43 Acres of Agricultural Land with Home for Sale in Brattleboro, Vermont
493 Melchen Rd, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Ginseng Hill Farm encompasses 43+/- acres near road's end, this choice country location with year-round beauty, embodying a traditional New England landscape with high open fields, remarkable stone walls, woodland stream, a pastoral setting overlooking spectacular easterly views of distant hills, all enhanced with a tapestry of perennials, established fruit trees and bushes. Dating from 1789 with many later renovations and additions, reflecting a variety of influences, this expanded cape-style home offers nearly 3,800 sq. ft. and is an eclectic blend of contemporary craftsmanship and historic details, including 3 fireplaces, antique wood floors and paneled walls. The impressive kitchen steals the show with custom cabinetry, tile work and handcrafted windows. There are many rooms for family and friends with 5 bedrooms and 6 baths, a den, living room, family room, pantry, mudroom, office and art studio. 3-level heated barn offers numerous options for work, or play and includes a sauna, 2- 1/2 baths, huge studio, workshop space, and portico. Additional features include an enchanting stone chapel, vintage sugarhouse, garage/shed, walk-out basement, with wine/root cellar, generator, and a variety of heating options. West Brattleboro, nestled in the Southeastern corner of VT, convenient to I-91, four seasons recreation and numerous cultural events, including the Marlboro Music and Yellow Barn Music Festivals.
Directions
From West Brattleboro turn onto Greenleaf Street and continue for 0.7 mile. Turn left onto Hinesburg Road and continue for 0.7 mile. Turn left to stay on Hinesburg Rd. continue for 1.8 miles. Turn right onto Melchen Road. Drive 0.9 mile to property on the right.
Property details
- County
- Windham County
- School District
- Windham Southeast
- Zoning
- Residential
- Elevation
- 1,280 feet
- MLS Number
- NNEREN 4952307
- Date Listed
Property taxes
- 2023
- $19,041
Resources
Detailed attributes
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Detached
Lot
- Features
- Garden
Structure
- Stories
- 1
- Cooling
- Wall Unit(s) A/C
- Heating
- Baseboard, Fireplace, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Radiant, Radiant Floor, Stove, Wood
- Features
- Attic
Exterior
- Parking Spots
- 2
- Features
- Deck, Porch
Interior
- Room Count
- 13
- Rooms
- Basement, Bedroom x 5, Full Bath x 2, Half Bath, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Library, Living Room, Mudroom, Office, One-Quarter Bath, Recreational Room, Studio, Three-Quarter Bath x 3
- Floors
- Bamboo, Brick, Carpet, Cork, Hardwood, Slate, Tile, Tile - Ceramic, Wood
- Appliances
- Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Oven - Double, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Features
- Fireplace, Spa, Vaulted Ceiling
Property utilities
Category | Type | Status | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Gas | Natural Gas | Connected | — |
Nearby schools
Name | Level | District | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Green Street Elementary School | Elementary | Windham Southeast | — |
Brattleboro Area Middle School | Middle | Windham Southeast | — |
Brattleboro High School | High | Windham Southeast | — |
Listing history
Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 15, 2024 | Under contract | $1,600,000 | — | NNEREN |
May 31, 2023 | Back on market | $1,600,000 | — | NNEREN |
May 30, 2023 | Under contract | $1,600,000 | — | NNEREN |
May 13, 2023 | New listing | $1,600,000 | — | NNEREN |