Rare value-add and redevelopment opportunity situated on 3.5 acres with over 3,200 square feet of existing space. Currently configured as a mixed-use commercial property, this expansive parcel offers outstanding potential for residential conversion, multifamily redevelopment, mixed-use investment, expansion, or additional development, subject to buyer due-diligence and all required approvals. *Property recently has been fully cleaned out* Engineering plans/evaluation, septic design plans, and soil testing have already been completed to evaluate the feasibility of residential conversion, providing a valuable head start for future development. No municipal approvals have been obtained. Ideally located on Route 89 with excellent visibility and convenient access to the University of Connecticut, this property offers exceptional potential for investors, developers, contractors, and owner-users seeking a long-term value-add opportunity. Recent Connecticut housing legislation encouraging additional housing development may further enhance the property's future potential, subject to applicable laws, zoning requirements, and municipal approvals. Property is being sold strictly as-is. Buyer is responsible for verifying all zoning, permitted uses, engineering, approvals, subdivision potential, and development opportunities.
CROOKES ORCHARD - A LEGACY FARM OF EXTRAORDINARY BEAUTY AND OPPORTUNITY! One of Northeast Connecticut's most beloved agricultural destinations, presents an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire 153 contiguous acres of working orchard, farmland, and scenic countryside. The property encompasses approximately 32 acres of improved cropland w/sprawling hay fields, picturesque ponds, & Bebbington Brook winding through the landscape, all abutting State Forest & Joshua's Trust protected land. More than 6,000 fruit trees, including 1,200 newly planted, yield 28 heirloom varieties of apples, peaches, & Asian pears. Carefully maintained orchard rows are supported by irrigation systems, while approximately 7 acres are enclosed by new 8-foot deer fencing w/3 double gates. A vibrant dahlia field further enhances the property's beauty & seasonal appeal. At the heart of the farm is the beautifully remodeled 3,601 SF retail farm store, long celebrated for its "Pick Your Own" traditions & broad assortment of locally grown & produced goods. Recent improvements include a turnkey commercial bakery, 2 walk-in coolers, updated office & restroom facilities, new HVAC, new roofs, partially replaced siding, new exterior doors, stone patios, and freshly painted exteriors. An attached glass greenhouse & additional hoop houses significantly extend the growing season. ***CONTINUE READING***
Ashford is located in Connecticut. Ashford, Connecticut has a population of 4,193. Ashford is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 38.96% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 25.48%.
The median household income in Ashford, Connecticut is $90,441. The median household income for the surrounding county is $71,418 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Ashford is 37.6 years.
The average high temperature in July is 79.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 15.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 49.8 inches per year, with 36.7 inches of snow per year.
