ITS YOUR CHOICE: You can step back in time and enjoy the warmth and comfort of a homestead built back in the early 1800's, OR you can take advantage of a fabulous opportunity to create a new destination for Niagara Agri-Tourism. The possibilities here are truly endless. Included is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath farmhouse built in 1803, fully renovated in the 1970s. The home, previously featured in "Century Home" magazine, is complemented by Niagara's earliest historic swing beam barn built in 1819.The mature red oak lined driveway provides a spectacular sense of arrival to the hilltop house, surrounded by a beautiful natural landscape. Adjacent to the house is a productive heirloom apple and pear orchard. This includes heritage trees over 100 years old and 5 rare Swayze Apple trees named after the Swayze family that pioneered the region while owning the farm. The 27.333 acre site has farm fields, and a beautifully treed valley, dominated by the spring fed Swayze Creek with potential for trout fishing. The barn is in good shape. It was recently featured in "Swing Beam Barns of Niagara" by local historian Hugh Fraser. Combine history, food, art, entertainment, and weddings with facilities dedicated to branded product grown and produced on site. Bringing this historic property into the future, the Harley-Swayze Farm could potentially become a prominent new player in the Agri-Tourism world for which Niagara is justly famous. Visionary concept plans have already been drawn up to illustrate the significant potential that might be embraced by new owners upon purchasing the farm. With quick access to/from Highway 406, this is a great spot for the development of a cidery, a brewery, or even a winery. Two severed adjacent lots (totalling 67 additional acres) can also be included which would bring the total to over 94 acres. Schedule an appointment, bring your imagination and come see for yourself!
Under Contract:
None
Property Type:
Residential Freehold
Property Sub Type:
Farm
Home Style:
2-Storey
Approx. Age:
100+
Total Approx Floor Area:
3500-5000
Lot Size:
25-49.99
Lot Depth:
1045'11"319 m
Lot Frontage:
1267'1½"386 m
Lot Shape:
Irregular
Direction Faces:
East
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3.0
Water supply:
Well
Kitchens:
1
Bedrooms Above Grade:
3
Kitchens Above Grade:
1
Rooms Above Grade:
7
Zoning:
AS, EP3, GNH
Heating type:
Forced Air
Heating Fuel:
Oil
Fireplaces:
3
Foundation:
Stone
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Basement:
Partial Basement
Fireplace Features:
Wood
Fireplace/Stove:
Yes
Alternative Power:
None
Garage:
Attached
Garage Spaces:
1.0
Parking Features:
Private
Parking Spaces:
10
Total Parking Spaces:
11.0
Family Room:
Yes
Possession Details:
Flexible
Lot Irregularities:
uneven rectangle
Pool:
None
HST Applicable To Sale Price:
In Addition To
Assessment Year:
2025
Taxes:
$6,536 /
2025
Assessment:
$- /
2025
Niagara
Thorold
559 - Cataract Road
Brick & Beam, Water Heater
Porch
Other
None
Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher, all window treatments, water filtration system, Kabota tractor, Toro zer-turn mower, farm tools and small wagon, all items in the barn, fireplace implements.
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