528-540 Nichols Hill Road

Closed 11/15/24Virtual Tour
Closed 11/15/24Virtual Tour
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,800,000
8 beds5,699 sqft
528-540 Nichols Hill Rd, Dorset, VT 05251
Single FamilyProperty Type
187 acresLot Size
1850Year Built
$316/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

On an Eastern hillside, between two ridgelines of the Taconic Range, is Goodman Farm. It is reminiscent of an earlier time with two cottages and an antique red barn set at the edge of a spacious hay meadow just outside the village of Dorset. The 187 acres abuts Rupert State Forest with panoramic views, perennial gardens, stone walls and a small pond. Crossing the stone bridge over Goodman Brook and continuing along a carriage width trail to an upper meadow, there is an exceptional building site,...On an Eastern hillside, between two ridgelines of the Taconic Range, is Goodman Farm. It is reminiscent of an earlier time with two cottages and an antique red barn set at the edge of a spacious hay meadow just outside the village of Dorset. The 187 acres abuts Rupert State Forest with panoramic views, perennial gardens, stone walls and a small pond. Crossing the stone bridge over Goodman Brook and continuing along a carriage width trail to an upper meadow, there is an exceptional building site, which offers complete privacy and spectacular mountain views. The houses include a 2,026 s/f farmhouse built in 1850 with 4 bedrooms and a 2,160 s/f cape built in the 1980s with 4 bedrooms. May Goodman, a former owner and the namesake, was one of the founders of the Dorset Players in 1927. Over the last half century, the owners have lovingly managed the land and created an extensive trail network through the woodlands suitable for walking, riding, mountain biking, or snow shoeing. The large and majestic trees, mostly maple, are a result of a soil rich in lime. According to the forester, these Eastern facing slopes of the Taconic are some of the most productive timberland in the state. Wild elderberries, black walnuts and apple trees abound, and it is an important wildlife corridor. The property is in current use and has a conservation easement with the Vermont Land Trust. 12 miles from Bromley and 24 miles from Stratton. 4 h from New York and 3 h 18 m from Boston.

    Sold By Wohler Realty Group

    • Listed by: T Story Jenks • LandVest, Inc/Woodstock
    • Listed by: Dia Jenks • LandVest, Inc/Woodstock
    Listing closed: 11/15/2024 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4965438

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 528-540 Nichols Hill Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $19,091 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Bennington County
    • Parking: Barn, Detached
    • Zoning: Residential
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1850
    • Lot Size: 187.00 AC / 8,145,720 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Dorset
    • County: VT-Bennington
    • Latitude: 43.234649593209241
    • Longitude: -73.107334201486907
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: VT
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Zip Code: 05251
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • SPAN Number: 180-057-10750
    • Tax Year: 2023
    • Taxes TBD: No
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Gravel
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot - Sqft: 8145720.0
    • Lot Features: Agricultural, Country Setting, Farm, Field/Pasture, Mountain View, Stream, Trail/Near Trail, Wooded
    • Lot Size Acres: 187.0
    • Road Frontage Length: 1133.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 5699.0
    • 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: 5699.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 5699.0
    • 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
    Property and Assessments
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Foundation: Slab - Concrete, Stone
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Yes
    • Year Built: 1850
    Utilities
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: On-Site Septic Exists
    • Water Source: Spring
    • Utilities: Other
    • Internet: Internet - Cable
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior, Wood Siding
    • Features - Exterior: Barn, Garden Space, Guest House, Outbuilding, Patio, Porch - Screened
    • Roads: Public
    • Roof: Shingle - Architectural, Slate
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Stove - Gas, Water Heater - Owned
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Unfinished
    • Baths - Total: 6
    • Baths - Full: 4
    • Half Baths: 0
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 2
    • Rooms - Total: 15
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Laundry Room, Level 1: Living/Dining, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Primary Bedroom, Level 1: Primary Bdm Ste, Level 1: Office/Study
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Loft
    • Bedrooms - Total: 8
    • Features - Interior: Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 2
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Baseboard
    • Cooling: None
    • Total Stories: 2
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 13'6" x 13'5"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 15'5" x 15'8"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 14'9" x 17'
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 8'7" x 11'
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Office/Study
    Room 5
    • Room Dimensions: 5'7" x 8'4"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Laundry Room
    Room 6
    • Room Dimensions: 17'4" x 19'9"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Primary BR Suite
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 11'10" x 17'
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 13'6" x 17'7"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 15'5" x 18'8"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 10
    • Room Dimensions: 16'2" x 9'2"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 11
    • Room Dimensions: 27'3" x 18'11"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living/Dining
    Room 12
    • Room Dimensions: 16'2" x 12'2"
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
    Room 13
    • Room Dimensions: 13'x10'
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 14
    • Room Dimensions: 14'2" x 15'9"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 15
    • Room Dimensions: 17'7" x 11'6"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 16
    • Room Dimensions: 19'10" x 11'4"
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Loft

    Property History for 528-540 Nichols Hill Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Nov 15, 2024

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4965438

    		$1,800,000—
    Sep 30, 2024

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4965438

    		—
    Sep 16, 2024

    Active Under Contract

    New England Real Estate Network #4965438

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    11/15/2024

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4965438

    $1,800,000
    09/30/2024

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4965438

    —
    09/16/2024

    Active Under Contract

    New England Real Estate Network #4965438

    —

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

    Schools near 528-540 Nichols Hill Road

    This home is within Taconic and Green Regional School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Dorset Elementary School
    		Public - PK to 8
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Dorset Elementary School
    PublicPK to 8

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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 528-540 Nichols Hill Road, Dorset, VT 05251
    $1,800,000
    8
    5,699
    8,145,720
    564 Nichols Hill Road, Dorset, VT 05251
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    78,408
    540 Nichols Hill Road, Dorset, VT 05251
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    8,145,720
    585 Nichols Hill Road, Dorset, VT 05251
    $950,000
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    96,267
    463465 Nichols Hill Road, Dorset, VT 05251
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    483,516
    591-2 Nichols Hill Road, Dorset, VT 05251
    $149,500
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    95,832

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