Small Farms, Equine Properties: Sales Up for North Florida as Benefits Grow

Horse lovers, homesteaders and those who just like the idea of living “in the country” are discovering a growing array of benefits from small farm living. North Florida is proving to be a prime area for reaping the rewards of life on a small farm.

Monticello, United States – March 23, 2017 /PressCable/ —

With the trends of urbanization and agri-business, fewer working farms and livable farm lands are available. Yet there are still opportunities to be found by those who seek to live on a small farm. North Florida is proving to be a prime spot for living the small town, small farm lifestyle. An informative resource on North Florida Farms is here.

While the majority of Americans and others in modernized countries live in large to mid-sized cities, small town and farm living are at the roots of societal life. A return to this heritage is underway by a growing number of individuals and families for a mix of reasons.

Examples of the motivation for this change include: a desire for better health and a sustainable lifestyle; independence and privacy; greater safety and security; income opportunities; connection with nature; and peace of mind. A Blog with details on what makes the small town and farmstead way of life so appealing is here.

Added benefits of small farm living in North Florida include the climate, mix of seasons and typically pleasant weather along with beautiful scenery and many and varied close-by venues for enjoyable outings. Still other attributes of central North Florida are: avoiding hurricanes, having plentiful water supplies and accessing many places rich in history.

One example of a North Florida farms for sale that illustrates all of these benefits is in Jefferson County — 2536 Old Lloyd Road, MONTICELLO, FL 32344. Formerly a full-scale horse farm and equestrian home – farm estate, the home was remodeled for added space and new design features with buildings added for home-based business purposes. The 3700 square feet of energy-efficient living space includes options for a private rental apartment or suite for parents or teens as well as private office space. A large garage and extra-large detached workshop with root cellar add further options and functionality to this unique property. The gated property includes a small but bountiful organic orchard with plenty of fresh fruit for homeowners as well as market-sales. All of this sits on 30 acres with the option of purchasing from 5 up to 30 acres with one or two houses. The property was once used as a professional development retreat and training center as well as home-farm. Its location is a short drive to Tallahassee FL and Thomasville, GA.

Situated in the heart of North Florida, Jefferson County is home to one small city, Monticello, and several small towns and villages. The County has encouraged small business development throughout the county, including home-based businesses. As is common with rural North Florida, most of the land in Jefferson County is agricultural. The County land development code classifies agricultural lands according to how many acres are required per home, from 3 up to 20. Most areas of the county call for 5 or 20 acres. The size thresholds help preserve the rural character of the area and the benefits of small farm living. Unlike some rural areas, high speed Internet is also readily available – a staple for businesses as well as most homes and farms these days.

Those familiar with small towns in North Florida know that they typically have a lower cost of living than their urban counterparts, not to mention the added economic benefits of growing a portion of one’s own food. Those from urban areas are also routinely surprised by the much lower land and home prices, including small farms, ranches and equestrian properties.For these reasons, coupled with the many other benefits of small farm living, rural lands and properties will continue to increase in both demand and value over time.

A timely resource for further information on small farm living and equine farms in North Florida is: http://northfloridafarmsforsale.com.

Contact Info:
Name: Karen Younger
Organization: NorthFloridaFarmsforSale.com
Address: PO Box 1243, Monticello, FL 32344, United States
Phone: +1-850-631-0577

For more information, please visit http://northfloridafarmsforsale.com/

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