Resilient Offgrid Homestead, River John

For more details or to contact the seller directly, please look up Listing ID 644839 at ForSaleByOwner.ca.   We are downsizing and so it is time to sell our unique amazing resilient offgrid homestead. We have a one of a kind environmentally sustainable property with stunning sunsets, ready for the next family. We are caretakers (aka owners) of a piece of paradise with million dollar views of the Cobequid mountains. The property has been a farm for generations. This property can support a small village which had been our intention as we attempted to create an intentional community. We have owned the land for more 20 years and it could be deemed organic right away as we have never applied any non-organic type of inputs. Very isolated, few and good neighbours, minimal dirt road traffic. Perfect opportunity for market garden or simply a hobby farm, and for those seeking a safe & secure space to live out the coming planetary challenges.     For those concerned with surviving and thriving in the future, the homestead offers renewable energy systems, abundance of great quality water, non-certified organic soils & gardens, food forests, plenty of wood to be harvested, various outbuildings for storage, livestock, gardening equipment. The property is located on a hill thus not subject to flooding. Good wind to help with spring & summer bugs & heat. We have removed potential hazards if grass or forest fires should occur. Homestead has survived 3 hurricanes with only minimal damage (loss of rooftop woodstove cover, outhouse blew over)     The following is included:   Home: A 1000 sq. ft. bungalow that was originally a mini home where previous owner doubled it in size, white vinyl siding, insulation, steel roof, at least 30 years old     Total acreage approx. 50 acres in 2 parcels (house is a separate PID): 35 acres of field mowed annually for hay used for deep mulch on the garden & animal bedding, 5 acres 'old' growth       Dirt road frontage on 2 sides, 8 km from River John/hwy 6/Sunrise trail (gas station, convenience store, library, post office, pharmacy, beer/booze store, seasonal coffee shop), 15 minutes to Tatamagouche (local hospital, grocery store, restaurants), 40 minutes to Truro (major center for all your needs), 45 to New Glasgow, 1 hr 15 to airport, 1 hr 45 min to Halifax       Water: 85 foot drilled well, excellent water well never runs dry, several natural springs & surface wells on property, seasonal creeks, water tested 2023 – results can be provided to serious buyers       Septic system: predates our purchase of the property, at least 30 years of age, never had a problem with it, buyer purchases as is       Heat: Woodstove heat situated in centre of main open concept living area, lifetime supply of wood to harvest, passive solar heating from a large greenhouse attached to the house walkin via sliding doors off of main room, new 2023 heatpump installed in main living area       Cooking: Propane cooking with 2 large tanks situated on side of house, contract with Superior Propane, fill once a year usually in the Fall       Open concept living space with 4 quadrants: 24’ x 24’ - kitchen, dining room, living room & den area       Maple hardwood floor throughout installed in 2004, treated with linseed oil not toxic varnish, new 2004 dark grey & off white linoleum tiles in kitchen, included new subfloor installation with insulation       Multipurpose room: 13’ x 15.5’, not fully finished – only drywall & mudding complete on 2 walls, currently used for washing machine, 2 freezers - large & small, battery & solar equipment, storage, access to attic via ladder where there is additional storage space (unheated but dry), could be used as a...