This farm is located in rural Giles County, Tennessee, about an hour south of Nashville and an hour north of Huntsville, Alabama. County seat (Pulaski, pop. 3,000) is 15 miles to the south, and next county's seat (Columbia, pop. 33,000) is 15 miles to the north. The winters are mild, and the growing season is long. Tennessee is a good state for homeschooling and has no income tax. The main house has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, and the second house has 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Both houses have front and back decks.
The 80-year-old barn has been restored, and it features a separate electric meter, spring water, and stalls, a loft, and storage rooms. Also has other outbuildings (chicken house, lawnmower shed, metal storage shed, etc.). Pastures are fenced (including the entire road frontage), and the entrance is gated.
Enjoy a slower pace, privacy, and security in a beautiful part of the country.
Price: $189,900
If you look at the link describing "What Is a Retreat?" on the upper right, you'll find that this property meets every single criterion:
- Multiple water sources--4 springs, including one that supplies both houses year-round with the best spring water you've ever tasted
- Good-sized acreage--34.6 acres, recently surveyed, clearly marked
- Mixed land--pastures, garden spots, hardwoods, some level, some rolling, some hilly
- Garden spots have good topsoil, plus a long growing season and mild winters
- A rural area--15 miles from nearest towns, 70 miles from nearest cities
- A private, secluded property--and not too close to the interstate
- Defensible--topography conducive to observation, self-defense
- Does have potential for solar, wind, or microhydro power
The main home, a 28 X 70 custom doublewide built in 1995, is approx. 1892 s.f. and has 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a living room, den, large eat-in kitchen, and utility/laundry room. It features drywall in every room, plus double doors in the master suite (to accommodate a wheelchair).
The second home, a 16 X 68 custom singlewide built in 2000, is approx. 1000 s.f. and has 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a living room, eat-in kitchen, and utility/laundry room. It has a separate electric meter and septic tank and could be used as a guest house, in-law residence, teen residence, home office, hunting retreat, bed-and-breakfast, or rental unit for extra income.
A concrete storm shelter is located between the two houses for easy access.
Please visit our website for lots of photos, floor plans, and a printable PDF fact sheet with room measurements and lots more info.
