196 Chester Rd

Grafton, VT 05146

$780,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
4,800 Sq. Ft.
$163 / Sq. Ft.
4,800
Sq. Ft.
$163
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 8/16/19
Closed 8/16/19

Description

Welcome to "Swiss Meadows". This private, pristine residence on 28 acres is sited on a knoll with meadows and views of nearby hills, valleys and Grafton's White Church steeple. With 5 bedrooms, including a spacious master suite and 3 and 1/2 baths, this home embodies Vermont Country living at its finest. Enjoy entertaining with this open floor plan, plenty of windows to take in the outside landscape, which includes stone patios, beautiful gardens, white picket fences and stonewalls. Totally remodeled...Welcome to "Swiss Meadows". This private, pristine residence on 28 acres is sited on a knoll with meadows and views of nearby hills, valleys and Grafton's White Church steeple. With 5 bedrooms, including a spacious master suite and 3 and 1/2 baths, this home embodies Vermont Country living at its finest. Enjoy entertaining with this open floor plan, plenty of windows to take in the outside landscape, which includes stone patios, beautiful gardens, white picket fences and stonewalls. Totally remodeled kitchen complemented by high-end appliances, granite counters and fine cabinetry. Completely updated in 2004 (original smaller home 1957) with new plumbing, wiring, windows, flooring, siding, heating system are indicative of the owner's investment in this country homestead. Separate fully appointed guest quarters. Detached 5 bay barn and attached 2 car garage. Large parcel, yet within walking distance to the quintessential Vermont Town of Grafton, this is a home for all seasons.
  1. Listed by Bob Maisey • Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Sold By Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate

Property Details for 196 Chester Road

Parking
Parking Spaces 6+
Zoning
Res
LISTING CLOSED: 08/16/2019 12:00 AM

Property Details for 196 Chester Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4756027
Days on Market30
Taxes$17,465 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built2004
Lot Size28.00 AC / 1,219,680 SF
CountyWindham County
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Building Information for 196 Chester Road

Stories2Year Built2004Building Size-Lot Size28.00 AC / 1,219,680 SF

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Property Information for 196 Chester Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Grafton
  • County: VT-Windham
  • Directions: From Town of Grafton Center, North to Chester Road, Second Drive on right. Please no Drivebys.
  • Latitude: 43.173987676113789
  • Longitude: -72.603301391540413
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip: 05146
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 249-079-10145
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $17,465.28
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Bellows Falls UHSD #27
  • School - Elementary: Grafton Elementary School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Crushed Stone, Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 1219680.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 28.0
  • Road Frontage Length: 250.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 4800.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 4800.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 4800.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Resort: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 2004
Utilities
  • Electric: 200 Amp
  • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Leach Field, Septic
  • Utilities: DSL
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Features - Exterior: Barn, Fence - Dog, Fence - Partial, Garden Space, Patio, Porch - Covered, Porch - Screened, Storage, Window Screens, Windows - Storm
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Roof: Metal, Standing Seam
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Gas
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Stairs - Exterior, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished, Walkout
  • Baths - Total: 4
  • Baths - Full: 2
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 1
  • Rooms - Total: 13
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Office/Study
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Master Bedroom
  • Bedrooms - Total: 5
  • Features - Interior: Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Draperies, Fireplace - Gas, Fireplace - Screens/Equip, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, In-Law Suite, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Living/Dining, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Security, Walk-in Closet, Walk-in Pantry, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Softwood, Tile
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Stove - Gas
  • Cooling: Attic Fan
  • Total Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 28x15
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 15x15
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 29x15
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 20x15
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 11x10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Office/Study
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 21x16
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 18x14
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 12x10
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 14x11
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 15x11
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Property History for 196 Chester Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 16, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #651525268

$780,000—
Aug 16, 2019

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4756027

$780,000—
Aug 15, 2019

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4756027

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/16/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #651525268

$780,000
08/16/2019

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4756027

$780,000
08/15/2019

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4756027

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 196 Chester Road

Taxable ValueLand$168,900Additions$754,600Total$923,500
Tax Record2019$19,032 ($1,586 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,641 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,641 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,219,680 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1940CountyWINDHAMAPN(079) 009018Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 196 Chester Road

This home is within Windham Northeast Union Elementary School District #95.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Grafton Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
Bellows Falls Uhsd #27
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Grafton Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Bellows Falls Uhsd #27
Public9 to 12

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