Cross Streets: Hwy 115/Tapley 1/4 Line/Larmer 7th Line. ** Directions: North on Hwy 35/115 toward PBO to Tapley 1/4 Line, go north on Tapley 1/4 Line to Larmer 7th Line heading east. Property is west of Hwy 115 on north side. Welcome to this unique 47.33 acre property, perfectly suited for those desiring a hobby farm lifestyle. The one and three-quarter story century home is maintenance-free with vinyl siding and a metal roof, plus a rear addition built in 2016 - - making it ideal for a large family or extended living arrangements. The main floor layout features 2 eat-in kitchens, inclusive of appliances, a family room with cozy fireplace accented by a vaulted pine wood/beamed ceiling, large bedroom (currently used as the primary bedroom) with a 4-pc semi-ensuite combined with laundry facilities. The original eat-in kitchen features a unique retro-style electric stove offering a nostalgic touch, plus there is a convenient 2-pc, mud room with separate entrance, and bright living area with access to the front veranda. Upstairs, there are 3 bedrooms with pine floors, hallway wall-to-wall closets, and a 4-pc washroom. Along the west side of the home, there are also 2 separate decks with attached metal gazebos; one with a hot tub and the other overlooks a decorative pond feature. For those with a passion for agriculture, this property has been home to organic market gardening ("That Farmer on Larmer"), with horses/cattle grazing in the pasture. There is a 65'x144' coverall Tasco dome (2019), perfect for horses or storage, as well as a detached 24'x16' shop, outside clay oven, large bank barn with hay loft, additional storage/workshop containers, plus 2 driveway entrances along the road. The soil type is Otonabee Loam with 37 acres of tile-drained/workable land, plus the perimeter of the property has a hot-wired fence for livestock security. On the north side of the large spring-fed pond, there is an apple orchard with original heritage apple trees. Ideally located for commuters with easy access to Hwy 115, this property is not just a home, it's a lifestyle opportunity, whether you're looking to continue the legacy of market gardening or simply want to enjoy the tranquility of rural living! (id:27476)
