5876 8th Line, Essa, ON L0L 1N0
Essa, ON, L0L 1N0 · Rural Essa
About this property
Welcome to this exceptional 47-acre parcel in South Essa Township, formerly known as the historic Tally Ho Airport, offering a rare opportunity with private aircraft aerodrome zoning. This unique property features a desirable blend of agricultural, commercial, and residential zoning, including approximately 5 acres of commercially zoned land fronting on 8th Line, providing excellent exposure and accessibility for a wide range of permitted uses. Registered with NAV Canada, the aerodrome permits ongoing private aircraft operations and includes a functional airstrip with additional shorter runways, ideal for aviation enthusiasts, private operators, or businesses requiring direct air access. The property includes a traditional 6-bedroom Ontario farmhouse with strong potential for multi-generational living, rental income, or a customized estate residence. A secondary home of approximately 1,000 sq. ft. offers additional flexibility for renovation, redevelopment, or guest accommodations. Outbuildings include an impressive 80' x 80' aircraft hangar capable of accommodating planes or helicopters, complete with an attached 15' x 40' office, a secondary 80' x 40' insulated metal building with heat and power, and a third structure currently used for hay storage with flexible future use. With established infrastructure, flexible zoning, and rich aviation history, this property supports a wide range of uses including agricultural operations, home-based businesses, and specialized commercial applications (subject to approvals).A rare offering combining scale, privacy, commercial frontage, and active aviation use-ideal for investors, end-users, or those seeking a distinctive live/work opportunity with long-term upside.
Features & Amenities
- Basement: Partial Basement
- Garage: Other
- Cooling: None
- Heat Type: Water
- Heat Source: Oil
- Style: 2-Storey
- Construction: Brick
- Sewer: Septic
Property Details
| Property Type | Residential Freehold |
|---|---|
| Property Sub-Type | Detached |
| Architectural Style | 2-Storey |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Lot Size | 48 Feet |
| Basement | Partial Basement |
| Garage | Other |
| Parking Spaces | 20 |
| Heat Type | Water |
| Heat Source | Oil |
| Cooling | None |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Annual Tax | $8,826 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
Interior Features
- Interior Features
- None
Exterior Features
- Pool Features
- None
Building & Construction
- Architectural Style
- 2-Storey
- Construction Materials
- Brick
- Foundation Details
- Block
- Roof
- Asphalt Shingle
- Basement
- Partial Basement
Heating & Cooling
- Heat Type
- Water
- Heat Source
- Oil
- Cooling
- None
Parking & Garage
- Garage Type
- Other
- Garage
- Yes
- Parking Spaces
- 20
- Parking Total
- 20.00
- Parking Features
- Private
- Covered Spaces
- 0
Lot & Land
- Lot Size Area
- 47.50
- Lot Size Units
- Feet
- Lot Depth
- 0.00
- Lot Width
- 0.00
Financial & Tax
- Tax Annual Amount
- $8,826
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Possession Type
- Flexible
- Possession Details
- Flexible
Utilities & Services
- Sewer
- Septic
Room Details
- Rooms Above Grade
- 12
- Kitchens Above Grade
- 2
- Kitchens Total
- 2
- Bedrooms Above Grade
- 6
Additional Details
- Occupant Type
- Owner
- Direction Faces
- West
- County Or Parish
- Simcoe
- Cross Street
- 8th Line & 5th Sideroad
- Directions
- 8th Line & 5th Sideroad
- Special Designation
- Unknown
- Showing Requirements
- Showing System
Location
5876 8th Line, Essa, ON L0L 1N0, Essa, ON, L0L 1N0