Bought with Thom Dahlin • Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country
$1,600,000
$1,600,000
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493 Melchen RD Brattleboro, VT 05301
5 Beds
6 Baths
3,808 SqFt
Key Details
Sold Price $1,600,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,808 sqft
Price per Sqft $420
MLS Listing ID 4952307
Sold Date 05/20/24
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Three Quarter Bath 3
Construction Status Existing
Year Built 1770
Annual Tax Amount $19,041
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 43.030 Acres
Acres 43.03
Property Sub-Type Single Family
Property 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 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.
Location
State VT
County Vt-windham
Area Vt-Windham
Zoning Residential
Rooms
Basement Entrance Interior
Basement Concrete, Concrete Floor, Daylight, Full, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Unfinished, Exterior Access
Interior
Interior Features 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
Heating Gas - LP/Bottle
Cooling Wall AC Units, Mini Split
Flooring Bamboo, Brick, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate/Stone, Softwood, Tile, Wood, Cork
Equipment Air Conditioner, CO Detector, Dehumidifier, Smoke Detector, Generator - Standby
Exterior
Garage Spaces 1.0
Garage Description Auto Open, Direct Entry, Heated Garage, Storage Above, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, On-Site, Parking Spaces 1 - 10, Unpaved, Covered, Barn, Detached
Utilities Available Gas - LP/Bottle
Roof Type Standing Seam
Building
Story 1.5
Foundation Poured Concrete
Sewer On-Site Septic Exists
Architectural Style Contemporary, Farmhouse
Construction Status Existing
Schools
Elementary Schools Green Street Elementary School
Middle Schools Brattleboro Area Middle School
High Schools Brattleboro High School
School District Windham Southeast
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