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Land with Home for Sale in Rupert, Vermont

257 Watrous Rd, Rupert, VT 05776

$279,500
3 acres
Active sale
ago
Est $1,719/mo

Charming Vermont Chalet on 3 Pastoral Acres Backing Up to Merck Forest! Embrace the ultimate Vermont lifestyle with this versatile 1970s chalet on +/-3 pristine acres of open pasture and woods. Located on a quiet country road bordering the 3,000+ acre Merck Forest & Farmland Center, this property offers incredible privacy and direct outdoor access. Perfectly suited as a year-round home, ski getaway, or mini-farm, it features some recent updates, including a propane furnace and electric hot water heater (both under 10 years old). The home does need some TLC, including new windows and a new sliding glass door, providing a great opportunity to build equity. Property Highlights: 3-Level Chalet Layout: Ground Floor: Mudroom/utility entry, open-concept kitchen and dining family room area with patio access, and a full bath. Main (2nd) Level: Light-filled living room with cathedral ceilings, wood stove, and deck access. Primary suite including a 3/4 bath plus a flexible space for an office or walk-in closet. Third Level: Top-floor loft bedroom, ideal for guests or additional living space. Land & Outbuildings: 3 Acres: Mix of pasture and woods, ideal for gardening or homesteading. Detached 2-Car Garage: Ample room for vehicles, gear, or a workshop. Livestock-Ready: Includes a run-in shed for horses, sheep, or goats. Prime Location: 5-7 minutes to historic Dorset Village; 15-20 minutes to Manchester shopping, dining, and nearby ski resorts.

1,128
Sq feet
2
Beds
1
Full bath
1
3/4 bath
1970
Built

Location

Street address
257 Watrous Rd
Zip code
05776
Elevation
1,301 feet
Coordinates
43.2729, -73.1865

Directions

From Dorset, south on Route 30 to Route 315 West toward Rupert 3.6 miles. Watrous Road is on the left and the destination will be on the left.

Property details

Acreage
2.98 acres
Zoning
Rural Residential
MLS #
NNEREN 5111601
Posted

Property taxes

2026
$3,490

Parcels

  • 53716910002

Details and features

Listing

Type
Residential

Lot

Features
Abuts Conservation, Agricultural, Country Setting, Field/Pasture, Mountain View, Private, Sloping, Trail/Near Trail, View, Walking Trails, Wooded

Exterior

Pool
Deck, Patio
Structures
Outbuilding
Features
Garden Space, Storm Window(s)

Structure

Stories
3
Water
Well
Heating
Propane
Materials
Wood Frame
Roof
Shingle

Interior

Room Count
5
Rooms
Bathroom x 2, Bedroom x 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room
Flooring
Slate, Softwood

Property utilities

CategoryTypeStatus
GasPropaneConnected

Nearby schools

NameType
Mettawee Community SchoolElementary
ChoiceMiddle
ChoiceHigh

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
Sept 25, 2026New listing$279,500—NNEREN
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This 2.98-acre property is located at 257 Watrous Rd in Rupert, VT 05776. The property is available for sale, priced at $279,500. It has a 1,128 square foot 2-bedroom, 2-bath house built in 1970.

Listed by McChesney RE, (802) 325-3100

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