Charming Vermont Chalet on 3 Pastoral Acres Backing Up to Merck Forest! Embrace the ultimate Vermont lifestyle with this versatile 1970s chalet on +/-3 pristine acres of open pasture and woods. Located on a quiet country road bordering the 3,000+ acre Merck Forest & Farmland Center, this property offers incredible privacy and direct outdoor access. Perfectly suited as a year-round home, ski getaway, or mini-farm, it features some recent updates, including a propane furnace and electric hot water heater (both under 10 years old). The home does need some TLC, including new windows and a new sliding glass door, providing a great opportunity to build equity. Property Highlights: 3-Level Chalet Layout: Ground Floor: Mudroom/utility entry, open-concept kitchen and dining family room area with patio access, and a full bath. Main (2nd) Level: Light-filled living room with cathedral ceilings, wood stove, and deck access. Primary suite including a 3/4 bath plus a flexible space for an office or walk-in closet. Third Level: Top-floor loft bedroom, ideal for guests or additional living space. Land & Outbuildings: 3 Acres: Mix of pasture and woods, ideal for gardening or homesteading. Detached 2-Car Garage: Ample room for vehicles, gear, or a workshop. Livestock-Ready: Includes a run-in shed for horses, sheep, or goats. Prime Location: 5-7 minutes to historic Dorset Village; 15-20 minutes to Manchester shopping, dining, and nearby ski resorts.

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Basic Information

  • PricePerSqFt247.78

Tax Information

  • Tax Year2026

Parking

  • Parking Spaces2
  • GarageYes

Rooms

  • Full Bath1

Basic Information

  • MLS Number5111601
  • MLS StatusActive
  • Virtual TourView Tour
  • StatusACT
  • Property TypeSingle Family
  • List Price$279,500
  • Listing Agent NameScott Mcchesney
  • Broker NameMcChesney RE, Inc.

Location

  • Building Number257
  • StreetWatrous Road
  • TownRupert
  • StateVT
  • Zip05768
  • CountyBennington
  • Elementary SchoolMettawee Community School
  • Junior HighChoice
  • High SchoolChoice
  • Flood Zone Y/NNo
  • Address257 Watrous Road

Building

  • Year Built1970
  • Building ConstructionWood Frame
  • ConstructionExisting
  • Property StyleChalet
  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathroom2
  • Total Baths2
  • 3/4 Baths1
  • Total Rooms5
  • Square Feet1,128
  • BasementSlab
  • FoundationPoured Concrete, Concrete Slab

Property

  • Acreage2.98
  • Lot DescriptionAgricultural, Country Setting, Field/Pasture, Mountain View, Sloping, Trail/Near Trail, View, Walking Trails, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Private
  • AreaVT-Bennington
  • DrivewayGravel
  • RoadsGravel, Public, Unpaved
  • Road Frontage338

Interior

  • Room 1 TypeKitchen
  • Room 1 Level1
  • Room 1 Dimensions11 x 11
  • FloorsSlate/Stone, Softwood
  • Room 2 TypeDining Room
  • Room 2 Level1
  • Room 2 Dimensions12 x 11
  • Room 3 TypeFamily Room
  • Room 3 Level1
  • Room 3 Dimensions12 x 13
  • Room 4 TypeUtility Room
  • Room 4 Level1
  • Room 4 Dimensions6 x 8
  • Room 5 TypeLiving Room
  • Room 5 Level2
  • Room 5 Dimensions12 x 23
  • Stories2.5
  • Room 6 TypePrimary Bedroom
  • Room 6 Level2
  • Room 6 Dimensions12 x 12

Exterior

  • Exterior FeaturesDeck, Garden Space, Outbuilding, Patio, Storm Window(s)
  • Exterior ColorBeige
  • RoofAsphalt Shingle

Utilities

  • Heat SystemPropane, Hot Air
  • WaterDrilled Well
  • SewerSeptic
  • ElectricCircuit Breaker(s)
  • UtilitiesPhone, Propane, Telephone Available

Other

  • SeasonalNo
  • Page484
  • Date Listed09/25/2026

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Listed by Scott Mcchesney of McChesney RE,Inc.
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