493 Melchen RoadBrattleboro, VT 05301MLS Number 4952307
- Sale Price: $1,600,000
- 197 Days Since Sale
- 5Bedrooms
- 6Bathrooms
- 3,808Square Feet
- 43.03Acreage
Ginseng Hill Farm encompasses 43+/- acres near road's end, this choice country location with year-round beauty, embodying a traditional New England landscape with high open fields, remarkable stone walls, woodland stream, a pastoral setting overlooking spectacular easterly views of distant hills, all enhanced with a tapestry of perennials, established fruit trees and bushes. Dating from 1789 with many later renovations and additions, reflecting a variety of influences, this expanded cape-style home offers nearly 3,800 sq. ft. and is an eclectic blend of contemporary craftsmanship and historic details, including 3 fireplaces, antique wood floors and paneled walls. The impressive kitchen steals the show with custom cabinetry, tile work and handcrafted windows. There are many rooms for family and friends with 5 bedrooms and 6 baths, a den, living room, family room, pantry, mudroom, office and art studio. 3-level heated barn offers numerous options for work, or play and includes a sauna, 2-½ baths, huge studio, workshop space, and portico. Additional features include an enchanting stone chapel, vintage sugarhouse, garage/shed, walk-out basement, with wine/root cellar, generator, and a variety of heating options. West Brattleboro, nestled in the Southeastern corner of VT, convenient to I-91, four seasons recreation and numerous cultural events, including the Marlboro Music and Yellow Barn Music Festivals.
Listed by Heidi Bernier of Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country
Listing Sold by Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country
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Tax Information
- Tax Year2023
Location
- Building Number493
- StreetMelchen Road
- TownBrattleboro
- StateVT
- Zip05301
- CountyWindham
- DistrictWindham Southeast
- Elementary SchoolGreen Street Elementary School
- Junior HighBrattleboro Area Middle School
- High SchoolBrattleboro High School
- Flood Zone Y/NNo
- Address493 Melchen Road
Interior
- Interior FeaturesAttic - Hatch/Skuttle, Cathedral Ceiling, Cedar Closet, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Soaking Tub, Storage - Indoor, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Pantry, Window Treat
- Room 1 TypeKitchen/Dining
- Room 1 Level1
- Room 1 Dimensions36.6x21.10
- FloorsBamboo, Brick, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Cork, Hardwood, Slate/Stone, Softwood, Tile, Wood
- Room 2 TypeLiving Room
- Room 2 Level1
- Room 2 Dimensions30.9x21.2
- Stories1.5
- Room 6 TypeOffice/Study
- Room 6 Level1
- Room 6 Dimensions13.8x10.11
- Room 7 TypeStudio
- Room 7 Level1
- Room 7 Dimensions16.4x14.11
- Room 8 TypeMudroom
- Room 8 Level1
- Room 8 Dimensions15.9X14.1
- Room 9 TypeLaundry Room
- Room 9 Level2
- Room 9 Dimensions11.10x8.6
- Room 10 TypeBedroom
- Room 10 Level2
- Room 10 Dimensions22X15.6
- Room 11 TypeBedroom
- Room 11 Level1
- Room 11 Dimensions22.7X16.4
- Room 12 TypeBedroom
- Room 12 Level2
- Room 12 Dimensions17.7x12.2
- Room 13 TypeBedroom
- Room 13 Level2
- Room 13 Dimensions15.4x11.7
- Room 14 TypeLibrary
- Room 14 Level1
- Room 14 Dimensions15.5x13.6
- Room 15 TypeBedroom
- Room 15 Level1
- Room 15 Dimensions15.6x11.6
- Room 16 TypeBath - 3/4
- Room 16 Level1
- Room 16 Dimensions7.11x6.10
- Room 17 TypeBath - 1/4
- Room 17 Level2
- Room 17 Dimensions6.10x4.10
- Room 18 TypeBath - Full
- Room 18 Level1
- Room 18 Dimensions15.6x5.10
- Room 19 TypeBath - Full
- Room 19 Level1
- Room 19 Dimensions15.11x7.8
- Room 20 TypeBath - 3/4
- Room 20 Level2
- Room 20 Dimensions9.5x7.5
- Room 21 TypeBath - 3/4
- Room 21 Level2
- Room 21 Dimensions6.7x5.4
- Room 22 TypeExercise Room
- Room 22 Level1
- Room 22 Dimensions15.2x13.4
Parking
- Parking Spaces1
- GarageYes
- Parking DescriptionAuto Open, Direct Entry, Heated Garage, Storage Above, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, On-Site, Parking Spaces 1 - 10, Unpaved, Covered, Barn, Detached
Building
- Year Built1770
- Building ConstructionWood Frame, Cedar Exterior, Clapboard Exterior
- ConstructionExisting
- Property StyleContemporary, Farmhouse
- Bedrooms5
- Bathroom6
- Total Baths6
- 3/4 Baths3
- Half Bath1
- Total Rooms13
- Square Feet3,808
- APX Unfin Below Grade1651
- BasementConcrete, Concrete Floor, Daylight, Full, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Unfinished, Exterior Access
- FoundationPoured Concrete
Exterior
- Exterior FeaturesBarn, Building, Deck, Garden Space, Guest House, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Porch - Covered, Shed, Storage, Window Screens, Windows - Double Pane
- Exterior ColorTan
- RoofStanding Seam
Amenities
- AmenitiesAir Conditioner, CO Detector, Dehumidifier, Smoke Detector, Generator - Standby
- PricePerSqFt420.17
Other
- Delayed ShowingsNo
- SeasonalNo
- Foot Print Dim76x27 36x30
- Page235-37
- Date Listed05/11/2023
- View Count49
Rooms
- Full Bath2
Basic Information
- MLS Number4952307
- MLS StatusClosed
- StatusSLD
- Property TypeSingle Family
- List Price$1,600,000
- Listing Agent NameHeidi Bernier
- Broker NameBerkley & Veller Greenwood Country
- Selling Agent NameThom Dahlin
- Sale Price$1,600,000
Property
- Acreage43.03
- Lot DescriptionCountry Setting, Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Major Road Frontage, Mountain View, Open, Secluded, Stream, View, Wooded, Mountain, Near Skiing, Rural
- AreaVT-Windham
- DrivewayDirt, Gravel
- RoadsDead End, Gravel, Public, Unpaved
- Road Frontage1800
- Suitable Use Land Type FarmsAgriculture, Bed and Breakfast, Field/Pasture, Mixed Use, Recreation, Residential, Woodland
Utilities
- Heat SystemPropane, Baseboard, Direct Vent, Gas Heater - Vented, Heat Pump, Hot Air, Multi Zone, Radiant, Radiant Floor, Stove - Wood, Mini Split
- WaterDrilled Well
- SewerOn-Site Septic Exists
- ElectricCircuit Breaker(s)
- UtilitiesGas - LP/Bottle
Legal
- Taxes$19,041
- Tax ReductionNo
- ZoningResidential
- Surveyed Y/NYes
- Docs AvailableDeed, Property Disclosure
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