Looking for caretaker (or buyer if all else fails)

ZenSojourner · #1 04/09/07, 12:41 PM

I've been accepted to a doctoral program in West Virginia in clinical psychology. The program is specifically aimed at those planning to go into practice in a rural environment. So eventually I'll be back somewhere rural, but for the next 5 years, it isn't going to be here in Missouri.

So I'm looking for preferably a caretaker, possibly a buyer for my 26 acres in Missouri. There is a house, closed in but no interior finish work has been done. There is a well. There is a barn, 3 years old. There is power. There is not a septic tank. I had a sawdust toilet and intended to go with a composting toilet eventually.

26 acres total, about 16 of that is flat, about 9 acres in pasture. The soil is clay loam (unusual for on top of a ridge in Missouri, but there you have it). There are allegedly 3 wet weather springs on the back side of the property down into the ravine, but I can't say as I've ever found them. Deer and turkey abound. Trees are mostly oak, some hickory, pawpaw, and elm, some cedar and pine, but mostly oak.

I've been there for 9 years. I have a lot invested - emotionally - in the place. I intended to die there. I'm extremely attached to it. I'd like to come back to it, if possible, but to do that, I'd need a long-term caretaker. Otherwise, I don't see how I can avoid having to sell it.

If anyone is interested, contact me.

Thanks.

Sojourner

dale · #2 04/09/07, 01:04 PM

Where at in missouri.. Close to what town.
That will make a difference probably.

Some people have to work so near certain areas will be a plus

When you let that be known I may know some people that may help you with your need.

dale

ZenSojourner · #3 04/09/07, 01:08 PM

It's about 20 miles south of Norwood, about 15 miles East of Ava. It's about 70 miles southeast of Springfield. There is a superWalmart in Ava and another in Mt. Grove (which is 10 miles east of Norwood, so about 30 miles from the property).

The property is located in Douglas County, nearest neighbor who's there regularly is about 2 miles away.

Sojourner

grannygardner · #4 04/10/07, 01:29 PM

I sent you a PM.