One of the top-three properties in the state of AlabamaShell Creek is great for cattle, farming, as an "off the grid" family sustainable property, recreation, and wild game.This area is nationally respected for its productive soils, fertile grasslands, fisheries, pine plantations, and recreational opportunities. This property is ideal for farm conversion today. 1. By most accounts, Shell Creek is one of the top three plantations in the entire state of Alabama 2. The Black Belt soils of Prairie Bluff (circa 1815) were once some of the most fertile cotton fields in the state. 3. This area is nationally respected for its productive soils, fertile grasslands, fisheries, pine plantations, and recreational opportunities4. Some of the best grasslands in the State comparable to Texas and Central FL quality. 5. There are over eight miles of flowing creeks and seven lakes and ponds. 6. This property is ideal for farm conversion today8. 96% of the 4,000+/- acre plantation is productive uplands.9. One of the largest privately held ranches in AL, and one of the only ones on the market!10. "Off the grid" family sustainable property11. The area is large farm family landowners nearby12. There is a wealth of wild game including excellent whitetails, turkey, and doves. 13. Located directly across from the Alabama River and Millers Ferry Lake/Lake Dannelly with 500 miles of shoreline 14. Great for cattle, farming, recreation, & wild game15. 5,000+/- sf antebellum-style classic revival main house, with complementing offices, and guest houses are Architectural Digest quality. 16. 14-Stall Morton Barn has a nice office and is adjacent to a Lighted Riding Ring 17. The plantation operates a successful income-producing cattle operation and has a wealth of timber resources 18. The grounds are impeccably manicured for horseback quail hunting and consistently hold 150+ coveys. There is both a wild and preseason quail program. 19. Conveniently located in south central Alabama within twenty minutes of the jet ports in both Camden and Pine Hill, AlabamaShell Creek is being offered at $10.9M for 4,000+/- acres (95.81% uplands), several lakes, a 5,000 square foot main house, stable, guest houses, outbuildings, fisheries, and more!
Off market
$1,342,600
8871 Al Highway 28 W, Catherine, AL 36728
--beds
5baths
1,064sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 2017
16.55 Acres Lot
$1,342,600 Zestimate®
$1,262/sqft
$10,846 Estimated rent
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 5
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Other
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Basement (not specified)
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,064 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport, Garage
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
- Has spa: Yes
Lot
- Size: 16.55 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 660901010000008001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Piers
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 2017
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Catherine
Services availability

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