Amazing Grace

 Three Years to Build. A Lifetime to Enjoy. Ready Today.

Across the South, every community has that one signature property.  The place that dreams are made of. The place where everything came together as it should. The place that becomes iconic to the community and remembered for generations. We call them Legacy Sporting Estates™.

Amazing Grace is a 65-acre horse farm in Brooks County, Georgia. Creating a property of this caliber does not happen overnight. It takes years of planning, building, refinement, and stewardship. Every detail requires vision, patience, trusted craftsmen, and countless decisions along the way. Roads must be shaped, structures built, landscapes managed, and every improvement carefully considered over time.

Or you can cross the road, rise over the hill, and arrive at a property where that work is already complete. A place shaped through years of investment, care, and thoughtful execution. A property that feels settled, proven, and ready from the moment you enter.

Amazing Grace is that rare opportunity. This is its story.

You cross the road, crest the hill, and Amazing Grace reveals itself: manicured pastures rolling toward spring-fed ponds, a striking black-roofed Morton barn catching the South Georgia light, and a Classical Revival home that has become known, throughout the little town of Boston, as “the big house.”  From the very first view, it is clear this is not an ordinary property. It was never intended to be. Every detail reflects a vision larger than a typical horse farm—a vision realized through years of thoughtful planning, investment, and stewardship.

The estate was built by the late Kenny Jones and his widow, Lila. A welder by trade, Kenny founded UWS and became renowned for a patent truck toolbox design that helped transform the industry. At its peak, the company was shipping more than 850 tool boxes a day from two manufacturing facilities. In a fitting testament to the brand's durability, UWS toolboxes can still be found on trucks across America—including one driven by Rip Wheeler in the Yellowstone spinoff, Dutton Ranch.

Fortuitously for Lila, Kenny sold the business shortly after construction of the home began. His gift to her was simple: there would be no budget for finishing the home. Built on the very Southwest Georgia farm where Lila grew up, and a pursuit of excellence. She traveled extensively, assembling trusted advisors and skilled craftsmen while sourcing materials from both national and international markets. That is the part no future owner can recreate — the years of searching, the uncompromising vision, and access to materials and finishes that are no longer readily available.  The result is a home of extraordinary quality and character, widely regarded as one of the finest private residences in Southwest Georgia.

“It had been years since I’d been to the home since construction began. The first thing I noticed was how well maintained it is. How it still looks new. This is no McMansion. This is like looking at a modern-day Pebble Hill.” — Jon Kohler

THE HOME — “AMAZING GRACE”

The home draws its name from a moment of gratitude. As the owner’s late husband once told his mother, “It is by the grace of God that we can build something so amazing.” The name stuck. So did the spirit behind it.

This is a 9,603 sq ft, 8BD/4.5BA residence built without compromise. After the sale of the business, the focus shifted from building a company to building a home unlike any other. What followed was a yearlong pursuit of excellence— traveling and assembling trusted advisors and skilled craftsmen, and sourcing materials from North America and beyond... Every finish, fixture, and detail as chosen with intention.

What that means for the next owner is simple: the work has already been done. There is nothing left to source, specify, redesign, or wait on. The years of searching, decision-making, and investment have already been transformed into a home ready to be enjoyed from the day you arrive.

• Crown molding throughout — delivered by the semi-trailer-load, wrapping every window, doorframe, ceiling, and baseboard, so every room already reads finished and intentional
• A 10-foot by 10-foot chandelier commissioned from the Dominican Republic, assembled on-site over four days and leveled by transom — the centerpiece every guest asks about the moment they walk in
• Matching hand-built chandeliers by local artisan Robin Lampkin of The Brass Ring in Thomasville, including a paired set over the formal dining room and antique 1800s chandeliers throughout — provenance you could not assemble again at any price
• Front doors crafted in Honduras, marble flooring sourced from Tennessee, and hand-scrolled fireplace work found on the road and brought home
• Five gas fireplaces, push-button lighting and party-scene control, electric blinds, hidden televisions behind raised artwork, and a whole-home automation system — so the house works for you, not the other way around

“This home reminds me of the quality of what was built by the Northern industrialists who came to this area in the early 20th century and built some of our most outstanding architecture. They had enormous wealth and a lot of time on their hands, and they built to impress. The combination of all three is what you see here.” — Jon Kohler

“He loved me so much. He wanted me to have whatever it was I wanted in this home — to make it everything it is today, to make it an Amazing Grace.” — Lila Jones, Owner

“I would hate to know that I had to build this home all over again. I went all over this country shopping for the things I put in this home. I don’t know what it would take to build a home like this anymore — it has that many features in it.” — Lila Jones, Owner

The kitchen was designed by someone who truly understands cooking and entertaining. A true double-bar layout anchors the space, complemented by double ovens with a warming drawer, double refrigerators, a walk-in pantry, twin ice makers, and a wet bar complete with a wine cooler. Every detail reflects a practical understanding of how families gather and how guests are hosted.  It is a kitchen designed to serve a crowd with ese while allowing the cook to remain the center of the conversation rather than trapped in the middle of it.

“I really put a lot of thought, a lot of effort into this kitchen and went above and beyond because I cook a lot — but I also entertain a lot. My kitchen works well, and I just dread having to leave this kitchen.” — Lila Jones, Owner

The home unfolds with a sense of scale and craftsmanship rarely encountered today.  A grand double staircase rises from an oversized foyer, setting the tone for interiors that are both elegant and deeply personal.  The owner’s suite serves as a private retreat, complete with a sitting room, fireplace, spa bath, twin closets, a private den, a built-in jewelry case, and even a private elevator serving the master level.

Throughout the home, thoughtful spaces reveal themselves at every turn: a theater room for family movie nights, a fitted cigar room paneled entirely in wood reminiscent of the great Southern plantations. Two laundry rooms provide everyday practicality, while the domed great room offers remarkable acoustics that have comfortably hosted family gatherings for years. Nearby, a circular trophy room illuminated by a deer-antler chandelier brought home from Texas serves as a fitting nod to the property’s sporting heritage.

Perhaps no detail better captures the character of Amazing Grace than the antique stained-glass windows. Salvaged from a library in upstate New York, glow in the hallway — they still bear the original cracks left intact. As the owner says, “that’s what gives it the character.”

THE LAND:

Sixty-five acres of meticulously maintained pasture and woodland form the setting for Amazing Grace, nestled in the quiet farming and recreational plantation community of Boston, Georgia — an area known for some of the highest-quality farmland in the United States. The pastures are carefully managed through rotational fertilization and natural soil stewardship practices that have preserved their character through drought after drought. Horses and cattle graze across them, but it is often the mornings that leave the deepest impression. Step outside at first light and watch the fog rise from the grass as the landscape slowly awakens. A newborn calf or colt may be finding its legs in the cool morning air while the first rays of sunlight sweep across the pasture. It is a scene that feels timeless—a reminder that some of life's greatest luxuries are not found inside a home, but just beyond its front porch.

“There’s nothing any prettier than seeing the newborn horses — the newborn colts, the fillies, or the newborn calves. The sun’s coming up, there’s the brightness of the day, and a calf has been born overnight. It’s just precious. There’s nothing to describe it any better than precious.” — Lila Jones, Owner

Four spring-fed ponds. Through the worst drought in memory, while neighboring ponds dropped and ran dry, every one of these four ponds held — never pumped, never supplemented, fed entirely by the springs struck when they were dug. They will not go dry.

“When all the neighbors’ ponds are going dry and everybody’s just looking at mine, I’m just smiling — because all four of mine are spring-fed. They will never go dry. Never.” — Lila Jones, Owner

The neighbors are farmers, distant but dependable. It is the kind of country where you know everyone who comes down the dirt road, and where a flat tire or a vehicle in the ditch is never a problem for long. To the south, storied plantations shape the landscape. It is a place where community still exists, even when the nearest neighbor is out of sight.

THE BARN:

This is not your typical horse barn. Built by Morton buildings, finished in brick, and crowned with a roof color chosen to compliment the home, it is so distinctive that it was featured on the Morton calendar the year it was completed.

Inside are eight stalls, automatic waterers, a tack room, a kitchen and bath, ridge fans carrying the heat, and four-stall covered trailer parking. More importantly, it is a true turnkey equestrian facility. Whether your vision includes boarding, training, rehabilitation, or simply enjoying your own horses, the infrastructure is already in place and proven.

“That’s not a typical barn — I was a little spoiled. I just can’t compliment the barn enough.” — Lila Jones, Owner

A HOME THAT'S ALREADY DONE:

This is the whole point. Most properties of this caliber require years – often a decade or more - of work to reach what you see here. At Amazing Grace, that work has already been done. The roof is new. The well is new. The driveway has been recently asphalted. Preventative maintenance runs on a schedule — spring and fall service on four HVAC systems, annual pressure washing, a managed irrigation system, and three full-time staff who keep every inch manicured and ready for the next wedding or party.

“My place is beautiful because it is absolutely manicured. I’m a very meticulous person — I want things manicured. That’s what’s eye-catching to everyone.” — Lila Jones, Owner

“I hadn’t been here since Kenny asked me to meet him here midway through construction. He has been deceased now for over a decade, and Lila has been living here alone. I will be 100% candid: I did not expect in any shape or form that this property would be in the amazing shape it is in. It’s a testament to how it was built, and a role model for how to take care of an estate.” — Jon Kohler

What remains for the next owner is not the building. It’s not the fixing. It’s not the waiting. It’s the enjoying — Beginning the day you get the keys.

A PLACE WAITING FOR YOUR FAMILY:

For eleven years, this home has been kept beautiful by one woman. As she begins a new chapter, her greatest hope Is not for the house itself, but what comes next – that children once again splash in the pool, that family and friends gather in the great room, and that the life and laughter that have long defined Amazing Grace continue for another generation.

“There’s no way they can move into this place and it not bring joy to them. It’s that kind of place. It’s an Amazing Grace place.” — Lila Jones, Owner

“I have a dream and a hope that that large swimming pool out there can be full of grandkids again — that this large home can be full of joy and laughter, like I’ve had over the years. I’ll never, ever forget this place, for what it holds dear to me.” — Lila Jones, Owner

This is more than land, and more than a home. It is a legacy — shaped over three decades and one family’s unshakable vision, patience, and commitment to doing things the right way rather than the easy way. This is the epitome of a Legacy Sporting Estate™.

“This is the kind of place we all dream of, but very few can afford. For those who can, time — not money — is the limiting factor between you and your dreams. You can spend a year planning. Two years building. Risk picking the wrong builder. Risk cost overruns. Risk supply-chain issues… and risk your marriage. This might not be your dream location. All the finishes might not be your first choice. But if you are considering a home of this caliber, I would highly recommend you consider Amazing Grace.” — Jon Kohler

YOUR PATH TO AMAZING GRACE:

You do not have to choose between the dream and the years it usually costs. Here is how simple it is:

1. Watch the film and request the property book — see every sunrise, pasture, pond, and room before you ever leave home.
2. Walk it with our team — schedule a private tour and experience the property the way it lives.
3. Move into a finished legacy — skip the three years and the risk, and start enjoying from day one.

**Schedule your private showing today.**

Contact Jon Kohler & Associates · (850) 508-2999 · JonKohler.com

For more than three decades, Jon Kohler & Associates has been the South’s leading authority on quail plantations, ranches, and the region’s finest homes and sporting estates. Founder Jon Kohler was named *“The Plantation Broker”* by *Garden & Gun*, has earned the land industry’s national **Apex Award**, has twice sold the highest-priced plantation in Southwest Georgia history, and is licensed across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina. The firm’s work has been recognized for *“amazing storytelling that brings to life the history and culture of these properties.”*

Do you own a legacy home or sporting estate of this caliber?

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