1211 Gelert Road

About This Property

This 49.9-acre property in Minden is equipped with the infrastructure and zoning to support a working homestead from the day you take possession. A drilled well serves the entire property, including a 1,000-gallon emergency potable water reservoir. Water to both the home and workshop are supplied through triple filtration and a water softener, with a distiller providing a final stage of purification. A wood-fired outdoor boiler carries the heating load for the majority of the year, with propane available as a backup during the coldest weeks. A 3.4kw battery backup system and a 12kW generator provide grid-tied reliability with the security of full backup capacity. The land includes a pond, flowing creek, natural accelleration, existing gardens, a 20' x 30' heated greenhouse, and an operational chicken coop. Zoning permits farm use, equestrian facility, bed and breakfast, and commercial greenhouse operations. The 2019-built bungalow offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a crawlspace utility area with built-in shelving for preserve storage, housing the furnace, water manifolds, HRV, and all water treatment systems. The 55' x 24' fully insulated workshop features in-floor radiant heat, a kitchenette, full bathroom, dedicated bedroom, home gym, and a large flexible space for a rec room, office, or working shop. A sea-can shed for provides additional storage. Municipally maintained road, year-round driveway access, and no conservation authority restrictions on the land.