About Willington Academy Drive
This tract is the definition of a rare offering in McCormick County! Offering approximately +/-99.60 acres with gentle topography, mature timber, excellent road frontage, public water, and high-speed internet availability, this property combines the privacy and beauty of a large recreational tract with the conveniences typically difficult to find in rural acreage. Directly adjoining the Sumter National Forest, the opportunities for hunting, hiking, horseback riding, and outdoor recreation are virtually endless. Wildlife is abundant throughout the property making this an ideal recreational retreat, family compound, private estate or legacy property. Rich in local history and located near historic Willington Academy and the South Carolina Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe, this property offers a unique blend of natural beauty, recreation and heritage. Outdoor destinations nearby include Hickory Knob State Park, Elijah Clark State Park, Baker Creek State Park and Calhoun Falls State Park. Multiple public boat ramps providing access to both Lake Russell and Strom Thurmond Lake are also just a short drive away, offering some of the best opportunities for fishing in the southeast. The Savannah Valley Railroad Trailhead is just a 3-minute drive away! The property is conveniently located less than an hour from Greenwood, Anderson, and Augusta, GA while still offering exceptional privacy and seclusion. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to courses including Hickory Knob Golf Course, McCormick Country Club and Tara and Monticello Courses at Savannah Lakes Village. Large acreage tracts with this combination of utilities, usability, National Forest boundary, timber value, recreation, and location are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Truly a rare opportunity to own a premium tract in one of South Carolina’s most scenic and historic areas. See also MLS #1591500 (+/-34.00 acres) and #1591505 (+/-65.60 acres).
