Photograph by John and Geanine Henebry
Home All-Stars: The Sporting Life
January 1, 2006
The Ford Plantation
Just 18 miles southwest of Savannah, GA., on the banks of
the Ogeechee River, is the Ford Plantation. A former rice plantation and winter
retreat of automobile mogul Henry Ford, it has been gracefully transformed into
a private 1,800-acre sporting community.
“The setting is ideal for active families and couples looking for a refined
country club atmosphere,” says Kevin Shaney, president and CEO of the Ford
Plantation. “This was envisioned as a second- and third-home community, but we
find that many owners are choosing this as their primary residence.”
Top photo: The Pete Dye—designed golf course. Photograph by Joe Pohl. Bottom photo: Fishing at dusk. Photograph by Paul Barton. (Click images to enlarge); function voidFunc() { } voidFunc();)
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The stellar amenities include a Pete Dye—designed golf course. This 7,045-yard
course, with its lakes and lagoons, covers more than 600 acres. The equestrian
facilities include 22 stalls and more than 20 acres of paddocks. Anglers at the
Ford Plantation have a choice of three freshwater lakes, the Ogeechee River and
easy access to the Atlantic Ocean, the Intra coastal Waterway and nearby Ossabaw
Sound. There is also a full spa and a Pilates studio. The Ford Plantation Club’s
Sports Barn is a 6,000-square-foot building with two international squash
courts, a basketball/volleyball court and fitness machines.
Top photo: A central garden fountain. Photograph by Joe Pohl. Bottom photo: An elegant golf clubhouse. Photograph by Paul Barton. (Click images to
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Development is limited to 400 homes, and only 70 lots remain unsold, with 125
homes built or currently under construction. The property is divided into
neighborhoods, each boasting its own individual character. “The Low Country look
prevails in our properties,” explains Shaney, “with tall ceilings and windows
and deep porches. We try to make it feel like an old-fashioned Southern
neighborhood.”
Home prices run from $800,000 to more than $4 million, and lots from one acre to
15 acres go for $200,000 to $2.6 million. Club members pay a onetime fee of
$115,000. Club dues are $11,300 per year.
The Ford Plantation
877.735.8367
www.fordplantation.com
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