Have you always wanted to know the chemical content of well water? Do you have a crying need to know the top five pests that might harm a Heritage oak? Are you craving a cram course in the finer points of a septic system? Then consider the possibility of owning country property.

Country property can be described as 100 acres of hillside, 4 acres of pasture land, or even a half acre on a well and septic system. Sonoma County has lots of country property – in fact, I understand that more properties in Sonoma County are on a well and septic system than are on public water and sewer. It can be daunting if you are unfamiliar with the concepts, but the rewards of country living can be well worth the extra attention to details. If you have a yen for gardening, a passion for horses, or simply a desire to have a bit of elbow room, country property can be your oasis in a busy world.

In addition to the usual pest and home inspections of residential property, country property may also entail inspecting and testing wells, pumping and inspecting septic systems, arborists’ evaluations of trees, evaluations of hillside soils and stability, confirmation of boundary lines, and investigations of easements, to name but a few. It is generally important to review the permit history with the County, and to understand the zoning restrictions and allowable uses of a particular property. Once you’ve done your homework, with the proper guidance from an experienced Realtor, of course, the satisfaction of living in your own little piece of paradise can be a dream come true.

If you want to explore the option of country property – or any other property in Sonoma or Napa Counties, please give me a call at 707-484-4045.

Posted by:  Deborah Byrne