FRIENDFIELD PLANTATION

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1 FRIENDFIELD PLANTATION A REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT AND SPORTING OPPORTUNITY

2 Friendfield Plantation (est. 1735) For sale $16 million US Friendfield is a 3264 acre property located on the Sampit River near the seaport of Georgetown, South Carolina. The plantation has an interesting history. It was originally operated for the production of indigo and in later years a variety of rice called Carolina Gold which made many of the planters in the region wealthy. The Civil War ( ) ended slavery which caused the ruin of the plantation economy. Plantations fell on hard times until industrialists and other wealthy northerners began acquiring them in the late 1800 s for the excellent hunting for quail, deer, ducks and other waterfowl. The mild climate enticed the new owners to create elaborate estates with fine homes so they could bring their families to spend the winter season. Plantations in the area hosted the Roosevelts, Winston Churchill, and Bernard Baruch among others. Baruch bought his own place near Georgetown called Hobcaw Barony. A plantation society was formed and an invitation to spend time on one of these places became an opportunity seldom refused. A quail hunting party

3 Today, Friendfield represents one of the most beautiful and well preserved of the sporting estates in the country. The land is characterized by large expanses of long leaf pines and oaks for quail shooting, hardwood forest for deer and turkeys and marsh, creeks, canals and rice fields for fish and all types of waterfowl. Improvements on Friendfield include an elegant main house built in the early 1930 s and designed by the best architects of the day. Another significant improvement is Friendfield s guest house. This remarkable structure known as the Silver Hill House was built circa 1790 as an original owner s house, completely abandoned in the 1860 s and meticulously restored circa It is truly a work of art and an architectural treasure. There are numerous other historic structures of significance on the property including six slave houses and ruins of ancient settlements. It is almost impossible to visit Friendfield without finding it a moving experience. The plantation was placed on the National Historic Register in The Investment For more than a hundred years hunting plantations have been one of the most cherished real property assets in the US. They are limited in number and are in strong financial hands. Many have remained in families for generations so they are rarely offered for sale. Now, after being in the same family for over eighty years, Friendfield is available at an attractive value and one that reflects the current market. This offering should appeal to anyone interested in the many pleasures of owning such a property and participating in its price appreciation in an improving market. Due to its location, physical and historical characteristics, substantial tax benefits may be available to a purchaser through the use of conservation easements.

4 Land Types Upland Highland 2357 Acres Hardwood Drains 120 Acres Ponds 6 Acres Controlled Rice Fields 257 Acres Open Marsh 524 Acres Total 3264 Acres Improvements Include Friendfield Plantation House 6,999 SF Silver Hill Guest House 4137 SF Manager s House # SF Manger s House # SF Workman s House 1240 SF Gate House 920 SF Plantation Office Stables and Kennels Six Slave Houses

5 Farm office, the picnic shed, and one of two children s cottages Friendfield House Interiors Stables and Silver Hill guest house Silver Hill interiors and garden

6 Friendfield Plantation is located on the Sampit River near the historic seaport of Georgetown, South Carolina and the Atlantic Ocean. The plantation has over two miles of paved road frontage, rail frontage, and is bordered by water on three sides. There are no public roads anywhere within the plantation making it entirely private. The Georgetown County airport is fifteen minutes from the plantation. The city of Charleston which was recently voted the number one tourist destination in the world by Conde Nast Traveler is only an hour away.

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