0 Elwell Ferry Rd Kelly, NC 28448

Boasting nearly a half mile of frontage on the Cape Fear River, The Elwell Ferry River Tract is a spectacular, one-of-a-kind property. Upon entering the property, you are greeted with large open hayfields tucked into the woods and miles of internal roads and trails already established. There are great topographical changes consisting of high pine ridges and ancient 100+ year old Cypress-filled sloughs. Protecting the property is the historic 1940s earthen dike with no known breaches on the property.
The diversification of The Elwell Ferry Tract is truly astonishing. There are 15+/- acres of rolling hayfields, tall mature timber, including hardwoods, a private fishing pond with a sandy beach area, and multiple food plots for wildlife. A portion of the pines were planted around 1973- over 50 years old! With the elevation shifts (including an old home site hill of 30 feet lidar elevation!) and water sources, there is even an opportunity for a productive duck impoundment; and, to complete a hunting experience, the gentle hill at the hay field's edge invites a cabin.
In the pine ridges, you will find deer and turkey, while ducks inhabit the hardwood bottoms and fish fill the Cape Fear River. You will also find black bears on the property from time to time. This property is ideal for the recreational buyer looking for the ultimate hunting and fishing outdoor paradise, or someone looking for a private estate to build a home, have horses (the property was used to raise cattle for decades), gardens, and anything else!
Located next to one of the last operating inland cable ferry systems in NC, you can actually ride the historic Elwell Ferry to the Elwell Ferry River Tract! The private, legal access is from Elwell Ferry Rd, just 45 minutes from downtown Wilmington and less than 15 miles from White Lake! This is an extremely unique property with fields, woods, river frontage, upland, and hardwoods. The perfect property does exist, and you can truly have it all with the Elwell Ferry River Tract. Private showings by appointment only. Buyer agent commission offered.