Ballews Bottom

Ballews Bottom is a turn-key estate in the Central Heights community, just 15 minutes from downtown Florence, AL. This premier 53 acre property features a century-old farmhouse, open pasture, a stocked pond, frontage on Cypress Creek, two barns, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, and countless recreational opportunities.Arriving at the main entrance on County Road 6, you're greeted by an automatic gate with keypad access for guests and remote openers for the owners. A long private driveway leads to the centerpiece of the farman updated two-story farmhouse originally built in 1901. In 2020, the ground level was fully renovated with the goal of modernizing the space while preserving the home's original farmhouse charm. It offers approximately 1,400 sq ft of finished space downstairs with tall ceilings, large windows, and hardwood floors. The upstairs includes three additional rooms totaling around 900 sq ftcurrently unfinished but full of potential.From the kitchen window, you'll look out over a sunflower-covered dove field, rows of corn, the stocked pond, and pastureland that gently rolls toward Cypress Creek. The spring-fed pond is bordered by an 8 acre pasture on one side and a 3 acre dove field on the other, offering both beauty and function. A short walk out the back door leads you to a wooden footbridge that crosses a year-round spring that begins just behind the housethe original water source for the home. The spring flows through the property and eventually feeds into Cypress Creek. Across the bridge lies the pond where you can catch bass, brim, and crappie.Cypress Creek forms the entire eastern boundary of the property, with roughly 1,750 feet of frontage on this beautiful, year-round stream that eventually meets the Tennessee River. Multiple access points allow for fishing, swimming, or simply relaxing by the water.You can hear the sounds of Cypress Creek rushing by as you step onto the outdoor kitchen. Completed in 2022, this space was designed for entertainingwith two TVs, ceiling fans, a sink, fridge, and ice maker. Whether you're grilling, hosting a party, or just spending time with family, it's a crowd favorite. The current owners host an annual dove hunt and gather here for BBQ, football, and a break from the sun. Additional structures include an elevated wooden hay barn and a cinderblock potato barn used for storing ATVs and equipment.Approximately 17 acres of the property are in row crop (currently corn) under a year-to-year lease with a local farmer. This area has gated access to CR 277, offering a second entry pointgreat for large farm equipment or as a future private homesite driveway. If desired, the land could be transitioned to pasture, giving new owners the ability to graze up to 30 acres, including the current pasture, dove field, and row crop ground. About 3 acres of previously harvested timber have been left to naturally regenerate, now serving as excellent bedding and cover for deer and other wildlife.The balance of the acreage consists of mature hardwoods. Since 2019, the current owners have managed the land with wildlife in mindselective harvesting and habitat improvements have created an ideal setting for observing whitetail deer, turkey, wood ducks, and geese from the comfort of the wraparound porch.The location offers both privacy and proximity. Downtown Florence is just 15 minutes away, with local restaurants, shops, and the University of North Alabama. Pickwick Lake and multiple boat ramps are less than 15 minutes from the farm, providing easy access to both recreation and some of the best Smallmouth Bass fishing the state has to offer.With approximately 34 acres of upland ground and paved road frontage on two sides, Ballews Bottom is well-suited for a private estate, family retreat, or future development.Located less than 10 minutes from the Natchez Trace, 1.5 hours from Huntsville, and 2.5 hours from both Nashville and Memphisthis unique North Alabama property blends charm, convenience, and long-term potential.Call today to schedule your private showing.