CROOKES ORCHARD - A 153-ACRE CONNECTICUT LEGACY FARM WITH HOME BUILDING LOT! One of Northeast Connecticut's most beloved agricultural destinations, presents an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire 153 contiguous acres of working orchard, farmland, & 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***
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, & 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***
Here is a rare opportunity to buy a FULLY Approved 1.07 Acre Building lot in the beautiful new Subdivision of Ashford Meadow Estates, Known as Lot #5 in Ashford's Newest 6 lot subdivision featuring picturesque land in Eastern CT's quiet corner. Build your own or have Titan Construction build a custom home for you. Custom homes currently offered include ranch and colonial farmhouse style and start in the high 500's. Enjoy a peaceful rural setting while remaining conveniently close to major highway i84 just 5 miles away, Lake Chaffee close by and the Uconn campus just 13 miles away.
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.
