Large Saltwater Farm, Newcastle, $2,300,000

This is one of the last examples of what once was common in this area - the large saltwater farm. It is extremely private and quiet - an entire island connected to the mainland by a short causeway over a salt marsh. There are almost two miles of water frontage, both tidal and deepwater, on 145 acres. The residence features a period extended cape incorporating farmhand’s quarters and an artist’s studio, an impressive post and beam attached barn and several outbuildings. There are pastures previously used for horses and alpacas which have hydrants at the paddocks and fields enclosed by New Zealand electric fences. A small boat house is at the deepwater dock site and provides access to the renowned striped bass fishery. Because of the estuarine environment, migratory birds and wildlife abound. The island is benefited by a conservation easement as is much of the neighboring land. There is one additional building site held out of the easement for a possible future dwelling. Numerous trails and woods roads thread through the island for walking/riding/woods management.

MLS#906590