Great Meadowbrook Farm

This unique property located in the community of Hardwick, is comprised of four parcels totaling 359.5± acres subject to an Agricultural Preservation Restriction. The property, surrounded by stone walls, is quintessential New England. It’s comprised of 157± acres of hay fields, 145± acres of forest and the rest are pasture, small wetland and a pond. The main residence, which was built in 1910 and renovated in 1999, includes 3,390 square feet of living area divided into two apartments. Also included is a 1,344-square-foot caretaker’s house built in 1930, as well as a beautiful 14,000-square-foot former milking barn across the street, that has been renovated into a variety of uses including an office and a third apartment. Wonderful views and vistas abut the property along with abundant conserved land.

The property comes with nearly $250,000 of newer equipment required for growing and harvesting high quality hay, including 3 John Deere tractors, 2 balers, gyrorake, tedder, bale wrapper and 7 hay wagons. See the attached list for all equipment included in the sale.

• High quality renovated buildings including a 14,000 sq ft barn with tractor repair area, office space, huge hay storage and 2 additional storage barns
• 110 new solar panels generating all the electricity needed and additional income plus $80,000 to $110,000 income /yr from hay
• Permanently conserved land abutting this parcel and new forest management plan
• Low property taxes because of APR
• Hardwick is a great local community, only 90 minutes to Boston, and 60 minutes to Hartford
• Over the Walls equestrian location, one of the premier horse trials in the world