750 Hester Bottoms Rd., Mount Carmel, SC 29840 - McCormick County

Tract D on Hester Bottoms Rd. is 410+/- acres to be surveyed. Timberland investment and unsurpassed as recreational land with abundant wildlife including deer, turkey, small game, hogs and more. Waterfowl hunting is allowed along the shoreline a short walk away. The shoreline is on Lake Strom Thurmond, a US Army Corp of Engineers lake. Dock permits are not available in this area, but a walk path to the shoreline may be permitted. Great long term timber investment with about 204 acres of recently harvested pine land to be herbicide treated and re-planted in 2023. 45 acres+/- of 7 year old pines. 72 acres+/- in old growth natural forest. The remainder of about 89 acres is recently harvested pine land or non-forest areas including miles of internal roads and trails allowing access to the USACOE lands along a 10,000+ ft. common line. There are several spots with long range views of the water on Savannah River and Russell Creek. The property is a short drive or walk to the public boat ramp on Russell Creek. Location is very quiet and private. Main access is cabled gate. It has been managed for the past 60+ years as pine plantation and hunting land. Currently leased to a private local hunt club. It seems very remote but is 2.5 hours to Atlanta, 40 minutes to Greenwood, 90 minutes to Greenville and Augusta Ga. McCormick, Abbeville, and Calhoun Falls are nearby. Please call John MCDill for permission to enter the property. You can only see a small amount from the public road.