What a pretty setting and barn! I love that it has a nice variety of fruit trees! The established orchard includes Red Delicious, McIntosh, Granny Smith, peach, pear, and mulberry trees, while black and red raspberries and white grapes line the fencerows. The house was built in 1910. It is located on two acres in St. Johns, Michigan. The house features a large wrap around deck, a spacious kitchen, some wood floors and some original wood trim. There is a large barn and silo. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,688 square feet. $299,000
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From the Zillow listing:
After 42 years of care by the same family, this classic 100-year-old farmhouse on 2 peaceful acres is ready for its next chapter. Surrounded by farmland and located just outside St. Johns, it combines the charm of a true Michigan homestead with fiber internet. Improvements completed within the past five years include siding, windows, electrical, plumbing, drywall, paint, flooring, bathrooms, water heater, water softener, water filtration system, well pump, bladder tank, and more. Spray foam and blown-in insulation improve year-round efficiency, while the roofs have an estimated 40+ years of remaining life expectancy. Outside, the property is ready for homesteading. The established orchard includes Red Delicious, McIntosh, Granny Smith, peach, pear, and mulberry trees, while black and red raspberries and white grapes line the fencerows. The garden is already planted and will soon be producing Yukon Gold potatoes, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, jalapeños, beefsteak, cherry, and Rutgers tomatoes, carrots, and green onions. A spacious chicken coop provides room for both laying hens and meat birds. The iconic red barn, original silo, and grainery preserve the property’s agricultural heritage while offering exceptional versatility. The barn features a 100-amp subpanel with 220-volt service, space for livestock, a workshop area, and a spacious upper level ready for storage, hobbies, or future projects. Whether you’re dreaming of growing your own food, raising animals, or simply enjoying the peace of country living, this well-maintained homestead offers a lifestyle that’s increasingly difficult to find. Listing photos may be virtually enhanced.
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