Michael Matre

Hartford AL Home for Sale

Some land properties are a challenge to describe just how special they are. Pictures help, and so do videos, but for the best of the best in legacy-quality land properties, you really must set foot on such properties to fully appreciate them. The 518 acre turnkey Hartford Lake Property is that type of property.The property namesake, Hartford Lake, is a professionally managed 190 acre pristine spring-fed cypress lake located in the heart of the property, and is one of the largest private lakes in Alabama. Hartford Lake has standing cypress trees in roughly one third of the lake, including scattered individual cypress trees and clusters with numerous cypress trees. The mix of flooded cypress and expansive areas of open water creates one of the most aesthetic lakes you can imagine. With an average depth of 8 feet, a variety of aquatic habitats, and a desired amount of aquatic vegetation, Hartford Lake is a prime fishing lake with largemouth bass, crappie, bream, and catfish. Ten years ago, 200 striped bass were added, and they are mostly over 5 lbs now. Largemouth bass are plentiful, and their size is steadily improving as a result of management practices, with 5-pounders and a 7-pounder recently caught. Hartford Lake is well known as a prime crappie lake. 2,000 Grass Carp were stocked in 2013, and the lake was treated with herbicide in 2013 and treated again in 2024. As expected with a private lake of this size, it is underfished. As the next owner, it will be very difficult for you to overfish the lake, but you and your guests will have fun trying to! Hartford Lake is spring-fed, and the water level generally fluctuates about a foot depending on rainfall. There is a well & pump to supplement water if needed.Before discussing the significant property improvements, let's discuss the balance of the acreage and the hunting opportunities. In addition to the 190 acre Hartford Lake, there are multiple other lakes and ponds, including a series of small ponds that used to be a catfish farm. The property has several great wetland areas, including cypress ponds and open grassy wetlands. With the mix of the big lake, ponds, some shallow areas with heavier aquatic vegetation, and flooded timber, there is great potential for quality duck hunting. The Hartford Lake property offers 117 acres of 2015 planted elite loblolly pine, 97 acres of mature natural hardwood/pine mix, 32 acres of grass fields/pastures, food plots, and a thorough road network. The deer hunting is excellent, and there is turkey hunting potential, especially if prescribed burning is introduced by the next owner. Once the planted loblolly is 1st thinned in a few years, those areas would be ideal for released quail hunting. Some of the existing fields could be managed as dove fields as well.Now for the improvements: the house is a 2-story, cypress-sided, well-maintained home with the 1st floor having a kitchen, dining area, living room, sitting area, master bedroom, master bathroom and shower, guest bathroom and shower, laundry closet, and nook with two built-in twin beds perfect for kids. Upstairs, there are 3 bedrooms and a bathroom with a bath and shower. Outside is a wraparound porch with great views, and a 2-car carport. Central heat & air. Built in 1990 (from public records) and well-maintained. 2,364 square feet (from public records).There is a classic red barn with horse stables, and a lighted sitting area in the loft overlooking the lake. There is also an old office and workshop in the barn that could be restored as a guest room, mother-in-law suite, office, gym, storage, shop, or some other use. There is a 2nd barn used as storage, and a 3rd smaller barn with lots of charm but needing a little work. There is a cookhouse with a brick oven and a covered picnic shelter, a boat house, a concrete boat ramp, and a concrete pad ideal for boat trailer and truck parking.Hartford Lake comes with a

Baconton GA Land for Sale

The Raccoon Creek Hunting & Timber tract is a 243.73 acre quality hunting and timber property located in northern Mitchell County, GA, just 4 miles west of the Worth & Colquitt County lines, and just 6 miles east of the Flint River. This Flint River corridor property is situated in a prime location for trophy deer and consists of mature pine and hardwood timber, established food plots, and a thorough primary and secondary woods road network with rocked creek crossings. The four established food plots are currently planted in brown top millet and grain sorghum for the summer.The tract's namesake, Raccoon Creek, enters the property near the southeast corner and leaves the property near the northwest corner. Centrally located on the property is a natural pond in the Raccoon Creek bottom that normally holds water year round. The uplands along each side of Raccoon Creek were recently thinned, leaving the mature hardwoods and well spaced pines in place, creating ideal deer and turkey and quail habitat. Going forward, the existing road and firebreak network will facilitate periodic controlled burning, our best tool for optimum wildlife and timber management.The property has 600 feet of frontage at the end of Robinson Rd, and being located at the end of the road enhances privacy and seclusion. Power is located on the property along Robinson Rd, and there are multiple ideal cabin or house sites. Recently surveyed at 243.73 acres.Located in northern Mitchell County GA just 4 miles west of the Worth and Colquitt county lines and just 6 miles east of the Flint River. The area is an ideal mix of timber and row crops, and is highly sought after for trophy deer. Most parcels in the area are larger acreage locally owned tracts. The property has good home or cabin sites.*160 acres Mature Upland & Lowland Pine/Hardwood *23 acres Mature Upland & Lowland Cedar/Pine *16 acres Mixed Upland Longleaf/Hardwood *40 acres Mature Bottomland & Lowland Hardwood/Pine *4.4 acres Food Plots (4) *0.9 acres Natural Pond *0.4 acres Power line R/W *Frontage on Robinson Rd *Frontage on both sides of Raccoon Creek *Situated between the Flint River & the Worth County line *Power on property

Cuthbert GA Land for Sale

The Nipper Tract is a 27.375 acre property located in Cuthbert, Georgia. It offers 26.99 usable upland acres, with approximately 1,950 feet of frontage along US Highway 82 and 284 feet along District Line Road. The property is situated within an Opportunity Zone and has access to all available utilities. Accessible to major trucking routes.This tract is ideally suited for a variety of uses, including commercial, residential, or industrial development. Its transitional nature and strategic location make it an attractive option for buyers seeking flexibility and long-term value.26 miles to Lake Eufaula.58 miles to Columbus GA.161 Miles to Atlanta GA.0.6 Miles to US HWY 27.Andrew College in Cuthbert, and Providence Canyon (Little Grand Canyon) State Park is located nearby in Stewart County, GA.Opportunity zoneEasy access to US Hwy 27Frontage on HWY 82 and District Line Road

Newton GA Home for Sale

Peace Ichawaynochaway Retreat is a breathtaking +-87 acre property on the famed Ichawaynochaway Creek (aka Nochaway Creek), a pristine & major tributary to the Flint River. Ichawaynochaway is a Muskogee Indian word that means "the place where deer sleep", which pays homage to just how peaceful the creek, and this property, is. Nochaway is famous for it's rich Native American history, including Indian "fish traps" located along the run of the creek. Properties seldom come available on Nochaway Creek, especially one of this caliber. Situated on a bluff at the confluence of the Nochaway Creek & Alligator Creek is a spectacular 2 story 4 bedroom 2.5 bath, 2300 square foot, cypress sided house with 2 fireplaces; elevated above the 500 year flood zone. The view from inside, the wrap around porch, and the four level deck is unforgettably beautiful. Fish for bream, catfish, and bass right from the lower level deck while enjoying the hot tub! Underneath the house is ample storage, plus a sink and cabinets, making the perfect fish cleaning station. Need extra space? At the other end of the property from the creek house is a massive 7200 square foot climate controlled garage with 12 roll up doors. 720 square feet of it is finished as a 1 bedroom 1 bath guest house. The large garage space has been used to house the seller's antique car collections in the past and is suitable for any number of uses requiring climate controlled space. The main house has a chimney accommodating two fire places, one on the first living level has raised hearth with built in screen. The second one is underneath the first living level and can function as a fireplace, but is currently configured as a grill and barbeque oven. It is about five feet above the cement floor. It has two grate like shelves for placement of meat, and a steel door which may be closed to retain more heat and smoke. Peace Ichawaynochaway Retreat also has a pole barn and sheds for additional equipment storage, and well-built internal roads which are graveled where needed. As you enter the property you are greeted by aesthetic mature pines that gradually give way to a mature pine & hardwood mixed forest as you take the scenic drive to the creek house. To your south as you drive in is the scenic Alligator Creek, and along the Nochaway Creek north of the house is a game rich mature hardwood river bottom. The river bottom has a variety of habitat including pockets of wetlands, pockets of high ground, clear running creeks, sloughs, open marsh areas, and mature hardwood forest ranging from sparse to fully timbered. Common hardwood species are oak, cypress, & gum with scattered mature pines. How about an island, or two? Just before the confluence of Alligator Creek and Nochaway Creek is a small island in a bend of Alligator Creek next to the house, with the main channel being on the far side of the island, making the island yours! Then, at the north end of the Nochaway Frontage, a slough creates another island that is on the property. Contact the listing broker Mike Matre today to schedule your showing. +-87 acres with 0.4 miles on the Ichawaynochaway Creek 0.3 miles on Alligator Creek 2300 sqft house with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths and 2 fireplaces Wrap around porch and 4 level deck 7200 sqft climate controlled garage building with 12 roll up doors 720 sqft of the 7200 sqft garage is a 1 bedroom 1 bath guest house Pole barn & sheds Good internal road system with gravel where needed Mature timber and fenced pasture 0.3 miles frontage on Milford Rd (paved)

Preston GA Home for Sale

The 69 acre Centerpoint Longleaf Farm with House is not only an aesthetic property with a quaint farmhouse and paved road frontage, it is also a significant income producer. The 57 acre stand of old-field longleaf, planted around 2011, generates $14k per year via an established pine straw lease, which is comparable to irrigated farm income in the area! The healthy stand of longleaf should be a good straw income producer for many years to come. Eventually, you can lightly thin the longleaf and resume raking after a few years; or clearcut the stand and return the fields to row crops, plant another stand of pines, establish a pecan grove, create pastureland, or whatever use best suits you at that time. The nice mix of farmland and timber and creek bottoms throughout the area of southern Webster County makes the Centerpoint Longleaf Farm a good smaller hunting property. Southern Webster County boasts a healthy population of deer and turkey as a result of ideal habitat and the good land stewards common to the area. The older farmhouse, built in 1945, was restored in the early 2000s shortly after the seller acquired the property. The house has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a large kitchen with breakfast area, dining room, living room, and mudroom. The house currently makes a great weekend getaway for the seller, especially during the hunting season, and is suitable as a primary residence as well. In the backyard is a barn/shed perfect for parking vehicles and/or equipment and storing supplies. The well maintained yard has mature pecan trees and fruit trees. There is an overseer that has maintained the property for years, and is available to continue in that role if needed. The Centerpoint Longleaf Farm was part of a 652 acre listing, and as a result of selling the majority of it, we are now offering this great 69 acre remaining portion. Contact us today to schedule your showing.

Dawson GA Home for Sale

The 88.676 acre Melton Mill Farm and Cabin tract is the hard-to-find kind of turnkey property that seldom comes around. The farm has been well developed and nurtured by a true land steward, and he is ready to hand it off to the next land steward. The property offers a craftsman style one bedroom cabin with a bonus room used as a 2nd bedroom, multi-level deck with sink and grilling area, a stocked pond, annual row crop lease, mature upland oaks and other hardwoods with some pines, young planted loblolly pines in two age classes, established food plots, planted wildlife trees of various species, open pasture area between the pond and cabin, fenced and cross-fenced small pasture currently used for goats and a donkey next to the cabin, blueberry bushes, bee boxes (hives), gated and fenced entrance, gravel drive, three wells, shooting range, paved road frontage, privacy, and more. Deer stands and feeders are included, and equipment such as tractor and implements can be purchased if desired. Supporting outbuildings include an enclosed 600 square foot wired steel building on a concrete pad with a lean-to shelter for additional equipment storage, a large pole barn, a storage building, greenhouse, and animal shelters in the fenced pasture. The property and cabin must be visited to fully appreciate, and all aspects of the farm will beckon you to stay. The well-appointed pine sided cabin is constructed with impeccable quality and was designed with upscale finishes and intentional simplicity for low maintenance living. The result is a cabin that's ideal as a full-time residence or a luxury weekend retreat. The cabin interior looks perfect in our pictures, and somehow even better in person. Inside, the combination of knotty pine ceilings and floors with custom cedar counter tops in the open living area provide a warm and inviting setting. The roomy master bedroom is accented with herringbone Brazilian Rosewood flooring, and the spacious bathroom features tiled bath/shower and custom cedar countertops. The upstairs cubby bonus room has its own private entrance and upper level deck perfect for morning coffee and wildlife viewing. It currently serves as a perfect cozy bedroom and would also be a great home office. Speaking of views, the cabin is situated on a hill in the center of the property, providing spectacular property views from the well located and designed windows and the sprawling multilevel deck. Other features include a whole house water filter, tankless water heater, and a large brick fireplace. There is a termite bond. For the sportsman, the pond is a true wildlife magnet. Melton Mill Farm is situated on a ridge between the famed Ichawaynotchaway Creek and Wolf Creek to the west, and Walk-Ikey Creek to the east. The only known reliable wildlife water source around this area of the ridge is the pond Melton Mill Farm. The reliable pond water source complimented by a mix of mature hardwoods, row crops, food plots, established wildlife trees, natural wildlife corridors, and a history of supplemental deer feeding and low hunting pressure makes Melton Mill Farm an excellent hunting property for deer and turkey. Wild quail are often seen and heard as well. The 36.5 acre row crop field provides annual income via a farm lease to a quality farmer, and is a valuable wildlife food source. The field is planted this year in corn. The beautiful field with a gentle role and prime Tifton soils is a blank slate that is well used as is for row crops, and would make a nice CRP longleaf stand with food plots if that is more your style. Or, pasture or pecans or other specialty crops is a possibility. The 0.5-acre pond was stocked in 2024 with several varieties of koi, which are regularly fed with koi food. Largemouth bass were stocked in 2025. The pond also features a dock and an aerator. The water is conveniently supplemented with well water as needed during dry weather periods. There is a shooting range with a dirt backstop. The