Winding Creek
Recreational Dream Combo -763 acres of Georgia's Golden Isles
- 763± acre premier sporting property in Georgia’s iconic Golden Isles
- 1.6± miles of frontage along Green Creek, feeding into the Turtle River
- 2.5± acre waterfront homesite under grand live oaks with short dock potential
- World-class inshore fishing: year-round redfish, seasonal flood-tide action, and premier tarpon fishing (July–Sept)
- Excellent deer and turkey hunting with 27± acres cleared for food plots or improvements
- Well-maintained road system throughout the property
- Strategic 13± acres not under conservation easement—ideal for future resort, retreat, or family compound
- Protected by conservation easement with thousands of neighboring conserved acres
- Unique architectural camp feature with old cypress stumps and logs supporting the structure
- 20 miles by boat to St. Simons Island and the Atlantic Ocean
- 10 minutes to public boat ramp; boat access to downtown Brunswick
- 20 minutes to Brunswick, 30 minutes to St. Simons Island and The Cloister
- Exceptional investment value—priced below comparable conservation properties in GA, FL, or AL
Winding Creek is a rare 763± acre coastal sporting property located in Georgia’s Golden Isles - offering the beauty of coastal islands with the recreational excellence only offered in South Georgia
With 1.6± miles of frontage along Green Creek, which feeds directly into the Turtle River, and expansive views across saltwater estuaries, this is a true sporting retreat in one of the Southeast’s most revered coastal regions.
The uplands are managed for hunting deer, turkey and doves. Quail could be developed.
"This was the landowners dream property. It's with great angst that its for sale. While not completely polished this property could very easily end up as one of the finest "cast and blast" recreational plantations on the Georgia coast." - Jon Kohler
Anchored by a stunning 2.5± acre waterfront homesite shaded by grand live oaks, Winding Creek is uniquely positioned for both recreation and investment. The ability to build a dream home with a short dock to deep water - mere minutes by boat from some of the region’s best year-round inshore fishing - is unmatched in the region. From seasonal flood-tide fishing for reds to what is arguably some of the best tarpon fishing in the Southeast (July–September), this is a place where morning decisions hinge on whether to deer hunt or cast a line.
“This tract is the perfect place to build a dream waterfront home with beautiful marsh views surrounded by grand live oaks and a 763-acre backyard to hunt and enjoy.” – Chip Byrd
Inside the gate, a top-tier road system and 27± acres already cleared for food plots or habitat enhancement provide turn-key access to the property’s diverse hunting and recreational offerings. With excellent deer and turkey populations, Winding Creek is a rare coastal property where premier hunting and premier fishing meet on the same property.
Its location allows convenient exploration of the nearby Golden Isles, renowned for its pristine beaches and historic charm. The property lies just 20 minutes from the vibrant, historic downtown of Brunswick and only 30 minutes from the luxury of St. Simons Island and The Cloister at Sea Island—making this a perfect mix of rural seclusion and upscale access. For those looking to entertain or enjoy fine dining, golf, and shopping, it’s all just a short drive or boat ride away. Jekyll Island is also within reach, as is a nearby public boat ramp just 10 minutes from the gate. The upscale Sea Island’s 31561 ZIP Code has the U.S.’s priciest residential real estate within a vacation resort as ranked by median listing price, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Saltwater Marsh Painting by Dean Gioia
Winding Creek is protected under a conservation easement, surrounded by thousands of additional conserved acres - ensuring this landscape will remain wild, beautiful, and undeveloped for generations. And yet, a strategic 13± acre portion of the tract remains outside the easement, preserving potential for a future resort lodge, retreat, or other higher-and-better-use development that aligns with the property’s natural aesthetic. It’s the best of both worlds - buying at a conservation easement discount while retaining future upside.
“When looking at the investment price per acre, this property is going for half of what we’re selling other conservation easement properties in SW Georgia, yet instead it’s here in SE Georgia next to one of the wealthiest zip codes. Plus, in all reality, not all the property is under an easement. A strategic portion was purposely left out for higher & better use - making it the best of both worlds.” – Jon Kohler
The current owner, who began designing this property as a forever retreat, has been pulled out of state due to family business obligations and reluctantly decided to offer Winding Creek for sale. The original camp house on the property features a unique architectural detail - built atop old cypress stumps and logs - a nod to the timeless craftsmanship and authenticity of this coastal region.
In terms of value, Winding Creek stands apart. With similar properties like Apalachee Ridge (also 700+ acres with 3.5 miles of shoreline on a lake near the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds) priced over $4.2M, this Golden Isles tract represents exceptional value in a far more exclusive coastal corridor.
“I can’t think of another large hunting tract of this caliber anywhere else on the coast of GA, FL, or Ala - if I did find it, I would expect it would certainly be priced twice what this is.” – Jon Kohler
Winding Creek is an exceptional opportunity to secure a premium waterfront hunting and fishing recreational tract.
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Winding Creek
- 20 miles by boat to St. Simons Island and the Atlantic Ocean
- 10 minutes to public boat ramp; boat access to downtown Brunswick
- 20 minutes to Brunswick, 30 minutes to St. Simons Island and The Cloister
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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.
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
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.
Prior to joining Jon Kohler & Associates, Walter Hatchett served for 30 years as a land manager to several of the south’s most esteemed properties, including Rock Creek. As a former property manager himself, and a consistently ranked “Top Sales Producer” nationwide and achieved “APEX Top 20 Land Broker” multiple times, Walter has a keen eye for the best in habitat management.
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.
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.
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.