Description
Create your perfect world on these amazing 128+ acres conserved with the Upper Valley Land Trust; 51.51 acres of which are in Orford. The 7.40 acre building site at the summit commands a 360 degree view from a massive promontory looking 600 feet down on both Baker Ponds. Here is the opportunity to build a net zero energy residence with wind and solar electricity generation and geothermal heating and cooling system and battery backup installation. Part of original land grant to Governor Wentworth from the King of England in 1766, this unspoiled parcel is very near the Appalachian Trail and has three miles of roads and trails for hiking, driving, mountain biking, downhill, backcountry and cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. There is a spring fed, 20 foot deep trout pond, all-year brook, several all-year springs and small ponds. Wild fruits abound, including raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries, as well as apples, ramps and six edible mushroom species. It is a habitat for black bear, moose, white-tail deer, snowshoe hare, coyote, ermine, wild turkey, woodcock, fisher, bobcat and multitudes of migrating birds. Timber in the Forestry Management Plan is due for harvest. There is a 1785 carriage house/studio on Cape Moonshine Road at the existing entrance. 2.5 hours to Boston. 45 minutes to Hanover. Committed buyer of this property has the option to purchase the 3 acre Homestead Property with 1785 house and/or the 2.5 acre undeveloped lot in the Blueberry Field.
