I have listed a new property at 14123 Township Road 404 in Rural Flagstaff County. See details here

DO YOU HAVE A HOMESTEADING DREAM? Existing small farmer? This is a picturesque small farm property along the breathtaking Battle River Valley~a landscape where the rolling hills meet a winding river below and your new quiet rural life will set the pace. This exceptional HARD TO FIND small scale farm offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, functional design, and rural tranquility. Situated on the historic coulee of the Battle River-this is a property that you could consider your very own hunting grounds-as the deer and moose are known to frequent. The current owner runs a small cattle farm so it is TURNKEY ready for your horses, your own livestock herd, chickens, and/or sheep. Property is perimeter fenced, with handling corrals, solid fencing and animal shutes, water systems, garden plots, graineries for feed storage, numerous animal shelters and storage sheds. The property consists of native grass pasture and the mature coulees and stands of native trees provide excellent natural windbreaks and shelter for your cattle or horses, complemented by the natural spring water access and excellent forage quality. The home carries the character and simplicity that cowboy and country folks appreciate~SOLID! COMFORTABLE! and CONNECTED TO THE LAND! You can buy with confidence as this home has had NUMEROUS upgrades over the recent years, including siding, shingles, windows, hot water tank, septic lines to the tank, basement weeping tiles and Blueskin wrap on the foundation, bathrooms, 100 amp electrical, flooring and paint. Situated near Forestburg with a K-12 school, dental, medical, and ambulance service, curling/golf/hockey and other recreation opportunities, churches, banking and legal services, restaurants and businesses. Larger nearby centers are Stettler or Camrose.

I have listed a new property at 14123 Township Road 404 in Rural Flagstaff County. See details here

This is a picturesque Hobby/Cattle Farm along the breathtaking Battle River Valley~a landscape where the rolling hills meet a winding river below and the farm and ranch life set the pace.This exceptional, HARD TO FIND small-scale cattle farm offers the perfect blend of natural beauty (with frequent wildlife and your own hunting grounds) functional design, and rural tranquility. The current owner currently runs approx. 24 pairs, 5 horses, and 2 bulls. There are also shelters and fencing ready for sheep and chickens as well. He has taken exceptional pride in developing a reliable, convenient, and efficient livestock water system throughout the property-his well planned setup featuring a multiple zoned water distribution system supplying multiple watering locations for animals across the farm-showing his commitment to his animals and the long term care and protection of his well system. There are numerous outbuildings that support livestock operations~ including a 44 x 70 ft shop/machine shed with 220 power; 30 x 48 ft barn with stalls (including each having their own 12' x 36' walkout) birthing pen, and tack room; graineries, animal shelters, waterers, cattle chutes, well maintained handling corrals and some steel fencing, and the property is perimeter fenced. The mature coulees and stands of native trees provide excellent natural windbreaks and shelter for cattle, complemented by the natural spring water access, and excellent forage quality. The home carries the character and simplicity that cowboy and country folks appreciate~solid, comfortable, and connected to the land. It is believed to have been built around 1960 but has had significant upgrades to it~ including new shingles, siding, vinyl windows, flooring, paint, 100 amp electrical, updated bathrooms, and water tank 2025. Situated near Forestburg with a K-12 school, dental and medical office, ambulance service, curling, golf, hockey and other recreation opportunities, churches, banking and legal services, restaurants and businesses. Larger nearby centers are Stettler or Camrose.

I have listed a new property at 2207 Township Road 372 in Rural Red Deer County. See details here

HORSE READY! Just under 15 acres with pasture, waterer, shelter, solid round pen, and barn space with stall and tack room! This larger bungalow has a BIG headstart with updates~NEW KITCHEN, flooring, paint, decks, garage doors, PEX plumbing lines, etc. This quality built bungalow is well designed with flexible living spaces. At the heart of the home is the new kitchen with a sunny south-facing window flooding the area with natural light, two-toned cabinetry (an impressive number of cabinets!) quartz countertops with ample workspace, new stainless appliances, apron sink, pantry, and new flooring that flows throughout the open-concept main area tieing the space together beautifully. Another focal point is the stone front fireplace (with sliding hideaway screen and glass fronts) that is situated in the living space with vaulted ceiling, patio doors (with views to the south pastures, mature evergreens and deciduous trees) opening on to the south facing deck (plumbed and wired for hottub). 3 bedrooms on the main with the Primary bedroom having a rustic feature closet wall, and a 4 piece ensuite. The lower level has a large family room with wood burning stove, an additional recreation room, an office with closet, a cold storage room, a large utility room, and extra storage spaces. The large basement offers flexibility for use and more bedrooms could be added with the addition of egress windows. The attached heated and insulated garage is 20 x 26, but with single garage door and lots of extra storage or toy parking. The 24 x 32 shop is insulated and heated with concrete floor and newer overhead door. An additional 12 x 32 was previously added to create a small barn with stall and tack space. The garden patch and the current infrastructure in place for animals can be a great start towards your 'self-sufficient' lifestyle. Shed was former chicken coup (currently being used for storage). There is a fenced dog run with shelter. Situated in a peaceful rural setting while being a convenient distance to nearby amenities~just southwest of Sylvan Lake.