Date Listed Monday Aug 12, 2024 | MLS# 5009260
Listed by Freddie Ann Bohlig Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Description:
Become the Third Owners of Independence Farm.Step into a unique opportunity to own a slice of history.An expansive 228-acre estate that has been lovingly restored and meticulously maintained by only two families over the past 182 years. This grand property offers unparalleled privacy and a serene escape, with rolling pastures, five barns, an historic stone smokehouse, and even a bell to summon the family home after a fulfilling day in the fields. The stately 3,500 sq. ft. colonial residence, with its timeless charm, features five bedrooms and four baths, providing generous space for both comfort and entertaining. The home's grand living spaces and a large, inviting eat-in kitchen--the heart of the house--are perfect for gatherings, whether intimate or celebratory. Four fireplaces infuse the home with warmth and character, while the elegant library/study, adorned with rich wood paneling, offers a refined space for work or relaxation. Every detail of this home speaks to the historic craftsmanship and care that has preserved its legacy, offering a rare blend of charm and modern comfort. The property also includes a beautifully renovated in-law or nanny apartment for flexible living arrangements, as well as a second house on the grounds that could be restored for additional living space. Located in the close-knit, community-focused town of Orwell, Vermont, Independence Farm offers the best of both worlds--peaceful rural living with the convenience of being minutes to Middlebury VT.
Interior Features :Fireplaces - 3+ | In-Law/Accessory Dwelling | Kitchen Island | Window Treatment | Laundry - 2nd Floor
Total Baths: 4
Flooring: Carpet | Combination | Hardwood | Laminate | Wood
Full Baths: 3
1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms: 5
Kitchen size: 17'x14'10"
Livingroom size: 13'4"x18'
Bedroom 3: 21'x14'5" FP
Bedroom 4: 12'x17' FP
Den size: 9'5"x14'10"
Family/Rec Room: 17'x17' FP
Basement: Stairs - Interior | Unfinished
Construction Information:
Type: Vinyl Siding | Wood Exterior
Building Info
Finished Sq.Ft.: 4244
Above Grade Sq.Ft.: 3540
Below Grade Sq.Ft.: 0
Apx Below Grade Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 704
Foundation: Stone
Exterior Info
Style: Colonial
Exterior Features: Barn | Building | Deck | Garden Space | Guest House | Natural Shade | Outbuilding | Shed | Storage
Exterior Color White
Roof: Slate
Utilities
Electric: 150 Amp | Generator
Water: Drilled Well
Sewer: On-Site Septic Exists | Other | Septic Design Available
Land Description:
Agricultural | Country Setting | Field/Pasture | Lakes | Landscaped | Mountain View | Open | Pond | Recreational | River | River Frontage | Rolling | Secluded | Trail/Near Trail | Walking Trails | Wooded | Rural
Lot size: 228 acres
SuitableUse: Agriculture | Farm | Farm - Dairy | Farm - Horse/Animal | Field/Pasture | Maple Sugar | Mixed Use | Recreation | Residential | Tillable | Timber | Woodland
Zoned: residential
Surveyed: Yes
Flood Zone: Unknown
Seasonal: No
Roads: Dirt | Public
Road Frontage: 722
Driveway: Gravel
Docs Available : Deed | Property Disclosure | Septic Design | Survey | Tax Map
Taxes $14,883
Assesed Value Not Reported
School District: Orwell School District
Elementary School: Orwell Village School
Middle School: Orwell Village School
High School: Fairhaven Union High School
