20 Vanscoy Rd Equine Acreage
Vanscoy Rm No. 345 Vanscoy Rm No. 345 S7K 3J6

$899,000
Residential beds: 3 baths: 1.0 1,100 sq. ft. built: 1974

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Status:
Active
Prop. Type:
Residential
MLS® Num:
SK039766
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
1
Year Built:
1974
Take the short and scenic drive down Valley Road and continue west across Hwy60 for 3.5km to find this conveniently located 40 acre property with pavement to you driveway. As you approach you will notice the tree lined driveway beyond the solar powered gate. Pulling into the yard you will find the 1100 ft bungalow with a large 2 car attached garage, a single detached garage and an additional 26 x 28 work shop with 14' ceilings. The home has 3 beds and 1 bath on the main, a large living room with huge windows over looking the well maintained yard and main floor laundry room with a sink. The basement is open for development and is roughed in for a bathroom, has new furnace, water heater and air conditioner. The crown jewel of this property is the absolutely amazing 60 x 60 barn and attached 60 x60 hay shed. This barn is one of the nicest private set ups for horsed that you will find. The barn is fully insulated and heated, has rubber matting on concrete in the common areas, hot and cold water and a floor drain, 5 stalls with 2 x 6 floor topped with 1 1/2" rubber matting, 2 large breeding/foaling stalls, a washroom, laundry, large meeting room and a spectacular tackroom. Directly out of the barn you will find an incredible 180 x 350 outdoor riding arena with a clay base with a clay and sand mixture for exceptional footing. 9 individual runs fenced in steel most with shelters and year round water surround the arena. There are also 3 separate pastures on the property. This is a great opportunity for a boarding, breeding or training facility. The virtual tour shows the entire property with many info pop ups for more details about this unique property.
Listing Area:
Vanscoy Rm No. 345
Property Type:
Residential
Property Sub Type:
Acreage
Building Type:
House
Home Style:
Bungalow
Year built:
1974 (Age: 52)
Total Floor Area:
1,100 sq. ft.
Bedrooms:
3
Number of bathrooms:
1.0
Kitchens:
1
Taxes:
$2,987 / 2025
Parcel Count:
1
Ownership Title:
Freehold
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Heater:
Included
Water Heater Type:
Gas
Sewer:
Liquid Surface Dis
Basement:
Full Basement, Unfinished
Basement Walls:
Block
Roof:
Asphalt Shingles
Exterior Finish:
Siding
Air Conditioner (Central)
Other Buildings: Yes, Recreation Usage: No, School Bus: Yes
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main
Foyer
7' × 5'
Laminate
Main
Kitchen
11' × 9'
Laminate
Main
Dining Room
11' × 8'
Laminate
Main
Living Room
17' × 11'
Laminate
Main
Primary Bedroom
13' × 9'
Laminate
Main
Bedroom
9' × 8'
Laminate
Main
Bedroom
9' × 9'
Laminate
Main
Laundry
7' × 5'
Laminate
Basement
Unfinished
42' × 26'
Concrete
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main
No
4
5' x 8' Laminate
Occupancy:
Owner
Equipment Included:
Dryer, Fridge, Stove, Washer, Window Treatment
Lot Size:
40 acre(s)
Topography:
Flat
Nearest Town:
Vanscoy
Distance to Town:
8.3
Distance to elementary school:
8.3
Distance to High School:
24
Other Buildings List:
barn/hayshed 60x120
Bush:
Shelter Belt
Fences:
Complete
Garage:
1 Car Detached, 2 Car Attached, 2 Car Detached
Date Listed:
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Perdue (/p?r?dju?/; 2016 population: 334) is a village in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan within the Rural Municipality of Perdue No. 346 and Census Division No. 12. Perdue is approximately 60 km (37 mi) west of Saskatoon on Highway 14. Perdue incorporated as a village on July 15, 1909.[1] In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Perdue had a population of 313 living in 155 of its 177 total private dwellings, a change of -6.3% from its 2016 population of 334. With a land area of 1.03 km2 (0.40 sq mi), it had a population density of 303.9/km2 (787.1/sq mi) in 2021.[4] In the 2016 Census of Population, the Village of Perdue recorded a population of 334 living in 165 of its 176 total private dwellings, a -8.4% change from its 2011 population of 362. With a land area of 1.1 km2 (0.42 sq mi), it had a population density of 303.6/km2 (786.4/sq mi) in 2016.[5] Perdue is equipped with services, especially considering its relatively small size and proximity to larger centres such as Biggar and Saskatoon. Downtown Perdue is home to the Perdue branch of the Biggar Credit Union, The Store groceries and liquor & Ezeewrap[6] headquarters, the post office, an insurance broker, Perdue Hotel (which was built in the early 1900s) stands on Main Street.[citation needed]), Kielo Certified Massage Therapist and Perdue Massage and Acupuncture. The community also has a daycare centre.[7] Along Highway 14 is Full line Ag and Great Plains Co-Op, and west of town are the Perdue Oasis golf course and restaurant.[8] Within the village of Perdue are several recreational facilities. On the west edge of town are the baseball diamonds, the curling rink, the fairgrounds, and the bowling alley. On the east edge of town was the Perdue Arena, which burnt down in 2015, but the community began fundraising for a new arena shortly after. The Perdue Agricultural Society hosts Extreme Redneck Days on Canada Day which consists of ATV and mod truck mud drag races, Li’l Buckaroo Rodeo and various entertainment plus beer gardens and fireworks. Also hosted by the Society is the annual Perdue Fair on the last weekend of July. This takes place with 4H events held at the fairgrounds, a slow-pitch tournament, and handicraft and agricultural exhibits displayed in the curling rink and Perdue Recreation Complex. Entries are judged by local members of the Agricultural Society. There is also a parade during the fair that travels through the village, ending up at the fair grounds. In the past Perdue has been home to ice hockey teams of all age levels bearing the name “Perdue Pirates”, which used the Perdue Arena as their home facility. Perdue is also home to a branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and Legion Ladies Auxiliary. The village of Perdue is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Perdue No. 346, whose office is located in Perdue, the municipality had a slightly larger population of 445 in the 2016 Canada Census.[9] The village of Perdue is governed by four Councillors a mayor and an administrator.[10] Provincially the village is within the Rosetown-Elrose electoral district, whose current MLA is Jim Reiter of the Saskatchewan Party. Federally the village is within the riding of Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek whose current MP is Kelly Block of the Conservative Party of Canada. The village’s postal code is S0K 3C0 and its telephone exchange is (306) 237-###. Perdue School[11] is a K-12 school with approximately 140 students. Perdue is home to the Perdue branch of the Wheatland Regional Library,[12] which is located in the Perdue Recreation Complex. The Perdue School has volleyball teams, basketball, cross country, track, badminton and more; they are the Perdue Steelers. The 2008 Senior Boys Volleyball team made it to Provincials. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perdue,_Saskatchewan

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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.

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