Garber 20

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Short Description: Enjoy peaceful country living on 20± acres of scenic Iowa countryside. This inviting 2 bed, 2 bath home (built in 2008) is surrounded by open switchgrass fields, oak and black walnut timber, and endless opportunities for homesteading, hobby farming, hunting or all the above. The property features multiple sheds and a greenhouse—perfect for farm-to-table growing. Breathtaking hilltop views and ample space for gardens, livestock, or outdoor projects make this a true rural retreat.

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Welcome to your own piece of country paradise!
Nestled on 20± acres of beautiful Iowa countryside, this property offers endless
opportunities for those seeking space, self-sufficiency, and a slower pace of life. The
charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home, built in 2008, provides comfortable modern living
surrounded by nature and open skies.
Step outside and you’ll find a 40’x60’ shed with a spacious 35’x40’ loft — complete with
electricity and a 15’x60’ lean-to facing south — offering the perfect setup for storage,
projects, or livestock shelter. A second smaller shed includes a walk-in refrigerated
room with water and electricity, ideal for farm-to-table operations or produce storage.
For those with a green thumb, the 70’x15’ greenhouse opens the door to year-round
growing, while the expansive switchgrass fields and open ground invite endless
gardening, pasture, or agricultural possibilities. The timbered areas are rich with oak
and black walnut trees, adding both beauty and value to the land.
The property is abundant with pheasants and whitetail. This along with the home makes
it the perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts to be able to step out their back door and go
hunting or treat it as a getaway cabin for the weekend.
From the top of the hill, you’ll discover breathtaking views that capture the very best of
country living. Whether you’re dreaming of a homestead, hobby farm, or small
agricultural venture, this property offers the space, resources, and serenity to make it
your own.

There will be a LAND CONSERVATION EASEMENT put on the property at time of purchase. The easement will be put in place by Sustainable Iowa Land Trust (SILT). For more details call or email CJ Eldred at 319-573-7799 or cj@primelandauction.com

A note of the History of this property:
Morningstar Acres is the culmination of several different stories that have come together
to make this place what it is today. Once the home of Steve Beaumont, a retired
carpenter who devoted his life to caring for the land he called home. Steve constructed
the home and other infrastructure on the property himself. He planted prairie on the
ridge top to continue to protect soil and increase wildlife habitat. Steve also gardened
and grew his own food on the property.
The farm entered a new chapter when Steve decided to donate the land to the
Sustainable Iowa Land Trust (SILT). His gift ensured that Morningstar Acres would
forever remain a place for sustainable table-food farming and natural resource
conservation. With SILT’s support, Adrian White and her former business partner Wil
Lorentzen brought new energy and visions to the farm, creating Jupiter Ridge Farm.
They established themselves as vegetable farmers growing produce on several acres of
land on the ridge as well as utilizing the woodlands for shiitake mushroom farming. They
used sustainable farming practices including minimized tillage, low synthetic chemical
use, and incorporating cover crops. There are perennial crops on the property including
a successful rhubarb patch and fruit trees. The property has the capacity to sustain
another future vegetable operation and other farming enterprises with infrastructure
including sheds, hydrants, solar panels, a walk-in cooler, and a greenhouse.
This property has been able to continue the legacy of Steve Beaumont’s love for the
land. Before his passing, he would mention how important it was to him that the land be
taken care of after he is gone. SILT will continue to honor Steve’s wishes by finding
farmers like Adrian and Will to steward and manage the property.