Price Reduced ListingNearly Lakefront Living in the Heart of North Bennington!Come for the space, stay for the location! This spacious home offers over 2,500 sq. ft. of living space, including 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a large home office in the finished basement, and a versatile 250 sq. ft. bonus room attached to one of the upstairs bedrooms. The original garage has been thoughtfully transformed into a 600 sq. ft. primary suite, featuring energy-efficient mini-split heating and cooling, with a large main bedroom and an adjoining space ideal for a walk-in closet or private retreat. A new steel two-car garage was added, ensuring your vehicles stay protected year-round.The property’s outdoor space is just as impressive with beautifully maintained perennial gardens (featuring lilacs, peonies, lilies, and phlox), fruit trees (peach and plum), and graceful white birches. A small backyard storage shed with electricity adds extra convenience. Located just steps from picturesque Lake Paran and nestled in the charming Village of North Bennington, this home offers the perfect balance of peaceful village life and easy access to nearby commercial areas. Plus, inclusion in the North Bennington Graded School District allows PreK through 6th grade students to attend an approved independent or private school tuition-free. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy this rare combination of space, location, and community!
| MLS # | 5053470 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | (10) Active - Active |
| Year | 1964 |
| Days On Site | 392 |
| Listing Provided By | Maple Leaf Real Estate | Nicholas Charest |
| Bed(s) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| Garage | 2 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Zoning | Residential |
| Acreage | 0.35 |
| Rooms Total | 14 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Mini Split |
| Heating | Oil, Baseboard, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Wall Units, Mini Split |
| Interior Features | Kitchen Island, Basement Laundry |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Exhaust Hood, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater off Boiler |
| Exterior Features | Garden, Porch, ROW to Water, Shed, Storage |
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| Roof | Metal, Architectural Shingle, Asphalt Shingle |
| Construction Materials | Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding |
| Foundation Details | Block, Concrete |
| Lot Features | Landscaped, Level, Walking Trails |
| Accessibility Features | 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, Accessible Common Area, Access to Restroom(s), Bathroom w/Step-in Shower, Grab Bars in Bathroom, Handicap Modified, Hard Surface Flooring, Paved Parking |
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Driveway, Garage, Off Street, On Site, Parking Spaces 1 - 10, Covered, Detached |
| Utilities | Cable, Phone |
|---|---|
| Electric | 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Other, Pre-Wired for Renewables |
| Sewer | Drywell, Septic Tank |
| Tax Annual Amount | 3553 |
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| Tax Year | 2025 |
| State | VT |
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| County | Bennington |
| City | Shaftsbury |
| Zip Code | 05257 |
| Area | VT Bennington |
| Elementary School | Choice |
| High School | Mt.Anthony |
| State | VT |
|---|---|
| County | Bennington |
| City | Shaftsbury |
| Zip Code | 05257 |
| Area | VT Bennington |
| Elementary School | Choice |
| High School | Mt.Anthony |