Need some thoughts on the house

[Cwi555]

If it's still attractive after considering the house a total rebuild job, then it's fine. As for the water, it doesn't take much to test the springs. There is very little modern filtration techniques can't handle. You would have to plan on having that regardless imo if you wish the place prepared for any significant SHTF scenario.

We are still looking. We came across a farmhouse built in 1870. It has had several hack jobs done to it, but a nice stocked pond, a multitude of spings, large garden area and out buildings make it very attractive.

My concern is water. It is supplied by a spring. I wonder if we will need to drill a conventional well to have good and reliable water. Contamination is a concern.

It is tough to find affordable farmstead that work for what we would like.

[redman2006]

I guess it does not matter Someone offered over market for it. Nuts

[Zef_66]

Wow. Sucks Red. But just means it was not the one for you. Keep looking, the right one will turn up.

[roach2654]

It wasn't meant to be, you'll find the one thats right, Good luck!

[redman2006]

Thanks guys. No huge deal. Just the way the cookie crumbles. I would really like to be settled somewhere before fall. Somewhere a little further off the beaten path.