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397 Fern Hill, Dorset, VT 05251

$1,600,000
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BEDS5 BATHS4 full 1 partial SQUARE FEET4,243 MLS#5081618
STATUSActive PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SCHOOLTaconic and Green Regional

Listing Courtesy of: Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc.
Agency Phone: 802-867-5555
Associate Name: Laura Beckwith
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Property 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.

397 Fern Hill | MLS# 5081618

This single family home located at 397 Fern Hill, Dorset, VT 05251 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $1,600,000. This property was built in 1989 and has 5 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 partial baths with 4243 sq. ft. Fern Hill is located within the Taconic and Green Regional school district. Search Dorset real estate on debrees.masiellogrouprealestate.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Concrete, Crawl Space, Partial, Slab, Interior Stairs, Unfinished
Cooling: None
Garage: 2 car attached
Heating: Propane, Pellet Stove, Baseboard, Hot Water
Home Style: Farmhouse, Modern Architecture
Lot Size: 11.40 Acres
Roof Type: Asphalt Shingle
Stories: 1.5
Taxes: $19,813
Year Built: 1989

Amenities

Ceiling Fan
Dining Area
Fireplace Screens/Equip
Wood Fireplace
1 Fireplace
Kitchen Island
Primary BR w/ BA
Natural Woodwork
Skylight
Whirlpool Tub
1st Floor Laundry
Barn
Deck
Outbuilding
Covered Porch
Screened Porch
Window Screens
Storm Window(s)

Feature Descriptions

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Mini Fridge, Double Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Tank Water Heater
Baths 1/2: 1
Baths 3/4: 3
Baths Full: 1
Color: White
Construction: Board and Batten Exterior, Vertical Siding, Wood Exterior
Construction Status: Existing
Days on Site: 16
Driveway: Gravel
Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Generator Ready
Equipment: Smoke Detector
Exterior: Board and Batten Exterior, Vertical Siding, Wood Ext
Flood Zone: No
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Slate/Stone, Softwood
Foundation: Concrete
Lot: Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Mountain View, Pond, View, Water View
Number of Rooms: 8
Parking: Auto Open, Direct Entry, Garage, Parking Spaces 3 - 5, Attached
Roads: Association, Dead End, Gravel, Private Road, Shared
Sewer: Leach Field, Private, Septic
Sq. Ft. Above Grade Finished: 4243
Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 4243
Total Stories: 1.5
Water: Drilled Well, Private
Zoning: RR

Room Sizes

Kitchen: 23.9 X 16.8 Level - 1
Dining Room: 19.6 X 15.5 Level - 1
Living Room: 17.5 X 26.4 Level - 1
Primary Bedroom: 12.1 X 13.1 Level - 1
Mudroom: 5.3 X 8.4 Level - 1
Laundry Room: 7.4 X 8.11 Level - 1
Great Room: 20.2 X 23 Level - 1
Bedroom: 11 x 12 Level - 1
Bedroom: 12.9 X 15 Level - 2
Bedroom: 25.4 X 15 Level - 2
Office/Study: 16 x 16 Level - 2

Local Schools

High School: Burr and Burton Academy
Middle School: Dorset Elementary School
Elementary School: Dorset Elementary School
School District: Taconic and Green Regional

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Listed By

Agency Name: Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc.
Agency Phone: 802-867-5555
Agent Name: Laura Beckwith

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