SPECIAL NOTE - Offers are due no later than 2pm, July 22 so MAKE your showing appointment ASAP! "Sweet Retreat" is a rare 33.5-acre sanctuary in Ripton, Vermont, just 15 minutes from Middlebury and 3 minutes from Middlebury College's Bread Loaf campus. Originally built in 1967 by a poet seeking summer refuge, it offers a pristine mountain stream with a cascading waterfall, views, forest, and total end-of-road privacy bordered by National Forest and conserved land. The cozy three-season cottage (which has potential to be modified for all season use) features a light-filled warm interior, large south-facing screened porch with views of waterfall and mountains, outdoor shower, 2 loft bedrooms, and bathrooms on both levels. A spring-fed stream flows through the land, forming a natural dipping pool just below the house. Direct access to the Long Trail, nearby Rikert Outdoor Center, and Snow Bowl ski area makes it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. A classic storage barn was renovated in 2021 with a new roof, siding and sills. This is a truly peaceful and unmatched Vermont sanctuary. (There is a single lane roadway into the property. Please - seen by appointment only and please don't attempt to drive in without an appointment)
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Listed by:
Amey M Ryan,
IPJ Real Estate Cell:802-989-8156
Bought with: Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
$605,000
498 Scott Road, Ripton, VT 05766
2beds
974sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
33.56 Acres Lot
$606,500 Zestimate®
$621/sqft
$2,060 Estimated rent
Home value
$606,500
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 29, 2025 at 09:47am
Listed by:
Amey M Ryan,
IPJ Real Estate Cell:802-989-8156
Bought with:
Kelly J Byers
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5051293
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- 1/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wood, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Woodwork
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Concrete Floor,Partial,Unfinished,Interior Access,Interior Entry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 974
- Total interior livable area: 974 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 974
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Shared Driveway, Gravel, On Site
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Natural Shade, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Mountain(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Stream, Waterfall, Waterfront
- Body of water: _Unnamed
Lot
- Size: 33.56 Acres
- Features: Country Setting, Interior Lot, Secluded, Trail/Near Trail, Views, Walking Trails, Wooded, Adjoins St/Nat'l Forest, Near Skiing
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 52216410302
- Zoning description: RR-25/Rural Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,Cottage/Camp
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Phone Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ripton
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Gravel, Unpaved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2025 | Sold | $605,000+22.2%$621/sqft |
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| 7/23/2025 | Contingent | $495,000$508/sqft |
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| 7/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $495,000+74.4%$508/sqft |
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| 5/17/2021 | Sold | $283,800$291/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $191,200 |
| 2023 | -- | $191,200 |
| 2022 | -- | $191,200 +6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 05766
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NARipton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.2 mi
- 6/10Middlebury Union Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.6 mi
- 9/10Middlebury Senior Uhsd #3Grades: 9-12Distance: 10.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Salisbury Community School
- Middle: Middlebury Union Middle #3
- High: Middlebury Senior UHSD #3
- District: Addison Central
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
- Addison County
- Ripton
- 05766
- 498 Scott Road