493 Melchen Rd

Brattleboro, VT 05301

$1,600,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3,808 Sq. Ft.
$420 / Sq. Ft.
3,808
Sq. Ft.
$420
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Ginseng Hill Farm encompasses 43+/- acres near road’s end, this choice country location with year-round beauty, embodying a traditional New England landscape with high open fields, remarkable stone walls, woodland stream, a pastoral setting overlooking spectacular easterly views of distant hills, all enhanced with a tapestry of perennials, established fruit trees and bushes. Dating from 1789 with many later renovations and additions, reflecting a variety of influences, this expanded cape-style home...Ginseng Hill Farm encompasses 43+/- acres near road’s end, this choice country location with year-round beauty, embodying a traditional New England landscape with high open fields, remarkable stone walls, woodland stream, a pastoral setting overlooking spectacular easterly views of distant hills, all enhanced with a tapestry of perennials, established fruit trees and bushes. Dating from 1789 with many later renovations and additions, reflecting a variety of influences, this expanded cape-style home offers nearly 3,800 sq. ft. and is an eclectic blend of contemporary craftsmanship and historic details, including 3 fireplaces, antique wood floors and paneled walls. The impressive kitchen steals the show with custom cabinetry, tile work and handcrafted windows. There are many rooms for family and friends with 5 bedrooms and 6 baths, a den, living room, family room, pantry, mudroom, office and art studio. 3-level heated barn offers numerous options for work, or play and includes a sauna, 2-½ baths, huge studio, workshop space, and portico. Additional features include an enchanting stone chapel, vintage sugarhouse, garage/shed, walk-out basement, with wine/root cellar, generator, and a variety of heating options. West Brattleboro, nestled in the Southeastern corner of VT, convenient to I-91, four seasons recreation and numerous cultural events, including the Marlboro Music and Yellow Barn Music Festivals.
  1. Listed by Heidi Bernier • Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country

Sold By Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country

Property Details for 493 Melchen Road

Parking
Auto Open, Direct Entry, Heated Garage, Storage Above, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, On-Site, Parking Spaces 1 - 10, Unpaved, Covered, Barn, Detached
Zoning
Residential
LISTING CLOSED: 05/20/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 493 Melchen Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4952307
Days on Market307
Taxes$19,041 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1770
Lot Size43.03 AC / 1,874,386 SF
CountyWindham County
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Building Information for 493 Melchen Road

Stories1Year Built1770Building Size-Lot Size43.03 AC / 1,874,386 SF

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Property Information for 493 Melchen Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area Description: Mountain, Near Skiing, Rural
  • City: Brattleboro
  • County: VT-Windham
  • Directions: From West Brattleboro turn onto Greenleaf Street and continue for 0.7 mile. Turn left onto Hinesburg Road and continue for 0.7 mile. Turn left to stay on Hinesburg Rd. continue for 1.8 miles. Turn right onto Melchen Road. Drive 0.9 mile to property on the right.
  • Latitude: 42.836150602404004
  • Longitude: -72.666027626983649
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip Code: 05301
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 081-025-12452
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $19,041.00
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Taxes TBD: No
School Information
  • School - High: Brattleboro High School
  • School - District: Windham Southeast
  • School - Elementary: Green Street Elementary School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Brattleboro Area Middle School
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 1.00
  • Driveway: Dirt, Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Footprint: 76x27 36x30
  • Lot - Sqft: 1874387.0
  • Lot Features: Country Setting, Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Major Road Frontage, Mountain View, Open, Secluded, Stream, View, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 43.03
  • Road Frontage Length: 1800.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3808.0
  • 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: 5459.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3808.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1651.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: No
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Easements: Yes
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • PreConstruction: No
  • ROW to other Parcel: Yes
  • Suitable Use: Agriculture, Bed and Breakfast, Field/Pasture, Mixed Use, Recreation, Residential, Woodland
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Year Built: 1770
Utilities
  • Electric Company: GMP
  • Cable Company: Starlink
  • Fuel Company: Cota & Cota
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: On-Site Septic Exists
  • Water Source: Drilled Well
  • Utilities: Gas - LP/Bottle
  • Internet: Satellite Internet
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Tan
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Cedar Exterior, Clapboard Exterior
  • Features - Exterior: Barn, Building, Deck, Garden Space, Guest House, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Porch - Covered, Shed, Storage, Window Screens, Windows - Double Pane
  • Roads: Dead End, Gravel, Public, Unpaved
  • Roof: Standing Seam
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Off Boiler, Water Heater - Owned, Water Heater - Tank, Water Heater - Tankless, Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Concrete, Concrete Floor, Daylight, Full, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Unfinished, Exterior Access
  • Baths - Total: 6
  • Baths - Full: 2
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 3
  • Rooms - Total: 13
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Bath - Full, Level 1: Bath - 3/4, Level 1: Exercise Room, Level 1: Kitchen/Dining, Level 1: Library, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Mudroom, Level 1: Office/Study, Level 1: Studio
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - 1/4, Level 2: Bath - 3/4, Level 2: Laundry Room
  • Bedrooms - Total: 5
  • Equipment: Air Conditioner, CO Detector, Dehumidifier, Smoke Detector, Generator - Standby
  • Features - Interior: Attic - Hatch/Skuttle, Cathedral Ceiling, Cedar Closet, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Soaking Tub, Storage - Indoor, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Pantry, Window Treatment, Wood Stove Insert, Programmable Thermostat, Laundry - 2nd Floor
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Brick, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate/Stone, Softwood, Tile, Wood, Cork
  • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle
  • Heating: Baseboard, Direct Vent, Gas Heater - Vented, Heat Pump, Hot Air, Multi Zone, Radiant, Radiant Floor, Stove - Wood, Mini Split
  • Cooling: Wall AC Units, Mini Split
  • Total Stories: 1.5
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 36.6x21.10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen/Dining
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 30.9x21.2
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 13.8x10.11
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Office/Study
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 16.4x14.11
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Studio
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 15.9X14.1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Mudroom
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 11.10x8.6
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Laundry Room
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 22X15.6
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 22.7X16.4
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 17.7x12.2
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 15.4x11.7
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 15.5x13.6
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Library
Room 15
  • Room Dimensions: 15.6x11.6
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 16
  • Room Dimensions: 7.11x6.10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - 3/4
Room 17
  • Room Dimensions: 6.10x4.10
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - 1/4
Room 18
  • Room Dimensions: 15.6x5.10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 19
  • Room Dimensions: 15.11x7.8
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 20
  • Room Dimensions: 9.5x7.5
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - 3/4
Room 21
  • Room Dimensions: 6.7x5.4
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - 3/4
Room 22
  • Room Dimensions: 15.2x13.4
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Exercise Room

Property History for 493 Melchen Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 20, 2024

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4952307

$1,600,000—
May 20, 2024

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4952307

—
Mar 15, 2024

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #4952307

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/20/2024

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4952307

$1,600,000
05/20/2024

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4952307

—
03/15/2024

Active Under Contract

New England Real Estate Network #4952307

—

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

Public Records for 493 Melchen Road

Taxable ValueLand$140,390Additions-Total$140,390
Tax Record2024$4,558 ($380 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt975 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt975 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,874,960 SqFtStyleResidentialYear Built1980Year Renovated1980ZoningRRUCountyWINDHAMAPN(025) 00090047.000

Schools near 493 Melchen Road

This home is within Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Academy School
Public - PK to 6
Brattleboro Area Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Brattleboro Senior Uhsd #6
Public - 9 to 12
Green Street School
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Academy School
PublicPK to 6

Brattleboro Area Middle School
Public7 to 8

Brattleboro Senior Uhsd #6
Public9 to 12

Green Street School
PublicPK to 6

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