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Post by richm on Aug 18, 2024 15:32:50 GMT -5
We been looking for retirement place for a while now. Drove up to the Vidalia GA area yesterday and looked at a piece that looked nice on computer. Got there and it was beautiful. It looks and feels a lot bigger than the 10-12 acres it is. Made verbal offer and the seller accepted it - 30 day due diligence and 45 days to closing. It's about 5.5-6 hrs 1-way, so that will limit the frequency of the visits. But that's okay. We know a couple of folks in the area so that's a nice start. Slopes from north of south (primary) and from west and east towards the central portion and rear. Estimated 20 ft elevation change from north to south. Rolling hills. 5 acres in pasture, 2.25 ponds, rest in brambles and 2ndary growth. Two centrally located ponds, upper .75 acre is supposedly spring fed and feeds the lower 1.5 acre pond. Deer sign, quail, and even a beaver - might need to encourage him to leave... not sure how bad he can mess things up but not willing to find out. There is a run between the 2 ponds and that's where we'll do trail cam inventory and see what needs to be done. Mind is a whirlwind - we have to determine what we are gonna do and when with the property. Ultimately will build homestead. Need to fence 3 sides - cattle fence on front and barbed wire on two sides. After that trees might be prudent cause takes em 5-10 years to fruit. bottom pasture and pond top pond looking uphill top pasture
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Post by illinoisfisherman on Aug 18, 2024 15:39:32 GMT -5
Man that looks beautiful. If you don’t mind what area are you leaving
Just a suggestion. Check out the local medical facilities if you are thinking you might need medical care as you age
Good luck
😉 I would plant some good eating fish in those ponds first thing. That crop will mature faster than the fruit trees.
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Post by 4ward on Aug 18, 2024 15:40:11 GMT -5
Outstanding! I hope it works out.
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Post by bswiv on Aug 18, 2024 16:01:33 GMT -5
Excellent!!
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Post by TRTerror on Aug 18, 2024 16:25:24 GMT -5
Nothing better than owning a place in the Country. Buy a big Shop building first and make a camp out of it. I did that for about 5 years and then bought the house next door but the shop will keep you warm and dry and most important it'll keep momma comfortable until you build, plus you got a place to store all your stuff like mowers , tools ect.
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Post by illinoisfisherman on Aug 18, 2024 16:26:43 GMT -5
Nothing better than owning a place in the Country. Buy a big Shop building first and make a camp out of it. I did that for about 5 years and then bought the house next door but the shop will keep you warm and dry and most important it'll keep momma comfortable until you build, plus you got a place to store all your stuff like mowers , tools ect. Great advice!
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Post by One Man Gang on Aug 18, 2024 16:42:56 GMT -5
Nothing better than owning a place in the Country. Buy a big Shop building first and make a camp out of it. I did that for about 5 years and then bought the house next door but the shop will keep you warm and dry and most important it'll keep momma comfortable until you build, plus you got a place to store all your stuff like mowers , tools ect. This is excellent advice. Good luck!
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Post by mackeralsnatcher on Aug 18, 2024 16:55:10 GMT -5
Congrats.
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Post by mapper on Aug 18, 2024 17:00:40 GMT -5
Outstanding!
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Post by treetom on Aug 18, 2024 17:12:40 GMT -5
My mom's family is from there. I grew up going there on holidays and summers. Nice!
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Post by illinoisfisherman on Aug 18, 2024 17:14:03 GMT -5
Is that where vidalia onions originated?
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Post by cadman on Aug 18, 2024 17:14:05 GMT -5
Beautiful piece of property.
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Post by richm on Aug 18, 2024 18:44:59 GMT -5
Thanks guys!
Orlando
Viking-Man, excellent advice. We need to fence along road, then trying to decide what to do next. Momma has already found a 22 ft camper she likes. I need to price the buildings and quick…
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Post by richm on Aug 18, 2024 18:45:27 GMT -5
Is that where vidalia onions originated? That’s my guess. hospital is 25 minutes. Have some city/towns 20-40 minutes away. Also thinking we’ll need to take a bleed stopping class and have stuff on hand for that.
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Post by PolarsStepdad on Aug 18, 2024 19:12:59 GMT -5
Looks nice. I'm trying to get an acre or 10 out in the county. The good thing about here is you're less than 90 minutes from the gulf. 10 Mike's from my house now you cross the state line into FL and insurance doubles or triples. And realestate goes up quickly the farther south you drive
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