Benton Grove Preserve

Description

Benton Grove Preserve is located along the Tar River in southern Franklin County, NC. The property has been managed for hunting, timber and recreation for the past 20 years. The land is suitable for building a home or cabin, hunting, recreation, timber management and long-term investment. Located just 23 miles from Interstate 540, the property is very reasonable drive from the Triangle area. The land has frontage along Sledge Road as well as a deeded easement. The property is gated. Please call agent for showings.

Wildlife Improvements

Benton Grove Preserve has been managed for deer, turkey, quail and small game hunting for the past 20 years. The surrounding landowners also share the same wildlife management which has improved the hunting in the general area. Bordering the Tar River, canoeing and fishing opportunities are available.

The property includes deer stands, shooting lanes, food plots and diverse habitat. A wildlife management contract is available from Legacy Farms of North Carolina. The property is gated with only one access point. The property includes:

• four box stands
• four food plots - cleared land available for new plots
• many shooting lanes and open areas
• two miles of road suitable for vehicle use
• more walking, atv, horse trails
• diverse habitat from Tar river bottomlands, to mature hardwood uplands

Timber

The entire property has been managed for both timber production and wildlife enhancement. 108 acres contain loblolly pine plantations that have been well-managed by utilizing herbicide release applications, burning, and improvement thinnings. Stand 3 contains mature and maturing loblolly pine that could be harvested now or in the near future. Stand 2 contains mature mixed hardwoods including mast producing oaks and hickories.

Stand #	Size (ac)	Type	Stumpage Value
1	54	2005 loblolly, planted, released	n/a
2	7	mature hardwoods	$11,000
3	54	mature loblolly pine, planted, thinned	$68,000

Directions

From Raleigh: Take Highway 401 North through Rolesville and turn right (east) on Highway 98 and continue to the town of Bunn. Continue straight on Baptist Church Road (SR 1609) to the t-intersection with Sledge Road. Turn left on Sledge Road (SR 1611), the property is 1 mile on the left. Property is gated. Agent must be present for showings.

Nearby Amenities

• "The River" Golf Course
• Lake Royale
• Horse facility next door with barn, riding ring, etc
• opportunity to join hunting lease on adjacent land

Price

$632,500

 

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