Description

Passionate organic growers, take your expertise to the next level! Located in La Durantaye, Les Serres Naturo offers an opportunity to carry on over 35 years of market gardening history and expertise serving Quebec growers. Greenhouses, a retail shop with cold storage, a processing kitchen and a three-bedroom home provide a solid foundation for your agricultural project. Vegetable, herb and plant production, remotely controlled irrigation, woodlands and maple syrup production potential. A unique opportunity to grow your business while preserving Bellechasse's agricultural heritage.

AN ORGANIC FARM BUSINESS TO CARRY FORWARD

At 388, 4th Range West in La Durantaye, Bellechasse, Les Serres Naturo offers an opportunity to take over a market gardening business with over 35 years of experience. It grows greenhouse and field vegetables, herbs and plants for consumers and Quebec growers. According to the CARTV registry provided, organic certification dates back to August 16, 1995, with Ecocert Canada listed as certifier.

FACILITIES FOR GROWING AND SALES

Several greenhouses support propagation, plant production and vegetable growing. A greenhouse adjoining the home (approx. 15 ft x 11 ft 11 in) is used for winter cuttings. The propane-heated retail greenhouse also houses the pumping station. According to the sellers, production generally starts in early April. Interior partitions help reduce heated areas.

The shop has a cold room with a CoolBot system (approx. 4°C, per the sellers). A professional kitchen in the basement (approx. 27 ft 4 in x 8 ft 9 in) is set up for food processing. Equipment noted includes a vacuum sealer, dehydrator and vegetable dicer. Inclusions and permits are to be verified.

WATER AND IRRIGATION

Water is supplied from a lake to the south, a reserve pond to the west and a retention basin. Electric pumps and a gasoline pump serve the system. Automatic irrigation can be controlled remotely through the B-Hyve Pro app.

HOME AND GARAGE

The home has three bedrooms, two on the main floor and one in the basement. The primary bedroom features a cathedral ceiling reaching approx. 14 ft. Living areas include a kitchen, dining room, living room, solarium, office and family room. The living room has a slow-combustion wood fireplace with heat distribution to the basement. Several rooms have wood floors, and there is dedicated firewood storage.

The garage has a reinforced concrete slab measuring approx. 25 ft x 15 ft. A 200 A residential electrical service, backup generator and welding work area are also noted.

WOODLAND AND DIVERSIFICATION

According to the sellers, the woodland may offer potential for approx. 1,000 maple taps, subject to verification. The property also has a rustic cabin with a fireplace, but no water, electricity or sanitary facilities, plus two hunting blinds.

Replacement covers are stored for certain greenhouses. The sellers report that three other greenhouses need new covers. Condition, dimensions, equipment and inclusions are to be verified by the buyer.

A property combining organic growing, retail sales, food processing and a residence, ready for the next chapter of an agricultural venture.