Middleton

Millerton, NY, Dutchess County

For Lease
Updated May 5, 2023

Acres Available

3.50

Open Tillable Acres

2

Wooded (or other) Acres

1

Infrastructure

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

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  • black outline apple icon Fruits
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Livestock Permitted

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  • black outline horse icon Equine
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Condition & Current Use

South-facing 3.5 acres available for growing and/or grazing. 2000+ sq ft barn. Additional paddock barn/shed. Dedicated electric and well. 

1 acre of fenced-in paddock with electric fencing installed and ready for electrification. Paddock barn/shed available with dedicated well water. Paddock has been previously used for alpacas and horses. Paddock has ground-mounted solar array that covers part of fenced-in. Additional 1+ acres on gentle south-facing slope and can be used for growing/grazing. Large 2,000+ sq.ft pole barn with loft and storage/office also included for use of storage. Barn has dedicated electric service, dedicated well water and a powered diesel tank available for filling up equipment. 

No housing included. 1.5 hours away from NYC. Close to towns of Millerton, Millbrook, Amenia and Wassaic. Convenient to Taconic Parkway, Rte 22 and Rte 44. Wassaic Metro North station is 10 minutes away.

Soil Types

Massena Silt Loam 63.5%, Stockbridge Silt Loam 36.5%, more information on the soils can be found in attached files at the bottom of the profile.

Farm History & Past Use

Was previously used for alpacas and horses. The pole barn was recently built about 5 years ago and is in great condition.

Tenure Options

Tenure Options

For Lease

1 year lease with option to extend. We're open to leasing options for the right tenant.

Price for Lease Per Acre

1200

Are you willing to mentor a new or beginning farmer?

No

Do you require a farmer who qualifies for agricultural assessment?

No

Production Preferences

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 hay icon Hay
  • black outline other crops icon Other Crops

Livestock Permitted

  • black outline cow icon Cattle - Beef
  • 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

Biodynamic Conventional Organic (certified) 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 of a fence Fencing
  • Black outline of a water drop Water access

Fencing

Standard paddock fencing with livestock gating. Electric fencing and wire surround the entire acre of paddock.

Water Access

Well water access at paddock and barn. Dedicated well on property. 

Barns for Equipment/Storage

2,000+ sqft pole barn for storage. Has dedicated water and electric.

Open paddock shed with dedicated water and electric.

Additional Property Information

We are looking for a reliable tenant who will respect the property and owner's privacy.

Tenant will need insurance.

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?

No

Additional Information About This Property

We live on the 10 acre property but are looking to lease one of our paddocks and barn as we are no longer using it. There is currently a horse farm right next to the property.

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