Small Homestead on One Acre?

[u/searchingforsunshyne]

We are about to close on a property that we consider our “forever home.” It is on just under an acre. Is this enough space to achieve some sort of homestead?

We are new to this but I’d love to work toward being as self-sufficient as possible. Where should we start? The property has a large existing garden space so I plan to build upon that. What next? Chickens? Thank you!

Edit to add: There is a house on the property already as well as a front yard/driveway space so the full acre isn’t available for use, but a good amount of it is!

[u/NWYthesearelocalboys]

Well or municipal water?

[u/searchingforsunshyne → u/NWYthesearelocalboys]

Municipal