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Own a breathtaking slice of Vermont with Mount Bess Farm-1,606+/- acres of pristine land featuring hayfields, pastures, woodlands & meandering streams. Nestled at the top of a dead-end, town maintained road, the charming farmhouse overlooks a stunning 1.5-acre spring-fed pond & sweeping mountain views. Open plan kitchen with huge granite island. The main floor also has a bedroom with a private bath. A two story deck with screened porch to be completed. The second floor offers 2 bedrooms & 2 baths, sauna, clawfoot tub & balcony. The property includes a 2 car garage, a 100x40' building consisting of a heated workshop with compressor, hoist, an office, ¾ bath & cold storage-perfect for tractors, RVs, or boats. Equestrian enthusiasts will love the heated 54'x80' 12-stall horse barn with a huge hayloft plus a 20x20' office/tack room & ¾ bath. Behind the barn are multiple power & water hookups which could be converted for RV's. With approximately 2 miles of road frontage & miles of interior trails, this estate is ideal for horseback riding or driving, hiking, snowmobiling (VAST trails), ATVing, Nordic skiing, hunting & fishing. Many spectacular mountain view homesites. Property is enrolled in the Vermont Current Use Program offering tax savings. Nearby, Derby, Newport, Jay Peak & Costco in Sherbrooke. This is Vermont country living at its finest.

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Tax Information

  • Tax Year2024

Location

  • Building Number849
  • StreetMount Bess Road
  • TownCharleston
  • StateVT
  • Zip05872
  • CountyOrleans
  • DistrictNorth Country Supervisory Union
  • Elementary SchoolCharleston Elementary
  • Junior HighCharleston Elementary School
  • High SchoolNorth Country Union High Sch
  • Flood Zone Y/NNo
  • Address849 Mount Bess Road

Interior

  • Interior FeaturesCeiling Fan, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Laundry Hook-ups, Living/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Soaking Tub, Walk-in Closet, Wood Stove Hook-up, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Room 1 TypeKitchen
  • Room 1 Level1
  • FloorsCarpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Room 2 TypeLiving/Dining
  • Room 2 Level1
  • Room 3 TypeFamily Room
  • Room 3 Level1
  • Room 4 TypePorch
  • Room 4 Level1
  • Room 5 TypeBath - 1/2
  • Room 5 Level1
  • Stories1.5
  • Room 6 TypePrimary BR Suite
  • Room 6 Level1
  • Room 7 TypePrimary BR Suite
  • Room 7 Level2
  • Room 8 TypeBedroom
  • Room 8 Level2
  • Room 9 TypeBath - Full
  • Room 9 Level2

Parking

  • Parking Spaces8
  • GarageYes
  • Parking DescriptionAuto Open, Heated Garage, Driveway, Garage, On-Site, Other, Detached

Building

  • Year Built1900
  • Building ConstructionWood Frame, Clapboard Exterior
  • ConstructionExisting
  • Property StyleFarmhouse
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathroom3
  • Total Baths3
  • 3/4 Baths1
  • Total Rooms8
  • Square Feet2,487
  • APX Unfin Below Grade1000
  • BasementConcrete, Unfinished
  • FoundationConcrete, Stone

Exterior

  • Exterior FeaturesBarn, Deck, Fence - Partial, Garden Space, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Porch - Covered, Porch - Enclosed, Windows - Double Pane, Stable(s)
  • Exterior ColorWhite
  • RoofMetal

Utilities

  • Heat SystemOil, Wood, Baseboard, Hot Air
  • WaterDrilled Well, Dug Well, Private
  • SewerConcrete, Leach Field - On-Site, On-Site Septic Exists
  • Electric200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
  • UtilitiesOther

Rooms

  • Full Bath2

Basic Information

  • MLS Number5035691
  • MLS StatusActive
  • Virtual TourView Tour
  • StatusACT
  • Property TypeSingle Family
  • List Price$4,750,000
  • Listing Agent NameNicholas Maclure
  • Broker NameCentury 21 Farm & Forest

Property

  • Acreage1606
  • Lot DescriptionCountry Setting, Farm - Horse/Animal, Field/Pasture, Level, Mountain View, Open, Pond, Pond Frontage, Pond Site, Recreational, Secluded, Stream, Timber, Trail/Near Trail, View, Walking Trails, Water View, Waterfront, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Snowmobile Trail
  • AreaVT-Orleans
  • DrivewayDirt, Gravel
  • RoadsDead End, Public, Unpaved
  • Road Frontage10560
  • Suitable Use Land Type FarmsAgriculture, Development Potential, Farm - Horse/Animal, Field/Pasture, Mixed Use, Recreation, Residential, Tillable, Woodland

Amenities

  • Accessibility Amenities1st Floor 3/4 Bathroom,1st Floor Bedroom, Hard Surface Flooring,1st Floor Laundry
  • AmenitiesSmoke Detector
  • PricePerSqFt1909.93

Water Body

  • Water Body Name_Unnamed
  • Water Body TypePond
  • Water AccessOwned
  • Water ViewYes
  • Water Access DetailsDirectly Adjoining

Other

  • Delayed ShowingsNo
  • SeasonalNo
  • Page225
  • Date Listed04/10/2025

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