256 Walter Westney Rd

Springfield, VT 05156

$1,800,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3,600 Sq. Ft.
$500 / Sq. Ft.
3,600
Sq. Ft.
$500
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 10/25/23
Closed 10/25/23

Description

WELLSPRING FARM is one of the most beautiful private retreat properties our company has ever offered for sale with absolute privacy, and 193.1 surveyed acres comprising open hayfields, a swimming pond, gardens and fruit trees, woodlands and trails, stone walls and patios, historic barns and run-in sheds - all with stunning long-range mountain views. The original residence, a 2 story brick Federal, c. 1800, with addition, has been thoroughly updated - retaining historic charm and details while adding...WELLSPRING FARM is one of the most beautiful private retreat properties our company has ever offered for sale with absolute privacy, and 193.1 surveyed acres comprising open hayfields, a swimming pond, gardens and fruit trees, woodlands and trails, stone walls and patios, historic barns and run-in sheds - all with stunning long-range mountain views. The original residence, a 2 story brick Federal, c. 1800, with addition, has been thoroughly updated - retaining historic charm and details while adding modern conveniences including a gourmet kitchen with informal dining area with large field stone fireplace, living room and library spaces, among others. It now offers 3,600 sf of finished living space, an attached 2-car garage, four bedrooms and four baths. The primary bedroom suite enjoys stunning views across the property’s fields, ponds and stone walls - to the long-range view of the mountains of New Hampshire. The upstairs of the nearby two-story barn is perfect as a summer art/studio/recreation and storage of kayaks, canoes, bikes, snowshoes and skis. The barn lower level is perfect for all your motorized toys. The barn could also be converted into equestrian space or for other animals.or animal use too. Privately situated near Springfield VT, 30 mins to Okemo Mountain and 10 mins from easy access on/off of I-91 and 2.5 hrs to Boston. Wellspring Farm is the perfect end-of-road, private Vermont retreat property.
  1. Listed by John Snyder • Snyder Donegan Real Estate Group

Sold By Snyder Donegan Real Estate Group

Property Details for 256 Walter Westney Road

Parking
Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 6+
Zoning
rural residential
LISTING UPDATED: 10/25/2023 05:40 PM

Property Details for 256 Walter Westney Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4967162
Days on Market16
Taxes$23,852 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1800
Lot Size193.00 AC / 8,407,080 SF
CountyWindsor County
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Building Information for 256 Walter Westney Road

Stories2Year Built1800Building Size-Lot Size193.00 AC / 8,407,080 SF

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Property Information for 256 Walter Westney Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area Description: Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Rural
  • City: Springfield
  • County: VT-Windsor
  • Directions: From VT Rt 11 take Seaver Brook Road (FW Webb on corner). Left on Will Dean Road. Left on Walter Westney Road to the end.
  • Latitude: 43.257779773155647
  • Longitude: -72.462680187835687
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip Code: 05156
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 606-190-10741
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $23,852.00
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Circular, Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 8407080.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 193.0
  • Road Frontage Length: 2463.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3600.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Other
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Other
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 4280.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3600.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Other
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 680.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Other
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: Yes
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Concrete, Poured Concrete
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Year Built: 1800
Utilities
  • Electric: 200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s), Generator
  • Sewer: Mound, Private, Septic
  • Utilities: Phone, High Speed Intrnt -AtSite, Internet - Fiber Optic, Underground Utilities
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Yellow
  • Features - Exterior: Barn, Garden Space, Natural Shade, Patio, Shed
  • Roads: Gravel, Public
  • Roof: Slate
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Full, Walkout, Interior Access, Stairs - Basement
  • Baths - Total: 4
  • Baths - Full: 2
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 1
  • Rooms - Total: 9
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Library, Level 1: Living Room
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Primary Bedroom
  • Bedrooms - Total: 4
  • Equipment: Security System, Smoke Detector, Generator - Standby
  • Features - Interior: Central Vacuum, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 2, Hearth, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Family, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Security, Laundry - 2nd Floor
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Multi Zone
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Total Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 13x14
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13x13
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 15x25
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 13x22
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 9x12
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Library
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 17x18
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 13x22
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 12x13
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Property History for 256 Walter Westney Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 25, 2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4967162

$1,800,000—
Oct 24, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1526046316

$1,800,000

+193.9% / yr

Sep 10, 2023

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4967162

—
Aug 25, 2023

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4967162

$1,950,000—
Dec 8, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1502370907

$700,000

-18.4% / yr

Dec 9, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #684742844

$1,050,000

+105.5% / yr

Dec 9, 2020

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4805188

$1,050,000—
May 14, 2020

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4805188

$1,145,000—
Jun 29, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #625354519

$180,000—
May 26, 2017

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #4360832

—
May 31, 2014

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4360832

$1,785,000—
Apr 29, 2014

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #4172808

—
Jul 13, 2012

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4172808

$1,895,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/25/2023

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4967162

$1,800,000
10/24/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1526046316

$1,800,000

+193.9% / yr

09/10/2023

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4967162

—
08/25/2023

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4967162

$1,950,000
12/08/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1502370907

$700,000

-18.4% / yr

12/09/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #684742844

$1,050,000

+105.5% / yr

12/09/2020

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4805188

$1,050,000
05/14/2020

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4805188

$1,145,000
06/29/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #625354519

$180,000
05/26/2017

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #4360832

—
05/31/2014

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4360832

$1,785,000
04/29/2014

Expired

New England Real Estate Network #4172808

—
07/13/2012

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4172808

$1,895,000

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

Public Records for 256 Walter Westney Road

Taxable ValueLand$283,200Additions$680,000Total$963,200
Tax Record2024$34,068 ($2,839 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt3,923 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,923 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,411,436 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880Year Renovated1970CountyWINDSORAPN(190) 010/3/71Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 256 Walter Westney Road

This home is within Springfield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Elm Hill School
Public - PK to 2
Union School
Public - 3 to 5
Riverside School
Public - 6 to 8
Springfield High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Elm Hill School
PublicPK to 2

Union School
Public3 to 5

Riverside School
Public6 to 8

Springfield High School
Public9 to 12

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