Private farm setting with many interests
Our farm had 245 very interesting acres with fields, laneways, rail fences, woods, drumlin hill, wildlife sanctuary, beautifully landscaped ponds and wetlands. There were 3 km (2 mi.) of roadways to walk, jog, ride, cycle and ski. Farm animals included goats, bees, chickens, cats, peacocks, potbelly pigs, a donkey, dog and horse. We grew farm crops, Christmas trees and gardens. Wild animals included deer, bear, fox, beaver, otter, porcupine, muskrat, raccoon, waterfowl and many other kinds of birds.
Our large solid brick farmhouse (circa 1879) was located in a very private setting, .5 km (1/4 mi.) from the road. It had been updated to include modern conveniences, while maintaining its original character. We had three bedrooms with shared bathrooms, a sunroom and a family room with a wood fire. We also had 2 ensuites with queen or king beds, whirlpool tub, kitchenette, TV and VCR. Wireless high-speed Internet was provided.
You could sit in our sunroom or on our large verandahs and watch birds and animals in the fields and ponds. Our hill was quite picturesque and gave a wonderful view of the countryside. In winter it made good skiing and sleighing. You could walk or ski on good paths around the ponds, through the maple woods, Christmas trees or the 100 acre wildlife sanctuary which had 60 acres of water. There were nesting boxes for wrens, swallows, martins, blue birds and wood ducks. A large number of wild geese pastured around the ponds by the house. These ponds had an island, foot bridges and picturesque lanes. You could canoe on the ponds in the summertime, and skate and play hockey in the wintertime.
The Hunter Farm was located east of the city of Peterborough. From Peterborough, it was 8 km (5 mi.) east on highway 7, and then 2 km (1.5 mi.) north on highway 28 (formerly highway 134). The house number was 2590.
Nearby were located historic Serpent Mounds, Indian Petroglyphs, Pioneer Village, Water Powered Saw Mill and Douro General Store. Also close by were Whetung Ojibwa Crafts, Warsaw Caves, Lakefield Literary Festival, tea rooms, antique shops, craft shops, swimming, boating, canoeing and fishing.
Nearby Peterborough had the famous Lift Lock, Trent University, Art Gallery, Museum, Zoo, Canadian Canoe Museum, Petes hockey, shopping centres, and parks.
We provided year round accommodation with a very hearty country breakfast.
Map of the Farm
- Hunterfarm Layout (circa. 2000)
Newspaper Articles
- Farm is perfect child's getaway, The Globe and Mail, August 14, 1996
- Rural R and R, The Peterborough Examiner, July 28, 1996
