Hobby Farm / Ranch for sale sold Alma, ON  Final transaction : $485,000

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LOVE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES? If you do, then this unique 49 acre horse farm/hobby farm/country home could be just what you're looking for! It includes a spring fed swimming pond, barn (8 box stalls), 15 acres of bush with trails and about 25 acres in hay.

Location - Southwestern Ontario - 30 minutes northwest of Waterloo (in between Alma and Drayton). 10 minutes from Elora.

HOUSE INFORMATION

- the original part of the house is about 120 years old and consists of the master bedroom with ensuite, 2 more bedrooms and the old "back Kitchen" that we converted into the "hot tub" or "Spa" room.
-The addition is about 30 years old and contains the main bathroom, kitchen, living room, dining room and laundry room on the main floor, and the rec room, office, wood room, and utility/furnace room in the basement.

EXTERIOR HOUSE FEATURES
- stucco - painted in June 2007
- new steel roof, soffits and fascia - 2001
- new eaves trough 2006/2007
- new concrete patio and sidewalk poured in June 2007
- front and back decks

WATER SOURCE
- artesian spring well in basement of original section of house.
- provides 200 gals per hour of great tasting water.
- water quantity and temperature is suitable for geothermal heating.
- it's also the main water source for the spring fed pond
- new propane water heater 2003

HEATING
- New high efficiency propane furnace installed in Feb 2007
- can also heat entire house with wood by using the airtight wood stove in basement and "Elmira Stove Works" wood fireplace insert in living room.

MAIN FLOOR
- central feature is the stunning, granite fireplace surrounded by the open concept kitchen, dining and living rooms.
- cathedral barnboard ceilings
- oak hardwood floor in living room, ceramic tile in dining room and kitchen.
- walls freshly painted in July 2006.
- patio door replaced in 2002

Bathroom
- Renovated 2001, new tub and surround, counter top, ceramic floors

LOWER LEVELS

Hot Tub room
- completely gutted and remodeled in 2004 (this room was the original back kitchen)
- replaced all floor joists with full rough cut 2"x12" lumber, covered with 2"x6" tongue and groove pine (used to be factory flooring)
- added patio door and replaced window
- Coast Mountain "Washington" 5 person spa with lounger (88"x80"x37.5") 45 jets
- includes rough-in for sauna

2nd Bedroom
- replaced both window frames in 2007
- updated in Jan 2008 with a fresh coat of paint and new laminate plank flooring

3rd Bedroom
- converted the room that was being used as our exercise room into a 3rd bedroom in January 2008
- new California ceiling and carpet
- fresh coat of paint
- replaced window in 2005

SECOND FLOOR

Spacious mater bedroom
- completely gutted and remodeled in 2006
- replaced both windows
- California ceiling, walk-in closet, ceiling fan
- plank laminate flooring

3 piece Ensuite
- this room was added in 2000
- corner shower, pedestal sink, ceramic floor

Loft
- great space for storage or turn it into a reading nook, sewing room, whatever you imagine!

BASEMENT
- partially finished
- Spacious enough for a big recroom and office or additional bedroom
- furnace room with additional storage space
- additional utility room large enough to hold 3 bush cords of wood for keeping the house warm and cozy during cold winters

SPRING FED SWIMMING POND
- it took us 7 yrs (1993-2000) to get the pond into the fantastic shape it's in today.
- original pond was drained, cleaned and dug to a depth of 16 feet (it's 75 feet in diameter)
- lined with railroad ties and added a sand beach
- stocked with trout
- surrounded by a stunning perennial garden
- additional features included diving board, dock, 25' swinging rope...jumping in is the perfect way to cool off after a hot day baling hay!
- Excellent spot to sit, relax and enjoy your very own, peaceful 49 acres

BARN
- 8 box stalls (2 are extra large for broodmare and foal)
- there is room to add two smaller stalls (or one more large one).
- 2 tack rooms (1 heated, insulated and has a hot water tank)
- lots of room upstairs for round and square bales of hay and straw
- outdoor dog run with open access to barn. Great place for your dog to stay cool in summer and warm in winter while you're at work.
- added run in shelter to back of barn for horses with automatic "never freeze" water system

OTHER PROPERTY FEATURES
- 1/2 mile grass covered racetrack
- 3 paddocks
- 15 acres of bush with creek and trails. Great place to go for a walk with your dog or to ride your horse.

INTERNET
- We're including the hardware for high speed satellite internet connection ($600.00 value).
- Information on monthly subscriptions is available on XPLORNET.COM