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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, 2-½ 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.

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Tax Information

  • Tax Year2023

Location

  • Building Number493
  • StreetMelchen Road
  • TownBrattleboro
  • StateVT
  • Zip05301
  • CountyWindham
  • DistrictWindham Southeast
  • Elementary SchoolGreen Street Elementary School
  • Junior HighBrattleboro Area Middle School
  • High SchoolBrattleboro High School
  • Flood Zone Y/NNo
  • Address493 Melchen Road

Interior

  • Interior FeaturesAttic - Hatch/Skuttle, Cathedral Ceiling, Cedar Closet, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Soaking Tub, Storage - Indoor, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Pantry, Window Treat
  • Room 1 TypeKitchen/Dining
  • Room 1 Level1
  • Room 1 Dimensions36.6x21.10
  • FloorsBamboo, Brick, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Cork, Hardwood, Slate/Stone, Softwood, Tile, Wood
  • Room 2 TypeLiving Room
  • Room 2 Level1
  • Room 2 Dimensions30.9x21.2
  • Stories1.5
  • Room 6 TypeOffice/Study
  • Room 6 Level1
  • Room 6 Dimensions13.8x10.11
  • Room 7 TypeStudio
  • Room 7 Level1
  • Room 7 Dimensions16.4x14.11
  • Room 8 TypeMudroom
  • Room 8 Level1
  • Room 8 Dimensions15.9X14.1
  • Room 9 TypeLaundry Room
  • Room 9 Level2
  • Room 9 Dimensions11.10x8.6
  • Room 10 TypeBedroom
  • Room 10 Level2
  • Room 10 Dimensions22X15.6
  • Room 11 TypeBedroom
  • Room 11 Level1
  • Room 11 Dimensions22.7X16.4
  • Room 12 TypeBedroom
  • Room 12 Level2
  • Room 12 Dimensions17.7x12.2
  • Room 13 TypeBedroom
  • Room 13 Level2
  • Room 13 Dimensions15.4x11.7
  • Room 14 TypeLibrary
  • Room 14 Level1
  • Room 14 Dimensions15.5x13.6
  • Room 15 TypeBedroom
  • Room 15 Level1
  • Room 15 Dimensions15.6x11.6
  • Room 16 TypeBath - 3/4
  • Room 16 Level1
  • Room 16 Dimensions7.11x6.10
  • Room 17 TypeBath - 1/4
  • Room 17 Level2
  • Room 17 Dimensions6.10x4.10
  • Room 18 TypeBath - Full
  • Room 18 Level1
  • Room 18 Dimensions15.6x5.10
  • Room 19 TypeBath - Full
  • Room 19 Level1
  • Room 19 Dimensions15.11x7.8
  • Room 20 TypeBath - 3/4
  • Room 20 Level2
  • Room 20 Dimensions9.5x7.5
  • Room 21 TypeBath - 3/4
  • Room 21 Level2
  • Room 21 Dimensions6.7x5.4
  • Room 22 TypeExercise Room
  • Room 22 Level1
  • Room 22 Dimensions15.2x13.4

Parking

  • Parking Spaces1
  • GarageYes
  • Parking DescriptionAuto Open, Direct Entry, Heated Garage, Storage Above, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, On-Site, Parking Spaces 1 - 10, Unpaved, Covered, Barn, Detached

Building

  • Year Built1770
  • Building ConstructionWood Frame, Cedar Exterior, Clapboard Exterior
  • ConstructionExisting
  • Property StyleContemporary, Farmhouse
  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathroom6
  • Total Baths6
  • 3/4 Baths3
  • Half Bath1
  • Total Rooms13
  • Square Feet3,808
  • APX Unfin Below Grade1651
  • BasementConcrete, Concrete Floor, Daylight, Full, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Unfinished, Exterior Access
  • FoundationPoured Concrete

Exterior

  • Exterior FeaturesBarn, Building, Deck, Garden Space, Guest House, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Porch - Covered, Shed, Storage, Window Screens, Windows - Double Pane
  • Exterior ColorTan
  • RoofStanding Seam

Amenities

  • AmenitiesAir Conditioner, CO Detector, Dehumidifier, Smoke Detector, Generator - Standby
  • PricePerSqFt420.17

Other

  • Delayed ShowingsNo
  • SeasonalNo
  • Foot Print Dim76x27 36x30
  • Page235-37
  • Date Listed05/11/2023
  • View Count11

Rooms

  • Full Bath2

Basic Information

  • MLS Number4952307
  • MLS StatusClosed
  • StatusSLD
  • Property TypeSingle Family
  • List Price$1,600,000
  • Listing Agent NameHeidi Bernier
  • Broker NameBerkley & Veller Greenwood Country
  • Selling Agent NameThom Dahlin
  • Sale Price$1,600,000

Property

  • Acreage43.03
  • Lot DescriptionCountry Setting, Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Major Road Frontage, Mountain View, Open, Secluded, Stream, View, Wooded, Mountain, Near Skiing, Rural
  • AreaVT-Windham
  • DrivewayDirt, Gravel
  • RoadsDead End, Gravel, Public, Unpaved
  • Road Frontage1800
  • Suitable Use Land Type FarmsAgriculture, Bed and Breakfast, Field/Pasture, Mixed Use, Recreation, Residential, Woodland

Utilities

  • Heat SystemPropane, Baseboard, Direct Vent, Gas Heater - Vented, Heat Pump, Hot Air, Multi Zone, Radiant, Radiant Floor, Stove - Wood, Mini Split
  • WaterDrilled Well
  • SewerOn-Site Septic Exists
  • ElectricCircuit Breaker(s)
  • UtilitiesGas - LP/Bottle

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