A True Vermont Retreat – Serene, Private, and Exceptional. Tucked away at the end of a winding private drive, this captivating cape-style home is simply flawless. Lovingly maintained for over 30 years, the property reflects a deep sense of care, dedication, and pride. Now, as the current owners prepare for their next chapter, a rare opportunity arises to become the next steward of s exceptional piece of Vt. Designed with single-level living in mind, the open-concept Dan MacArthur built post-and-beam home offers comfort, charm, and flexibility. A private upstairs bedroom provides a quiet haven for guests, while the cozy woodstove insert in the main living area's fireplace is ideal for Vermont winters. Surrounded by 10 acres of natural beauty, you’ll enjoy complete privacy—your only visitors will be local wildlife. The post-and-beam barn features a well-established workshop/studio upstairs and space for two cars down. The decades-old organic gardens are ideal for creative or agricultural pursuits. The land features blueberry and raspberry bushes, fruit trees. Timeless dry-stacked stone walls crafted by Dan Snow are another artistic plus! This extraordinary property offers the best of rural living while remaining convenient: just a 30-minute drive to Brattleboro or Stratton, 20 min. Mount Snow. 3 hours to Boston. The sale is contingent on the seller's finding suitable housing.
Active under contract
Listed by:
Thom Dahlin,
Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country Off:802-254-6400
$645,000
1176 East Dover Road, Wardsboro, VT 05355
2beds
1,530sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
10.09 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$422/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Post-and-beam barnCozy woodstove insertDry-stacked stone wallsPost-and-beam homeCape-style homeComplete privacyOrganic gardens
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 31, 2025 at 09:46am
Listed by:
Thom Dahlin,
Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country Off:802-254-6400
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5052557

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil, Wood, Baseboard, Electric, Hot Water, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Domestic Water Heater, Tank Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Hearth, Kitchen/Living, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Brick, Softwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Concrete,Concrete Floor,Daylight,Full,Interior Stairs,Interior Entry
- Fireplace features: Wood Stove Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,430
- Total interior livable area: 1,530 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,530
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Gravel, On Site, Parking Spaces 1 - 10, Barn, Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Exterior features: Natural Shade
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 200
Lot
- Size: 10.09 Acres
- Features: Country Setting, Landscaped, Level, Wooded, Near Skiing, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 68721810644
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Post and Beam, Clapboard Exterior
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Standing Seam
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator Ready, Underground
- Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Private Sewer
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Propane, Telephone at Site
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Wardsboro
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $422/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $362,980
- Annual tax amount: $7,413
- Date on market: 7/26/2025
- Road surface type: Unpaved
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