852 Nichols Hill Road

Closed 10/11/19
Closed 10/11/19
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$680,000
4 beds3,796 sqft
852 Nichols Hill Rd, Dorset, VT 05251
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.04 acresLot Size
1790Year Built
$179/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Dorset View Farm is available on the coveted paved Nichols Hill Road off the Dorset West Rd... Commanding mountain views, outdoor living with its wrap around deep seating porch, terraces, deck and barn gives way to every need with promise for those who love walking, hiking, autos, bicycles, toys, studio or workshop... the road dead ends boasting an ultra quiet location while miles of trails begin over Forth of July Road as well as trust land trails that cover the top of the hill. This recently expanded...Dorset View Farm is available on the coveted paved Nichols Hill Road off the Dorset West Rd... Commanding mountain views, outdoor living with its wrap around deep seating porch, terraces, deck and barn gives way to every need with promise for those who love walking, hiking, autos, bicycles, toys, studio or workshop... the road dead ends boasting an ultra quiet location while miles of trails begin over Forth of July Road as well as trust land trails that cover the top of the hill. This recently expanded farmhouse has been embraced offering a recent "great-room" addition with heightened tray ceiling, cherry flooring, and stone fireplace and 3 window walls! The living spaces hold to tradition and remain flexible with living or dining areas that can accommodate preferred dining style be it formal or casual. The stainless kitchen offers a silestone island and plenty of storage. The kitchen also looks upon lovely gardens, bucolic fields and feeding birds from the over sized picture window. The living room is comfortable with large view windows and the original local stone fireplace. Upstairs the Master bedroom has walk-in closet and tile bath. There are 3-4 other bedrooms and two baths. An office... fabulous basement with a root cellar or wine storage... new furnace. Barn with garage door openers can fit as many as 5 vehicles. The second floor of the barn is ready to be put to use and has an exterior access... workshop area... 1.4 acres. Nichols farmhouse with lovely history!

    Sold By Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc.

    • Listed by: Laura Beckwith • Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc.
    Listing closed: 10/11/2019 12:00 AM • Source: New England Real Estate Network, MLS#: 4695938

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    Property Information for 852 Nichols Hill Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $11,909 / year
    • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
    • County: Bennington County
    • Parking: Garage, Parking Spaces 5
    • Zoning: residential
    Building Information
    • Stories: 2
    • Year Built: 1790
    • Lot Size: 1.04 AC / 45,258 SF
    Summary
    Location and General Information
    • City: Dorset
    • County: VT-Bennington
    • Directions: Dorset View Farm from RT 30 to Dorset West Road to Nichols Hill, 852 toward top of hill on right, white picket fence and red barn, see sign
    • Road Frontage: Yes
    • Seasonal: No
    • State: VT
    • Street Designation: Road
    • Zip: 05251
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • SPAN Number: 180-057-10791
    • Tax - Gross Amount: $11,909.00
    • Tax Year: 2018
    • Taxes TBD: No
    School Information
    • School - High: Burr and Burton Academy
    • School - District: Bennington/Rutland
    • School - Elementary: Dorset Elementary School
    • School - Middle/Jr: Dorset Elementary School
    Parking
    • Garage: Yes
    • Garage Capacity: 5.00
    • Driveway: Crushed Stone, Gravel
    Property
    Lot Information
    • Lot - Sqft: 45259.0
    • Lot Size Acres: 1.039
    • Road Frontage Length: 230.0
    • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 3796.0
    • 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: 3796.0
    • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3796.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Public Records
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 0.0
    • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Public Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Property Class: Residential
    • Property Type: Single Family
    • Flood Zone: No
    • Foundation: Concrete, Stone
    • PreConstruction: No
    • Surveyed: Unknown
    • Year Built: 1790
    Utilities
    • Electric: 200 Amp
    • Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Drywell
    • Utilities: Telephone Available
    Interior and Exterior Features
    Exterior Features
    • Color: White
    • Features - Exterior: Barn, Fence - Dog, Garden Space, Patio, Porch - Covered, Storage, Windows - Double Pane
    • Roads: Dead End, Paved
    • Roof: Metal, Shingle - Asphalt, Slate
    Interior Features
    • Appliances: Cooktop - Gas, Dryer, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Washer - Energy Star, Wine Cooler
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Access Type: Interior
    • Basement Description: Stairs - Interior, Unfinished
    • Baths - Total: 4
    • Baths - Full: 2
    • Half Baths: 1
    • One Quarter Baths: 0
    • Three Quarter Bath: 1
    • Rooms - Total: 11
    • Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Office/Study
    • Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Den, Level 2: Master Bedroom, Level 2: Other
    • Bedrooms - Total: 4
    • Features - Interior: Cathedral Ceiling, Dining Area, Fireplace - Gas, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 2, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Living/Dining, Master BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Storage - Indoor, Walk-in Closet, Walk-in Pantry, Wet Bar, Laundry - 1st Floor
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Softwood, Tile
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Heating: Baseboard
    • Cooling: Central AC
    • Total Stories: 2
    Room Information
    Room 1
    • Room Dimensions: 24 x 17
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Kitchen
    Room 2
    • Room Dimensions: 16 x 15
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Dining Room
    Room 3
    • Room Dimensions: 40 x 23
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Living Room
    Room 4
    • Room Dimensions: 25 x 12
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Family Room
    Room 5
    • Room Dimensions: 13 x 9
    • Room Level: 1
    • Room Type: Office/Study
    Room 6
    • Room Dimensions: 19 x 13
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    Room 7
    • Room Dimensions: 13 x 12
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 8
    • Room Dimensions: 12 x 11
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 9
    • Room Dimensions: 13 x 9
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Bedroom
    Room 10
    • Room Dimensions: 16 x 9
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Den
    Room 11
    • Room Dimensions: 14 x 8
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Other
    Room 12
    • Room Dimensions: 39 x 23
    • Room Level: 2
    • Room Type: Other

    Property History for 852 Nichols Hill Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Oct 17, 2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #654829795

    		$680,000

    +0.4% / yr

    Oct 11, 2019

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4695938

    		$680,000—
    Sep 10, 2019

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4695938

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    10/17/2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #654829795

    $680,000

    +0.4% / yr

    10/11/2019

    Sold

    New England Real Estate Network #4695938

    $680,000
    09/10/2019

    Pending

    New England Real Estate Network #4695938

    —

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

    Public Records for 852 Nichols Hill Road

    Taxable ValueLand$450,300Additions$730,900Total$1,181,200
    Tax Record2025$12,985 ($1,082 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size45,302 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyBENNINGTONAPN(057)000717

    Schools near 852 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

    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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