261+/- acres Needmore Plantation

Key Features -261+/- acres (80+/- acres Field & 160+/- acres of Hardwoods) -Main Residence: Custom-Built with 9,700+/- sq ft under Roof (5BD/4BTH) -Guest Home: Beautiful Renovated 2,400+/- sq ft (3BD/3BTH) -Two Stocked Ponds (4+/- acre Pond with covered Pier & 1 acre Pond) -Private 1,300 Grass Airstrip - with cleared approach -3,000+/- sq ft Airplane Hanger & Workshop Welcome to The Needmore Plantation a truly one-of-a-kind Southern estate located just outside the city limits of Troy, Alabama. Spanning approximately 261 acres, this stunning property offers a rare combination of luxury living, outdoor recreation, and unmatched privacy behind an automated security gate at the end of a low-traveled road. The centerpiece of the estate is the primary residence, thoughtfully positioned to overlook the majority of the property. Built in 2004 and boasting over 9,700 sq ft under roof (with 6,391 sq ft heated and cooled), this custom home is built for both comfort and efficiency. Features include four geothermal HVAC systems, Icyene open-cell spray foam insulation throughout, 6 exterior walls, Anderson Low-E windows, high-efficiency propane hot water heaters, underground utilities, and a backup generator transfer switch. Inside, enjoy 10 slick ceilings on the main floor, custom cherry cabinetry throughout, an elevator to all three stories, three gas log fireplaces, a steam generator in the master bath, whole-house audio, a security system, and home theater wiring. A new roof was installed in 2020. Outdoor amenities include a fenced pool with a decorative stamped concrete patio, professional landscaping, an irrigation system fed by the pond, and a deep well system with de-ionization. The estate also includes two stocked ponds one approximately 4 acres with a covered pier and one about 1 acre both teeming with bass, bream, and shellcracker. Abundant wildlife roam the land, including deer, turkey, ducks, and geese. For those seeking unique features, the plantation includes a private 1,300 x 50 grass airstrip with a cleared approach and a 3,000 sq ft (50 x 60) steel airplane hangar/workshop, fully insulated with an additional 5,400 sq ft under roof for equipment storage. The hangar offers a 40 Schweiss bi-fold aircraft door, overhead lighting, water, a commercial air compressor, and wiring for a 220V welder, plus a paved asphalt aircraft parking pad. Beyond the residence and airstrip, the grounds offer 80+/- acres of open fields and 160+/- acres of hardwoods filled with white oaks, sawtooth oaks, and swamp chestnut oaks. Mannings Creek meanders through the property, with the Conecuh River just to the south. The orchard features scuppernong and muscadine vines, along with pecan, chestnut, fig, peach, persimmon, and pomegranate trees. Additional highlights include a greenhouse, paved asphalt driveway, and beautifully maintained grounds. All showings require proof of funds or a pre-approval letter and must be scheduled by appointment only with at least 72 hours notice.