Dairy
Heatherton, Nova Scotia

Listing Remarks

An excellent opportunity to acquire an established, ongoing dairy operation in Antigonish County. Located in Heatherton, Nova Scotia, this dairy farm features 48.07 kg of quota, 297 acres total with approximately 165 acres clear and 30 acres in pasture land. The main freestall barn was constructed in 2000 and features 65 stalls and calving pen area. The 40' x 30' milking parlour is equipped with a Double-4 Herringbone system. The farm features 50X100 heifer barn, 40X88 machine shed, and a 24X40 heated workshop, providing ample space for livestock, machinery, equipment, maintenance, and storage. The property includes a 1.5-storey farmhouse offering four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The main level features a kitchen, dining room, living room, full bathroom, office, and additional hobby or flex space. Upstairs, you’ll find all four bedrooms along with the home’s second full bathroom. The home has seen several updates over the years, including new insulation, siding and windows, new bathroom, as well as a new roof completed in 2017. The home is heated with two newer heat pumps, using oil heating as a backup. With an established dairy operation, significant acreage, extensive farm infrastructure, quota, and equipment included, this property presents an opportunity to acquire a well-equipped Nova Scotia dairy farm in a strong agricultural area. This farm offers a convenient rural location approximately 15 minutes from Antigonish, with its full range of amenities as well as St. Francis Xavier University.