Description
Take a drive up Nichols Hill Road to Fern Hill and head to the very top of the long bending driveway to find a serene, picturesque artist’s retreat 3 minutes from historic Dorset Village. Refreshingly private, quiet and secluded, drenched in natural light. With broad mountain vistas of Mother Myrick and Merck Forest, the top of the property backs gently into a beautiful private forest. The entire property has been carefully curated to encourage wildlife, a rewilding effort in place for 9 years, toxin and poison free. The large, pristine, spring fed swimming pond is the year round home to approximately 50+ healthy colorful Koi and overlooks a soft meadow bordered by old growth forest habitat, much to the delight of birds, butterflies, dragonflies, bees and abundant wildlife. The house is large, eclectic and rustic with a lodge feeling. A simple open concept design with lots of room and a farmhouse kitchen. Abundant windows throughout invite in and embrace the changing light and glistening view all day long. Distressed wide-plank floors, repurposed barn wood walls and beams, natural wood tray ceilings, curving wooden bookshelves and a curving staircase that leads to a half moon studio filled with natural light and sweeping views. Off the farmhouse kitchen find the very substantial screen porch and long sitting porch overlooking the gorgeous, vibrant, spring fed pond which reflects the changing light and soft scenery all day long. Natural beauty and peace, completely private and yet so close to everything.
Details
| MLS # | 5081618 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | (10) Active - Active |
| Year | 1989 |
| Days On Site | 144 |
| Listing Provided By | Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc. | Laura Beckwith |
Features
| Bed(s) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 5 Total |
| Garage | 2 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Zoning | RR |
| Acreage | 11.40 |
Interior
| Rooms Total | 8 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Propane, Pellet Stove, Baseboard, Hot Water |
| Interior Features | Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Fireplace Screens/Equip, Wood Fireplace, 1 Fireplace, Kitchen Island, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Woodwork, Skylight, Whirlpool Tub, 1st Floor Laundry |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Mini Fridge, Double Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Tank Water Heater |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Barn, Deck, Outbuilding, Covered Porch, Screened Porch, Window Screens, Storm Window(s) |
|---|---|
| Roof | Asphalt Shingle |
| Construction Materials | Board & Batten Siding, Vertical Siding, Wood |
| Foundation Details | Concrete |
| Lot Features | Pasture, Landscaped, Mountain View, Pond, Views, Water View |
Parking
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Auto Open, Direct Access, Garage, Parking Spaces 3 - 5, Attached |
Utilities
| Utilities | Cable Available, Propane, Phone Available |
|---|---|
| Electric | 200+ Amp Service, Generator Ready |
| Sewer | Leach Field, Private Sewer, Septic Tank |
Taxes
| Tax Annual Amount | 19813.08 |
|---|---|
| Tax Assessed Value | 1730400 |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
Area Information
| State | VT |
|---|---|
| County | Bennington |
| City | Dorset |
| Zip Code | 05251 |
| Area | VT Bennington |
| School District | Taconic and Green Regional |
| Elementary School | Dorset Elementary School |
| High School | Burr and Burton Academy |
| Listing VS Median (in 05251) | |
Price: $1,600,000 low | high Med: $0 On site: 144 low | high Med: | |
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| State | VT |
|---|---|
| County | Bennington |
| City | Dorset |
| Zip Code | 05251 |
| Area | VT Bennington |
| School District | Taconic and Green Regional |
| Elementary School | Dorset Elementary School |
| High School | Burr and Burton Academy |
| Listing VS Median (in 05251) | |
Price: $1,600,000 low | high Med: $0 On site: 144 low | high Med: | |
 | $1,200,00081 Fern HillDorset, VT 05251 |
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