730 McNamara Road

Closed 8/27/20
Closed 8/27/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$2,244,578
4 beds8,559 sqft
730 McNamara Rd, Dorset, VT 05251
Single FamilyProperty Type
12.74 acresLot Size
1996Year Built
$262/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Stony Brook is the masterpiece of designer/decorator Barbara Levin who built a Vermont retreat for her family in 1996. Featured in Architectural Digest, this serene home on 12 private acres in Dorset evidences careful thought, humor and craftsmanship. The massive timbers and rough boards of five antique barns were reimagined into a contemporary compound that follows the pools and eddies of the brook that runs through the property. Local craftspeople and artisans brought their imagination to the details,...Stony Brook is the masterpiece of designer/decorator Barbara Levin who built a Vermont retreat for her family in 1996. Featured in Architectural Digest, this serene home on 12 private acres in Dorset evidences careful thought, humor and craftsmanship. The massive timbers and rough boards of five antique barns were reimagined into a contemporary compound that follows the pools and eddies of the brook that runs through the property. Local craftspeople and artisans brought their imagination to the details, from the dry laid walls to the massive stones of the terraces to materials choices like the rare, unfading red slate of the roof. The gated driveway ribbons through the serene glades to a stone courtyard. The architectural components of the house reflect a lifetime of collecting extraordinary items, such as the antique prison door leading into the master-suite or the hand-made tin chandelier in the dining room. The foyer with its hand-hewn beams is the entrance point to three distinct areas, making for easy flow. The gathering spaces, each room with its own fireplace, include the sophisticated kitchen with an open floor plan, dining room, living room and library. The spacious master wing and three-bedroom guest wing with its own sitting area offer privacy. Many rooms in the house either open to the stone terrace and/or overlook the brook. Dorset is near four golf courses, skiing, the Dorset Theatre, Hildene and the Southern Vermont Arts Center.

    Sold By Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc.

    • Listed by: T Story Jenks • LandVest, Inc/Woodstock
    • Listed by: Dia Jenks • LandVest, Inc/Woodstock
    Listing closed: 08/27/2020 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4794754

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 730 McNamara Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $23,931 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Bennington County
    • Zoning: Residential
    Building Information
    • Stories: 1
    • Year Built: 1996
    • Lot Size: 12.74 AC / 554,954 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Dorset
    • County: VT-Bennington
    • Latitude: 43.217421882388344
    • Longitude: -73.084122506606988
    • Road Frontage: TBD
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: VT
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Zip: 05251
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • SPAN Number: 180-057-10777
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $23,931.00
    • Tax Year: 2019
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - Elementary: Dorset Elementary School
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 2.00
    • Driveway: Gated, Gravel, Right-Of-Way (ROW)
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot - Sqft: 554954.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 12.74
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 8559.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Other
    • Square Feet Apx Total: 8559.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 8559.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Other
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Other
    • Water Body Access: No
    Property and Assessments
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Easements: Yes
    • Flood Zone: Unknown
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Yes
    • Year Built: 1996
    Utilities
    • Electric Company: Green Mountain Power
    • Cable Company: Comcast
    • Fuel Company: Cota and Cota
    • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
    • Sewer: 1250 Gallon, Septic
    • Utilities: Phone, Cable
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Features - Exterior: Balcony, Garden Space, Porch - Covered, Porch - Screened, Shed
    • Roads: Public
    • Roof: Slate
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Freezer, Microwave, Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Concrete, Partially Finished, Interior Access
    • Baths - Total: 6
    • Baths - Full: 4
    • Half Baths: 2
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 0
    • Rooms - Total: 15
    • Bedrooms - Total: 4
    • Equipment: Dehumidifier, Security System
    • Features - Interior: Central Vacuum, Dining Area, Fireplaces - 3+, Kitchen Island, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Pantry, Whirlpool Tub, Laundry - 1st Floor
    • Flooring: Brick, Softwood, Tile
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Forced Air, Multi Zone, Radiant
    • Cooling: Central AC
    • Total Stories: 1

    Property History for 730 McNamara Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 31, 2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #676315240

    		$2,244,578

    +12.9% / yr

    Aug 27, 2020

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4794754

    		$2,244,578—
    Aug 12, 2020

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4794754

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/31/2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #676315240

    $2,244,578

    +12.9% / yr

    08/27/2020

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4794754

    $2,244,578
    08/12/2020

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4794754

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    Public Records for 730 McNamara Road

    Taxable ValueLand$449,400Additions$2,168,600Total$2,618,000
    Tax Record2025$28,780 ($2,398 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size531,432 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyBENNINGTONAPN(057)000979

    Schools near 730 McNamara Road

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

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