Deb Rees
REALTOR®
BEDS2
BATHS2 full
SQUARE FEET1,128
MLS#5111601
STATUSActive
PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family
Listing Courtesy of:
McChesney RE, Inc.
Agency Phone: 802-325-3100
Associate Name: Scott Mcchesney
Property Description
Charming Vermont Chalet on 3 Pastoral Acres Backing Up to Merck Forest! Embrace the ultimate Vermont lifestyle with this versatile 1970s chalet on +/-3 pristine acres of open pasture and woods. Located on a quiet country road bordering the 3,000+ acre Merck Forest & Farmland Center, this property offers incredible privacy and direct outdoor access. Perfectly suited as a year-round home, ski getaway, or mini-farm, it features some recent updates, including a propane furnace and electric hot water heater (both under 10 years old). The home does need some TLC, including new windows and a new sliding glass door, providing a great opportunity to build equity. Property Highlights: 3-Level Chalet Layout: Ground Floor: Mudroom/utility entry, open-concept kitchen and dining family room area with patio access, and a full bath. Main (2nd) Level: Light-filled living room with cathedral ceilings, wood stove, and deck access. Primary suite including a 3/4 bath plus a flexible space for an office or walk-in closet. Third Level: Top-floor loft bedroom, ideal for guests or additional living space. Land & Outbuildings: 3 Acres: Mix of pasture and woods, ideal for gardening or homesteading. Detached 2-Car Garage: Ample room for vehicles, gear, or a workshop. Livestock-Ready: Includes a run-in shed for horses, sheep, or goats. Prime Location: 5-7 minutes to historic Dorset Village; 15-20 minutes to Manchester shopping, dining, and nearby ski resorts.
Property Features
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Slab
Cooling: None
Garage: 2
Heating: Propane, Hot Air
Home Style: Chalet
Lot Size: 2.98 Acres
Roof Type: Asphalt Shingle
Stories: 2.5
Taxes: $3,489
Year Built: 1970
Amenities
Deck
Garden Space
Outbuilding
Patio
Storm Window(s)
Feature Descriptions
Baths 3/4: 1
Baths Full: 1
Color: Beige
Construction: Wood Frame
Days on Site: 42
Driveway: Gravel
Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
Exterior: Wood Frame
Flood Zone: No
Flooring: Slate/Stone, Softwood
Foundation: Poured Concrete, Concrete Slab
Lot: Agricultural, Country Setting, Field/Pasture, Mountain View, Sloping, Trail/Near Trail, View, Walking Trails, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Private
Number of Rooms: 5
Road Frontage: 338
Roads: Gravel, Public, Unpaved
Sewer: Septic
Sq. Ft. Above Grade Finished: 1128
Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1128
Total Stories: 2.5
Water: Drilled Well
Zoning: Rural Residential
Room Sizes
Kitchen: 11 x 11 Level - 1
Dining Room: 12 x 11 Level - 1
Family Room: 12 x 13 Level - 1
Utility Room: 6 x 8 Level - 1
Living Room: 12 x 23 Level - 2
Primary Bedroom: 12 x 12 Level - 2
Local Schools
High School: Choice
Middle School: Choice
Elementary School: Mettawee Community School
Listed By / Shown By
Listed By
Agency Name: McChesney RE, Inc.
Agent Name: Scott Mcchesney
Agency Phone: 802-325-3100
Shown By
Agent Name: Deb Rees
Agent Phone: Cell: (603) 454-8380
Agency Title: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group
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257 Watrous Road | MLS# 5111601
This single family home located at 257 Watrous Road, Rupert, VT 05768 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $279,500. This property was built in 1970 and has 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths with 1128 sq. ft. Search Rupert real estate on debrees.masiellogrouprealestate.com today.