Inside an Ohio Amish “Mini-Farm” Home (15 Photos)
The listing is calling this one a “mini-farm”, which I’m not sure has a technical definition, but I guess can mean any property of some acreage where you can raise animals, plant crops, etc. This one is attached to a 10-acre plot. Let’s start with the aerial view:
The locale is Somerset which is in Perry County, Ohio – one of dozens of lesser-known-for-the-Amish corners of the state. There are two Amish settlements in the area, both small, one north of the town and the other south. The home has a low flat ranch look to it with a big front porch:
Here’s our description, a short one indicating that besides the standard lack of public electricity, this one also lacks plumbing (although confusingly the Zillow listing does indicate one bathroom):
Amish built home on a mini farm with just over 10 acres! Large open kitchen & living room with wood burning stove. First floor master. Huge basement with 3 more bedrooms. Full front porch. Multiple out buildings and sheds (8×10, 8×16, 12×12, 12×30). Special financing required (no plumbing or electric).
The photos are not very high resolution here but we can still get a pretty nice look inside. Let’s start with the kitchen, which blends into the living area:
Battery-powered lights are hung from ceiling hooks in this home:
As you can see the home is simple but cozy.
Nice view.
What’s in those pots?
The bedrooms here are pretty spartan. The metal ceiling gives this room at least a “shop home” feel.
This bedroom feels more finished.
This looks like an extra room in a more unfinished part of the home.
A view on what looks to be the back of the property.
So what’s the price of this 1,536-square-foot, 10-acre mini-farm home?
It’s currently up for sale at $270,000. The agent is Pete T. Bekos of RE/MAX Connection, Realtors.
My Neighbors
Hello! This property is located behind my property. The aerial view is correct. However, the picture of the brown house is incorrect. The brown house is a neighboring property of the aerial view farm. Perhaps we have two Amish families moving away? Or maybe the seller owns both properties and is selling both? I hope not because the Amish in this area have been super neighbors. I moved to this area specifically because I would be surrounded by Amish. Both properties listed are in pretty and peaceful locations. Any buyer would be blessed to live in this area.
Thanks for this posting!
Second Listing Confirmed
Hello,
I just finished quick research. There are indeed two Amish homes for sale on that road. For the larger aerial view of the white farmhouse, you may see interior photos along with a few photos of their furniture store here:
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/M9949572665
Thanks, and enjoy!
John – thanks! So two places on the same road. Sometimes Amish move away in small groups. Possibly these two families are related. Second home also looks very interesting. Much fancier-looking interior than the exterior would suggest.