This $22.7 million quail plantation in southwest Georgia is a hunter's paradise. It has five properties and more than 3,500 acres of hunting land — take a look inside.

Robert DavisJan 20, 2023, 19:13 IST

Courtesy of Jon Kohler & Associates

Magnolia Hall is a quail plantation in Thomasville, Georgia that's on the market for $22.7 million
The property also includes five additional structures and more than 3,500 acres of hunting land.

Magnolia Hall Plantation is a historic quail plantation in Thomasville, Georgia about four hours south of Atlanta.

Magnolia Hall was once named the Morton Bray Plantation after its first owner, Judge James Oliver Morton.Courtesy of Jon Kohler & Associates

The property comes with five separate homes and more than 3,500 acres of land.

The hand-carved railings on the entryway banister harken back to a bygone era.Courtesy of Jon Kohler & Associates

Jon Kohler, the seller's agent, told Insider that the property was developed in 1850 by famous architect John Wind, who is known for his Greek Revival style.

Wind is also known for designing the Thomas and Brooks County Courthouses in southern Georgia.Courtesy of Jon Kohler & Associates

All of the lumber used to build the home was cut from virgin longleaf yellow pine trees that surround the property.

This home is one of the last surviving plantations with its original acreage, according to the listing.Courtesy of Jon Kohler & Associates

Kohler said Magnolia Hall became a turpentine factory around 1911 and operated as such for about 86 years until it was purchased by Virgil Williams, an entrepreneur and former owner of the Georgia Force arena football team, in 2018.

Williams also renamed the plantation to Magnolia Hall.Courtesy of Jon Kohler & Associates

Kohler said Magnolia Hall became a turpentine factory around 1911 and operated as such for about 86 years until it was purchased by Virgil Williams, an entrepreneur and former owner of the Georgia Force arena football team, in 2018.

Kohler credits Williams for reviving the property by adding modern amenities in the main house as well as the guest houses, and working to preserve the natural habitat surrounding the property.

The interior home is a mix of modern amenities with old southern charm.Courtesy of Jon Kohler & Associates

Kohler credits Williams for reviving the property by adding modern amenities in the main house as well as the guest houses, and working to preserve the natural habitat surrounding the property.

Williams also led an effort to rebuild the natural quail habitat, including adding new predator control programs, that resulted in a five-fold increase in the number of quail coveys in the area, the listing says.

Courtesy of Jon Kohler & Associates

Williams also led an effort to rebuild the natural quail habitat, including adding new predator control programs, that resulted in a five-fold increase in the number of quail coveys in the area, the listing says.

Kohler told Insider that his favorite part of the property is the hand-carved wood features, especially around the entryway banister. 'It really sets this plantation apart from others in the area.'

The Doric columns pictured here support the roof and a second-floor balcony that acts like a hallway between the upstairs rooms.Courtesy of Jon Kohler & Associates

Kohler told Insider that his favorite part of the property is the hand-carved wood features, especially around the entryway banister. 'It really sets this plantation apart from others in the area.'

If the main house isn't enough, there are four additional homes on the property, including this 1-bedroom commissary that is often used to host dinner parties.

The commissary was originally built in the 1880s but has been renovated and updated several times.Courtesy of Jon Kohler & Associates

There is also a 4-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom guest house that was built in 2022

The guest house is just past the dog kennels and has enough space for several guests to sleep comfortably.Courtesy of Jon Kohler & Associates

This 3-bedroom guest house is also included in the purchase price.

This guest house could make a perfect in-law suite.Courtesy of Jon Kohler & Associates

Magnolia Hall sits at the confluence of the Withlacoochee River, Okapilco Creek, and Piscola Creek, making it one of the best game hunting sites in the area.

The property has quail, turkey, and white tail deer living on it.Courtesy of Jon Kohler & Associates

Kohler said the area was repopulated with white tail deer that were imported from Wisconsin in the 1960s.

There are trails that lead toward all ends of the property.Courtesy of Jon Kohler & Associates

Magnolia Hall also has one of the largest stand of wiregrass and longleaf pine in the Red Hills region of Georgia, according to the listing.

Courtesy of Jon Kohler & Associates

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This $22.7 million quail plantation in southwest Georgia is a hunter's paradise. It has five properties and more than 3,500 acres of hunting land &mdash; take a look inside.

Magnolia Hall Plantation is a historic quail plantation in Thomasville, Georgia about four hours south of Atlanta.

The property comes with five separate homes and more than 3,500 acres of land.

Jon Kohler, the seller's agent, told Insider that the property was developed in 1850 by famous architect John Wind, who is known for his Greek Revival style.

All of the lumber used to build the home was cut from virgin longleaf yellow pine trees that surround the property.

Kohler said Magnolia Hall became a turpentine factory around 1911 and operated as such for about 86 years until it was purchased by Virgil Williams, an entrepreneur and former owner of the Georgia Force arena football team, in 2018.

Kohler credits Williams for reviving the property by adding modern amenities in the main house as well as the guest houses, and working to preserve the natural habitat surrounding the property.

Williams also led an effort to rebuild the natural quail habitat, including adding new predator control programs, that resulted in a five-fold increase in the number of quail coveys in the area, the listing says.

Kohler told Insider that his favorite part of the property is the hand-carved wood features, especially around the entryway banister. 'It really sets this plantation apart from others in the area.'

If the main house isn't enough, there are four additional homes on the property, including this 1-bedroom commissary that is often used to host dinner parties.

There is also a 4-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom guest house that was built in 2022

This 3-bedroom guest house is also included in the purchase price.

Magnolia Hall sits at the confluence of the Withlacoochee River, Okapilco Creek, and Piscola Creek, making it one of the best game hunting sites in the area.

Kohler said the area was repopulated with white tail deer that were imported from Wisconsin in the 1960s.

Magnolia Hall also has one of the largest stand of wiregrass and longleaf pine in the Red Hills region of Georgia, according to the listing.

This $22.7 million quail plantation in southwest Georgia is a hunter's paradise. It has five properties and more than 3,500 acres of hunting land — take a look inside.