The Georgia estate once owned by late Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington has sold for $6.6 million. Known as Free Bird’s Nest, the secluded Milton property originally covered 68 acres and was named for the band’s signature song. Its sale concludes a multiyear effort to find a buyer for the expansive lakefront land.
Key takeaways
- The remaining 36 acres of Rossington’s former estate sold for $6.6 million.
- The full 68-acre property was first marketed for $12 million in 2023.
- The estate sits along Sargent Lake in Milton, Georgia.
- The first 32 acres sold separately last year for $4.7 million.
A property tied to Lynyrd Skynyrd history
Rossington, a founding member and longtime guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd, owned the Milton property during the later years of his life. The estate’s name, Free Bird’s Nest, references “Free Bird,” one of the band’s best-known songs and a defining anthem of Southern rock.
The property’s musical connection gave it unusual cultural significance, but its physical attributes were equally important. Its broad acreage, privacy and setting on Sargent Lake made it appealing to buyers seeking a private retreat outside the Atlanta area.
The estate was divided after a $12 million listing
The entire 68-acre property entered the market in 2023 with an asking price of $12 million. Rather than attracting an individual buyer prepared to purchase the estate intact, the listing drew interest from developers who hoped to divide the land.
The first 32 acres ultimately sold last year for $4.7 million. The buyers planned to construct a private residence on their portion, leaving the remaining 36 acres available for a separate sale.
Buyer drawn to privacy and scale
The latest buyer acquired the remaining acreage for $6.6 million, according to the reported sale. The purchaser was attracted primarily to the property’s size and seclusion, as well as its position on Sargent Lake.
The transaction highlights continued demand for large, private residential properties in desirable Georgia communities. Although the estate no longer remains under one owner, its combination of lake access, extensive land and rock-and-roll history helped distinguish it from a typical luxury property.
A notable chapter closes in Milton
With both portions of the original estate now sold, Free Bird’s Nest has entered a new phase. The property’s future will be shaped by private development rather than its former connection to Lynyrd Skynyrd, but its association with Rossington and the band will remain part of its legacy.