Sold! Established sheep farm with modern infrastructure Ponoka County, Alberta
Ponoka County, AB , Canada
Characteristics
Characteristics
Description
Sold! An exceptional opportunity to take over a well-established, turnkey sheep farm in the highly sought-after County of Ponoka. This 400-acre package offers a licensed and efficiently designed livestock operation, productive farmland, and a beautifully renovated, custom-built home.
The residential quarter covers 80 acres and is ideally located just 15 minutes east of Ponoka. This parcel includes the home, main livestock facilities, barns, and yard. The remaining 320 acres lie one mile south of the home farm and provide additional productive land to support the operation.
The property holds an NRCB permit for 3,500 ewes and currently runs about 1,500 ewes with lambs, allowing ample room for immediate expansion.
Livestock Facilities
The operation is supported by modern, purpose-built infrastructure designed for efficiency and animal welfare:
Lambing Barn (2017)
• 300’ x 80’ x 16’ fully insulated barn
• Variable speed fans
• 16’ wide concrete feed alley plus secondary 10’ concrete aisle
• Special lambing area with automatic milk dispenser
• Heated staff room with bathroom
Finishing/Holding Barn (2019 & 2021)
• 96’ x 265’ x 16’ cold barn
• Adjustable ventilation panels and fans
• 16’ wide concrete feed alley
Central Sorting Area
• 1,260 sq. ft. connecting both barns
• Equipped with a Te Pari automatic sorter and ProWay bulk processor
• Designed for efficient animal flow and handling
All gates, feeders, waterers, and equipment necessary for daily sheep activities are included in the purchase price.
Additional Buildings & Improvements
• Quonset with built-in workshop: 40’ x 60’ Quonset with a 20’ x 20’ heated workshop, concrete floor, and storage loft
• Gable roof barn: 27’ x 40’ with two full-size horse stalls, one smaller stall, hayloft, and adjoining fenced area of about one acre—ideal for horses or additional livestock
• Manure pad: 200’ x 100’
• 2 Water wells: One currently produces about 20 gallons per minute. The second well is drilled and ready for use upon expansion.
Livestock, farm machinery, and feed inventory can be negotiated separately.
Residence
The modern, custom-built home offers comfort, quality, and space, with approximately 2,492 sq. ft. above ground plus a fully finished basement of 1,948 sq. ft. The home was thoroughly renovated in 2014, with new roof shingles in 2021.
Main features:
• Open layout with high ceilings and plenty of natural light
• Large kitchen with solid wood cabinets and granite countertops
• Hardwood floors in main living areas, carpet in bedrooms, and ceramic tiles in entrances, bathrooms, and laundry
• Fully finished basement built with ISO blocks (poured in 2009), featuring in-floor heating and wood stove
• In-floor heating in home and attached double garage
• Two wood stoves—one on the main floor and one in the basement
• Spacious outdoor deck ideal for entertaining and relaxation
Legal parcel description residence: S1/2 of NW-26-42-24-W4
Legal parcel description: SE & SW-23-42-24-W4
The property generates a total of $5,720 per year in surface lease income.
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Canada
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