1380 acres +/- of natural timberland, farmland and plantation north of DeFuniak Springs, FL and East of Florala, Al. This property features some of the finest natural Longleaf Pine habitat in private hands, miles of beautiful, white-sand-bottomed Natural Bridge Creek, miles of roads for outstanding access and management, farmhouse, barn and pond. What really sets this property apart from other timberland is that most of it has been in the same family since during or shortly after the Second World War. As a result, the vast majority of this timberland has never suffered 'conventional forestry' practices where clear-cuts, shearing, raking, mass application of herbicides and planting of non-native or non-site appropriate species, etc. completely erase the Longleaf Pine Ecosystem. This is not the biological desert of endless tidy rows of planted Slash/Loblolly that industrial forestry has wrought, instead there is the rich diversity of species that is so difficult and time consuming to restore once it is lost. Since the 1980's management has focused on selective thinning and prescribed fire resulting in some of the best uneven aged, natural regeneration Longleaf Pine ecosystem to be found anywhere. In site appropriate areas such as wetter soils natural Slash Pine is predominant with very little Slash plantation on this block and no Loblolly plantation at all. Timber cruise just completed, volume information available upon request. Game abounds as should be expected in natural timberland and the aesthetics are outstanding, if you want only the best then you have found it. This location can't be beat; other parcels may offer privacy and be removed from the troubles spilling out of urban centers but they may also be isolated from the things that make life worth living. It's only a short drive to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world found right here in Walton Co. such as Seaside and Blue Mountain (http://www.visitsouthwalton.com/) and only a bit further to Destin and points west (http://www.emeraldcoastfl.com/). I can leave this secluded property and be standing on Grayton Beach in an hour, arrive at the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra in Niceville in 50 minutes or the international airport north of Panama City, FL in 75 minutes. You can have it all with this property, the privacy and safety you need with the recreational opportunities your family desires. Acreage and mapping is approximate, using Google Earth Pro, and is to be verified by buyer at buyer's expense. One of sellers is a Florida Real Estate Broker. Because of the size of the property, old farmhouse, etc. included in the sale, this is an AS IS transaction with buyer responsible for verifying and inspecting all aspects and conditions of real and personal property relevant to them. Owners will consider dividing property into substantial parcels bounded by roads, state line or other practical definitions. Listing Broker/Salesperson has ownership interest in the property. Listing Broker/Salesperson has ownership interest in the property. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AS IS.
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