Big Petit Gauke Island
Located Within the City Limits of Historical Savannah, Big Petit Gauke Island Totals 30 Acres in Upland, 917 Acres of Serene Salt Marshlands, 4 Approved Building Lots and Views of the Intracoastal Waterway.
- 30 +/- Acre Private Island Surrounded by 917 Acres of Serene Salt Marshlands
- Located Within the City Limits of Savannah, Georgia
- Accessible by Boat Only
- Approved for 4 Building Lots with Existing Deep Well
- Deep Water Dock with Floating Dock To Accommodate Tidal Systems
- Borders the Intracoastal Waterway
- A+ Location - Between Savannah and Tybee Island
- 30 Min Drive from Marina to Savannah International Airport
HISTORY
The story of Big and Little Petit Gauke (pronounced Petty Go) Islands began in 1733. That's the year General James Oglethorpe sailed the good ship "Anne" to a high bluff along the Savannah River, which you pass when boating to the islands, and settled the 13th and final American colony named "Georgia" after England's King George II. Savannah became its first city. Often referred to as "The Hostess City of the South,'' Savannah is the oldest city in Georgia and has a long colorful history that attracts millions of tourists each year. Savannah became a strategic port city in both the American Revolution and the American Civil War. With rich soil and a favorable climate, it became home to cotton and rice fields as plantations and slavery became highly profitable systems. With the discovery of the cotton gin on a local plantation, Savannah began to rival even Charleston as a commercial port.
In 1796 and 1820, Savannah suffered from two devastating fires that each left half of the city in ashes. An outbreak of Yellow Fever struck in 1820 that killed nearly 1/10 of the population. During the Civil War, Savannah suffered from sea blockades so fierce that its economy crumbled. This amazing city survived both and rebuilt itself. I cannot help but to think of the current situation our world is facing through the COVID-19 pandemic and prayerfully hope that we too bounce back and rebuild as well.
From cobblestone streets to some of the most unique Antebellum architecture of the South, Savannah is an old beauty that has aged with grace. In fact, during the Civil War, Savannah was spared from the fires set by the Union soldiers throughout the Southeast. The city was offered by Union General William Sherman as a Christmas present to President Abraham Lincoln. Sherman was so impressed by the sheer beauty of the city that he could not destroy it. Coastal Georgia has such a rich presence of American history that it's almost impossible not to fall in love with the area.
LAND INFORMATION
Big Petit Gauke Island is located within the City Limits of Savannah, just a short 10-minute boat ride from Coffee Bluff Marina. This island totals 30+/- acres of upland with 917+/- acres of marshland. There is an existing deep-water dock with a floating dock to accommodate the tidal systems. The land is a mixture of open areas sprinkled with breath taking canopies of mossy oak hammocks, tall pines, cabbage palms and palmettos. The island has been approved for 4 building lots and there is an existing deep water well providing a fresh water source.
The views of the tranquil salt marshes as the grasses sway in the breeze are so peaceful and relaxing. Once you step foot on the island, you seem to step back in time. Take the kids on a scavenger hunt to find an abundant amount of arrowheads and artifacts that support the rich Native American Heritage. If you like to bird hunt, the duck and marsh hen hunting will keep any outdoorsman occupied! There is a plethora of wild habitat to hunt on the island and the fishing is absolutely spectacular. The brackish creeks and rivers provide great red fish, trout and flounder fishing. If off-shore fishing is a passion, you are just minutes from the Intracoastal Waterway and can be out on the Atlantic Ocean in no time.
COFFEE BLUFF MARINA
Coffee Bluff Marina, where you would launch, is a brand new state of the art marina that can accommodate and house any size boat. The deep-water rivers and channels make boating one of the popular past times, as you can see and experience the flavor of all that the Savannah area has to offer.
Originally granted by King George III of Great Britain, Big and Little Petit Gauke Island's grants are recorded in the Colonial Grant Book E (1764-1766), folio 2. Acquiring these islands is a rare opportunity to personally own and preserve a small piece of American History.
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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.
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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.