Berries-N-Fruit Farm & 4-2 House
87 Reeves Road : Mount Solon, VA 22843
Augusta County, Virginia
Shown by Appointment Only
Lot Description
Nestled in the Shenandoah Valley between Harrisonburg and Staunton, this farm invites you to enjoy sustainable living on a food-focused landscape design. Enjoy and sell farming fresh, natural produce desire from the heart of Virginia. The owners were guided 28 years ago by the wisdom of lunatic farmer Joel Salatin of Polyface farm to create a permaculture of nutrient rich, safely grown orchard fruits and berries without synthetic chemicals. There are now ten kinds of fruits harvested annually including medicinal elderberries. Raised beds, Dog Kennel, serene rural views. Two wells, one in use, recently pumped septic. Animals have been rotated through a fenced pastured system with manure composted for the garden. A two-story barn 40' x 24'with stall, nesting boxes, storage area for hay and newly painted metal roofing graces the property along with a garage for equipment storage. Chickens have been fed certified organic feed from local Mennonite farmers. Imagine eating more than half of your meals from your own farm with extra to sell at local farmstands and small businesses. There are also nut-bearing trees, maple trees that have been tapped for syrup, a wooded area frequented by deer and nearby Mossy creek known statewide for premium fishing. Great neighbors. Opportunities await the creative energetic entrepreneur to turn this into a profitable business.
We are seeking new owners who will continue to be guided by a deep commitment to sustainable agricultural practices that we have employed over the years and willing to grow and raise a family in the 4 bedroom, 2 full bath home plus library and sunroom. This includes a 18.5 x 18.5 sf. master bedroom with bath and private entrance was added in 1995 and currently used as an apartment for a total of 2183 sf. Farm tenant is willing to stay and help. Gas stove/water heater. Hardwood floors/tile throughout. Basement with woodstove. Convenient log room and/or root cellar. Baseboard heat, pleated blinds provide warmth/conserve heat; attic/ceiling fans keep electric bills affordable year-round. Recent house inspection, termite treatment. Great neighbors. This little bit of paradise has been blessed and we seek a family committed to prayer, service, strong work ethic and a simple life. Experience and give the love that has gone into building this farmstead.
Directions to Lot
From I-81 N, Exit 235 Weyers Cave. Turn Left towards Hwy 11 At Bp Gas/Subway turn right. About 1/2 Mile Take First Left After Farm Market onto Fadley Rd. Continue on Fadley Rd. approximately 8 Miles. Turn Right on Scenic Hwy (Rt. 42). Continue On Rt. 42 approximately 1/2 mile. At sharp Bend, Make first left onto Iron Works (Rt. 809) for 1/4 mile. This turns into Rt. 747 Mossy Creek Rd. Bear left and follow double yellow line About 2 1/2 Miles. After Mossy Creek Presbyterian Church, Turn Right Onto Towers Rd. Go Uphill Approximately 3/4 Mile And Turn Right Onto Reeves Rd. 4th House On Right, about 1/3 mile. Drive is at top of hill marked by sign: BERRY HAPPY ROOSTER FARM.
FROM I-81S, EXIT 240 BRIDGEWATER, RIGHT ONTO FRIEDENS CHURCH RD. WHICH CHANGES NAME TO DINKLE ROAD at INTERSECTION of Rt. 11. AT ABOUT 2.5 MILES, TURN LEFT ONTO HWY 42 WARM SPRING RD. CROSSOVER NORTH RIVER AND CONTINUE ABOUT 4.5 MILES UNTIL REACHING SHARP TURN. TURN RIGHT AT THE TURN ONTO IRON WORKS (Rt. 809) WHICH TURNS INTO MOSSY CREEK ROAD IN ABOUT 1/4 MILE. FOLLOW DOUBLE YELLOW LINE 2.5 MILES. TURN RIGHT ONTO TOWERS RD. CONTINUE UPHILL AND TURN RIGHT ONTO RT. 766 REEVES RD. FARM IS 4TH HOUSE ON RIGHT, APPROXIMATELY 1/3 MILE. DRIVE IS AT TOP OF HILL MARKED BY SIGN: BERRY HAPPY ROOSTER FARM.
