702 Middlebrook is one of the singular property in the greater Upper Valley. The property benefits from two separate residences. Nicely situated in the intact agricultural swath that sweeps down to Lake Fairlee (the public boat launch is under a mile to the south). Enjoying desirable proximity to the burgeoning town of Fairlee. Because a significant portion of the 112 acres has been cleared, both houses are light-filled. A year-round brook that flows down to Lake Fairlee traverses the property. Tucked in the woods lies an electrified writers' cabin that once served as a retreat for the former Chairman of the Federal Reserve. The 1850 farmhouse boasts a wonderful array of rooms augmented by a generously proportioned porch, a fireplace with cast iron insert, a masonry pizza oven, outbuildings, and a number of historic features. The enclosed interior three-season ‘porch’ provides a fine 1/3-mile view to the property’s northern edge. The second building, set back further from the sleepy country road, was the site of the late, lamented Middlebrook Restaurant. That post and beam building with its intact commercial kitchen and handsome cupola has undergone a gentle transformation into residential space. The rear deck affords a fine view of the gardens, the fields, and the pergola. The entire proposition brims with possibilities: a family compound, a rental scenario, barter arrangement with nearby farmers, a farm to table restaurant? Please come see for yourself.
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Listed by:
John Chapin,
Williamson Group Sothebys Intl. Realty Cell:603-290-0275
Bought with: Martha E. Diebold/Hanover
$1,025,000
702 Middlebrook Road, West Fairlee, VT 05045
6beds
5,152sqft
Farm
Built in 1850
112 Acres Lot
$1,415,500 Zestimate®
$199/sqft
$7,549 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,415,500
$1.02M - $1.94M
$7,549/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 10, 2023 at 08:24am
Listed by:
John Chapin,
Williamson Group Sothebys Intl. Realty Cell:603-290-0275
Bought with:
Jane Darrach
Martha E. Diebold/Hanover
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 4957822
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane, Oil, Baseboard, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Range Hood, Freezer, Microwave, Double Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Owned Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dining Area, In-Law/Accessory Dwelling, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Screens, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Bulkhead,Concrete,Interior Access,Interior Entry
- Attic: Attic with Hatch/Skuttle
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, 2 Fireplaces, Wood Stove Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,252
- Total interior livable area: 5,152 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,152
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Crushed Stone, Parking Spaces 6+
Features
- Levels: 1.75
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch
- Exterior features: Deck, Garden, Shed
- Fencing: Partial
- Waterfront features: Stream
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 2450
Lot
- Size: 112 Acres
- Features: Agricultural, Conserved Land, Country Setting, Field/Pasture, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Timber, Trail/Near Trail, Walking Trails
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Outbuilding
- Zoning description: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Farm
Materials
- Post and Beam, Wood Frame, Wood Exterior, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete, Fieldstone
- Roof: Standing Seam
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Phone, Propane
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Hardwired Smoke Detector, HW/Batt Smoke Detector
Location
- Region: Fairlee
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/2023 | Sold | $1,025,000+3%$199/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #4957822 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2023 | Contingent | $995,000$193/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4957822 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $995,000$193/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4957822 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: 05045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAWestshire Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 5/10Rivendell AcademyGrades: 6-12Distance: 4.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Westshire Elementary School
- Middle: Rivendell Academy
- High: Rivendell Academy
- District: Rivendell Interstate Sch Dist
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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