Take a drive up Nichols Hill Road to Fern Hill and head to the very top of the long bending driveway to find a serene, picturesque artist's retreat 3 minutes from historic Dorset Village. Refreshingly private, quiet and secluded, drenched in natural light. With broad mountain vistas of Mother Myrick and Merck Forest, the top of the property backs gently into a beautiful private forest. The entire property has been carefully curated to encourage wildlife, a rewilding effort in place for 8 years, toxin and poison free. The large, pristine, spring fed swimming pond is home to approximately 50+ healthy colorful Koi and overlooks a soft meadow bordered by old growth forest habitat, much to the delight of birds, butterflies, dragonflies, bees and abundant wildlife. The house is large, eclectic and rustic with a lodge feeling. A simple design with lots of room and a farmhouse kitchen. Abundant windows throughout invite in and embrace the changing light and glistening view all day long. Distressed wide-plank floors, repurposed barn wood walls and beams, natural wood tray ceilings, curving wooden bookshelves and a curving staircase that leads to a half moon studio filled with natural light and sweeping views. Off the farmhouse kitchen find the very substantial screen porch and long sitting porch overlooking the gorgeous, vibrant, spring fed pond which reflects the changing light and soft scenery all day long. Natural beauty and peace, completely private and yet so close to everything.

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Tax Information

  • Tax Year2025

Parking

  • Parking Spaces2
  • GarageYes
  • Parking DescriptionAuto Open, Direct Entry, Garage, Parking Spaces 3 - 5, Attached

Rooms

  • Full Bath1

Basic Information

  • MLS Number5049720
  • MLS StatusActive
  • Virtual TourView Tour
  • StatusACT
  • Property TypeSingle Family
  • List Price$1,600,000
  • Listing Agent NameLaura Beckwith
  • Broker NameJosiah Allen Real Estate, Inc.

Location

  • Building Number397
  • StreetFern Hill
  • TownDorset
  • StateVT
  • Zip05251
  • CountyBennington
  • DistrictTaconic and Green Regional
  • Elementary SchoolDorset Elementary School
  • Junior HighDorset Elementary School
  • High SchoolBurr and Burton Academy
  • Flood Zone Y/NNo
  • Address397 Fern Hill

Building

  • Year Built1989
  • Building ConstructionBoard and Batten Exterior, Vertical Siding, Wood Exterior
  • ConstructionExisting
  • Property StyleFarmhouse, Modern Architecture
  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathroom5
  • Total Baths5
  • 3/4 Baths3
  • Half Bath1
  • Total Rooms8
  • Square Feet4,243
  • APX Unfin Below Grade672
  • BasementConcrete, Crawl Space, Partial, Slab, Interior Stairs, Unfinished
  • FoundationConcrete

Property

  • Acreage11.4
  • Lot DescriptionField/Pasture, Landscaped, Mountain View, Pond, View, Water View
  • AreaVT-Bennington
  • DrivewayGravel
  • RoadsAssociation, Dead End, Gravel, Private Road, Shared
  • Suitable Use Land Type FarmsResidential, Woodland

Interior

  • Interior FeaturesCeiling Fan, Dining Area, Fireplace Screens/Equip, Wood Fireplace,1 Fireplace, Kitchen Island, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Woodwork, Skylight, Whirlpool Tub,1st Floor Laundry
  • Room 1 TypeKitchen
  • Room 1 Level1
  • Room 1 Dimensions23'9 X 16'8
  • FloorsCarpet, Ceramic Tile, Slate/Stone, Softwood
  • Room 2 TypeDining Room
  • Room 2 Level1
  • Room 2 Dimensions19'6 X 15'5
  • Room 3 TypeLiving Room
  • Room 3 Level1
  • Room 3 Dimensions17' 5 X 26'4
  • Room 4 TypePrimary Bedroom
  • Room 4 Level1
  • Room 4 Dimensions12'1 X 13'1
  • Room 5 TypeBathroom Full
  • Room 5 Level1
  • Stories1.5
  • Room 6 TypeBathroom Half
  • Room 6 Level1
  • Room 7 TypeMudroom
  • Room 7 Level1
  • Room 7 Dimensions5'3 X 8'4
  • Room 8 TypeLaundry Room
  • Room 8 Level1
  • Room 8 Dimensions7'4 X 8'11
  • Room 9 TypeGreat Room
  • Room 9 Level1
  • Room 9 Dimensions20'2 X 23'
  • Room 10 TypeBathroom Three Quarter
  • Room 10 Level1
  • Room 11 TypeBedroom
  • Room 11 Level1
  • Room 11 Dimensions11' X 12'
  • Room 12 TypeBathroom Three Quarter
  • Room 12 Level1
  • Room 13 TypeBedroom
  • Room 13 Level2
  • Room 13 Dimensions12'9 X 15'
  • Room 14 TypeBathroom Three Quarter
  • Room 14 Level2
  • Room 15 TypeBedroom
  • Room 15 Level2
  • Room 15 Dimensions25'4 X 15'
  • Room 16 TypeOffice/Study
  • Room 16 Level2
  • Room 16 Dimensions16' X 16'

Exterior

  • Exterior FeaturesBarn, Deck, Outbuilding, Covered Porch, Screened Porch, Window Screens, Storm Window(s)
  • Exterior ColorGrey
  • RoofAsphalt Shingle

Utilities

  • Heat SystemPropane, Pellet Stove, Baseboard, Hot Water
  • WaterDrilled Well, Private
  • SewerLeach Field, Private, Septic
  • Electric200+ Amp Service, Generator Ready
  • UtilitiesCable Available, Propane, Telephone Available

Amenities

  • AmenitiesSmoke Detector
  • PricePerSqFt377.09

Other

  • Delayed ShowingsNo
  • SeasonalNo
  • Page74
  • Date Listed07/02/2025
  • View Count19

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Listed by Laura Beckwith of Josiah Allen Real Estate,Inc.
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