79804 Main St NE, Westerville, NE 68881

Take a look at this historical gold-mine! Built in 1926 as one of the first schoolhouses in Custer County, the building was used for education until the late 1990s. After closing its doors to education, the school has continued to serve its purpose over the years as a small homesteader's paradise. You get all the perks of "off-grid' living, while still having the "small town family" feel of Westerville Nebraska, and a short 15-minute commute to Broken Bow for all of your "bigger town" needs. If you want to get away from the hustle & noise of the city, and enjoy peaceful country living, this is your paradise! At 1 acre, this property features its own well and septic, 2 chicken coops, a large garden space, a greenhouse, and a large 3-car shop that is 2 stalls deep, and has additional lean-to incorporated in the shop. There is also a small open-face shed that would be the perfect shelter for a milk animal if desired, or to store wood to use in the wood-burning furnace in the wintertime! Along with the propane furnance is a large wood burning furnace that is piped directly into the heating ducts! It will keep you cozy and make the costs of operating this property minimal! The house has been renovated in shabby chic style, but has kept many of the charming historical aspects of the school, such as chalkboards, the old fire alarm system, water fountain, and a basketball gym in the lower level. The upstairs has the original wood floors, wood trim and transom over the doors, and there is no carpet anywhere in the house! This house is perfect for a large family or 2 separare families, as the downstairs was renovated to add an additional 2 bedrooms, bathroom, & additional kitchen space. Bring along your mother in law, grandparents, or nurse-maid, because theres plenty of room for everyone! The downstairs also has a canning pantry and bar! The list of neat features goes on and on! This property is a true diamond in the rough for the right person. Many of the big things are new, but it still needs just a little love. The windows, hvac and heating systems have all been updated in the last 6-8 years, and the well/septic was serviced upon our purchase in 2022. The roof is 1980s shake shingle, and while it does NOT leak, it is one thing the property will need sooner than later. We, the current owners, have inquired about an estimate to replace the roof and rebuild the front steps up to the main entrance, as those are the 2 main things we feel the property needs. If you have ever wanted to retreat from the city and enjoy the peace and quiet of rural "off-grid" living, this property seeks your love, and will give back to you ten-fold. Contact me for more information. I work nights, so please email and I will get back to you as quickly as possible with answers to any questions. I want to keep this a private sale, and I will do all the work to ensure the process is as simple for you as possible. Occupancy for new owners will need to be delayed until after Nov 1, so please keep that in mind when inquiring. We are downsizing and will need time to get moved/settled in our new home. Thank you for your interest, Charlotte Richardson