Blueberry Fields for Sale in Maine

Land Description

Property Description

The Maine Blueberry land for sale in Kingsbury Plt is an 80+- acre hillside parcel with 35+- acres of blueberry barren. The remaining acreage is a mixed wood forest of greater than 45+- acres bounded by 4000+- ft of free-flowing spring fed trout stream. The off-grid land parcel is accessed by a private gravel road that begins at the edge of Route 16. The gravel road rises steadily from an elevation of 960 feet above sea level to the high point of the property which is 1320+- feet above sea level. The property is bounded on one side by Furber Road and along its easterly boundary by a spring fed trout stream. This is a very private location that is easily accessed. If you are looking for an off-grid homesite, or a long-term land holding with the potential for an annual cash crop, this parcel needs to be at the top of your list. Privacy, flowing water, productive farmland and game filled forest what more do you want Call today.

Area Description

The hill top blueberry land is located in sparsely populated Piscataquis county in Kingsbury Plantation. Kingsbury Plantation is a rural area with a year-round population of 28 people. Many seasonal cabins are found in Kingsbury Plantation, so the weekend population during the summer months does increase somewhat. Located within the plantation is Kingsbury Pond which is a 452+- acre cold water pond with good fishing for landlocked salmon, brook trout and splake. The area is predominantly working forest, with much of the land in the area early successional forest. Grocery shopping, medical care and dining opportunities can be found in the nearby towns of Guilford and Dover-Foxcroft.

Recreational Data

The early successional forest comprising and surrounding Kingsbury Plantation are an outdoor enthusiasts dream. The logging roads and trails provide access to the forested land for hunters, hikers and recreational vehicle enthusiasts. Miles of ATV trails in the warmer months and snow mobile trails in the winter provide riding opportunities. The waters of Kingsbury Pond as well as the streams that flow into and out of that fishery are visited by fishermen looking for salmon and trout. Moose, deer, ruffed grouse and other game animals are found in the forested lands of the area. Whitewater enthusiasts can find good paddling conditions, at times, in Kingsbury Stream which flows from Kingsbury Pond to the Piscataquis River.

Water Features

A cold, spring fed brook flows along the eastern boundary of the property. Having over 200 feet of elevation drop along the 4000 feet of stream, makes that boundary a series of pools, rifles and small waterfalls. The soothing sounds of the flowing water are available as a scenic back drop for a stream side hike. The brook is easily accessed by following old logging trails through the mixed wood forest, down to the stream's edge.

Land Features

The acreage consists of over 45 acres of forested land as well as 35+- acres of manicured blueberry field. The field has been improved over the years to be able to accommodate mechanized harvesting. The field is a good candidate to transition to organic growing principles. The wooded areas surrounding the berry field were harvested about 10 years ago, and are growing back very well. Scenic views across the forested valleys are very nice.