The current owner is seeking partner(s) to own half of the value of the land and agricultural facilies. It is expected that they would want to establish their own farming venture or homestead on the land and build/bring another unit for housing. The current owner would maintain ownership of the farmhouse and campground, continuing to operate the established parts of the business. Part time employment for partners is an option. Shared mainenance of the property is expected. A trial period to assess compatibility makes sense. Eventual/gradual purchase of the rest of the property is on the table.
Beautiful west facing Vermont hillside farm
69 acres • $0
Property Owner:
Farmer or farm family
Contact Name:
Jinny Hardy Cleland
Property Location:
Gee Hill Rd, Royalton, VT
The Land
Total number of acres available with this property:
69.0
Total acres available for agriculture:
64.0
Acres of forested land:
38.0
Acres of cropland or tillable land:
6.0
Acres of pasture:
24.0
Other open and/or non-farmable land:
Multiple streams and periodic wet areas provide wooded banks along with vegetated fencerows dividing fields and edges of property boundaries.
Open areas surround buildings, are adjacent to camping sites and are between fruit plantings.
7 acres
Quality of land:
The property has been well maintained by the current owner for 25 years.
Soils are typical Vermont hillside types with only a few hand-sized rocks, clay loam with beautiful tilth and good water holding capacity.
Poultry production and past vegetable production have resulted in some very fertile areas, approx. 3 acres of the farm. Unenhanced pastures are in three large areas of four, five and eleven acres and several smaller sections.
The entire property has been certified organic until 2024 and still qualifies.
Multiple springs on the farm and nearby have been water sources for the six streams (contained drainages) on the property, exiting the lower boundary as one stream.
Farm Information
Water sources present:
Available
Water sources details:
The strongest spring on the farm has been tiled and supplies the barn and greenhouse areas. Several hydrants are on this line. It has never gone dry. Another spring is an excellent source to feed a pond that could be dug nearby.
The drilled well supplies the house and campground and provides excellent tasting testable water at 30 gal. a min.
Barns and sheds:
Farmer housing:
None available
Farmer housing details:
There is a 15 year old farmhouse where the owner lives and multiple guest facilities for an agritourism campground component both of which are not part of the sale.
Equipment and machinery:
Available
Equipment and machinery details:
The equipment available for use by partner(s) includes ---
3 JD tractors, tiller, brush hog for field mowing, poultry production equipment and housing, most of the tools and small equipment for ag and carpentry projects and some greenhouse space are available for use.
Farm infrastructure details:
Buildings include:
Barn - Drive through structure with 12 x 12 stalls, an open area, shop and covered east side
Shed - partially closed-in storage area approx. 10x15 ft.
Greenhouses - two structures currently in use by owner. Another unassembled.
Tenure Arrangement
Tenure arrangement:
Other
Other:
Partnership
Price to be determined
Sale price:
$0