141 River Rd in Newfane

55 acres • $850,000

Property Owner:

Private non-farming landowner

Contact Name:

Susan Mills

Property Location:

141 River Rd, Newfane, VT
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The Land

Total number of acres available with this property:

55.0

Total acres available for agriculture:

22.0

Acres of forested land:

30.0

Acres of cropland or tillable land:

22.0

Acres of pasture:

22.0

Other open and/or non-farmable land:

3 acres of buildings and adjoining land

Quality of land:

Excellent. I believe no chemicals have been applied. In the land below the house, adjacent to the large barn, there is only a small section (maybe 1/4 acre) which has become wet with all the rain this fall. Pasture land is flat and bordered by the West River, with small sections of wooded creek to shade livestock. It could be used for pasture or agriculture. The 2 acres or so above the house is also open and available for agriculture, and there is a small barn there for easier pasturing, but on smaller scale. The forested land has been used for maple sugaring; we estimate about 350-400 maple trees are available, and much of the tubing is still present.

Farm Information

Water sources present:

Available

Water sources details:

Drilled well, and abundant spring water, with three taps which overflow with water all year round. One tap at upper, small barn, one at studio building, the third in the big barn below.

Barns and sheds:

Available

Farmer housing:

Available

Farmer housing details:

The main residence was built in 1817, is very well maintained. It is 4000 square feet, with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, wood stove and fireplaces, supplemented with oil heat. Hardwood (mahogany) floors throughout. Guest house has been used as AirBnB for significant income. There's an outdoor swimming pool for residents and guests as well.

Equipment and machinery:

Available

Equipment and machinery details:

Massey-Ferguson (1984) tractor available at additional cost ($6,000), with bucket, bushwhacker, tiller, and hookup for trailer Various other farm equipment, supplies

Farm infrastructure details:

One large barn with two floors, hayloft and other storage, an office overlooking the river and pasture, and downstairs with about ten stalls. A second, small barn with two stalls and a chicken coop (or three stalls). There is also a large shed with a shop and four bays; a studio which overlooks the pasture and rivers; and a guest house.

Tenure Arrangement

Tenure arrangement:

Property for sale

Property for sale:

$850000. Fair market value. The property is registered under the VT Current Use Value program.

Sale price:

$850,000

Additional Information

Property is on town-maintained dirt road. River frontage along length of pasture, below the residence. Pasture is contiguous, but in four sections. Perfect for grazing or growing hay, or agriculture. Above the residence is about 3 acres of open land, much of which could also be used for agriculture, and includes the bull barn. Forested land covers about 30 acres, and has in the past been used for maple sugaring (estimate about 350-400 maple trees); many of the sugaring lines are still available for use. Across the river are hundreds of acres of conserved land. Beautiful mountain views. Next to the barn is an old silo with historic value, made of ceramic blocks. 

This is a gorgeous piece of property with long views of the river and mountain range, open pasture and land near the house. Besides livestock and agriculture, the property has generated $40,000 per year thru the guest house. The studio could be easily fixed up and generate rental income or used for farmworker housing. The residence is large, solid, in excellent condition, with many beautiful old features.