hill Farm a desirable Social Storm property.
Outdoor living and entertaining are equally supported. The in-ground pool has been fully renovated with new liner, equipment, and perimeter fence. The new poolside outbuilding is wired and ready for a range of uses. Views of the pond and surrounding pastureland can be enjoyed from the front porch.
The property's history traces back to a prominent Tennessee Walking Horse operation and has been transitioned into a modern rural estate by its current owners, who have invested significantly in both lifestyle and land utility. The home and supporting structures are move-in ready, and buyers seeking a blend of self-sufficiency, livestock readiness, and comfortable rural living will find substantial value in the improvements already completed.
This property is well-suited for equestrian or hobby farm operations, recreational homesteading, or those seeking a private country residence with modern systems and reliable infrastructure already in place.
Listed at $799,000, with major upgrades and key infrastructure in place, this property is well-positioned for a range of uses, from farming and livestock to comfortable rural living. Its location, acreage, and improvements make it a practical choice for buyers looking for space, functionality, and long-term value.
For an exclusive look at Holly Hill Farm, contact Scott Sumner at 229-347-5066.
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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.