Does it get better than this for a building site?! Just 6 miles from downtown Ada while traveling down historic and registered scenic roads to get there. This property sits inside an executive and exclusive 17-home private development with walking trails, ponds, friendly neighbors as well as wildlife and gorgeous views in every direction. The site is grassy and has an even grade, yet open and surrounded by mature forest. Mature rhubarb, asparagus, horseradish and black raspberries are a fun addition to existing vegetation. The site has been perked and is builder ready. In addition, a 145 year old historic barn is included on this property. Built in approximately 1873, the barn was constructed from old-growth white oak forest in Indiana. It was disassembled and relocated to the corner of 54th Street and East Paris Avenue sometime in the early to mid 1930s. The story goes that once in its new setting, the owner asked his son to paint the barn, of which he was none too pleased. Hank DeBoer who is believed to have been about 16 at the time, graffitied his initials on one of the main beams inside the barn and dated it 1939. Look for the barn red HDB 1939 inside when you tour. In the 1980s, the barn was moved yet again and relocated to it’s current home in a quiet and peaceful setting in the Lowell Ada area. The barn was professionally re-assembled on top of a 48 inch footings with a slab concrete floor and is in excellent condition despite its historic age. Electricity is also available inside the barn as well as necessary supply for a future home on site. The previous owners planned to convert the barn to a home with the addition of a 3-stall garage as well as connector for additional space. The approximate measurements of the barn itself are 45W x 35L x 35H. The property is just over two acres but feels like closer to 10 acres because of the forested and un-buildable land surrounding the lot providing additional privacy, as the last undeveloped lot in this great neighborhood. Whether the barn is converted into a home as the past owners intended or a stand-alone home is built on site, the property provides so much. Lowell schools, low Vergennes Township taxes, an HOA with just $600 year dues to keep the neighborhood in good shape are all great additions to this land. Whether you envision yourself hosting gourmet barn parties or just storing your camper or boat inside, this property and land is a perfect setting to make a home. Fiberoptic internet has also hook-up ready.
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