5317 Gillionville Rd, Albany, GA 31721

The Barkley Estate is located in the plantation belt of Southwest Georgia. As you drive through the automated gate you will find nestled among majestic, mature pines a beautiful custom built 4,300 square foot home with saltwater pool. The house has 4 bedrooms, an upstairs bonus room, 4 full bathrooms and 4 half bathrooms. A 3 car garage provides ample room for parking. You will find beautiful hardwood floors throughout the living area. The kitchen has slab stone flooring, with arrowheads from the property inlaid in various locations to provide an unique and special touch. The large laundry room has a brick floor, and all of the bathrooms have tile flooring. A large, stacked stone fireplace accentuates the high, vaulted ceilings in the family room. The bedrooms are spacious, as are the closets. There is a half bath located off of the covered portion of the back patio, providing convenient access to the pool and backyard entertainment area. This house is custom built, and truly one of a kind. Also located on the property is a large, custom built barn. The open air pole barn section measures 75' x 50', providing plenty of room for storing equipment, tractors, etc. The air conditioned interior dimensions are 25' x 50', and could be described as the "Ultimate Man Cave". There is a full bathroom, upstairs bedroom, and custom built gun vault. A large, insulated roll-up door allows for easy access of large items or equipment. There is a huge front porch that is perfect for cooking, entertaining or just sitting around in your rocking chair telling stories. Wildlife abounds on this special property, with abundant deer and turkey. The Dougherty county record buck was taken on the property just to the North in 2015. This awesome 12 point buck netted 175 5/8 inches, which places him firmly in the Boone & Crockett all time record book. The property is surrounded by large landowners, providing a peaceful, private and relaxing setting. Only minutes from shopping, dining and businesses in Albany, it's convenient to everything, but isolated from the crowds of the city. The Barkley Estate is truly a unique property that offers just about everything to the potential buyer. It checks all of the boxes, and this piece of paradise could be yours to enjoy. Call today and come see it for yourself. *Seller will consider dividing the property into two, 6.95 ac lots.