Situation: I am 84, started
gardening at 3, moved to a homestead when 4, 10 years of 4-H projects, operated goat
dairy integrated with garden produce and oyster farming, developed property in northern California Sacramento valley. 9 years in northern Maine, then family properties on the Key Peninsula. Currently on 5 acres divided into 2 parcels. Aria is zoned for 5 acres but division is grandfathered in. Sold adjoining 5 acres to a couple that were going to homestead it but had a family failure. It has been resoled a few times and probably available from
land speculator. Has power,
water and probably septic design. Suitable for
underground housing. You would have access to my mentorship and use of my 2.5 acre field.
What I am offering: To
sell on contract 2.5 acre parcel Suitable for underground housing on part furthest from road. I could supply water from my well. Use of underground barn on property line, stored fencing and tools.
What I am asking: I would need at least $500 per month to make up for social security shortfall. Assistance with
permaculture projects and maintenance. Individual or couple willing to stick to it with the option to inherit the whole property if I die before completion of the contract.
What the community has to offer: Best described by reading
the local newspaper rated as best in the state. Markets for your produce to wealthy people on the waterfront like I did during my 4-H days. The peninsula is only a few miles wide and 20 miles long so close employment opportunities are limited but skilled self employed providers are in demand.
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