Sovereign Hilltop Farm

Millerton, NY, Dutchess County

For Lease Cooperative Model Other Tenure Agreement
Updated

Acres Available

5

Open Tillable Acres

3

Wooded (or other) Acres

2

Infrastructure

  • black outline barn icon Barns - Equipment Storage
  • black outline barn with silo icon Barns - Livestock
  • black outline electrical icon Electrical access
  • black outline tractor icon Equipment
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Crops Permitted

  • black outline of a carrot Vegetables
  • black outline apple icon Fruits
  • black outline of a flower Flowers or Ornamentals
  • black outline of a wheat germ Grains
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Livestock Permitted

  • black outline cow icon Cattle - Beef
  • black outline dairy icon Cattle - Dairy
  • black outline horse icon Equine
  • Black outline of a sheep Goats/Sheep
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Condition & Current Use

Sovereign Hilltop is in a transitional period from being a 5 acre horse boarding and training facility to an intentional community of professionals modeling new ways to live in cooperation with the earth.  We are set up to raise poultry, Eggs and broilers) existing perennial herbs, vegetables, fruits and established growing areas for vegetables. 2 - 1 acre pastures, one sloping, 1 flat and a large turnout area, all with access to run in sheds and water. All fencing is stock fencing and suitable for any livestock. We currently have layers and sheep with plans of raising broilers and adding a couple of pigs this spring. Buildings include a 1450sq ft. 3 bedroom house, a 700sq ft. 1 bedroom cottage, 20x24 garage with electric, a 6 stall horse barn in renovation, with hay storage, and poultry area and a 60x120 indoor arena with electric, lights, sound system. Currently renovating horse barn into a central meeting area, food store with bathroom facility, handicap access. Property is developing positively. Ideally we are a cooperative small farm/homestead which can accommodate a large variety of farm uses and in need of a farmer to utilize existing areas suited to growing..  Owner would like to keep the farm in the family. The farm is currently seeking ADU grant to add a 1 bedroom apartment to the barn.  We would love to have you come visit to see if this is something you would be interested in developing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Soil Types

Approx 60% Galway-Farmington Complex (GfB and Gfc) and 40% Stockbridge Silt Loam (SkB and SkC)

Farm History & Past Use

Has been a homestead farm (eggs/meat/fruit/ vegetables) and equine boarding/training/educational facility along with a vacation rental business.

Tenure Options

Tenure Options

For Lease Cooperative Model Other Tenure Agreement

 

The farm is no longer a horse farm. We have transitioned to a regenerative farming, arts and wellness hub using holistic management practices.

We are looking for a vegetable/herb/flower/fruit grower interested in creating a marketable product to sell locally. Open to profit sharing, cooperative, collaborative arrangement.

Future plans would include housing if needed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sale Price or Estimated Market Value

$850,000

Are you willing to mentor a new or beginning farmer?

Negotiable

Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?

Negotiable

Production Preferences

Livestock / Crops Description

Suitable for a variety of livestock, vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers, 

Crops Permitted

  • black outline of a carrot Vegetables
  • black outline apple icon Fruits
  • black outline of a flower Flowers or Ornamentals
  • black outline of a wheat germ Grains
  • black outline maple icon Maple
  • black outline other crops icon Other Crops

Livestock Permitted

  • black outline cow icon Cattle - Beef
  • black outline dairy icon Cattle - Dairy
  • black outline horse icon Equine
  • Black outline of a sheep Goats/Sheep
  • Black outline of a pig Pigs
  • Black outline of a chicken Poultry
  • Black outline of a bee Bees
  • black outline llama icon Other Livestock

Preferred Farming Method

Organic (not certified) Regenerative/Sustainable

Farm Infrastructure

  • black outline barn icon Barns - Equipment Storage
  • black outline barn with silo icon Barns - Livestock
  • black outline electrical icon Electrical access
  • black outline tractor icon Equipment
  • black outline house icon Farmer housing
  • Black outline of a fence Fencing
  • Black outline of a water drop Water access

Equipment

BX2200 Kubota Tractor

Fencing

Stock fencing

Water Access

Hot and cold water/plumbing in barn

Barns for Livestock

renovated horse barn with hay storage, office food store and bathroom

Barns for Equipment/Storage

 60x120 indoor arena.

Farmer Housing

Currently in process of ADU grant for 1 bedroom apartment in barn.

Additional Property Information

Is the Property Conserved

No

Current Land Zoning

Agricultural

Is the property located in a NY Agricultural District?

Yes

Can the public be on the property as a part of the farm business?

Yes

Additional Information About This Property

The farm is located Dutchess County, in the Coleman Station Historic district. 15 minutes to train station in Wassaic.

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