Whippoorwill Creek Ranch
2001 Gaines Rd : Altoona, AL 35952
Blount County, Alabama
Farm Description
“IT IS LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT THAT WILL LAST YOUR LIFETIME”…
With that “North Georgia, Carolina, Tennessee mountain feel a callin’” about an hour from Birmingham”…
WHIPPOORWILL CREEK RANCH
2001 Gaines Road, Altoona, AL
(in Blount County near Etowah County line)
“This is the retreat for your family and friends that you thought would never be available. It is… and it can be yours." G.W. (Bill) Thagard
Granger, Thagard is pleased to announce the auction of this well-known horse ranch and special events destination for musical and special events in the Altoona Valley of the Appalachian foothills in the Red Mountain area…
*172 (+/-) acres in Blount County (near Altoona (4 miles), Oneonta (9 miles) and Etowah County is divided by the picturesque Whippoorwill Creek and offered in four (4) parcels and /or its’ entirety with about 85 acres in great hardwoods and about 30 acres in grazing / hay cutting pastures. The creators of the ranch think there are about three (3) miles of riding trails through the property.
*As the next ownership enters this property, immediately seen on the right is the RV camp ground that has 18 hook- ups, and on the left is the two- story heart pine guest house and again on the right is the outside stage pavilion (20’x28’).
*A little further, the indoor pavilion dining hall and dance floor with its full commercial kitchen (30’ x 60”) awaits the next reunion, hunting club, wedding, motorcycle meet or musical showcase.
*The 30’x 60’ Quonset hut shop area houses all the tools, tractors, boy toys, etc. (some of the pictures of these items that are for sale as posted on our website and may be purchased from the ownership). The 14 Stall Stable (30’ x 60’) with tack room, restroom and wash rack and extra equipment sheds are awaiting your own horses or boarding for friends and clients. Motorcycles fit well too.
*The Main House (1,678 sq ft, +/-) with rocking chair porches, looking out on Whipporwill Creek (where guest can drive through the creek for a treat) and rock fireplaces is just right for the property. Three bedrooms, two baths, dining room, family room and full kitchen.
“Not often is there ever such a perfected get-away ranch with the extra capacity for special events or performance. Imagine having this as your destination. From the corporate retreat/hunting club…to the guy that needs his own paradise…. or the person that knows how to let it pay for itself” …Jack Granger
