Are there any Liens on the property?

No the property is held free and clear.

Taxes are around $500 per year.

Is there internet available?

Yes the internet provided by Starlink is exception and we found it very reliable for working from home and streaming services. There is also internet via other means, but we recommend using Starlink.

Our Story

A Tale of Two Farmers and Their Dream

Deer Creek Off Grid was our place to explore, learn, build and try out everything we had read and dreamed about. It was our laboratory and playground for 4 years! Chickens, Pigs, Rabbits, Deer, year round live Creek - we have have it all!

Frequently asked questions

General

A Kubota Tractor with very low hours. A Zero Turn Mower that is practically brand new. 1,000 Gallon Diesel Fuel Tank. Stacked, Covered and Seasoned Firewood - Enough for many years of Heating and Cooking Fuel. Several Dozen of sticks of 1/8" x 24' Angle Iron for Projects Several Dozen sticks of 1/2" Rebar for Farm Projects Many Large Filled Propane Tanks Various Tools and Accessories that we don't want to take.

The property is sold as is, no concessions will be made in the sale. There are no deed restrictions and no county building department. The only codes are those that apply to grid tied power systems, which we are not, and those that apply to septic systems, of which we do not use. We utilized a composting waste system that makes it's way back into the farms ecosystem after a period of decomposition.

Water

Deer Creek Off Grid has abundant, year round water, a creek that runs through the middle of the property, that's Deer Creek. We installed two 15' wells on the back side of the property with 4" PVC access for standard well pumps. We also built a tower with an IBC tote and piping and a pump to fill and act as water tower. Water is not a problem on this homestead.

Cabins

Two cabins come with the farm, both have their own power system, wood stove, are fully insulated, and come with appliances, we bought the buildings locally and finished them ourselves. A labor of love and the larger cabin can be easily moved to make room for a traditional stick frame home. A spot has been cleared just for that purpose.

Food Sys.

There are various food, animal and recycling systems designed into the farm. They are all in close proximity allowing for ease of maintenance. They are also adjacent to the creek, and one of the water wells. Worse case scenario, everything can be watered by hand. We've done it :). Two green houses. Steel Chicken Coop and Wooden Mobile coop. Orchards, and Apple Trellis System - Steel, Rabbit Pens, Raised Garden Beds & Cattle Panel Trellises throughout, Penned Garden Areas, Worm in Ground composting system, 2 Large Animal Pens with electrical fencing ready for several different sized animals. Designed to feed several families, animal cleaning station with concrete pad.

Power

There are two separate power systems on the property. One battery bank is NiFe Nickel Iron, 24kW @ 48v, and the other is 12kW @ 48 Lithium. Both have 4.5kW Inverter on the larger cabin, and 6kW Inverter on the smaller cabin. Everything is steel we put together on site. I had plans to move the larger cabin to make room for a stick frame house, and then route the power over to a new battery room closer to both smaller cabins. But that project is on hold awaiting a new owner. There is also a radio tower for cell to internet, but we upgraded to StarLink when it was available.

Storage

Two shipping containers and an aircraft style roof covers 10 years of firewood heating fuel for both houses, it also provides storage inside for tools, wares, properly stored food, and more.

Get Your Hands Dirty (In a Good Way) and Eat Well

Are you already a seasoned homesteader looking for a new roost? Maybe you want to try your hand at DIY living? If you're ready to take the plunge and don't want to do everything from scratch, this place is a perfect opportunity for the right couple. It's not hallmark perfect, but there is a ton of value that is waiting for a new owner to continue where we left off.

We are off on another adventure so it's time for new owners. So if you're the DIY type, and aren't scared to get your hands dirty come on and build your new life on Deer Creek Off Grid. Where your imagination defines the limits of what you can build, grow and try!

Get a Taste of Farm Life

Finding Your Way to Deer Creek Off Grid

Property shown by appointment only. Series inquires only, we will not entertain wholesale buyers or other low bid offers.

Email: CMS-estate@proton.me

Linden, Tennessee

I chose Perry County because it was unrestricted land, and the community was still actively supporting small farm operations. I wanted to be able to explore and try out everything I had read in books and had seen on youtube. This environment was perfect, we were able to build to our hearts content.

Our design philosophy was DIY, figure it out, if we had to buy a kit, we bought a kit, if we had to rent equipment, we rented equipment. We also took a Permaculture course by Jeff Lawton and did our best to institute what we learned from that course into the property design.

Deer Creek Off Grid is truly off grid, it has it's own power, water, heat systems, and isn't reliant on any civil contracts. Outside the propety taxes and county road maintenance, you're are on our own out there and it's great!

The surrounding farms, and community are also very supportive if you need or want it. You can find animals locally, get all sorts of farm products such as honey, raw milk, cheese, timber, and much more. The self sufficient mindset is very ingrained in the local culture which also helped influence our design philosophy.

Our Farm Philosophy

Road

When we bought Deer Creek Off Grid, there wasn't any access besides the black top. So we rented some equipment and figured out how to build our way in. Never having built a road before, it took us a few tries, but we finally got it established. See the progress in the photo's.