532 Handy Road

Closed 10/15/19Virtual Tour
Closed 10/15/19Virtual Tour
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Last Sold Price
$750,888
5 beds4,121 sqft$182/sqft
532 Handy Rd, Hartford, VT 05001

Description

Ideally sited on 10 level acres of open Vermont countryside, in a location that is convenient to Quechee, Woodstock and the Upper Valley, this circa 1821 Federal Period home, once operated as a well-known B&B, is now a fully restored five-bedroom, three and a half-bath private residence. Faithfully preserving the period details that blend seamlessly with the conveniences of modern amenities and updated systems, Half Penny Farm has an impressive provenance and was once owned by the pioneering female...Ideally sited on 10 level acres of open Vermont countryside, in a location that is convenient to Quechee, Woodstock and the Upper Valley, this circa 1821 Federal Period home, once operated as a well-known B&B, is now a fully restored five-bedroom, three and a half-bath private residence. Faithfully preserving the period details that blend seamlessly with the conveniences of modern amenities and updated systems, Half Penny Farm has an impressive provenance and was once owned by the pioneering female alpinist Dora Keen Handy for whom the road is named. Approached under a canopy of maples and across flagstone paths and terraces, sited well back from the road which is primarily used by local residents, the ten acre parcel also includes a spring fed pond and swimming pool, pool cabana with changing room, half bath and kitchenette with sink and refrigerator, a detached barn garage and formal walled garden and garden shed. Crossing the threshold into the home from the flagstone terrace one is immediately transported back to a simpler time. From the varied-width wide pine floors, to the 12 over 12 windows with antique wavy glass, the interior presents a wealth of preserved period details along with some modern flourishes that blend seamlessly with the exposed brick, hand hewn beams, painted floors, antique French roof tile flooring and original lathe and plaster walls. Other historic features include wide pine flooring, a large & working beehive oven equipped fireplace.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/15/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Richard Higgerson • Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Sold By Martha E. Diebold/Hanover

Property Details for 532 Handy Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
4766396
Days on Market
20
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family
Year Built
1821
Lot Size
10.10 AC / 439,956 SF
County
Windsor County
Parking
Driveway, Covered
Zoning
Residential
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Building Information for 532 Handy Road

Stories2Year Built1821Building Size-Lot Size10.10 AC / 439,956 SF

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Property Information for 532 Handy Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area Description: Abuts Conservation, Adjoins St/Nat'l Forest, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural, Valley
  • City: Hartford
  • County: VT-Windsor
  • Directions: From Quechee West Hartford Road take Handy Road to Half Penny Farm on Left.
  • Latitude: 43.712883460932453
  • Longitude: -72.431195817474418
  • Road Frontage: Yes
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: VT
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Zip: 05001
Taxes and HOA Information
  • SPAN Number: 285-090-15044
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Taxes TBD: Yes
School Information
  • School - High: Hartford High School
  • School - District: Hartford School District
  • School - Elementary: Ottauquechee School
  • School - Middle/Jr: Hartford Memorial Middle
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Gravel
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Lot Information
  • Lot - Sqft: 439956.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.1
  • Road Frontage Length: 500.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 4121.0
  • 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: 5853.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 4121.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1732.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
Property and Assessments
  • Current Use: No
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Easements: Unknown
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Brick, Concrete, Stone
  • Owned Land: Yes
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Resort: No
  • ROW - Parcel Access: No
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Year Built: 1821
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Private, Septic
  • Utilities: Phone, Gas - LP/Bottle, Underground Utilities
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Color: Brick/Whit
  • Features - Exterior: Building, Garden Space, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Patio, Pool - In Ground, Shed
  • Roads: Public, Unpaved
  • Roof: Slate
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Interior
  • Basement Description: Bulkhead, Concrete, Gravel, Unfinished, Interior Access
  • Baths - Total: 4
  • Baths - Full: 3
  • Half Baths: 1
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 11
  • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Bath - 1/2, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Foyer, Level 1: Kitchen - Eat-in, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Mudroom
  • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - Full, Level 2: Master Bdm Suite
  • Bedrooms - Total: 5
  • Equipment: CO Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Features - Interior: Bar, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Soaking Tub, Walk-in Closet, Wet Bar, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Other, Softwood, Tile, Wood
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Stories: 2.5
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Bath - 1/2
Room 2
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 3
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 4
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bath - Full
Room 5
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Mudroom
Room 6
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen - Eat-in
Room 7
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 8
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 9
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 10
  • Room Level: 1
  • Room Type: Foyer
Room 11
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: MBR Suite
Room 12
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 13
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 14
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 15
  • Room Level: 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Units Per Building: 1
Rental
Rent Information
  • Rented: No

Property History for 532 Handy Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 15, 2019

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4766396

$750,888—
Sep 26, 2019

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4766396

—
Jul 23, 2019

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4766396

$750,888—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/15/2019

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4766396

$750,888
09/26/2019

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #4766396

—
07/23/2019

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #4766396

$750,888

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

Public Records for 532 Handy Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$23,329 ($1,944 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt4,121 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,121 SqFtStories2Lot Size437,778 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1821ZoningRL5CountyWINDSORAPN(090) 15037/Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 532 Handy Road

This home is within Hartford School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ottauquechee School
Public - PK to 5
Hartford Memorial Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Hartford High School
Public - 9 to 12
Hartford Area Career & Technology Center
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ottauquechee School
PublicPK to 5

Hartford Memorial Middle School
Public6 to 8

Hartford High School
Public9 to 12

Hartford Area Career & Technology Center
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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This home: 532 Handy Road, Hartford, VT 05001
$750,888
5
4,121
439,956
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$1,867,235
3
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4
2,964
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3
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