Country Paradise on 50 Acres, Great Topography, Fruit Farm Possibility
near Lake Erie
$459,900
Rear Yard privacy
ID#: 1746
Lake Erie
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath
- 1650 Square Feet
- asphalt Roof
- Well Water Supply, Septic
- 52 Acres
- Waterfront
- Great View
APPLE FARM - COMING SOON!
SUBJECT PROPERTY
Construction of the home and some outbuildings were completed during the 1970's. This farm has been primarily used as a family farming operation before and since and more recently as an operating fruit (apple) orchard. Prior farming practices were production of livestock, soya beans, corn, vegetables, peas and other cereal grains.
The farm has had some capital improvements over the years, including the addition of a bunk house used for seasonal help, shop and equipment barn.
The main buildings are situated near the front of the parcel yet some 1000 feet or more off
The arable acreage remaining could then be leased out for as much as $250/acre for vegetables and other crops.
Total combined acreage is 54.43 acres according to the legal description as published. There is a survey for the property. About 5 acres are bush and waterway and the balance being building site and yard, leaving 40-45 acres workable.
From the road frontage to the buildings is generally level, while to the rear of the buildings at the rear of the farm, is a mix of scenic gently rolling topography with a creek running the entire width of the property. There are two pond sites on the farm as well.
Area and Neighbourhood Analysis:
The subject property is located 10 kilometers south of the Town of
The local economy is dependent on agriculture (milk, corn, ginseng, peanuts, fruit, vegetables, including apples, cherries and pears), manufacturing (steelmaking, electricity generating, petroleum refining, gypsum, natural gas, metal fabrication) and tourism (fishing, birding, camping, hiking, festivals, and shopping and sightseeing in the vibrant small towns).
The immediate neighbourhood is rural in nature and consists of farming operations such as mainly cash cropping, which includes the production of grains, ginseng, tobacco, vegetables. There are few livestock operations in close perimeters. Adjacent land owners are actively engaged in the business of farming and for the most part cash cropping, vegetable farming, some dairy farms.
All required public service amenities can be found in the Town of Simcoe, with three major shopping malls many downtown shops and suppliers. The local high school and elementary schools including both Protestant and Catholic are modern and well equipped.
Description of Improvements:
On the subject lands there is a modern 2-storey residence and modern steel-sided building with concrete floors which houses bunkhouse, shop and equipment storage.
Principal Residence:
Lovely views of the waterways and countryside. This two storey home is constructed of frame trimmed with vinyl. The interior windows have been partially replaced. There is approximately 2600 square feet of living space plus double attached garage.
Main Floor:
Large Country Kitchen with patio doors facing the rear yard and creek valley.
Original painted Wood Cupboards with breakfast counter, double sinks, lovely colours of paint and colour co-ordination. Ceramic, hardwood, carpet and linoleum.
Off to the side of the kitchen is a two piece washroom with toilet and sink and laundry area. Side Entry from two-car garage directly into kitchen area.
Rear entryway from the garage to the rear patio.
Family Room:
Approximately 20’ x 18’ carpeted, corner brick fireplace.
Main floor bedroom.
Access to upper level from front hallway.
Upper Level:
Master bedroom, with closets, and windows overlooking rear valley and orchard.
Upper level four piece bath.
2nd bedroom plus large storage and utility rooms.
Main Barn:
Modern coloured steel-siding over frame construction with concrete floor and garage doors contains large shop area, bunk house, etc.
Lower level drive in area for equipment storage also contains water heating system for the bunk house. Has separate septic system.
Barn is T-shaped, measures approx. 60 feet in length and 58 feet in width.
Soil classification:
Utilities:
Point well at main residence.
Union Gas at main roadway.
Hydro Services to all buildings with breaker panels and fuse panel in main residence.
Septic Systems installed as per requirements at time of installation, appear to function well.
High Speed Internet easily available.
Price: $459,900.00
Zoning:
According to the County the subject properties are zoned as follows:
A: Agricultural
Under the heading of A-“Agricultural” zoning, permitted uses of the property include the following:
-permanent single family farm dwelling
-farm
-animal kennel or hospital
-chick hatchery, subject to the provisions of subsection 40.2
-farm produce outlet
-farm produce grading and distribution station
-storage of operational school buses
-seasonal storage of recreational vehicles and equipment as a secondary use to a permitted farm
commercial radio, television and telecommunication towers, but excluding any office or studio associated therewith
-mobile homes, motor homes and bunkhouses for seasonal workers provided they are located on the farm on which the seasonal workers are employed
-one airstrip and one hangar per farm
-home occupation
In light of the zoning data as presented above, the writer deems that the current usages of the property conforms well with the current zoning by-law regulations.
Presented by:
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Creek valley with meandering flow |
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Single tree fruit bounty |
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Gentle nature and topography |
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Dwarf apple trees with giant yields |
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Site serenity |
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Road view-great setback |