The Ford Plantation
ABOUT THE FORD PLANTATION
The Ford Plantation is a private sporting and residential club on 1,800 acres along the Ogeechee River, about eighteen miles south of Savannah. It sits on the site of Henry Ford's 1930s winter estate, built on the grounds of the original Richmond Plantation. It's in a category by itself in this market.
Ford's Main House, built of Savannah Grey brick with marble stairs and set on 55 acres of gardens, still anchors the property. What's grown up around it is one of the most private club communities in the region.
Homesites range from one to fifteen acres, priced from around $100,000 up past $2 million depending on size and setting. Homes themselves run from roughly $575,000 into the $4 million range.
This is estate-scale living, with a lot of room between neighbors and a strong emphasis on the natural setting. Membership in the club is multigenerational and partially refundable, which is part of how the community is structured.
The Homes
The amenities are the reason people join. There's a Pete Dye championship golf course with no tee times, a deepwater marina with Atlantic access, and a full equestrian center with stables and trails across the property.
Beyond that, there's fishing across 200-plus acres of lakes plus guided river and offshore trips, a racquet club, a fitness complex, a day spa, and several dining venues. It functions like a private resort you happen to live in.
The Amenities & Character
The Ford Plantation is for buyers at the top of the market who want privacy, serious sporting amenities, and a piece of real American history. The pace is quiet and the setting does the heavy lifting.
Downtown Savannah is about thirty minutes north, with I-95 close for travel. For the right buyer, there isn't really a comparable property in the area.
The Lifestyle
The Ford Plantation is served by Bryan County Schools, in the Richmond Hill cluster, with younger grades moving through Richmond Hill Primary, Richmond Hill Elementary, and Carver Elementary before Richmond Hill Middle and Richmond Hill High. Assignments are address-specific, so it's worth confirming the current zone for a specific home with the district.
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Thinking about making The Ford Plantation home?
The Ford Plantation is a different kind of decision, and it deserves a real conversation. When you're ready, let's talk through whether it's the right fit.
