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81 Fern Hill, Dorset, VT 05251

$1,200,000
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BEDS2 BATHS2 full 1 partial SQUARE FEET1,950 MLS#5100399
STATUSActive PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SCHOOLDorset

Listing Courtesy of: Four Seasons Sothebys Intl Realty
Agency Phone: 802-362-4551
Associate Name: Elena Atwill
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Property Description

Nestled in one of Dorset's most desirable private settings, this enchanting storybook Cape is a rare offering that blends timeless New England charm with exceptional beauty. Surrounded by lush perennial gardens and magnificent specimen maple trees and an extraordinary acre of mature pachysandra, the property offers a sense of peace and privacy that is increasingly hard to find. The welcoming living room is centered around a classic colonial fireplace and opens to a slate terrace overlooking established perennial gardens - an ideal place for relaxing or entertaining. Filled with natural light, the dining room features elegant built in cabinetry and flows seamlessly into a custom-designed kitchen with a Dutch door to a covered porch for morning coffee. The tranquil sunroom and charming powder room complete the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find a primary bedroom with fireplace and attached bath and a guestroom with bath and a generous storage attic. The exceptional grounds offer endless possibilities, including a detached barn with exciting guest cottage, studio, or workshop (subject to permits) potential, a colonial style potting shed and seven acres of picturesque land that provides privacy, beauty and room to explore. A home of exceptional warmth, character and timeless appeal in one of Southern Vermont's most coveted communities. Owner is a Vermont licensed Real Estate Agent.

81 Fern Hill | MLS# 5100399

This single family home located at 81 Fern Hill, Dorset, VT 05251 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $1,200,000. This property was built in 1935 and has 2 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 partial baths with 1950 sq. ft. Fern Hill is located within the Dorset school district. Search Dorset real estate on jessicasamples.masiellogrouprealestate.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Concrete Floor, Crawl Space, Insulated, Interior Stairs, Storage Space, Unfinished, Interior Access, Basement Stairs
Cooling: None
Fenced: Yes
Garage: 1
Heating: Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water
Home Style: Cape
Lot Size: 7.00 Acres
Roof Type: Slate
Stories: 1.5
Taxes: $10,050
Year Built: 1935

Amenities

Gas Fireplace
2 Fireplaces
Primary BR w/ BA
Natural Light
Indoor Storage
1st Floor Laundry
Building
Partial Fence 
Garden Space
Outbuilding
Patio
Porch
Covered Porch
Shed
Storage
Window Screens
Double Pane Window(s)
Storm Window(s)

Feature Descriptions

Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Domestic Water Heater
Baths 1/2: 1
Baths 3/4: 1
Baths Full: 1
Color: White
Construction: Clapboard Exterior
Construction Status: Existing
Days on Site: 4
Driveway: Gravel
Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breaker(s), On-Site
Equipment: Dehumidifier, Non-Toxic Pest Control, Smoke Detector, Hardwired Smoke Detector
Exterior: Clapboard Exterior
Flood Zone: No
Flooring: Softwood
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Lot: Country Setting, Landscaped, Level, Open, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Private
Number of Rooms: 6
Road Frontage: 600
Roads: Private Road, Privately Maintained, Road Maintenance Agreemnt
Sale Inclusions: Additional Buildings, Other, Outbuilding
Sewer: Leach Field at Grade, Existing Leach Field, On-Site
Sq. Ft. Above Grade Finished: 1950
Sq. Ft. Total Finished: 1950
Total Stories: 1.5
Water: Drilled Well, On-Site Well Exists, Purifier/Soft
Zoning: RR

Room Sizes

Living Room: 21x13 Level - 1
Dining Room: 16x13 Level - 1
Kitchen: 15x10 Level - 1
Bathroom Half: 3.5x6 Level - 1
Sunroom: 16x18 Level - 1
Foyer: 17x6 Level - 1
Primary Bedroom: 21x13 Level - 2
Bedroom with Bath: 5x9 Bath with shower Level - 2
Bedroom: 14x10 Level - 2
Bathroom Full: 9x4 Level - 2

Local Schools

School District: Dorset

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: Four Seasons Sothebys Intl Realty
Agent Name: Elena Atwill
Agency Phone: 802-362-4551

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Shown By

Agent Name: Jessica Samples
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Agency Title: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group

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