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Land for Sale- "Miss Kitty's Orchard"- 14 acre Rural Business Opportunnity Lot
Description
Land for Sale- "Miss Kitty's Orchard"- Commercial ag 14 acre Orchard & Petting Zoo in south west corner of Pulaski county. *Not buying name or corporation currently held by owners, property and all structures or contents other than excluded below are for sale. This beautiful current use orchard/petting zoo sits on great road frontage off of US 421 south of Francesville a few miles. The address is 9860 S US 421 Francesville, IN 47946. The 14 acre property is roughly a 15 minute drive from Indiana Beach in Monticello (White County) and not much further from Rensselaer (Jasper County). Personal Property wanted will have to be requested in offer; some is 3rd party owned or wanted to be kept. There are 5 main structures all remodeled inside and with metal roofs in last 8 years, totaling over 5,000 sq. ft., with several sheds and lean-to structures. The structures in order as pictured are the general store/gift shop fully set up with primitive decorations, counters, cabinets, tables, etc. for customers to come lounge and shop around. The upstairs of the store has been set up for a live-in office with a full bathroom. The general store has a large cooler in the back, with the apple cleaning and cider processing building set up against it. In the processing building is your cider equipment, with a commercial kitchen fully set up passing Pulaski Co. health regulations. On the other side of the processing building is the storage and work shop barn with another freezer between them. The barn has 2 toilets and shower for guests as well as an upstairs storage attic with stairs. Behind the barn there are lean-to storage areas for larger equipment. All 3 main buildings have a large parking area in front with porches for guest to stop by for a break from the road. Against the woods further behind the barn are the two primitive cabins. One cabin is set up with bunk beds where customers can spend the night at the orchard and zoo. The other cabin has yet to be converted and is currently another storage area. Both have fireplaces. The gated petting zoo is set up with different pens for specific animals and allows them to roam. Lean-tos and sheds, along with feeders keep them well fed and sheltered. There are structures for chickens, pigs, alpaca, a goat, peacocks, mini ponies and medium donkey, as well as two bee hives (located in orchard for pollination purposes and honey). All animals are friendly, healthy and groomed. Equipment pictured will also need to be requested for availability or option to purchase. Utilities include 3 propane tanks for structures for heating. Majority of electrical is set up for 3 phase 220 with the electrical bill typically around $300 monthly. The orchard consist of 900 fruit trees including apple, pear, and cherry. The last 5-7 years the orchard has been 100% organic. In the past, the owners have had a pumpkin and watermelon patch for customers. Weddings and birthday parties have been held often on location. BBQ has been a recent additon for travelers to stop and enjoy. The woods on the south portion of zoo has a trail system for wagon or buggy rides. There is endless possibilities to what can be done to attract a crowd. "Miss Kitty's Orchard" has been a staple in the area and attracts guest traveling on 421 to stop. In downtime, there is the opportunity for hunting whitetail deer, small game including rabbit & squirrel. Bird watching with the variety of trees can be an attraction for you or guest.
Owners would like to emphasis this an opportunity for the property, structures and a potentials buyer's goals and plans for that. They will not be providing pnl's or tax information.
Please contact for a showing at least 2 days prior to showing. For more information, contact listing agent Ty Mills, call or text 260-571-5232 or email [Email listed above]
Additional Information
wildlife
- Small Game
- Whitetail Deer
recreation
- Bird Watching
- Other
rights
- Oil
- Water
improvements
- Barn
- Shed
