5756 County Road 77 , Mount Gilead, OH 43338(Morrow County)

In 2000 Jon & Mary purchased this farm in the Northmor School District and realized their dream of living in the country and creating a wildlife sanctuary and nature preserve. They created a diverse landscape consisting of two ponds, trees, riparian vegetation and plants that are home to a variety of wildlife and fowl. The total acreage on all parcels is 140 and most tillable acreage is enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) further reinforcing their beliefs in land conservation. Just a great place to live and an easy 9+ miles drive to SR 95-I/71 exit. Other possibilities include, corporate or church retreat, Bed & Breakfast, day camp or equally suited for a family get-away or rental. The CRP program includes a 10-acre wetlands project with two ponds. The other CRP acreage is planted in prairie grasses, making this farm an almost unique combination of rolling prairies, woods, ponds and gardens. The property has a long lane setting with a 10 room, four- bedroom, 2 bath home that had no expense spared in its renovation and addition. The mid circa 1825 2 story farmhouse with the expansive floor plan includes dining room, large cathedral ceiling family room with panoramic views with several windows bringing the outside in making social relaxing, entertaining or business. The spacious kitchen has a granite two tier island and counters, Dacor 6 gas burner duel-fuel range, library, study, office with fireplace and exposed beams in the original home. Homer Wood American hickory flooring is throughout the house with Hickory woodwork & cabinetry. A 30KW Kohler whole-house generator, Geo Thermal Water Furnace plus many more features. The large basement area has a two car garage and large work area/family room. The entire first floor is wheelchair-friendly and includes an ADA-compliant half-bath. Additionally the circa 1825 bank barn with its huge post-Civil War addition has been totally renovated with new roof and siding installed along with cement floors in the lower level.