Welcome to Hillside Springs Homestead! The property offers a unique opportunity to embrace the serene beauty of rural Vermont. Whether you’re dreaming of starting a sustainable farming venture, creating a family homestead, or simply enjoying the tranquility of nature, this property has it all. The saltbox home is nestled back from the road, providing pastoral and forest mountain views while ensuring peace and privacy. The second building, conveniently located near the road, features two bedrooms, a full bath with walk-in shower and full kitchen. One of the bedrooms is currently used as a farm store. This building also contains another room with separate entrance that is currently used as a milk house, but it could be repurposed for a variety of uses. The versatile 72.2 +/- acres features fertile soil and ample water supply. The micro-orchard includes apple, pear and peach trees. The managed forest and sugar house offer potential for maple syrup production. The pasture has been rotationally grazed and is ideal for grazing a small herd of cattle, goats or sheep.
Hillside Springs Homestead
72 acres • $535,000
Property Owner:
Farmer or farm family
Contact Name:
David Atherton
Property Location:
4612 VT RT 140 Poultney VT 05764
The Land
Total number of acres available with this property:
72.2
Total acres available for agriculture:
72.2
Acres of forested land:
62.0
Acres of cropland or tillable land:
0.0
Acres of pasture:
10.0
Quality of land:
The pastures have been rotationally grazed for the last 5 years and are flush with cold season grasses and clover.
The forest land has not been logged in over 15 years and has a management plan.
Farm Information
Water sources present:
Available
Water sources details:
Two drilled wells and two springs on mountain side.
Barns and sheds:
Farmer housing:
Available
Farmer housing details:
The saltbox home is nestled back from the road, providing pastoral and forest mountain views while ensuring peace and privacy. Inside you'll find modernized plumbing, electrical, energy efficient insulation and double-paned windows paired with the cozy charm of a centrally located wood stove and hardwood floors throughout.
Equipment and machinery:
Available
Equipment and machinery details:
Electric fencing, grazing water lines, 45 hp New Holland tractor with loader and backhoe.
Farm infrastructure details:
22x30 foot timber frame barn with a lean-to shed and permanent fence for livestock.
Second building with 2 bed 1 bath apartment and farm store.
Large garage/shop that is functional, but needs a new concrete floor and foundation.
Tenure Arrangement
Tenure arrangement:
Property for sale
Property for sale:
Priced below fair market value.
Sale price:
$535,000