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1 Dogwood Lane, Walterboro, SC, Colleton County

This property’s amenities include:

• 142 +- Acres with established 9 Hole Golf Course
• 6,500 Square foot building constructed with cypress logs that holds approximately 300 people
• Jr. Olympic-sized swimming pool/Four tennis courts on site
• Large Deck/Commercial Kitchen/Restrooms
• Paved road frontage on Henderson Highway
• Located just minutes from I-95 (approximately 2 miles)- easy interstate access

Potential uses for future owner:

• Restaurant/Private Club: Could be rented out to members/general public
• Weddings/Conferences, etc.: Could be rented out by owner for private events
• Could be converted into any type of business/development and re-sold for profit
• Pool/Tennis Courts could be rented out/booked for swim meets, tournaments, etc.

*If desired, full staff is available to help with transition for new owner.

Previously, when used as a private facility, there were 130 active members. The fees were as follows:

• $135/month per member=$17,550/month or $210,600/year
• $15.00 per round-Cart fees=$30/month If played twice monthly) x 130 Members= $3,900/month or $46,800/year
• TOTAL REVENUE= $257,400/annually

*These figures are estimates and are NOT warranted

THIS PROPERTY IS BEING OFFERED AT JUST $750,000! Contact me today for more information!

 
Trey Allen holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology concentrating in Naturalism and is a certified South Carolina Master Naturalist. He is currently working on his ALC certification. Trey combines his expertise and education with his passion for the outdoors. Please visit his website at
www.SCLandMan.com, his blog at http://activerain/blogs/treyallen, or contact direct at (843) 442-1524. Big or Small, the SC Land Man has it ALL!

Listing news:

SOUTH CAROLINA 
Trey Allen has an unbelievable portfolio of available properties. One of his featured listings is located in Williamsburg County, an hour from the beautiful and historic city of Charleston. Williamsburg County is one of the top hunting counties with one of the longest hunting seasons in North America. The property offers a variety of species and wildlife, including turkey, deer, and ducks and has recently been entered into the WRP (Wetlands Protection Program). This is a huge benefit for the future owner due to the vast amount of wildlife habitat preservation. For additional information about this property and many others, visit Trey's website or call him direct.
 

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REALTORS® Land Institute

Here is a list of properties that have been sold in the past 8+ months. Appraisers only use the last 6 months for doing an appraisal on properties. I felt this information to be pertinent so you all will know "values" in the area. The majority of these sales were taken directly from the tax assessors office in Williamsburg Co..
 
1) 12/2/2010  259 +- acres  $595,000  45-233-002
     This was a property that I sold. The appraisal stated that the timber value was $943/acre.
      If you divide the two numbers, the value is $2,297/acre. If you subtract the timber value from this number, $2,297 - $943, this equals the "dirt"     
      value. The "dirt" value equals $1354.30/acre.
 
2)  12/30/2010  207.9+- acres  $415,800  45-233-002
     This property was sold for $2,000/acre.
 
3)   02/28/2011  113.41+- acres  $180,656  45-407-026
      This property was sold for $1592.95/acre.
     
4)  05/09/2011  102.53+- acres  $174,200  45-356-010
     This property was sold for $1,699.02/acre.
 
5)  08/20/2011  65+- acres  $91,000  I don't have the tax map number
   This property was sold for $1,400/acre.
 
6) CURRENT- I have a Pine Plantation under contract for sale in Bowman SC (Orangeburg Co.). The property is 161+- acres. The contract was RATIFIED by both parties. The ratified price is $285,775. This equals $1,775/acre. The tract has $588.00/acre in current timber   
      value. Therefore, the current dirt value is $1,187.00/acre. Closing is planned for 10/1/ 2011.
 
Let me know if I can help you with any information pertaining to land/timber values on any of my listings or any other listings that you may be interested in. Don't forget my motto: "Big or Small, I Have it ALL!". I am happy to give free quotes/estimates on any properties. Contact me today!     

In my opinion, the current BEST long term investment is purchasing farmland or timberland. The supply is high and the prices are low. I have recently seen an increase in buyers. Consumers have realized the great deals that are available in the market and the rewarding return on investment. Call or email me so that we can discuss together why this is one of your best options in today's market!

Coldwell Banker

Trey Allen, a Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® sales associate in its Mount Pleasant office, has been selected for membership by the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI), headquartered in Chicago.

He joins an elite group of over 1,200 land specialists throughout North America. In addition to subscribing to the REALTORS® Code of Ethics, RLI members support the high standards of conduct and experience that directly relate to their specialty as established by the REALTORS® Land Institute board of directors.

Through RLI Land University, the Institute provides specialty education for members to be current in all aspects of taxation, investment, brokerage, subdividing, and planning regarding agricultural, transitional, recreational, and timberland. This depth of knowledge translates into the highest level of service to prospective purchasers and sellers of land.

The ALC designation is recognized throughout North America as the pinnacle of achievement for land real estate specialists. RLI members become ALC Candidates upon completing their first RLI Land University course.

Reprinted with permission from Moultrie News, September 9, 2009

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The South Carolina Master Naturalist program is a Clemson Public Service activity. It is administered through the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Clemson University. A Master Naturalist must undergo specific training in helping to maintain the quality of native ecosystems. Participants are educated in areas such as the underlying geology, specific inhabitants (birds, plants, mammals, etc.), ecology, and the impacts of humans on the landscape. The state office provides a common manual for use by Certified Naturalists throughout the state, which center on basic geological, biological, and ecological, and human impact. The South Carolina Master Naturalist Program is comprised of a corps of volunteers who provide education, outreach, and service to their communities. Their service is dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities. A Master Naturalist must undergo specific training in helping to maintain the quality of native ecosystems. Once trained, Master Naturalists volunteer in a variety of projects. Training is offered through Host Sites located around the state. The Host sites are partnerships between the state office of the Master Naturalist program, County Extension agents, local onservation-based organizations and representatives from the SC Department of Natural Resources, SC State Parks and others. Individuals who participate in the program bring diverse skills and experiences that contribute their time, ideas, and resources in helping to preserve and maintain the native eco-systems throughout the South. I received my certification in this area in May of 2011 and find it to be both rewarding and useful in my career as a Land Specialist. If you would like further information, please contact me today.

 
The Wetlands Restoration Program is an excellent conservation to raparian zones. Currently in SC there are four Wetlands Restoration Programs in place. Conservation is the main issue surrounding these programs. The first program in South Carolina was established in 2002, known as the Kiawah Island Restoration Program, partially funded by NOAA. $15,150 was provided to establish salt marsh vegetation, shoreline buffers, and oyster reefs in that area. These types of programs have become popular with current landowners whose goal is to re-establish natural wetlands on their properties. An example of restoring properties back to their natural state is removing ditches. A program such as this one may serve as a tax benefit. WRP applications can be obtained on-line and the deadline for registration is February of the same year. Applicants will receive an answer regarding approval in June or July of that year. Always consult with your accountant and/or attorney regarding any potential tax benefits.

In my opinion, current purchases of Farmland and Timber will ALL be long term assets in the coming years. Now is the time to buy LAND because commodities are at an all time high and prices have decreased in some properties to over 50% in recent years, especially in 2011. PineTimber prices seem to be stable at this time. I predict those prices will remain stable or increase in the future. I would suggest taking your money and place it into this tangible asset - LAND. I specialize in the state of SC. Hence SCLANDMAN.....I currently have a large portfolio of LAND containing immediate and long term gains. Call me today to secure your future so I can use my skills to consult you in what will be one of the best financial decisions of your life. I am currently helping numerous people do just that..SCLAND. I look at those people as savvy, ahead of the market buyers. Call me today so that I can help YOU make that same wise decision. I use my statewide connections and my extensive market knowledge to help you reach that GOAL! Buying LAND....either AGRICULTURAL or TIMBERLAND! This is my Professional opinion and are not warranted -

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Best regards,

Trey Allen RLI, GRI
BS Naturalism
South Carolina Master Naturalist
Coldwell Banker United

Deer, turkey, and hogs are in abundant numbers in South Carolina, and we have one of the longest deer seasons in the country.  The coastal counties open deer season on August 15 and it runs through January 1st. Here is a quick rundown of the different geographic regions of the state:

- The lowcountry is a coastal plain that runs from Pawley's Island (just below Myrtle Beach) down to the Georgia border and inland about 50-60 miles.  Habitats range from vast timber tracts, hardwood bottoms, some agriculture and marsh.  Some of the highest deer populations in the state can be found in the southern counties of the lowcountry as well as turkey, hogs and waterfowl.  The timber tracts are very well suited to quail habitat, along with fallow agricultural fields. 

-Santee-Cooper is an inland area dominated by Lakes Moultrie and Marion comprising about 175,000 acres.  Its landscape differs from the lowcountry in that it's more rolling and traditionally agricultural, yet also has large timber tracts. 

-The Pee Dee lies to the north east of the Santee-Cooper area and has several large river systems running through it.  While the soils in the lowcountry tend to be sandy, there is a lot of clay in the Pee-Dee and Midlands, which is around Columbia.  As you move towards the upstate, the deer populations aren't quite as prevalent, but there are still quality deer taken regularly.  The areas I would suggest concentrating on are the Lowcountry and Pee Dee areas.

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Best regards,

Trey Allen RLI, GRI
BS Naturalism
South Carolina Master Naturalist
Coldwell Banker United