Circa 1799 Vermont cape, thoughtfully restored and expanded to over 7,300 finished square feet on 12.5 private acres, minutes to Silver Lake and Woodstock village. Five bedrooms, nine baths, and a layout that balances everyday living with the ability to host. Original materials carry throughout, including wide pine floors, skim-coat plaster walls, hand-carved paneling, and period hardware, giving the house a consistent, grounded feel across old and new spaces. The 24' x 24' kitchen is designed for real use, anchored by an eight-foot Atlantic granite island and equipped with Sub-Zero, Wolf, and DCS appliances, dual Bosch dishwashers, and a walk-in pantry with tiled counters, extensive storage, half bath, and laundry. It opens to a sitting room with a wood-burning fireplace and full-height paneling. A separate wet bar includes a wine cooler, ice maker, and copper sink. Living spaces include a formal dining room, library with built-ins, study with Jøtul woodstove, a 22' sunroom with stone fireplace and custom windows, and a 34' screened porch with fir floors and painted wainscot ceiling. The bedroom layout offers flexibility and privacy, with a first-floor en-suite for guests and a primary suite with fireplace, private deck, dressing room, and bath with soaking tub and tiled shower. Two additional en-suite bedrooms, along with a large family room, office, and second laundry, are located upstairs. The grounds feature three ponds, fieldstone terraces and walkways, brick patios, perennial gardens, raised beds, and an apple orchard, along with tucked-away seating areas. Outbuildings include a heated three-bay attached garage and a separate 1,465 SF heated car barn with capacity for up to ten vehicles (four on lifts). Above, a one-bedroom apartment with full kitchen and bath is currently used as a short-term rental. Additional structures include a historic bank barn and chicken coop. 15kW whole-house generator, fiber internet, and updated systems throughout.
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Listed by: Higgerson & Company
$2,495,000
1497 Bowman Road, Barnard, VT 05031
5beds
7,322sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1799
12.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$341/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Chicken coopHistoric bank barnPeriod hardwareWide pine floorsEight-foot atlantic granite islandTwo additional en-suite bedroomsFirst-floor en-suite for guests
- 6 days |
- 637 |
- 59 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Richard M Higgerson,
Higgerson & Company 802-291-0436
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5085971
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 9
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Oil, Wood, Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range Hood, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Stove, Electric Water Heater, Wine Cooler, Exhaust Fan
Features
- Bar, Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Softwood, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Concrete Floor,Partial,Unfinished,Basement Stairs,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, 3+ Fireplaces
Interior area
- Total structure area: 10,485
- Total interior livable area: 7,322 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 7,322
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Gravel, Auto Open, Direct Entry, Finished, Heated Garage, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, On Site, Parking Spaces 11 - 20, RV Access/Parking, Unpaved, Covered, Barn, Attached
- Garage spaces: 10
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Covered Porch, Screened Porch, Heated Porch
- Exterior features: Building, Garden, Natural Shade, Storage, Poultry Coop
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Pond, Pond Frontage, Stream, Waterfall
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 1500
Lot
- Size: 12.5 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Country Setting, Farm, Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Level, Open Lot, Orchard(s), Sloped, Trail/Near Trail, Views, Near Paths, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural, Valley
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Guest House, Outbuilding
- Zoning description: RFF
- Other equipment: Standby Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antique,Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Post and Beam, Wood Frame, Wood Exterior, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete, Concrete Slab, Stone
- Roof: Metal,Standing Seam
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1799
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: 1000 Gallon
- Utilities for property: Phone, Cable, Propane, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Barnard
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $341/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,251,700
- Annual tax amount: $39,488
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
- Road surface type: Gravel, Unpaved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,495,000-13.8%$341/sqft |
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| 3/9/2026 | Listing removed | $2,895,000$395/sqft |
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| 12/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,895,000$395/sqft |
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| 11/1/2025 | Listing removed | $2,895,000$395/sqft |
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| 9/16/2025 | Price change | $2,895,000-3.3%$395/sqft |
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| 7/28/2025 | Price change | $2,995,000-6.4%$409/sqft |
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| 7/15/2025 | Price change | $3,199,000-2.3%$437/sqft |
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| 5/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,275,000+147.2%$447/sqft |
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| 9/6/2018 | Sold | $1,325,000$181/sqft |
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Public tax history
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$16,984/mo
Principal & interest
$12867
Property taxes
$4117
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Neighborhood: 05031
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NABarnard AcademyGrades: PK-6Distance: 2.3 mi
- 9/10Woodstock Senior Uhsd #4Grades: 7-12Distance: 10 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Barnard Academy
- Middle: Woodstock Union Middle Sch
- High: Woodstock Senior UHSD #4
- District: Mountain Views Supervisory Union
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Vermont
- Windsor County
- Barnard
- 05031
- 1497 Bowman Road
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