287 Bennett Road

Closed 7/31/24Virtual Tour
Closed 7/31/24Virtual Tour
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$2,250,000
3 beds4,058 sqft
287 Bennett Rd, Bethel, VT 05032
Single FamilyProperty Type
35.24 acresLot Size
2008Year Built
$554/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

"Hope Mountain”, a mountain top living experience, is sited at the summit at an elevation of 1,840 feet. Designed by AIA award-winning architect Michael Ertel, this sanctuary on 35 private acres has 360-degree views of the Green and White Mountains, with Silver Lake below. The design creates a sense of calm, expansiveness and connectedness to nature. The 4,070 sq ft residence features an open floor plan that connects the well appointed kitchen, dining area, and living room to the fieldstone fireplace...."Hope Mountain”, a mountain top living experience, is sited at the summit at an elevation of 1,840 feet. Designed by AIA award-winning architect Michael Ertel, this sanctuary on 35 private acres has 360-degree views of the Green and White Mountains, with Silver Lake below. The design creates a sense of calm, expansiveness and connectedness to nature. The 4,070 sq ft residence features an open floor plan that connects the well appointed kitchen, dining area, and living room to the fieldstone fireplace. A screened porch with its own fireplace is ready for cooler evenings or unwind on the wrap-around deck to watch the moon rise. The main level includes a primary bedroom en suite, two guest bedrooms, and a reading room, each with its own view. A crow’s nest offers an a vantage point to observe changing weather in all four directions. Engineered for sustainability, this near net-zero home has a geothermal heating/cooling system, maximizing natural light and passive solar heating as well as superior insulation. The driveway wends its way up by two ponds and there are trails around the house. The septic is permitted for 4 bedrooms. Located just 2 miles from Silver Lake and the Barnard General Store, 7 miles from Saskadena Six ski resort, and 9 miles from Woodstock Village.

    Sold By Williamson Group Sothebys Intl. Realty

    • Listed by: Dia Jenks • LandVest, Inc/Woodstock
    • Listed by: T Story Jenks • LandVest, Inc/Woodstock
    Listing closed: 07/31/2024 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 5002887

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    Avg days on market

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    Property Information for 287 Bennett Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $27,774 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Windsor County
    • Water Body Type: Pond
    • Water View: Yes
    • Waterfront Property: No
    • Zoning: Residential
    Building Information
    • Stories: 3
    • Year Built: 2008
    • Lot Size: 35.24 AC / 1,535,054 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Barnard
    • County: VT-Windsor
    • Latitude: 43.723064480005597
    • Longitude: -72.630987164875705
    • Mount Location: Ground
    • Mount Type: Fixed Rack
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: VT
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Zip Code: 05031
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • SPAN Number: 030-009-10085
    • Tax Year: 2023
    • Taxes TBD: No
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Gravel
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    Lot Information
    • Lot Features: Field/Pasture, Hilly, Landscaped, Mountain View, Open, Secluded, View
    • Lot Size Acres: 35.24
    • Road Frontage Length: 661.0
    • Water Body Access: Yes
    • Water Body Name: Silver Lake
    • Total Finished Area: 4058.0
    • Above Grade Finished Area: 4058.0
    • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Plans
    • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
    • AboveGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Plans
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
    • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Plans
    • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
    • BelowGradeUnfinishedAreaSource: Plans
    • Lot Size Square Feet: 1535054.0
    • Total Area: 4058.0
    Property and Assessments
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Property Condition: Existing
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Power Production Ownership: Seller Owned
    • Power Production Size: 12.96
    • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
    • Power Production Year Install: 2022
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Yes
    • Year Built: 2008
    Utilities
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s), Generator, Ready for Renewables, Pre-Wired for Renewables
    • Sewer: Private, Septic
    • Water Source: Drilled Well
    • Utilities: Propane, Underground Utilities
    • Internet: High Speed Intrnt at Site
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior, Wood Siding
    • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Double Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater off Boiler
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Walkout
    • Basement Description: Climate Controlled, Concrete, Daylight, Finished, Interior Stairs, Storage Space, Walkout, Interior Access, Exterior Access
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Bonus Room, Level 1: Full Bathroom, Level 1: 3/4 Bathroom, Level 1: Foyer, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Laundry Room, Level 1: Living/Dining, Level 1: Primary Bdm Ste, Level 1: Office/Study, Level 1: Porch
    • Rooms: Level B: Level B: Exercise Room, Level B: Mudroom
    • Flooring: Bamboo, Slate/Stone, Tile, Wood
    • Heating: Propane, Solar, Wood, Baseboard, Geothermal, Radiant
    • Cooling: Central AC, Other
    • Total Stories: 3
    • Rooms Total: 8
    • Bathrooms Full: 3
    • Bathrooms Half: 0
    • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
    • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bathrooms Total: 3
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Foyer
    Room 2
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 3
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living/Dining
    Room 4
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Porch
    Room 5
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Laundry Room
    Room 6
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
    Room 7
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bathroom Full
    Room 8
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Office/Study
    Room 9
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
    Room 10
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 11
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 12
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bonus Room
    Room 13
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Mudroom
    Room 14
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Exercise Room

    Property History for 287 Bennett Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jul 31, 2024

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5002887

    		$2,250,000—
    Jul 31, 2024

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #5002887

    		—
    Jul 26, 2024

    Active Under Contract

    New England Real Estate Network #5002887

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    07/31/2024

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #5002887

    $2,250,000
    07/31/2024

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #5002887

    —
    07/26/2024

    Active Under Contract

    New England Real Estate Network #5002887

    —

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

    Public Records for 287 Bennett Road

    Taxable ValueLand$698,300Additions$1,509,000Total$2,207,300
    Tax Record2025$27,649 ($2,304 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,970 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,970 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt940 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,535,055 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2007Year Renovated2007ZoningRURALCountyWINDSORAPN(009) 01-0813

    Schools near 287 Bennett Road

    This home is within Windsor Central Unified Union School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Barnard Academy
    		Public - PK to 6
    Woodstock Senior Uhsd #4
    		Public - 7 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Barnard Academy
    PublicPK to 6

    Woodstock Senior Uhsd #4
    Public7 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

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 287 Bennett Road, Bethel, VT 05032
    $2,250,000
    3
    4,058
    1,535,054
    728 Bennett Road, Barnard, VT 05032
    $199,000
    –
    4
    4,622
    15,456,830
    411 Bennett Road, Barnard, VT 05032
    $1,450,000
    4
    3,018
    2,059,516
    316 Bennett Road, Bethel, VT 05032
    $393,900
    4
    4,940
    94,089
    0 Bennett Road, Bethel, VT 05031
    $550,000
    –
    –
    –
    1,535,054
    287 Bennett Road, Bethel, VT 05031
    $1,437,500
    3
    4,510
    1,535,054

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