Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds4,058 sqft$554/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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    30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $11,436

    Property Taxes

    $2,315

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    Property Information for 287 Bennett Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $27,774 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • Parking: Direct Entry, Heated Garage, Driveway, Attached
    • Water Body Type: Lake
    • 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 - Gross Amount: $27,774.32
    • Tax Year: 2023
    • Taxes TBD: No
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Gravel
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    Lot Information
    • Lot - Sqft: 1535054.0
    • Lot Features: Field/Pasture, Hilly, Lake View, Landscaped, Mountain View, Open, Pond, Secluded, View
    • Lot Size Acres: 35.24
    • Road Frontage Length: 661.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 4058.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Plans
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Plans
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 4058.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 4058.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Plans
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Plans
    • Water Body Access: No
    • Water Body Name: Silver Lake
    Property and Assessments
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • 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: Gas - LP/Bottle, Underground Utilities
    • Internet: High Speed Intrnt -AtSite
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior, Wood Siding
    • Features - Exterior: Deck, Garden Space, Porch - Covered, Porch - Screened, Windows - Solar Shades
    • Roads: Gravel
    • Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Oven - Double, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Off Boiler
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Walkout
    • Basement Description: Climate Controlled, Concrete, Daylight, Finished, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Walkout, Interior Access, Exterior Access
    • Baths - Total: 3
    • Baths - Full: 3
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 0
    • Rooms - Total: 8
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Bonus Room, Level 1: Bath - Full, Level 1: Bath - 3/4, 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
    • Bedrooms - Total: 3
    • Equipment: Air Conditioner, Enrgy Recvry Ventlatr Unt, Radon Mitigation, Security System, Smoke Detectr-Hard Wired, Generator - Standby
    • Features - Interior: Cathedral Ceiling, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Living/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Security
    • Flooring: Bamboo, Slate/Stone, Tile, Wood
    • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle, Geothermal, Solar, Wood
    • Heating: Baseboard, Geothermal, Radiant
    • Cooling: Central AC, Other
    • Total Stories: 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: Bath - Full
    Room 8
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Office/Study
    Room 9
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bath - 3/4
    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
    Public - PK to 6
    Public - 7 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Barnard Academy
    PublicPK to 6

    Woodstock Senior Uhsd #4
    Public7 to 12

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