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Solitude

Leon County, Florida613± ACRES

Strategic Portion of One of the Original Red Hills Quail Plantations in High-Demand Leon County

Just Listed
$9,950,000
  • 613 +/- acres North Florida Historic Qual Plantation Leon County, FL
  • 2+/- miles of frontage on 6,257-acre Lake Miccosukee
  • 150+/- ft high by 2,000 ft one-of-a-kind Bluff overlooking Lake Miccosukee
  • Bordered by a 'who’s who' of famed quail plantations
  • Renowned for its vast stands of southern yellow pine and iconic moss-draped live oaks
  • Undoubtedly some of the best upland wild quail habitat in America
  • Trophy whitetail deer and wild turkeys
  • One of the highest concentrations of waterfowl in Florida
  • Prolific dove field
  • Outskirts of a 700-year-old 'Prehistoric City' centered by Florida’s tallest Indian mound
  • Located in high demand, highly appreciating Northeast Leon County
  • There is currently no conservation easement on this property
  • Future conservation easement potential poised to be record setting
  • Nearly 40% of all the Red Hills Plantations are already under a conservation easement
  • 38.64% of Leon County is already under a conservation easement or State/Fed owned
  • The last of only 20+/-large undeveloped, but developable, properties in all of Leon County
  • Nearby Welaunee Boulevard is under construction now, cited for 40,000+ or 60,000 homes and commercial that will reshape Tallahassee
    • Preliminary Plans show a potential of 38, 10-20 acre lots under existing zoning
  • Potential to be the next Conservation Community
  • Just 24 minutes from Kevin’s in Tallahassee, 24 miles from downtown Thomasville, 15 minutes from Monticello, and only 13 minutes from Publix
  • The perfect combination of recreation and investment
  • Priced at comparable sales

A Sportsman's and Investors Dream Property

The Perfect Combination of Land Stewardship and Investment! As far as Quail Plantations go, it's as good as it gets. It is also about as good of an Investment Property as it gets!

Solitude stands as the southernmost portion of Lake Miccosukee. It has been in wild quail management since the inception of this asset class. Solitude’s location is a “who’s who” of the most noted recreational properties in Florida. The habitat, abundant wildlife, and aesthetics are truly remarkable. This tract is renowned for its 10,000+/- feet of frontage on 6,257-acre Lake Miccosukee and a 150-foot bluff overlooking the lake. When it comes to high-quality recreational properties, it does not get any better than this.

The property is known for exceptional wild quail, trophy whitetail deer, wild turkey, dove, and more. Of course, with almost two miles of frontage on Lake Miccosukee, one of the top waterfowl lakes in Florida, the duck hunting here is phenomenal. There are also several future flooded duck pond sites.

This property is now a renowned, highly managed sporting plantation with a rich heritage in the highly desirable area of Leon County, Florida. Its pedigree and history are impeccable, and today, it is one of the most outstanding properties in North Florida.

The land is exceptionally beautiful, with moss-draped live oaks and towering southern yellow pines.

“Less than two miles from here, on the South side of the lake, is the site of a prehistoric city. We sold a conservation easement on Old Fields Plantation to the state once this was discovered. The area is home to one of the tallest Indian mounds in Florida.” - Jon Kohler

This property happens to not only be a spectacular recreational property but also one of the most spectacular undeveloped properties left in northern Leon County. Not only is 40% of all the Red Hills under a conservation easement, but 38.64% of all of Leon County is under an easement or held by State or Federal agencies.

Plantation Map

“I have mapped every undeveloped yet developable property in Northeast Leon County. There are surprisingly few, but the opportunities are great. Do not make the mistake of thinking one has to develop it to capitalize on the opportunity here. Monetize this value through a conservation easement today or allowing it to appreciate tax-free as a land bank for tomorrow. Florida has an incredible easement purchase program. Either way, watching these lands appreciate has been professionally rewarding.” - Jon Kohler

Solitude also benefits from being in high-demand Northeast Leon County. Today, it is one of only 20+/- undeveloped but developable large properties in all of Leon County, making this a rare “two asset class” investment grade recreational property with appreciation potential far surpassing most other recreational properties. For the recreational buyer, these facts also provide opportunities as this is not just a one-asset class property; it's multi-dimensional.

“History has proven there are few generational investments better than land in the path of growth. It's hard to envision a better investment than land one can recreate on and enjoy all while it is increasing in wealth both recreationally and speculatively.” - Jon Kohler

However, like many before it, this property has caught the attention of both Leon County developers and national developers… including the largest developer in the nation.

“Today, we have a new type of developer, National Builders - one that we haven’t seen here before. It’s not just high-value Leon County; every county in both the Red Hills and Albany Belts are being targeted by developers now. We have seen new buyers enter this niche before. As long as folks recognizing the value shift and match it correspondingly, the market will protect these lands as it did during the “Irrational Exuberance." If buyers don’t recognize it and capitalize on it themselves, I promise you, the developers will.” - Jon Kohler

“Additionally, any guaranteed liquidity event positively impacts value. This place is a fitting example. One can sit back and let the market appreciate. Most certainly, a developer will come along and, like nearby Welaunee, and offer a price one can't refuse. Alternatively, at the time of one is choosing, one can enroll in the ‘Rural & Family Act’ program – where Florida will happily pay up to 60% of the appraised value for a conservation easement to ensure it's never developed. When it comes to investing in land and having a safety net, this is as good as it gets.” - Jon Kohler

“Most people, including other brokers, are unaware that unencumbered plantation land in Leon County has been selling for $15,000 per acre.” - Jon Kohler

In Closing:

This is an opportunity to own a part of one of the original famed Red Hills Quail Plantations. Unlike most properties, this one has additional investment opportunities due to its location. These opportunities can be monetized now or at any time through a conservation easement, placing this property among 40% +/- of the land in the Red Hills. Alternatively, one could leave it unencumbered. Based on historical trends, one can expect its value to increase significantly, given that it is already in the pre-development stage and can be converted at any time. Unlike in the past, national homebuilders have entered this region, bringing it into the focus of Wall Street.

This is an opportunity for a hero to step in and steward over one of Florida’s most treasured properties - to recreate and build wealth.

“We all need growth. We need prosperity. We need to limit the growth to the edge of town and not see these great plantation belts fragmented into subdivisions. It is critical to keep these last great fire-based ecosystems intact. Imagine the Serengeti with ranchettes scattered about. It would be lost." - Jon Kohler

 

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