Ogeechee Refuge - Lakes, Live Oaks, and Long River Frontage

Ogeechee Refuge: A Sanctuary of Natural Beauty and Serenity Welcome to Ogeechee Refuge, a breathtaking 424-acre property featuring live oaks, lakes, and extensive Ogeechee River frontage. This diverse natural landscape showcases shimmering lakes, majestic hardwoods, and serene river frontage, offering a perfect retreat from the demands of everyday life. Upon entering Ogeechee Refuge, you'll be greeted by sparkling lakes and an intimate bottomland ecosystem that evokes the undisturbed forests of generations past. An extensive network of well-maintained roads and trails seamlessly connects the property's unique features, allowing exploration of creek fords, towering timber, historical live oaks, open areas, and expansive lakes. A resident Can-Am utility vehicle, located at the equipment shed, provides an ideal way to experience these wonders. The property boasts four stunning lakes, including a remarkable 42-acre lake teeming with bass, bream, redbreast, and bluegill. These lakes offer excellent fishing opportunities and enhance the property's aesthetic and recreational appeal. Several areas around the lakes provide perfect vistas with long lake views, ideal for homesites. The second-story porch of the charming 2-bedroom home, overlooking one of these lakes, is a perfect spot to enjoy grilled steaks, roasted oysters, or fresh bass filets with family and friends. Beyond the lakes, the landscape transitions into a pristine natural hardwood river basin, rich with creeks and river sloughs. This area, home to both upland and bottomland ecosystems, offers a glimpse into the natural forests described in books. The 307 acres of natural hardwood forest feature towering canopies of oak, cypress, tupelo, and gum, providing habitat for deer, turkey, and waterfowl. Miles of trails wind through the forest, showcasing twisted live oaks, sandy sloughs, peaking cypress knees, lush palmetto flats, and appealing waterfowl areas like Dean Duck Hole (visible in the pictures). A short ride from the entrance, between the ponds and through the hardwood timber, lies nearly 6,200 feet of private Ogeechee River frontage. The Ogeechee River, a beautiful blackwater river, is rich with bass, crappie, catfish, redbreast, and bream, completing an angling trifecta of freshwater lakes, the Ogeechee River, and the nearby coast. For those who enjoy nature and relaxation, the several sandbars along the mile-long stretch of private river frontage provide perfect spots for lounging and picnicking while children play in the cool summer water. The plantation offers a newly renovated two-bedroom, one-bathroom home overlooking one of the property's four lakes. The home was meticulously remodeled and thoughtfully maintained, serving as a perfect complement to this beautiful property. A pole barn accompanies this structure to house the various equipment and utility vehicles. Ogeechee Refuge is conveniently located a short drive from historic downtown Savannah, an international airport, and the Port of Savannah. This property offers privacy, seclusion, and incredible natural diversity typically found in remote areas, yet it's just a stone's throw from Savannah. Don't miss this unique opportunity to enjoy, steward, and conserve this legacy property. Ogeechee Refuge is more than a place; it's an experience waiting to be cherished. The property has 23.63 acres zoned as R-2, with the remainder zoned as AR-1. Key Features 424 Acres +/- 4 Ponds (24 Acres Total) 1 Lake (41.6 Acres) Ogeechee River Frontage (6,200 ft) 308 Acres of Mature Bottomland Hardwood 35 Acres of Mature Pine/Hardwood 14 Acre Clearing Renovated 2-bedroom 1-bathroom home Excellent proximity to Savannah and surrounding cities 23.63 Acres Zoned R-2 Description Acres Percentage Lake 41.6 10% Pond 24.3 6% Natural Upland Loblolly Pine 35 8% Open 14.3 3% Natural Bottomland Hardwood/ Pine 306.5 72% Homesite 2.7 1% Total 424.4 100%