Lenox, MA farm

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Posted 2.29.16 // 1:28pm

Total number of acres: 

11-20

Land is best suited for:

Beef, Berries, Christmas Trees, Grains, Greenhouse, Hay/Forage, Herbs, Hogs, Other Livestock, Ornamentals, Pasture, Poultry, Row Crops, Sheep, Vegetables

Possible tenure arrangements:

Short term lease
Long term lease
Lease with option to buy
Partnership
Farm manage

Water sources: 

Irrigation in place

Electricity access: 

Yes

Infrastructure: 

Barns & sheds
Space for heated hoophouse
Parking space for farmers’ vehicles
Living or meeting space
Equipment & machinery

Infrastructure details:

The farm was previously known as a sheep farm. There is a large 4000 sq ft barn with dry upstairs and concrete floor stalls downstairs. Possibility for private studio apartment living quarters. Barn and farm areas have separately metered gas, electricity and access to town and irrigation water. There are indoor and outdoor chicken coops, and electricity outlet through the pastures. There is irrigation water all over the property. Fencing and pastures in place.

Equipment available:

New 46 hp tractor, workshop and related equipment (backhoe, plows, mower, tiller). I would like to build a greenhouse with geothermal heating for winter growth. Many tools.

Additional details:

4 tillable acres on a 19-acre property located in the middle of a high traffic tourist area, near estates, resorts, recreation areas and farms. Great location for farm stand. Owner has contacts with farm to table restaurant owners and other farmers in area to help with distribution. Owner is willing to assist with labor and/or infrastucture build out/improvements. Open to leasing the land on a long-term basis (pending successful trial term), Partnership, or eventual lease-to-own situation for the right farmer.

Possibility of increasing open acreage up to 12 acres in open land.

Organic practices are important (certification not required).