HARDSCRABBLE FARM

RANDOLPH COUNTY, GA

Welcome to Hardscrabble Farm, a sprawling ±515.03-acre retreat nestled in Randolph County, Georgia. Just fifty-five minutes from Albany and Columbus, and two-and-a-quarter hours from Atlanta, this rustic haven offers all the comforts of home and an escape into the heart of nature. The centerpiece is a beautifully updated turnkey lodge overlooking an ±11-acre spring-fed lake, with ample space for family gatherings, hunting adventures, and fishing.

Now offered in two distinct parcels—±365 acres with the lodge and lake, or ±150 acres of pristine hunting and recreation land—Hardscrabble provides flexibility for a variety of buyers. Whether you’re seeking a private natural getaway, a hunting paradise, acreage with wide revenue potential, or a safe haven that’s close enough to the conveniences of city life but still far enough away, Hardscrabble Farm has it all. Experience the remote tranquility that defines this unique Southern American retreat.

Appointments only.

4 BD | 3 BA | Sleeps 16+

Traditional, fully furnished farmhouse with heart pine floors throughout evokes a rich tradition of outdoor living
Located on a bluff overlooking ± 11-acre spring-fed lake
4 bedrooms & 3 full baths can sleep 16+ people
Primary suite showcases exquisite North Georgia wide board old cedar paneling
Rinnai tankless hot water system
Brand new, energy-efficient HVAC system installed within the last year
Backup propane radiant wall heat units throughout
Soaring 12-foot ceilings enhance the spacious, rustic charm
Commercial gas stove and range, perfect for down-home culinary creations
DISH satellite TV service and good cell service, with rural broadband expected soon via Windstream
Outdoor firepit under construction, perfect for gathering under the stars
Septic system
Abundant freshwater well, ensuring a reliable water source
Historic 60-foot windmill

±515.03 Acres

Extensive internal road system & established firebreaks
Located on the highest point in the area, halfway between Cuthbert and Lumpkin, a mile east of US Hwy 27
Access to the farm from three separate county roads; the property is completely gated
Native American relics discovered on the farm
Prehistoric ocean fossils on the property; this was the northern edge of the Gulf of Mexico when it covered all of South Georgia
Numerous year-round springs on the property
±11-acre spring-fed lake; the lake is the headwater of Pumpkin Creek, stocked with brim and bass
Fish on perpetual multi-site auto-timed feeding
Three docks on the lake
Beautiful water, great for swimming
300-yard shooting range
Migratory birds, including swans, geese, ducks, and eagles
Irrigated pecan grove on two sides of the lake
Very low light pollution, with brilliant stargazing opportunities
Black walnut trees
Mature hardwood ridge runs throughout the property
All reforestation has been in Longleaf pine; adjoining landowners have also replanted Longleaf, which is outstanding for quail, turkey, and other species
Conservation easement held by the Georgia-Alabama Land Trust, with multiple reserved building envelope sites on the property. More information available upon request.
Active supporter of the Longleaf Alliance
Timber actively managed by registered forester Marc Causey