Doty Acreage
Moose Mountain Rm No. 63 Moose Mountain Rm No. 63 S0C 0R0

$995,000
Residential beds: 4 baths: 3.0 3,100 sq. ft. built: 1915

Aerial view of sparsely populated area
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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
SK028575
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
3
Year Built:
1915
Stunning 10 acres located just south of Carlyle off Hwy #9, offering space, versatility, and income potential. The main character home offers approx. 3,100 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. A spacious foyer provides direct access to the heated 30’ x 30’ garage with in-floor heat. Above the garage is a private living area featuring a large bedroom and generous rec/living room with cozy gas fireplace and dormers that add natural light and character. The kitchen is the heart of the home with abundant custom cabinetry, granite countertops, built-in stovetop and oven, stainless steel appliances, and a large island ideal for gathering. Two archways lead to a bright dining room with bay window. Hardwood floors add warmth throughout the main living areas. The living room offers great space for family and guests, plus a sitting area with access to the veranda. Upstairs features three sizable bedrooms, an office, and a beautiful main bath with antique soaker tub. The basement includes a spacious rec room, 3-piece bath, laundry/utility area, and storage. Additional features include in-floor heat, central A/C, RO water system, fibre optic internet, Generac backup system, underground sprinklers, composite deck with natural gas BBQ hookup, and a landscaped yard with mature trees and grain bin gazebo with fire pit. The property also includes a 1,400 sq. ft. home with finished basement, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, heated double garage, A/C, composite deck, and paved driveway. The yard site includes a 54’x40’ heated shop, 20’x24’ building, and 30’x40’ cold storage. Potential rental income of $15,000/year. Seller is willing to sell the home quarter with approx. 155 cultivated acres, as well as the bin yard featuring a 60’x140’ metal clad cold storage shed with bi-fold door, 40’x60’ quonset, (7) 5,900 bu. flat bottom bins, (2) 20,000 bu. flat bins with aeration, (4) 10,000 bu. hopper bins with aeration, plus 20’x30’ and 30’x30’ metal clad sheds. Current rental income $60,000/year.
12km south of the Carlyle on Hey #9, East into yard (doty farms sign & For sale sign)
Listing Area:
Moose Mountain Rm No. 63
Property Type:
Residential
Property Sub Type:
Acreage
Building Type:
House
Home Style:
2 Storey
Year built:
1915 (Age: 111)
Total Floor Area:
3,100 sq. ft.
Bedrooms:
4
Number of bathrooms:
3.0
Kitchens:
1
Taxes:
$2,177 / 2025
Parcel Count:
1
Ownership Title:
Freehold
Heating:
Forced Air, Hot Water, In Floor, Natural Gas
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Gas
Water Heater:
Included
Water Heater Type:
Gas
Water Treatment Equipment:
Included
Sewer:
Liquid Surface Dis
Basement:
Partial Basement, Fully Finished
Basement Walls:
Block
Roof:
Asphalt Shingles
Exterior Finish:
Siding, Stone, Vinyl
220 Volt Plug, Air Conditioner (Central), Alarm Sys Owned, Floating Shelves, Gas Bbq Hookup, Humidifier, Sound System Built In, Sump Pump, Underground Sprinkler
Deck, Firepit, Garden Area, Lawn Back, Lawn Front, Patio, Trees/Shrubs
Heated Garage: Yes, Other Buildings: Yes, School Bus: Yes, Service To Property: Yes, Workshop Heated: Yes, Yard Light: Yes
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main
Foyer
24'10" × 9'11"
Tile
Main
Mudroom
9'9" × 5'9"
Tile
Main
Kitchen
15'5" × 14'5"
Tile
Main
Dining Room
14'1" × 11'8"
Hardwood
Main
Living Room
16'10" × 11'10"
Hardwood
Main
Family Room
14'5" × 9'5"
Hardwood
2nd
Bedroom
12'11" × 10'5"
Carpet
2nd
Great Room
25'5" × 12'11"
Carpet
2nd
Bedroom
11'5" × 9'10"
Carpet
2nd
Primary Bedroom
13'6" × 11'10"
Carpet
2nd
Bedroom
13'6" × 10'10"
Carpet
2nd
Office
9'3" × 7'7"
Laminate
3rd
Other
27'5" × 23'5"
Wood
Basement
Recreation Room
25'5" × 24'5"
Other
Basement
Laundry In Utility
15'9" × 11'6"
Other
Basement
Utility Room
10'6" × 6'
Concrete
Basement
Storage
10'8" × 6'
Concrete
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main
No
3
5'8" x 8'8" Tile
2nd
No
3
8'10" x 15'7" Tile
Basement
No
3
4'2" x 8'5" Other
Occupancy:
Owner
Equipment Included:
Central Vac Attached, Central Vac Attachments, Dishwasher Built In, Dryer, Fridge, Garage Door Opnr/Control(S), Garburator, Hood Fan, Microwave, Oven Built In, Reverse Osmosis System, Shed(s), Stove, Vac Power Nozzle, Washer, Window Treatment
Lot Size:
10 acre(s)
Lot Shape:
Backs on to Field/Open Space
Topography:
Flat
Sloughs:
None
Nearest Town:
Carlyle
Distance to Town:
12
Distance to elementary school:
12
Distance to High School:
12
Other Buildings List:
Heated 54'x40' Shop, cold storage buildings (2)
Garage:
2 Car Attached, RV Parking, Parking Spaces
Parking Places:
10.0
Parking Surface:
Paved Drive
Date Listed:
Days on Mkt:
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    Aerial view of sparsely populated area
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    View of patio / terrace with a gazebo and an outdoor living space with a fire pit
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    View of green lawn
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    View of rural area
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    Overview of rural landscape
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    Overview of rural landscape
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    Aerial view of property's location featuring property parcel outlined
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    Traditional style home with a front lawn, covered porch, a shingled roof, and brick siding
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    Garage with metal wall
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    Garage with freestanding refrigerator, metal wall, a garage door opener, and white refrigerator
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    Mudroom featuring ornamental molding and stone finish floors
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    Bedroom featuring a textured ceiling, carpet flooring, and a closet
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    Living area featuring a stone fireplace, radiator, a textured ceiling, and carpet floors
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    Living room with a textured ceiling, carpet flooring, and a ceiling fan
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    Bathroom featuring a shower stall, vanity, and dark tile patterned flooring
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    Kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, pendant lighting, a kitchen bar, arched walkways, and dark stone countertops
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    Kitchen with dual tone cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, stovetop, light stone countertops, and hanging light fixtures
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    Kitchen with two tone cabinets, stainless steel appliances, decorative light fixtures, dark stone countertops, and tasteful backsplash
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    Kitchen with arched walkways, a kitchen bar, dark stone counters, pendant lighting, and two tone cabinets
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    Dual tone kitchen featuring decorative light fixtures, dark stone countertops, black electric stovetop, dishwasher, and arched walkways
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    Kitchen with hanging light fixtures, decorative backsplash, a kitchen breakfast bar, dark stone countertops, and stainless steel dishwasher
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    Kitchen with high end fridge, arched walkways, light stone counters, decorative light fixtures, and two tone color scheme
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    Kitchen featuring arched walkways, stainless steel appliances, dark countertops, hanging lights, and wainscoting
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    Dining room with hardwood / wood-style flooring, arched walkways, ornamental molding, a chandelier, and a textured ceiling
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    Dining room with light wood-type flooring, a chandelier, healthy amount of natural light, and crown molding
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    Dining space featuring dark wood-type flooring, a chandelier, arched walkways, crown molding, and a textured ceiling
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    Living area featuring wood finished floors, crown molding, and arched walkways
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    Living area with hardwood / wood-style flooring, ornamental molding, and recessed lighting
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    Living room featuring arched walkways, dark wood-style floors, plenty of natural light, and crown molding
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    Living room with plenty of natural light, wood finished floors, crown molding, and recessed lighting
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    Living area featuring arched walkways, ornamental molding, and wood finished floors
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    Living area featuring wood finished floors and crown molding
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    Living room with wood finished floors and crown molding
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    Bedroom featuring carpet floors, a textured ceiling, and a textured wall
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    Carpeted bedroom with a textured wall and baseboards
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    Bedroom with carpet floors, a ceiling fan, and a textured ceiling
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    Bedroom featuring a closet, light colored carpet, a ceiling fan, and a textured ceiling
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    Carpeted bedroom with a closet, a textured ceiling, and ceiling fan
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    Office space with built in desk, light wood-type flooring, plenty of natural light, and recessed lighting
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    Carpeted bedroom with a textured ceiling
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    Carpeted bedroom featuring a textured ceiling
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    Bathroom featuring a freestanding tub and recessed lighting
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    Bathroom featuring vanity and recessed lighting
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    Playroom featuring wainscoting and wood walls
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    Basement featuring a wainscoted wall and recessed lighting
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    Finished basement with a wainscoted wall, wood walls, and recessed lighting
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    Bathroom featuring vanity, a stall shower, and recessed lighting
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    Laundry area featuring a paneled ceiling, independent washer and dryer, water heater, and dark colored carpet
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Manor Saskatchewan Information

Manor (2016 population: 295) is a village in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within the RM of Moose Mountain No. 63 and Census Division No. 1. The Manor Museum (1904) is designated a Municipal Heritage Property under the provincial Heritage Property Act.[5] Manor incorporated as a village on 15 April 1902.[6] In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Manor had a population of 305 living in 138 of its 165 total private dwellings, a change of 3.4% from its 2016 population of 295. With a land area of 2.58 km2 (1.00 sq mi), it had a population density of 118.2/km2 (306.2/sq mi) in 2021.[9] In the 2016 Census of Population, the Village of Manor recorded a population of 295 living in 128 of its 165 total private dwellings, a -9.2% change from its 2011 population of 322. With a land area of 2.79 km2 (1.08 sq mi), it had a population density of 105.7/km2 (273.9/sq mi) in 2016.[10] 50°59?10?N 104°51?43?W? / ?50.986°N 104.862°W? / 50.986; -104.862 Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manor,_Saskatchewan

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Understanding Topsoil Depth in Alberta: Insights from AAFC SLC Version 3.2 Data

Topsoil depth is a critical factor for agricultural productivity, influencing water retention, nutrient availability, and root growth. The provided map of Alberta illustrates the topsoil depth in inches, highlighting significant regional variations. This analysis is based on data from the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Soil Landscapes of Canada (SLC) Version 3.2.

Key Observations

The topsoil depth in Western Alberta and the Rockies is generally shallow, ranging from 0 to 6 inches. This is due to the rugged terrain and erosional processes associated with mountainous regions. The shallow topsoil in these areas supports forests and natural vegetation rather than extensive agriculture.

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In Southern and Eastern Alberta, regions such as Calgary and areas towards the Saskatchewan border show variable topsoil depths ranging from 6 to 10 inches. While suitable for agriculture, these areas may require careful soil management to maintain productivity. Areas with shallower topsoil are more drought-resistant and may need irrigation and soil conservation practices.

Regional Analysis

The Rocky Mountain Influence is evident in the shallow topsoil of the Rocky Mountain foothills, resulting from the rocky and rugged terrain, limiting soil accumulation. These areas are more suited to forest growth and natural vegetation rather than intensive agriculture.

In contrast, the Prairie Conditions in central Alberta benefit from moderate to deep topsoil, which is ideal for crop production and supports Alberta’s agricultural economy. Maintaining topsoil depth through conservation practices is essential for sustaining long-term agrarian productivity in these areas.

Implications for Agriculture

Understanding topsoil depth is crucial for effective soil management practices, including crop selection, irrigation, and fertilization. Farmers can use this data to optimize their farming practices, choosing crops suited to the available topsoil depth and implementing appropriate soil conservation measures. Deeper topsoil improves water retention and nutrient availability, which is essential for healthy crop growth and high yields.

Conclusion

The topsoil depth map of Alberta reveals significant regional variations influenced by geographical features such as the Rocky Mountains and the fertile plains of central Alberta. Understanding these variations is crucial for optimizing agricultural practices and ensuring sustainable farming. By leveraging this data, farmers can improve crop yields, manage soil health, and enhance overall agrarian productivity in Alberta.

Sources

  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Soil Landscapes of Canada (SLC) Version 3.2 Data
  • Alberta Agriculture and Forestry