Nestled in the heart of China, Maine, 257 Pleasant View Ridge Rd combines historic character with modern agricultural facilities. The centerpiece is a remodeled barn, originally built in 1800 and updated after its purchase in 1996. Designed to accommodate up to 400 head of cattle, it also offers potential as a horse farm. Supporting structures include a 30' x 40' commercial steel garage, a 30' x 30' Quonset hut, and a double-six herringbone milking parlor with covered holding area, added in 2008. Two silos, with precast walls and paved floors, were built in 2013, enhancing storage and efficiency for farm operations. The land spans 94 acres on a single deed, with 46 acres of open fields for hay or pasture and 48 acres of woodland featuring ATV paths, and horse trails. Two heavy-use areas improve functionality: one with a Quonset hut and 170-foot fence line feeder, the other behind the barn with its own feeder and manure storage. A large 170' x 100' manure facility with precast walls further supports the farm's livestock capacity and environmental management. Beyond agriculture, the property offers excellent recreational opportunities. A hunting camp sits beside a stream, paired with a 10' x 10' elevated platform for hunting deer, turkey, and birds. The woodland acreage provides year-round enjoyment for hiking, ATV riding, and horseback adventures, making the property versatile for both work and play. A 16' x 16' generator building houses a 25 kW self-contained diesel generator for backup power. The main house offers 2,058 sq. ft. of living space with 5 bedrooms and 2 baths on its own 2 acre lot. The first floor features a primary suite, updated bath, laundry, kitchen/dining and living rooms. Upstairs are four bedrooms with new hardwood floors, a carpeted hall, and a walk-in attic ready to finish. Outdoor features a new composite deck, fenced backyard with patio and hot tub. Located only 15 minutes to Waterville or Augusta and 2 minutes to China Lake.
Profitable and income-earning goat cheese (chevre) business, production facility, and charming homestead for sale. Fredrikson Farm presents an excellent opportunity to become the new steward of a locally owned and respected brand, featuring a lovely herd of approximately 100 Saanen goats and established distribution in well-known local supermarkets throughout the Northeast. Fredrikson Farm Chevre enjoys brand recognition across New England and New York, with consistent growth every year. In addition to acquiring an established brand, the property comprises residential, agricultural, and commercial facilities located in China, Maine, near Waterville, Augusta, and Erskine Academy. Since 2010, the owners have dedicated themselves to cultivating and operating an efficient dairy facility that produces high-quality products from happy animals. They have taken significant measures to ensure the milk is processed to create exceptional, soft-spreading chevre cheese. The owners take great pride in crafting quality products for their customers. The property spanning approximately 47.5 acres includes a mix of forested land, streams, pond frontage, and about 20 acres of hay-producing fields. The main house has four bedrooms, two baths, and a two-car attached garage. Additional infrastructure includes a fully insulated and heated oversized workshop with a break room and bath, a buck barn, a kid barn, a pole barn, a loafing barn, a cheese-making room with modern and efficient equipment, and a conditioned packing and storage area.
Investors take notice! Beautiful 40-acre flat parcel with 32 approved 1/2 acre lots. There are 26 mobile home pads in place, each having their own 500-gallon septic tanks and individual leech fields. There is also a 16 x 20 well house complete with 2 back up pumps, a filtration and treatment system. Seller owns and rents 8 of the mobile homes. Residents take care of their own lots. Minimum owner mowing and plowing of common areas and around the well house. Plus, there is a possible sand pit (used by previous owners) that is on the property.


China is located in Maine. China, Maine has a population of 4,394. China is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 39.6% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 24.69%.
The median household income in China, Maine is $83,259. The median household income for the surrounding county is $58,097 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in China is 40 years.
The average high temperature in July is 79.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 8.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 43.8 inches per year, with 74.1 inches of snow per year.