Organic Farm + B&B for Sale

Green Dragon Organic Farm and B&B, a Homesteaders Dream

3082 Balmoral Road, Balmoral Mills, Nova Scotia B0K 1V0

Welcome to the Green Dragon, an exceptional property offering a sustainable rural lifestyle lending itself perfectly to homesteading, agriculture, and eco-tourism.

Green Dragon Organic Farm and B&B started as an organic farm in 1999 and later became the first certified bio-dynamic farm in Nova Scotia. It operated as a mixed farm until 2014, and later continued as an organic hobby farm. Since 2004, a well established one-room B&B provides an additional income and offers great potential for further development as an unique eco-tourist destination minutes away from the popular village of Tatamagouche/NS, famous for its vibrant community and lovely warm water beaches.

Spanning 85 total acres divided into two separate parcels, one 37.49-acre lot and one 47.70-acre lot, this once organic, biodynamic working farm presents a rare blend of tranquil living, agricultural purpose, and proven eco-tourism potential.

The main residence doubles as a highly rated B&B with a one-room guest accommodation built with eco-friendly principles and natural materials. Beyond the primary living quarters, the acreage includes functional farm outbuildings and fertile land that support diverse organic operations, from vegetable crops and mushroom cultivation to livestock and specialty farming. With substantial infrastructure already in place, a new owner has vast income potential to expand the hospitality enterprise, introduce farm-to-table culinary experiences, or develop a larger agri-tourism destination.

The 50+ acres of diverse forest serve as a green oasis, providing endless firewood and space to explore. Situated beside the historic Balmoral Grist Mill Museum and Provincial Park, the property is immersed in nature while remaining connected to a thriving local network.

Just 15 minutes away lies the vibrant coastal village of Tatamagouche, renowned for its artisan culture, Saturday farmers' markets, craft breweries, waterfront eateries, and active community events. Conveniently located a 1.5-hour drive from Halifax, 45 minutes to Halifax Stanfield International Airport, and 45 minutes from shopping hubs in Truro and New Glasgow, as well as the PEI ferry terminal.

Surround yourself with an incredible four-season lifestyle. Spend warmer months hiking wilderness trails, golfing along the North Shore, or relaxing at warm-water beaches along the Northumberland Strait. Winter brings skiing at Ski Wentworth just 30 minutes away. The Green Dragon offers unmatched possibilities.

Property:

• 85 ac, located on a low traffic paved country road. The property is on both sides of the road (approx. 60% with the farmstead and 40% with a pasture/ field, wood stand and beaver pond) and could easily be subdivided.
• Fully surveyed 72 m above sea level
• Approximately 20 ac cleared/60 ac wood land/ (mixed woods, including a stand of beautiful Hemlock and a patch of “Acadian Forest”)
• The wood lot provides timbers for personal building needs and is a sufficient source for firewood for many years to come.
• 2 brooks, 2 dug ponds, 1 beaver pond
• Dug well (3 concrete crocks, each 9 ft, plus one wooden crock, holding a total reservoir of 2600 US gallons/9400 L)
• The well never ran dry.

Farmstead:

• House: Located approximately 140m away from road. In summer not visible from the road. Country heritage house from the 1860’s with timber frame, cedar shingles and new hemlock board and batten siding, new steel roof (Dec 2022), all but 2 windows replaced, wood stove and baseboard heaters, water sanitation system with sediment filter and UV-light (installed to meet food safety requirements for commercial food production).
• Ground floor, 24x36 ft (864 sqft): open living situation with kitchen and living room. Bathroom and another bedroom, currently used as a one-room B&B, which shares the bathroom. The B&B has a separate entrance.
• 2nd floor: 2 bedrooms, one loft, steep sloping roofs (60 degrees)
• Full basement/cinderblock walls: including a processing room (was formally approved for food processing)
• Pit greenhouse/Sunroom: south side, accessible from kitchen and two entrances from the outside, hot tub (4x7x3 ft)
• Covered front porch, back porch
• Lawn area with old maple trees around the house, functioning septic system (tank regularly maintained)

Big Barn:

• Timber frame, approx. 30x52 ft
• Open barn 30x40 with stable in the back for small farm animals (6 boxes, 30x12 ft)
• In the front space for machinery and car
• New braker panel 230/110 V
• Hay loft holds up to 900 small square bales
• Small barn (24x17) adjacent with concrete floor and loft for storage (holds 250 small square bales)
• Small log cabin with wood stove (12x12 ft) and small cabin (12x8 ft), both units have a steel roof. Neither has running water or bathroom, no electric wiring.

2 Greenhouses:

• One operational (20x40ft) with attached workshop, water and electricity, one greenhouse “Harnois Ovaltech 2” steel frame (25x50ft) set up without plastic or gable ends

Extra:

• Farm machinery incl. 2WD tractor David Brown 885 from 1974 with front loader and haying equipment (2 mowers, baler, one hay wagon, hay elevator), Midema Rotor+ loading wagon, furrow plow, disc harrow and tooth harrow, 9ft-tiller, grader blade and V plow for snow removal, ride on lawn mower, odds and ends. Please inquire individual prices, if you are interested. Could be sold with the farm or separately.

$597,000 CDN

Agent's listing: Listing on Realtor.ca 

Contact

Jennifer O'Neil 
https://jenniferoneilrealestate.com/
902-802-6708

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Represented by Jennifer O’Neil REALTOR® / Real Estate Advisor/ ENGEL & VÖLKERS, 1901 Gottingen Street Suite 2, Halifax, NS, B3J0C6, Canada, Mobile: + 1 902-802-6708, Office: + 1 902-422-5552

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