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  • Listed by: 

    Laura Beckwith,

    Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc. 802-867-5555,

    Elizabeth Romano,

    Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc.

    $1,600,000

    397 Fern Hill, Dorset, VT 05251

    5beds
    4,243sqft
    : 
    Farm
    Built in 1989
    11.4 Acres Lot
    $1,489,200 Zestimate®
    $377/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Broad mountain vistasSubstantial screen porchNatural wood tray ceilingsCurving staircaseOld growth forest habitatBeautiful private forestDistressed wide-plank floors
    Take a drive up Nichols Hill Road to Fern Hill and head to the very top of the long bending driveway to find a serene, picturesque artist’s retreat 3 minutes from historic Dorset Village. Refreshingly private, quiet and secluded, drenched in natural light. With broad mountain vistas of Mother Myrick and Merck Forest, the top of the property backs gently into a beautiful private forest. The entire property has been carefully curated to encourage wildlife, a rewilding effort in place for 8 years, toxin and poison free. The large, pristine, spring fed swimming pond is home to approximately 50+ healthy colorful Koi and overlooks a soft meadow bordered by old growth forest habitat, much to the delight of birds, butterflies, dragonflies, bees and abundant wildlife. The house is large, eclectic and rustic with a lodge feeling. A simple design with lots of room and a farmhouse kitchen. Abundant windows throughout invite in and embrace the changing light and glistening view all day long. Distressed wide-plank floors, repurposed barn wood walls and beams, natural wood tray ceilings, curving wooden bookshelves and a curving staircase that leads to a half moon studio filled with natural light and sweeping views. Off the farmhouse kitchen find the very substantial screen porch and long sitting porch overlooking the gorgeous, vibrant, spring fed pond which reflects the changing light and soft scenery all day long. Natural beauty and peace, completely private and yet so close to everything.
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    Listing updated: July 02, 2025 at 04:00pm

    Listed by:

    Laura Beckwith,

    Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc. 802-867-5555,

    Elizabeth Romano,

    Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc.

    Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5049720MLS Logo
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Propane, Pellet Stove, Baseboard, Hot Water
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Mini Fridge, Double Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Tank Water Heater
    • Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Woodwork
    • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Slate/Stone, Softwood
    • Windows: Skylight(s), Screens, Storm Window(s)
    • Basement: Concrete,Crawl Space,Partial,Slab,Interior Stairs,Unfinished,Interior Entry
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Fireplace Screens/Equip, Wood Burning, 1 Fireplace
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,915
    • Total interior livable area: 4,243 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 4,243
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Gravel, Auto Open, Direct Entry, Garage, Parking Spaces 3 - 5, Attached
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Stories: 1.5
    • Patio & porch: Covered Porch, Screened Porch
    • Exterior features: Deck
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: Bath
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Mountain(s), Water
    • Water view: Water
    • Waterfront features: Pond
    Lot
    • Size: 11.4 Acres
    • Features: Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Views
    Details
    • Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
    • Parcel number: 18005711173
    • Zoning description: RR

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Modern Architecture
    • Property subtype: Farm
    Materials
    • Board and Batten Exterior, Vertical Siding, Wood Exterior
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1989

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Generator Ready
    • Sewer: Leach Field, Private Sewer, Septic Tank
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Propane, Phone Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: East Dorset

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $377/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $752,400
    • Annual tax amount: $16,701
    • Date on market: 7/2/2025
    • Road surface type: Gravel
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