89 Stewart Road, Bancroft, ON K0L 2L0

Private Maple Sugar Bush in Ontario’s Mineral Capital, 2hrs from the GTA. Step out your front door and into your own efficient 3,000+ tap operation within 176 acres of ancient rocky outcrops, forest and meandering creek. This property is the ultimate in peace and privacy. Ideally located at a dead-end, government maintained road with no immediate neighbours within sight. The residence/property has seen significant updates, including extensive landscaping; a 2-tiered deck with luxury 7 person hot tub; new heat-pump, propane heating/cooling systems; Kinetico water system; updated kitchen/bath; wiring for a back-up generator and a finished basement with kitchen and bath, versatile for family or business needs. Nature and recreation abounds: near Lakes and Algonquin Park; 1km to the Hastings Heritage Trail for snowmobiling/ATVing; minutes from the village of Bancroft; on-site snowshoeing trails; hunting; fishing and wildlife observation (elk, moose, owls, deer, turtles, etc.). The current operation produces 100% pure, wood-fired maple syrup from a single source. Vacuum lines and Reverse Osmosis equipment make production efficient and manageable, while the sugar shack sits just steps from the home. Syrup sales can range from $55k-$125k depending on your bulk/wholesale/retail product mix. The maple operation has a brand new reverse osmosis system and overall equipment valued at approx. $230k. The current furnishings are negotiable. Whether you envision running the current operation; hiring help; expanding agritourism or simply living immersed in nature and privacy, this property allows you to build a meaningful, land-based lifestyle. Sellers can be available to cross-train and provide support for the first season. Possible to sever 120 acres from the house/sugar bush and survey already in place.