LEAFORD
Private Residential Eco-Village | New York State
For professional and accredited investors only
Private Residential Eco-Village | New York State
For professional and accredited investors only
LEAFORD is a master-planned, low-density residential eco-village located on a ~367-acre land parcel in New York State, approximately two hours from New York City and Boston. The project is designed for long-term value creation through second-home ownership, limited rental participation, and phased development, with a strong focus on environmental integration, controlled density.
Land Area
367 acres
Residential Units
Up to 60 villas
(Preliminary estimates; final density and unit count subject to civil engineering, zoning, environmental review and permitting approvals)
Villa Mix
~40 villas: 1,200–1,500 sq ft (indicative)
~20 villas: 2,000–2,500 sq ft (indicative)
Planned Components
Internal roads and utilities, shared amenities, wellness facilities, recreational areas, agro-infrastructure
Development Timeline
4–5 years
Phased execution
No assurance can be given that the contemplated scope, timing or configuration will be achieved.
Senior Debt (60% • ~$21.6M)
Equity (~40% • ~$14.4M)
Total Project Cost: $36.0M
The equity component is intended to be structured through private investment participation, either from a single investor or a group of investors, depending on final structuring.
The LEAFORD project is structured with a flexible capital strategy and supports multiple investment formats depending on investor profile and allocation size.
One investor provides a majority or full equity requirement. Early presales may be minimized. Higher exposure to full development upside.
Minimum Investment
From $2,000,000
Equity provided by multiple investors. Selective presales during construction to reduce capital exposure. Risk-mitigated structure.
Minimum Investment
From $200,000
Combination of a lead investor, pooled equity, and selective presales. Balanced risk and return profile.
Minimum Investment
From $200,000
Starting from approximately 18% IRR
Depending on capital structure, market conditions and execution, the project is expected to target equity returns starting from approximately 18% IRR.
Projected returns are not guaranteed and may vary materially based on timing, costs, financing terms, sales performance and other factors.
Sale of completed villas in phases
Sale of the project as a whole to an institutional buyer
Optional long-term income strategy via structured ownership or tokenized RWA platform
LEAFORD is developed by Trade Estate Group, an international real estate development platform with experience across residential, hospitality, and mixed-use projects in Europe and the United States. Trade Estate Group acts as master developer, overseeing planning, execution, and long-term project strategy.
For over 18 years, Trade Estate has united development and investment into a single powerful engine of growth. With 13 completed projects, $19M already invested, and a growing community of shareholders, we are shaping the future of smart real estate investment.
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Detailed investment materials, financial models, and legal documentation are available upon request.