*108 Acre Lester Family Farm-5776 Townsend Line, Lambton Shores (Forest).*
Farm History
- Great Grandfather Lester purchased as Crown Land in 1891.
- Farm Left to His son upon His death in 1902
- John H. Lester purchased from His father in 1950.
- John sold to His son J.C Lester(present owner)in 1977.
- Operated a dairy farm until 2004, also raised horses,
grew hay and cash crops until present.
Farm Details
- W1/2 LT 42 CON SOUTH BOUNDARY BOSANQUET;
E1/2 LT 43 CON SOUTH BOUNDARY BOSANQUET; LAMBTON SHORES
- 108 +- total acres, very gently undulating.
- 98 Acres +- being worked (Perth Clay Loam).
All moldboard plowed in fall.
- Received cattle manure applications for many decades.
- Received applications of commercial fertilizer for years.
- 8 Acres in woodlot. No logging in last 50 years.
Evidence of Maple, Hickory, Oak Etc.
- Race Track is gone.
- Systematically Tiled. See images for maps.
No forthcoming Municipal Drainage Charges.
- Much available fire wood
- Municipal water to both homes(one meter)
- Deep well on site.
- Taxes are $4907.13 for 2024.
- HST is applicable to sale of Farmland
- Natural Gas to both homes(one meter)
Main Home Details:
- Original 1891 2 Storey Home.
- 3 bedroom, 2 bath
- 2015 Quality ashphalt shingle roof with 5/8 plywood underlay.
- 2015 Natural Gas Furnace and A/C
- 2022 Hi quality vinyl flooring on main floor.
- 2023 New paint in most areas of home.
- 2024 Vinyl windows 2nd storey, back room and kitchen.
- 2025 Toilet and Flooring in main floor powder room.
- 100 amp panel in house
- Septic system
- Water well on property
- Selling with Washer, Dryer, Fridge, Stove, Chest Freezer
- Hi Speed Internet
- Hot water tank owned
- Vinyl Siding
Main Floor:
Kitchen/Dining: 23'8" x 17'
- solid wood cabinetry , including island and large amount
matching cabinetry in pantry room.
- quality vinyl flooring
- refrigerator, stove and microwave, B.I. dishwasher
Laundry/Pantry: 20' x 8'
- quality vinyl flooring
2Pc Powder Room
Parlour: 8' x 13'6"
- quality vinyl flooring
Living Room: 15'6" x 16'3"'
- quality vinyl flooring
Mainfloor Bedroom: 8'6" x 16'3"
- quality vinyl flooring
2nd Level
Bedroom: 15'9" x 13'
- Carpet over original plank flooring.
Master Bedroom: 14' x 17'
- Carpet
- Built in Cabinetry
Walk in Closet/Bdrm: 15'6" x 13'
4 Piece Bathroom
Basement: Unfinished
Both Homes on Septic Tank and Weeping Bed. Both on West Sides of Home and Both recently pumped out.
Second Home Details:
- Moved to farm in 1974
- Full unfinished basement.
- 2 bedroom, 1 bath
- Aluminum Siding
- 2015 Gas Furnace
- 100 amp panel in house
- Septic system
- Selling with Washer, Dryer, Fridge, Stove.
- Hi Speed Internet
Drive Shed: 40' x 80'-1974
Pole Barn: 44' x 80'-1976
Main Barn: 40' x 60'-1934, New Wiring 2000
Addition to Main Barn: 40' x 80'-1980
Small Barn: 44' x 20'-1976
Pole Barn: 56' x 35'-1976
3 Silos:
- 12' x 55'
- 20' x 50' with unloader
- 20' x60'