Permaculture micro-farm and orchard with spacious historic home on 3.85 acres. This one-of-a-kind property is a private and peaceful nature conservancy with a rural, park-like setting in the center of town close to the hospital, library, schools, pharmacy, and other businesses. Grasses/Land Management: This property has not been sprayed with any chemical pesticide or herbicide. Cross-fenced for your FFA/4-H projects or victory/pandemic garden and subsistence agriculture, the custom welded backyard fence will hold canines large and small, fowl, or other pets/livestock. A private water well provides drinking water and irrigation. Regenerative grazing techniques in the adjoining meadow allowed old world grasses to return in abundance as have migratory birds and other pollinators including several species of hummingbirds and the majestic insect-raptor, the Mississippi kite. Mighty native trees provide secluded and shaded green glens along maintained walking meditation or ATV paths and multiple outdoor spaces with Edison lighting, metal art/sculptures by the resident artist/herbalist, a fire-pit, and outdoor cooking station. Permaculture/perennial edible plants grown on the property include pecan, apple, plum, pear, peach, cherry, mulberry, asparagus, crimson clover, blackberry, passion flower, garlic, and onion. Other heritage trees include giant water and red oaks, juniper, and pine. Other flowering perennials include several varieties of rose, jonquils, honeysuckle, iris, aster, and numerous wildflowers. Medicinal perennials abound including absinthe, rosemary, spearmint, and horsemint. Home: A 1920s historic estate, once owned by L.F. Chisenhall of the theater, with prohibition era and mid century built-ins such as under-the-stairs bookshelves and hidden storage also has a secluded back portion of the home added in the mid century, designed by a church architect with vaulted ceilings, a kitchenette, solar tube and bay windows. Beautiful hardwood floors compliment expansive, multi-use rooms with abundant natural light. Large windows allow for varied bird-watching or children’s play yard views. The rooms are currently used as a library, home office and classroom, living room and parlor, artist studio, walk-in closet/dressing room, and fireside reading room. The kitchen has modern stainless appliances including gas cooktop, two wall ovens, dishwasher, and garbage disposal. Customized sliding-shelf cabinets also contain two hidden bread boards, a butler’s pantry, and an entertainer’s vanity. Two wood-burning fireplaces plumbed with gas-assist starters give redundancies in heating and warmth. Keyless entry, dimmers and timers on light switches and water heaters provide energy efficiency, ambiance, and convenience. Parking: A robust 800 sq. ft. carport has four-slots for cars, trucks, trailers, or equipment or ATV’s/golfcarts, and is tucked behind storage and evergreens for privacy. Outbuildings: Potting shed and greenhouse with rocket-mass heater and solar gain technology have electricity and water nearby. Citrus and avocado trees were kept alive here during the big freeze. There are three walk-in storage sheds as well as a historic barn with woodshop on second story that has been converted to a one-car garage. Potential use: a private home with an attached home office, mother-in-law suite or multigenerational living; a yoga, wellness, or health education center with attached farm and garden; nursery or grow grounds for layman or professional horticulturist. Financing: Cash, VA, FHA, Conventional. No owner financing or “rent-to-own” option; potential buyers would need to provide a pre-qualification letter from their lender of choice before showing. Closing costs and buyer’s real estate agent commission negotiable. Viewing: Shown by appointment only. Do not disturb residents. For viewing instructions, appointment bookings, disclosures, or questions, email 421monroenw@gmail.com.
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