Welcome to 1975 Drummond Line. Discover the tranquility of this versatile and truly loved horse farm located in the heart of Keene, just off of Highway 7 and close to Peterborough. Approx. 100 acres of beautifully cultivated land with a variety of hay fields, riding areas, walking trails, fenced pastures, Tamarack/Spruce trees, Hardwood bush, grass areas as well as wetlands. Well maintained riding & walking trails. Two riding rings & a custom built barn with 9 horse stalls and an additional 5 horse stalls in the bank barn. Numerous gates & electric fencing in various areas to allow pasture rotation.
Restored and meticulously maintained home with a sunny wrap-around front porch, side veranda & large windows showcasing a peaceful synergy with the home's beautiful surroundings.
Approx. 1650 sqft of interior living space over the main and second floor (not including the basement or garage). Features include welcoming front and side entrances; separate well sized living and dining rooms. Wood burning stove in the dining room. A convenient main floor 3 pc washroom. Enjoy creating delicious meals in the lovely kitchen that has a functional center island, great storage, 2 walkouts to the great outdoors (grass & veranda) as well as direct access into the garage. The 2nd floor features 3 sizable bedrooms each with windows and closets and a charming 4pc washroom located in the center hall. Large basement with terrific ceiling height and ample storage - perfect for storing all of your goodies from the vegetable garden + so much more.
Boasting dual road frontages on Drummond Line & Dillion Rd.
Enjoy fun times with friends and family at the par 3 golf holes around the property. Treat your animals to apples from the 3 delicious honey crisp trees and cook up some yummy baked goods!
This is a property that has received dedication and devotion and is being passed on from their hearts to yours.
Property Details:
Home was built in 1870
All new electrical and plumbing
Walls taken back to studs with new insulation, vapor barrier & drywall
New kitchen cabinets 2019
New kitchen countertops 2022
Kitchen Appliances 2019
Renovated bathrooms, new tub, shower stall, toilets and basins
All new windows between 2001 and 2011, including sliding door
All new doors between 2001 and 2010
All trim replaced with oak between 2002 and 2010
Septic system pumped fall of 2021, inserts made for the tanks to reduce digging down to tank
top. New tile bed 2023.
New window coverings, all completed in 2012
New scratch proof laminate floors in dining room and living room 2015
New hardwood floors upstairs 3 bedrooms and hall 2010
New part of the home is 125 AMP service / old part of the home is 100 AMP
Wood stove in the dining room (WET certified)
Chimney in working order & cleaned annually
Culligan water system including a water softener and UV water filtration
Furnace and oil tank (2.5 mm) replaced new in 2004
New roof, 30 year shingles 2023
New eves on 2 storey section of house 2023
Gutter protection on new part of house 2006
New alcove added 2005
New flower beds, cost for plants approximate cost $1,500
New maple trees around house, barns/fence lines approximate cost $3,000
220 AMP service in the garage for welding. New underground installed from house to barn 2005
Barn – Old
Built in 1869
Completely re stoned 2001
125 AMP Service
New stalls built in 2001, all new 6X6 support posts and stalls (2-12X12, 1-9X13, 1-10X13, 1-12X13, 1-8X5)
3 light switches one for back stalls, one for stalls to the north and aisle
Stall mats in all stalls and in main aisle as well as some interlocking brick
Tack room (8X7) note: will be fixed before selling
New doors and newer windows
Roof repairs in 2018
New eves through 2005
All hemlock lumber
Batten added to three sides of the barn
Barn- New
Built in 2003
125 AMP Service
9 stalls
Stalls 8-10X13, 1-12X13
Each stall has its own light switch, custom mats
Stall mats in all stalls and in main aisle, with interlocking brick
Tack room, tongue and groove walls, laminate floor 12X16
Eves through added 2018
Fully insulated, vapor barrier (water does not freeze in winter in buckets)
All hemlock lumber
Shed
Built in 50’s
125 AMP Service
Woodshop with wood stove
General
3 dug wells (replaced foot value in wells used for the house and barn. Replaced the bladder tank and pump)
2 access points from Dillon Road
2 access points from Drummond Line
All new culverts, ditches and swales for water diversion
There are approximately 12-14 new gates on the property, average price new $200 each
All newer fence posts on property, 6X6 for facer fences, 4X4 for line posts, electro braid used, new fencer unit 2023
3 fields tiled
Newer underground wiring from house to both barns & shed
New electrical panels in both barns and shed
Riding arena (68’X120’)
Round pen (60’)
Land used by owners solely for riding (25 acres)
14 horse sized stalls, 1 standing stall + 1 stall for a small animal
The electric fence covers all pastures and the hay fields that are used as pastures after hay off
Mini par 3 golf course (located on grass area and within hay and pasture fields)
Small apple orchard - three honey crisp apple trees (delicious)
Proximity to services 10 minutes including hospital, emergency service
Drummond Line has Otonabee roads department and transfer station minutes away
Land Details
99.25 acres (95.51 acres on Geowarehouse)
Walking trails through property including bush areas
Land Breakdown (approximate)
o 22 acres of Hardwood bush
o Tamarack/Spruce tree field (8.25 acres)
o Hay Fields 22 acres usually get 1300-1400 square bales, use these fields after hay off for pastures (accessible from within farm and road access)
o Open 25 acres not used except for riding, was hay fields then pasture
o Pastures all fenced (16 acres)
o Grass areas and buildings 4-4.5 acres
o Wetlands (front of property north west corner by road and
diagonally from north east corner to south east corner
Inclusions / Exclusions:
Kitchen
Include - Stove, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Electrical Light Fixtures
Exclude - All Wrought Iron on Walls
Dining Room
Include - Wood stove, window coverings
Exclude - Tiffany Lamp
Living Room
Include - window coverings
Exclude - Ceiling Fan, Electric Fireplace Unit
Main floor 3pc washroom
Include - electrical light fixtures
2nd Floor
Main Bedroom
Include - Window Coverings, Electrical Light Fixture
Exclude - electric fireplace
Second Bedroom
Include - Window Coverings, Electrical Light Fixture
Third bedroom (Office)
Include - window coverings, electrical light fixture
Exclude - Tiffany Lamp
4pc washroom
Include - window coverings, electrical light fixture
Garage
Include - All shelving on walls
Exclude - Stand Alone Racking, Refrigerator, 2 Freezers, Workbench with newer arborite top
Basement
Exclude - Stand Alone Racking, 1 x Dehumidifier
House Outside
Include - Dog Kennels, Flag poll
Exclude - Front of House Black Tree Art
Barn Areas
Exclude - all decorative wrought iron laser cut outs on gate to property, gates going into riding pen / round pen x 3
Barn- new
Include - all horse feeders and pails in stalls, saddle racks and bridle hooks, two wheelbarrows, grain feeder storage X3, shelving
Exclude - Wood Horse hanging on wall going into tack room, cat tree
Barn - old
Include - Stored Vinyl Siding, all horse feeders in stalls, saddle racks in tack room, shelving,
Hay (negotiable). Batten, Partial Board and New Posts (negotiable)
Exclude – All stored lawn mowers and other equipment
Shed
Include - wood stove, work bench, all shelving, wood stored above work shop extra trim for house, general wood
Exclude - all storage units, all stored equipment (i.e. chain saws, chop saws) compressor and hoist
Behind Shed
Include - hay elevators, manure spreader (used for moving wood from bush)
Exclude - white water containers
Negotiable (outside of the sale)
Tractor- Model 666
Bush Hog
Grooming Mower
Hay Bind
Baler
Tractor-Model 434 (as is condition)
Exclude - Tractor- Model 844S
Current Utility Costs:
Taxes $8,000 (2023)
(reason for high number do not run as farm or rent out land to a farmer therefore no farm tax credit)
Hydro $2,485 (we heat two water troughs 24/7 from November to late March) (if no water heaters about $200 monthly)
Heat, oil $700, wood 3-5 bush cord
High speed internet, fiber optic $1,200
Hot water tank rental approx. $55.80/3 months with Reliance, paid until mid June 2024
Note: Please do not walk the property without a confirmed appointment.
Feel free to contact us for more details!