Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 2:00 pm — Auction Site: 110 Darby Road SW, Calhoun, GA
Chinook Farms – 160± Acre Premier Farm in North Georgia
110 Darby Road SW, Calhoun, Gordon County, GA
60’ x 80’ Barndominium – Horse Barn – Catch Pen – Tree House – Motocross Track – Shooting Range – Hay Barn with Office – Creek
Selling all Equipment and Recreational Vehicles
This auction presents a rare opportunity to own a Premier North Georgia farm, offering all the amenities of country living, with being just 5 Miles from Calhoun and Adairsville and 3 Miles from I-75.
Welcome to Chinook Farms, a rare opportunity to own one of North Georgia’s most versatile and thoughtfully designed Premier Farms. This exceptional property blends working farm functionality with high-end amenities, offering a lifestyle that is both productive and luxurious. From its world-class barns to custom living spaces, recreational facilities, and stunning landscapes, every detail has been meticulously crafted to create a true legacy estate.
Main Barn:
The heart of the farm is a 60’ x 80’ commercial-grade Red Iron steel barn, built to look like a traditional wood barn with tongue-and-groove siding. Designed for durability and efficiency, it offers:
- Climate-controlled interior with dual 4-ton heat pumps
- Polished green-stained concrete floors (custom finished by John Deere’s factory contractors)
- Dual 12’ x 14’ electric roll-up doors plus walk-in access
- 400-amp service, Starlink Internet, phone line, and full security system with cameras and alarm
- Energy-efficient LED lighting, exterior illumination, and 220V/30-amp air compressor
Barndominium Apartment:
Attached to the main barn is a thoughtfully designed 810 sq. ft. Barndominium apartment, perfect for guests, caretakers, or personal retreat. Features include:
- Hardwood floors, crown molding, and Hunter Douglas acoustic ceilings
- 1 Bedroom with his and hers closets
- Granite Kitchen with hardwood cabinetry, Samsung appliances, and a stacked Washer/Dryer
- Bathroom with jacuzzi tub and tiled shower
- Mudroom with polished concrete flooring
Outdoor Living and Pool Area:
- Tallman Seminole fiberglass saltwater pool (12’ x 28’, 50-year warranty) with custom-tinted concrete decking
- Tennessee fieldstone wood-burning fireplace and pool motor enclosed
- Cedar-built pavilion and oversized pool arbor
- Lush landscaping with rock walls, maples, oaks, cherry trees, evergreens, and ornamental plants
- Secure fencing with 4-board pressure-treated wood and page wire, enhanced by solar-powered electric premier wire for pet safety
Horse Barn:
- 4-Priefert stalls (convertible into 2 oversized stalls) with exterior bale windows
- Wash bay with hot/cold water and floor drain
- Tack room with full utilities and climate control (new mini-split, 2025)
- Dual glass roll-up doors, aluminum roofing, gutters, and downspouts
- Security system tied to main barn
- Custom Porch raised garden beds, and pet enclosures.
Working Farm and Additional Facilities:
- Catch Pen: Fully equipped with a concrete trough, city water, 400-amp service, and multiple bull gates
- Hay Barn: 100’ x 100’ steel structure with deep well, silo, electricity, and workshop container with hot water heater, industrial sink, shelving, and generator hookup
- Hay Barn Office: Includes employee desk, time clock, and full-sized bed
- Drive-Over Bridge: Dual 70’ railway flatcars rated at 160,000 lbs
- Walk-Over Bridge: Steel I-beam structure with gangway and rope rails
Recreation & Lifestyle:
- Treehouse: Custom-built 24’ x 26’, elevated 12’
- Motocross Track: Built by Dirt Wurx (the official AMA Supercross builder)
- Shooting Range: Professionally designed with 9’ berm, two platforms (400m & 450 m)
- Creek Pavilion & Barbecue: Scenic picnic shelter on Oothkalooga Creek
Natural Beauty & History:
- Oothkalooga Creek flows through the property, with two shallow crossings, a spring-fed pond, and a historic natural rock formation (“Lily’s Pond”) once used for baptisms and swimming.
- Four freshwater springs on-site (water quality tested pure)
- Diverse wildlife habitat with deer, turkey, otters, fox, and even a residential eagle
- Orchard with cherry, persimmon, peach, apple, and willow trees
Development Potential:
In addition to its current use, the property includes a commercial sewer line running across the eastern section, offering significant long-term development potential for future owners.
EQUIPMENT & PERSONAL PROPERTY:
- 2020 John Deere 4066M Tractor Hydrostatic Drive 4-wheel drive with 400E JD Loader and Bucket – 1200 Hours – VIN#1LV4066MELK103557
- Bevco Cyclone Flex Batwing 17’ Finishing Mower – Serial # 244212
- Big Tex 14’ Hydraulic Dump Trailer with battery-operated dump – VIN # 16VDX142XC5317472
- Personal Property—All purchases shall be paid for in full on sale day by cash, credit/debit card, certified check, or personal/company check with bank letter guaranteeing payment to DEMPSEY AUCTION CO, for this specific auction.—NO EXCEPTIONS
- A 13.5% Buyer’s Premium (3.5% discount using cash/check) will be added to the final bid to determine the sales price.
PROJECT MANAGER/AGENT: Karly Davis- 706.767.0005- [email protected]
OPEN HOUSE: Dempsey Representatives will be on-site Tuesday, November 11th, and Wednesday, November 19th, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Private Showings to Qualified Buyers are always available through our office.
BIDDING: This auction will be conducted in a Live/Simulcast format, giving bidders the flexibility to participate in person on-site or online, whichever is most convenient.
SALE SITE: Property to be SOLD on-site under the Dempsey Tent.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- Real Estate: A 10% down payment is required on the day of sale, with the balance due at closing. All sales must be closed within 30 days of the auction date. A 10% Buyer’s Premium will be added to the final bid to determine the contract price.
- Personal Property: All purchases shall be paid for in full on sale day by cash, credit/debit card, certified check, or personal/company check with bank letter guaranteeing payment to DEMPSEY AUCTION CO, for this specific auction.—NO EXCEPTIONS. A 13.5% Buyer’s Premium (3.5% cash/check discount) will be added to the final bid to determine the sales price.
CLOSING: Closing to be on or before 30 days from Sale Date. Closing to be handled by Brumlow, Corwin, and Delashmit, Rome, GA.
BROKER PARTICIPATION: Dempsey Auction Co will pay any licensed Broker/Agent a referral commission for any registered client who successfully closes on the property. CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR PRECISE DETAILS.
For plats, brochures, or further sales information on this auction, contact US BY NAME at 800.DEMPSEY (336.7739).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
These “Terms and Conditions” supersede all other printed and oral statements and will be attached to and become a part of the Real Estate Sales Contract as Exhibit “A”, which will prevail over this document and any other agreement between the Buyer and Seller.
CONDITIONS OF SALE: Dempsey Auction Company (Auctioneer/Broker) has entered into a contract with (Seller), TO OFFER AT AUCTION, real estate (To be updated…)
All property, real and personal, is selling “AS IS, WHERE IS” and being conveyed by Seller as provided for below. It is offered for sale and sold “AS IS and WITH ALL FAULTS, IF ANY” without representation or warranty of any kind as to their condition; and any repairs, alterations, damage, cleanup, removal of debris, waste, personal property, etc., are the sole responsibility of the buyer. No warranties, either statutory or otherwise, expressed or implied, including those as to the fitness for a particular use or purpose, habitability, merchantability, or environmental condition including, but not limited to, any hazardous substances, hazardous waste, petroleum or petroleum by-products (collectively Hazardous Materials), concerning the property are given by the Auctioneer or Seller. Neither the Seller nor the Auction Company makes any representation concerning the property whatsoever. All bidders acknowledge and agree by their participation in the Auction that he/she has inspected the Property and is not relying on any warranty or representation of the Seller, Auctioneer, or any agent thereof. Buyer acknowledges and agrees that at closing there may be the existence of equipment, personal property , and/or scrap materials located upon or within the property and agrees to accept the same in AS IS condition.
We require all bidders to register and obtain a bid number in order to participate in the bidding process. All decisions of the Auctioneer will be final, including the increments of bidding, disputes among bidders, or any other issues that might arise before, during, or after the auction.
The Seller has the right, at their sole discretion, to add or withdraw all or any portion of the property before the auction’s opening announcement. This property is selling Subject to Owner Confirmation, and we reserve the right to hold ALL offers open until the following Monday.
CONVEYANCE: All property will be conveyed by a Limited Warranty Deed with title insurance available at the Purchaser’s expense.
RESERVATIONS & RESTRICTIONS: The real estate will be sold subject to any and all restrictions, public utilities, encroachments, zoning ordinances, easements, Property’s respective County regulations, protective covenants, any existing rights of way, and all other matters now of record or shown on the attached plat if applicable (To be updated…).
ONLINE PURCHASERS’ PAYMENT: At the close of the auction, successful bidders will be emailed the contract package to execute and return to Dempsey Auction Co. Successful bidders will deposit 10% of the Contract Sales Price as earnest money in the form of cashier’s check or bank wire transfer with Dempsey Auction Co within 24 hours of receipt of the contract package. The entirety of the remaining balance is due at closing as stipulated in the “Terms and Conditions”. Purchaser shall be responsible for all wire transfer fees. Successful high bidders not executing and returning their contract with earnest money deposit within 24 hours of receipt will be considered in default and subject to an Administrative Fee (as defined below). All Administrative Fees are non-refundable.
TECHNICAL SOFTWARE ISSUES: NEITHER THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE SOFTWARE NOR THE AUCTION COMPANY SHALL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR A MISSED BID OR THE FAILURE OF THE SOFTWARE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY FOR ANY REASON. Dempsey Auction Company is providing online bidding as a service to Bidder. Bidder acknowledges and understands that this service may or may not function correctly the day of the auction. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Dempsey Auction Company or anyone else if the internet service fails to work correctly. Dempsey Auction Company will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source.
DEFAULT: In the event a winning bidder fails to submit the signed “Sales Contract” and deposit earnest money as provided in the pre-stipulated Terms and Conditions, the winning bidder will be charged an administrative fee of $2,500 on the credit card provided at auction registration. Additional default remedies are reserved by Dempsey Auction Co and the Sellers as provided in the Terms and Conditions and the Sales Contract.
PAYMENT: A 10% Buyer’s Premium on Real Estate will be added to the Bid Price on all real estate today to arrive at the final purchase price. The purchaser will be required to sign the Real Estate Sales Contract and pay a non-refundable earnest money deposit equal to 10% of the Contract Sales Price immediately following the Auction. This payment may be made with either a personal or company check. This deposit will be held in a non-interest-bearing escrow account under the control of Dempsey Auction Co. No disbursements will be made from this escrow account until closing or otherwise in accordance with this agreement. In the event the purchaser fails to close and pay his/her balance when due, the deposit may be retained by the Seller and Auctioneer as liquidated damages in addition to any other remedies available to the Seller and Auctioneer.
SURVEY: To be updated…
CLOSING: Closing shall take place within 30 days of auction, in accordance with the Real Estate Sales Contract, or on a date mutually agreed upon by the Seller and Purchaser(s) in writing. The closing firm will be (To be updated…)
CLOSING COSTS: The Seller will provide a Limited Warranty Deed at closing. If for some reason the Seller is unable to convey good and marketable title to the property, unless otherwise noted, the Purchaser(s) Earnest money deposit will be returned.
All other costs including, but not limited to, Attorney’s Closing Fees, Recording and Handling Fees, Deed Transfer Taxes, Title Search, Title Insurance, Loan Origination Fees, etc., will be at the Purchaser’s expense.
POSSESSION: Purchaser(s) will be granted possession of real estate at closing, on or before 30 days from acceptance.
TAXES: The 2025 Real Estate property taxes will be prorated to the date of closing. If any additional taxes are assessed resulting from the change of use by the purchaser, they will be the responsibility of the purchaser.
AGENCY: The Auctioneer is acting as agent for the seller only in this transaction and is to be paid a fee pursuant to a separate written agreement between seller and the Auctioneer. The Auctioneer is not acting as an agent for the purchaser in this transaction. Any third-party broker is not a sub-agent of the Auctioneer.
BUYER’S NOTE: Dempsey Auction Company and the Seller reserve the right to amend any terms or conditions of the auction by announcing such amendments prior to or during the auction. All information published, announced, or contained herein was derived from sources believed to be correct; however, it is not guaranteed by the Seller or the Auctioneer. The Auctioneer makes no warranty or guarantee as to the correctness and completeness of any information. Personal on-site inspection of the property is recommended. The failure of any bidder to inspect, or to be fully informed as to the condition of the property, will not constitute grounds for any claim or demand for adjustment or withdrawal of bid, offer, or earnest money after its opening tender. Any and all announcements made from the auction stand take precedence over all other verbal, printed, announced, and/or distributed information. Dempsey Auction Company is the “Agent of the Seller”, and our fiduciary duties of loyalty and faithfulness are owed to the Seller.
METHOD of SALE: DAC reserves the right to offer the property any way we see fit to obtain the seller the most money.
NOTE: This auction is being recorded by audio in its entirety for legal purposes.
I have received, read, understand, and agree to the information in these “Terms and Conditions” which will become a part of the sales contract and will hereafter be Exhibit “A”.