QUAIL ROOST FARM ROAD ROUGEMONT, NC

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1 Quail Roost Farm QUAIL ROOST FARM ROAD ROUGEMONT, NC FOR SALE A ± acre portion of the historical Quail Roost Hunting Lodge created in 1875 by some of Durham s leading professionals. Located just twelve miles from Durham s city center, the property offers serene country views and is actively used for farming, hunting and other recreational purposes.

2 OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY In 1875, a group of Durham s leading business and professional men formed the Quail Roost Hunting Lodge. They acquired 834 acres which became, in time, today s Quail Roost Farm. The Club obtained the right to hunt quail, dove and turkey over thousands of adjoining acres. In 1875, northern Durham County was deep country. Today it largely remains so despite being only 12 miles from the center of Durham and being served by US 501, a four lane divided highway. By the 1920 s, as farming expanded in Durham County, the population of quail decreased and interest in maintaining the Hunt Club decreased proportionately. Jonathon Daniels tells of the pressures to dissolve the corporation when members realied that each quail cost $1,000 apiece. Two of the key Club members were George W. Watts and his son-in-law, John Sprunt Hill. Other members included Washington Duke, his sons, Ben and Brodie, Clinton Toms and J.O. Cobb. John Sprunt Hill acquired the stock of the other members of the corporation and, in 1926, turned the farm property to the third generation, George Watts Hill. Today, a local fox hunting club Red Mountain Hounds is operated close by with Mrs. Irmgard S. Hill being one of the Masters. Mrs. Hill also actively involved with lure coursing dog trials sight hounds hosts these trials plus other sports such as foot beagling where the pack of beagles or bassett hounds are followed on foot. Approximately acres of the property is wooded and has been recently placed in a forest management plan. A 120 acre portion of the property is currently farmed for soybeans and hay production including an annual lease contract with a local soybean farmer. The remaining 105 acres includes three ponds and two residential structures located on additional, non-agricultural, non-wooded land.

3 ABOUT NEIGHBORING PROPERTY The property s neighboring acres (not available for sale) includes the Lodge of the Hunt Club that was converted in the 1930 s to a home for the farm s manager, a log cabin behind the main house, which is still in use, housed servants and the original well and its large rectangular surrounding pergola, which was a place to meet and relax after a long day s hunt. In that time, much of the shooting was done from mule-drawn wagons or from horseback or muleback as it still is to this day on some of the great southern shooting preserves. During this time, the property was converted to a dairy farm. At its peak, there were 1,800 acres and 300 head of Golden Guernsey cattle. In addition to the cattle was the thoroughbred horse operation begun by Ann Hill, Watts Hill s wife, in Hunters, and jumpers and steeplechasers were bred, trained, shown, and raced with considerable success by Quail Roost Stables. This operation was ended in By 1965 the market for Guernsey cattle breeding stock had declined due to the demand for a higher producing, lower fat content milk. Economics dictated closing the dairy operation. Planning was begun for converting the farm to other uses. One of the Hill s sons, John Sprunt Hill II, and his wife Irmgard, made Quail Roost their home in Under their direction, miles of manicured trails were cut through the hundreds of acres of oak and pine forests for trail riding. A former workman s cottage is now a charming rental cottage on the property. Quail Roost, still the showplace it was in the 1930 s, is registered with the National Film Guild and has had many national ads and movies shot on location.

4 PROPERTY FEATURES ± acres Zoned Residential Rural (RR) Zoning allows agricultural activities and residential development on lots of one acre or greater and in conservation subdivisions. For more information on permitted uses, click here Future land use calls for Rural Density Residential (RDR) and Recreation and Open Space (ROS) Property will be served by private well and septic systems The offering includes the following improvements: Structure Type Year Built Sie Features Comments Single family home ,790 square feet 1.5 stories 2 bedrooms; 1 bathroom Wood burning fireplace Central heating & air Private well and septic Includes all kitchen appliances Aluminum siding exterior Metal roofing ± acres are wooded including white oak, yellow poplar, red oak, hickory and sweetgum trees with an average age between 40 and 80 years ± acres are currently used for farming soybeans and hay Georgeville is the predominant soil type on the property The property topography is rolling with three ponds and miles of existing walking/riding trails Quail Roost Farm Road is a partially state maintained paved/graveled road; a 50 wide access easement begins from the end of the state-maintained portion of Quail Roost Farm Road and extends to George Hopkins Road Annual lease in place for soybean farming and the cottage $5,175,000 sale price

5 US HIGHWAY 501 QUAIL ROOST FARM ROAD not included NEIGHBORING QUAIL ROOST STABLES, EQUIVENTURE, LLC ACRES NOT INCLUDED GEORGE HOPKINS ROAD

6 not included NEIGHBORING QUAIL ROOST STABLES, EQUIVENTURE, LLC ACRES NOT INCLUDED Sources: Esri, HERE, DeLorme, USGS,

7 QUAIL ROOST FARM OFFERINGS 4 Breathtaking views and an active outdoor lifestyle in a casually elegant setting. Exceptional amenities include: hiking, fishing, hunting, farming, horseback riding. The Thermal Belt offers enjoyable year-round climate with four seasons of Tgreat, temperate weather. G recreational Opportunity to own a local piece of history and continue its traditions of equestrian events, fox hunting and other activites. Your own private retreat within the JTriangle without the urban hassles.

8 CONVENIENT REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ACCESS 6.25 HOURS 42 HOURS 93 HOURS Seattle, WA 2 HOURS HOURS 24 HOURS Chicago, IL 500 miles New York, NY 1.5 HOURS 9 HOURS 11 HOURS Durham, NC Raleigh, NC Chapel Hill, NC Los Angeles, CA 5.75 HOURS 37 HOURS 67 HOURS Dallas, TX 4.5 HOURS 17.5 HOURS 33 HOURS 3 HOUR DRIVE TO THE NC MOUNTAINS 3 HOUR DRIVE TO THE NC BEACHES 2 HOUR DRIVE TO SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE

9 QUAIL ROOST FARM HILLSBOROUGH YOUNGSVILLE DURHAM WAKE FOREST CHAPEL HILL CARY RALEIGH KNIGHTDALE PITTSBORO HOLLY SPRINGS CLAYTON POINT OF INTEREST MILES MINUTES I-85 CORRIDOR DOWNTOWN DURHAM DUKE UNIVERSITY I-40 CORRIDOR RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK POINT OF INTEREST MILES MINUTES UNC CHAPEL HILL RDU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NC STATE UNIVERSITY DOWNTOWN RALEIGH I-95 CORRIDOR

10 Quail Roost Farm QUAIL ROOST FARM ROAD ROUGEMONT, NC FOR SALE FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT US: CARLTON MIDYETTE, III Senior Vice President Land Services BARRY J. BOWLING, CCIM Senior Vice President Land Services CB Richard Ellis - Raleigh LLC. The information contained in this document has been obtained from sources believed reliable. While CB Richard Ellis - Raleigh LLC does not doubt its accuracy, CB Richard Ellis - Raleigh LLC has not verified it and makes no guarantee, warranty or representation about it. It is your responsibility to independently confirm its accuracy and completeness. Any projections, opinions, assumptions or estimates used are for example only and do not represent the current or future performance of the property. The value of this transaction to you depends on tax and other factors which should be evaluated by your tax, financial and legal advisors. You and your advisors should conduct a careful, independent investigation of the property to determine to your satisfaction the suitability of the property for your needs. Photos herein are the property of their respective owners and use of these images without the express written consent of the owner is prohibited.