Discover the perfect balance of privacy, convenience, and sustainable living in this artisan-designed post and beam home. Thoughtfully sited on 10 acres at the end of a country road, this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath farmhouse offers a rare sanctuary just a short stroll from the charming village center. Designed for today's lifestyle, the home is equipped with solar power and battery backup, ensuring energy efficiency and seamless functionality. The inviting open-concept layout features a modern/rustic kitchen with concrete counters and butcher block island and a free standing brick hearth that warms the living and dining areas. A first floor bedroom/study has a large, private bath with walk-in tiled shower steps away from the studio/exercise room with concrete flooring and a cozy loft. Upstairs, you’ll find playful architectural details such as a whimsical, window-paned hallway partition that leads to the chic primary ensuite bedroom with laundry, 2 additional bedrooms, custom built-ins and an additional full bath. Enjoy the beauty of Vermont from the large screened porch with tiled floor overlooking wildlife and natural surroundings. The garden has a frost free pump, raised beds, pear and peach trees and nearby are two unique vernal, seasonal pools. Modern conveniences include high-speed fiber optics for remote work and a handicap ramp for easy accessibility. This one-of-a-kind residence offers privacy, craftsmanship and connection to nature all within minutes to town.
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Listed by: Engel & Volkers Okemo • Geralyn Donohue
Bought with: Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country
$550,000
246 Putnam Hill Road, Chester, VT 05143
3beds
2,256sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
10 Acres Lot
$561,700 Zestimate®
$244/sqft
$3,641 Estimated rent
Home value
$561,700
$461,000 - $691,000
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Free standing brick hearthLarge screened porchWhimsical window-paned hallway partitionChic primary ensuite bedroomInviting open-concept layoutPear and peach treesRaised beds
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Listed by:
Geralyn Donohue,
Engel & Volkers Okemo Cell:802-377-7096
Bought with:
Claire Renaud
Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5062155
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane, Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Stove, Electric Water Heater, Owned Water Heater
- Laundry: 2nd Floor Laundry
Features
- Dining Area, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen/Living, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Concrete, Softwood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space,Dirt Floor,Unfinished,Interior Access,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: 1 Fireplace, Wood Stove Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,006
- Total interior livable area: 2,256 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,256
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Floor Full Bathroom, Bathroom w/Step-in Shower, Zero-Step Entry Ramp
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Porch, Enclosed Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Natural Shade
- Waterfront features: Pond
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 43
Lot
- Size: 10 Acres
- Features: Country Setting, Interior Lot, Level, Open Lot, Steep Slope, Wooded, In Town, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Near School(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 14404511790
- Zoning description: Neighborhood
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Post and Beam, Timber Frame, Clapboard Exterior, Vertical Siding, Wood Exterior, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete, Pillar/Post/Pier, Concrete Slab, Slab w/ Frost Wall
- Roof: Metal,Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Pumping Station, Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Chester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $244/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $354,900
- Annual tax amount: $10,325
- Date on market: 9/19/2025
- Road surface type: Gravel, Unpaved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 | Sold | $550,000+0.2%$244/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5062155 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $549,000+61.5%$243/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5062155 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2020 | Sold | $340,000-6.8%$151/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4764034 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2020 | Pending sale | $365,000$162/sqft |
Source: Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty #4764034 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2019 | Listed for sale | $365,000+16.1%$162/sqft |
Source: Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty #4764034 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2013 | Sold | $314,500$139/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $354,900 |
| 2023 | -- | $354,900 |
| 2022 | -- | $354,900 |
| 2021 | -- | $354,900 |
| 2020 | -- | $354,900 -3.3% |
| 2019 | -- | $367,200 |
| 2018 | -- | $367,200 |
| 2017 | -- | $367,200 |
| 2016 | -- | $367,200 +9900% |
| 2015 | -- | $3,672 +3.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $3,551 +4.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $3,386 |
| 2012 | -- | $3,386 |
| 2011 | -- | $3,386 |
| 2010 | -- | $3,386 |
| 2009 | -- | $3,386 |
| 2008 | -- | $3,386 +129.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,475 |
| 2006 | -- | $1,475 |
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Neighborhood: Chester-Chester Depot
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Chester-Andover Usd #29Grades: PK-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Green Mountain Uhsd #35Grades: 7-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Chester-Andover Elementary
- Middle: Green Mountain UHSD #35
- High: Green Mountain UHSD #35
- District: Two Rivers 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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