BEDFORD COUNTY - 385 HOWSARE LANE - 456 ± ACRES

5th Generation Bedford County Farm | 456 ± Acres | OGM Rights | Hunting | Farm & Recreational Potential

A truly special opportunity to own a piece of Bedford County history. This 5th-generation Howsare family farm consists of 456 ± acres and offers a rare combination of agricultural heritage, recreational opportunities, timberland, privacy, and future potential.

Located in Cumberland Valley Township and Bedford Township, this exceptionally private and secluded property has been part of the Howsare family for generations. For many years, the farm was used for raising Angus beef cattle and also housed a couple thousand laying chickens. Today, approximately 80 acres of tillable ground are maintained as hay fields, continuing the property's agricultural tradition while providing excellent open acreage and wildlife habitat.

The property offers excellent whitetail deer and turkey hunting, with a good trail system providing access throughout the farm. The terrain varies from level and rolling farmland to steeper mountain ground, creating a diverse landscape for wildlife, hunting, recreation, and outdoor enjoyment.

The historic farmhouse, built in 1880, features 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and two living rooms. The home is heated by an outdoor wood furnace and provides an opportunity to restore and preserve a piece of the property's long agricultural history.

A nice pond, approximately 4 to 9 feet deep, adds to the property's appeal and provides a scenic feature for the farm. Numerous outbuildings offer abundant storage and workspace for farm equipment, hay, crops, or livestock.

The property is enrolled in Clean and Green, and oil, gas and mineral rights will transfer to the buyer.

For the right purchase price, the seller is also willing to include the farm equipment, with an estimated value of approximately $400,000. This provides a tremendous opportunity for a buyer looking to continue agricultural operations without having to acquire the necessary equipment separately.

Adding another potential income-producing component, REC Broadband plans to install a communications tower at the top of the mountain, which is expected to provide the future owner with annual royalty income.

Despite the property's private and secluded setting, convenience is excellent. The farm is only minutes from Interstate 76 (the Pennsylvania Turnpike), close to Bedford Springs, and just minutes from Route 220, providing easy access to Bedford and surrounding areas.

Whether you're looking to continue the family's agricultural tradition, establish a private hunting retreat, build a recreational property, operate a working farm, or simply own a large and historically significant tract of Bedford County land, this property offers an exceptional combination of history, agriculture, hunting, timber, privacy, and income potential.

Opportunities of this size and character rarely become available in Bedford County.