Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,600 sqft
256 Walter Westney Rd, Springfield, VT 05156
Single FamilyProperty Type
193 acresLot Size
1800Year Built
$500/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

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.

    Sold By Snyder Donegan Real Estate Group

    • Listed by: John Snyder • Snyder Donegan Real Estate Group
    Listing closed: 10/25/2023 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4967162

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $1,300,000

    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

    102.1%

    Springfield, VT

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    Location

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    Property Taxes

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    Property Information for 256 Walter Westney Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $23,852 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Parking: Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 6+
    • Zoning: rural residential
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1800
    • Lot Size: 193.00 AC / 8,407,080 SF
    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
    • 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

    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

    For completeness, we 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 Record2025$15,559 ($1,297 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,923 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,923 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,983 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,411,436 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880Year Renovated1970CountyWINDSORAPN(190) 010/3/71

    Schools near 256 Walter Westney Road

    This home is within Springfield School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 2
    Public - 3 to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    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

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    Nearby home values

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    This home: 256 Walter Westney Road, Springfield, VT 05156
    $1,800,000
    4
    3,600
    8,407,080
    $113,000
    1
    883
    21,780
    $180,000
    3
    1,440
    470,448
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    1.5
    2,265
    435,600
    1
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    3
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