~70+ acres, estate/farm lot, Shelburne Falls, MA

Posted on March 5, 2017Last updated 2 months ago

The Land

Property Owner:

Private non-farming landowner

Property Location:

Bray Road, Shelburne Falls village, MA (Land spans Conway & Buckland MA)

Total number of acres available with this property:

70.0

Acres of cropland or tillable land:

10.0

Acres of pasture:

62.0

Acres of forested land:

62.0

Other open and/or non-farmable land:

Land is currently primarily wooded and opportune for timber harvest. Forest cutting plan could include reclaiming pastures historically used for grazing cattle and other agricultural production. Located in a "Right to Farm Community".

Is the property enrolled in a current use or other state program that affects property taxes?:

No

Is the property protected with any type of Conservation Easement?:

No

Is there a forest management plan for forestland on the available property?:

No

Is the property certified organic, or does it qualify for organic certification under federal organic regulations?:

Yes
Farm Information

Water sources present

Available

Types of water sources present

Shallow well or spring reservoir
River/stream

Water sources details

Artesian spring, seasonal brook

Barns, sheds or other structures

None available

Farmer housing

None available

Farmer housing details

Land meets requirements for building, including sufficient road frontage on Bray Rd, Buckland, MA (Shelburne Falls village). Land passed prior Percolation Test.

Equipment and machinery

None available
Tenure Arrangement

Tenure arrangement

Property for sale

Property for sale

Asking price is $265,000.

Sale price

$265,000
Additional Information

Description

LAND: Estate/farm lot for sale at Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. These 62-70+ wooded acres with many natural resources offer a desirable location for building your home and family farm, in this "Right to Farm Community", with viable opportunity for sustainable forest management, timber farming and other agriculture. 

Within walking distance of the historic village of Shelburne Falls, MA and abutting hundreds of acres of protected land, this unique property offers tranquility, privacy, old stone walls, artesian spring, seasonal brook, old logging/cart roads, natural gravel, vast timber resource including diverse hardwood stands, a rich geologic and cultural history, and expansive views from its high lookout point. 

Land meets building requirements ANR (Approval Not Required) and has already passed prior perc test. On the Buckland side there are approx. 48 + known acres and 347 ft of frontage on Bray Rd, sufficient for at least one estate/farm building lot developable by right. Land spans an additional 13 + known acres into Conway, MA with possibility to accommodate family compound or guest/farm worker residences via permit of right of way zoning. 

Road frontage is on quiet country road only 1.4 miles from Shelburne Falls village center and convenient to the Mohawk Trail/RT 2, a popular destination for its spectacular fall foliage, antique shops and farm stands. Shelburne Falls is known for its cultural and natural attractions ranging from shops & galleries, fine eateries and farmer's markets, to the famous Glacial Potholes & Bridge of Flowers, as well as fishing & white water rafting on the Deerfield River, hiking trails, winter skiing and snowboarding at the nearby Berkshire East Mountain Resort and more. 

Property has a rich history in the area known as "Moonshine Hill" and site of historic dance pavilion. With diverse terrain, long range views, pristine woodlands & water, land also lends itself to hiking, cross country skiing, horseback riding trails, ATVs, hunting, wildlife conservation and other recreational/ educational opportunities. 

Acre totals for the catagories listed above ( cropland/tillable, pasture, forest) are estimated. For more information or to schedule a viewing please contact land owner at:
[email protected] or call 413-768-8426. Please leave message for prompt return call.

 

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