Scenic Riverfront Property

Description

111+ Acres of Scenic Riverfront Property with Panoramic Views and Abundant Wildlife

Alston Road, Jenkinsville, SC 29065

Fairfield County

This extraordinary tract exemplifies the “wow” factor in real estate. Rarely does an opportunity like this arise – 111+ acres of open fields with thousands of feet of frontage along the picturesque Broad River. Spacious pastures provide sweeping panoramic views running parallel with a beautiful section of the river. This property is brimming with potential for endless opportunities for the conservationist or the outdoor enthusiast. 

The Broad River offers spectacular fishing, featuring smallmouth bass, considered a special catch in the Southeast. The open fields also provide a natural haven for wildlife, watch whitetail deer graze and wild turkeys strut in the vast pastures. Duck hunting is also an option with areas that could potentially be converted into a personal waterfowl impoundment. An abundance of waterfowl travels this stretch of the river to public WMA waterfowl impoundments nearby, creating a likely refuge along the flyway. Enjoy watching eagles fly above flowing rapids and shoals or listen to coyotes howl as the train whistle blows. A private boat ramp is located at the southern tip of the property to conveniently launch boats for fishing, hunting, or cooling off on cool a hot summer day. 

The quaint Town of Peak is located across the river and the head of the Alston Trailhead along the Palmetto Trail is located near the property entrance. The “Peak to Prosperity Passage” is a popular recreational attraction with the former railroad crossing converted into a walking trail. 

Naturally, a majority of this tract is located on the FEMA flood plain due to its proximity to the river, with an elevated 3.68-acre out-parcel situated across the railroad tracks. It offers a steep ridgetop location that could potentially provide a homesite overlooking the fields below outside of the flood plain. Several utility easements cross the property, Norfolk Southern Railway passes through, and a maintained access easement runs the length of the track. This gravel road maintained by the Town of Winnsboro Water Department provides access to a water pump station south of the property - it easily creates opportunities for more sideroads and access points on-site leaving no wasted space or area out of reach. 

Currently, there is no conservation easement on this tract, preserving the option to maintain the property’s natural beauty while potentially securing tax-deductible incentives. 

For those seeking a truly unique property rich with opportunities and natural beauty, this stunning riverfront tract is unmatched.

Advanced notice requested, shown by appointment only. Gates are locked.

Directions: From SC Hwy 213, take Alston Road and follow the directions to the Palmetto Trail - Alston Trailhead, the entrance is gated near the Palmetto Trail parking lot.

Location: Located on the Western side of Fairfield County along the Broad River shoreline. Nearby small towns include Winnsboro, Peak, and Jenkinsville. Also in convenient proximity are Lake Murray, Chapin, Ballentine, and Columbia

Nearby Attractions: The Palmetto Trail, the Peak to Prosperity Passage proceeds west from the Alston trailhead in Fairfield County across the impressive Broad River trestle. The view from the 1,100-foot-long bridge is spectacular, especially when bald eagles soar. Across the river in Newberry County, the rail-trail skirts Peak and cuts an easy swath through piedmont forest to Pomaria and Prosperity. Along the passage, 14 wooden trestles span the meandering Crims Creek where German immigrants settled in the 1730s. The area is known as the Dutch Fork. Using the railbanking process, Palmetto Conservation purchased the 11-mile, 200-foot wide right-of-way for the passage from Norfolk Southern Railroad. (Source: Palmetto Conservation)

Broad River: The Broad River basin dominates the central Piedmont of South Carolina before the basin tapers in a southeasterly direction and terminates at its confluence with the Saluda River near Columbia. The Broad River presents a mostly undeveloped shoreline of forests and pasturelands. The riparian forest is home to diverse plant and animal life. Eagles, ospreys, and other birds frequent the river corridor. The Broad River, from the Parr Shoals Reservoir to its confluence with the Saluda River, traverses through Newberry, Fairfield, and Richland Counties. The Broad River watershed contains the northern area of the Greater Columbia Metropolitan Area.

Wildlife and Hunting: Hunting and fishing in Fairfield County has a reputation as an excellent county for a variety of wildlife. Located in South Carolina Game Zone 2, Fairfield County has an abundance of whitetail deer, wild turkey, and hogs. Waterfowl is present on large bodies of water, ponds, and rivers. Dove fields are abundant. Several public lakes and watersheds provide areas for fishing year-round. The Broad River provides a variety of fish species, however, it also consists of smallmouth bass, rare in parts of the Southeast.

Terrain and Natural Water Sources: Naturally flat, a majority of this tract is located on the FEMA flood plain due to its proximity to the river, with an elevated 3.68-acre outparcel situated across the railroad tracks. It offers a steep ridgetop location that could potentially provide a homesite overlooking the fields below outside of the flood plain. Several utility easements cross the property, Norfolk Southern Railway passes through, and a maintained access easement runs the length of the track. This gravel road maintained by the Town of Winnsboro Water Department provides access to a water pump station south of the property - it easily creates opportunities for more sideroads and access points on-site leaving no wasted space or area out of reach. 

Notable Easements and Utility Right-of-Ways: Several utility easements cross the property, Norfolk Southern Railway passes through, and a maintained access easement runs the length of the track. This gravel road maintained by the Town of Winnsboro Water Department provides access to a water pump station south of the property - it easily creates opportunities for more sideroads and access points on-site leaving no wasted space or area out of reach. 

Roads and Entrances: Located on Alston Road with 2 entrances for access on each side of the railroad tracks. 

Airports: The nearest major public airport is Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

School District: This tract is located in the Fairfield County School District. Other educational opportunities nearby include Richard Winn Academy (Private - South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA).

Property Taxes: The property is Ag-Exempt and property taxes for 2024 are $218.65. 

Parcel ID: Fairfield County Tax Map #208-00-00-025-000 and #208-00-00-014-000

Contacts:  

Russ Brown  

Tel: (803) 718-0911 mobile  

Email: russ@scacres.com

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