Bennington
Bennington is the oldest county in Vermont. Bennington not only has abundant cultural resources like the Bennington Museum and Southern Vermont Art Center, but is also served by well respected instutions such as Southern Vermont College and Bennington College.
The largest towns in Bennington County are Bennington and Shaftsbury.
Simply Spectacular-This Country Estate, perhaps the finest in Vermont, offers a handsome Colonial residence with the finest in construction, finishes and systems, a guest house and four-car garage with caretaker's apartment, all centered on the magnificent southerly views. The main residence hosts expansive living spaces, 9 fireplaces, a true cook's kitchen with hand painted cabinets and stone tops, a media room and library with custom butternut cabinetry, elegant bedroom suites and outdoor spaces that include a screened porch, stone terraces and covered porches that flank the view side. Additional amenities include a heated pool with a 2 bath pool house, large dog run, greenhouse, formal gardens, 2-story barn and a 3-car carport and generator room. Set on 30 very private acres with two separately deeded building lots and highlighted by exquisite landscaping in the heart of Southern Vermont, this offering is perfection. Adjacent 16 acre building lot/parcel is also available.
Now offered at 50% of original listing, this extraordinary gated country estate, perhaps the finest in Vermont, is surrounded by Four Ponds and waterfalls with absolute privacy in an outstanding location. The stone, brick and timber exterior is complemented by expansive stone terraces and exquisite landscaping. Outstanding interior design and amenities(elevator and communications)including the finest of finishes and fixtures with fully integrated technology. The acreage includes a separately deeded 6 acre parcel permitted for an additional septic for use as a guest house or recreation pavilion. Completely rare in scale and detail, framed by gardens, terraces and stonework, Four Ponds represents the epitome of country living.
Magnificent, traditionally inspired colonial, custom built estate sited on 18 private acres in the prestigious Twin Willows Lane enclave off the Upper Hollow Road in Dorset. Painstakingly crafted this elegant but comfortable family estate offers an exquisite kitchen, dining area and great room with stone fireplace, formal dining and living room, four bedrooms with baths, master bedroom suite has his and her baths, cherry paneled den, and finished media room on lower level. The charming stone and clapboard guest house has two bedrooms with baths, livingroom, kitchen and dining area. A naturalized in ground heated pool, bluestone terraces, stone walls, covered and screened in porches, mountain views and extraordinary landscaping complete this highly special offering that must be seen to be truly appreciated.
This Circa 2004 Post & Beam Barn style is a true reproduction in every sense. The exterior is Re-use Barnboards, 18"X 18" porch posts, cedar shake roof. The interior is all Re-use barnboards, beams and plank floors. On the first floor you will find a huge porch with fireplace, screened porch, mudroom with bath and laundry, kitchen with island and fireplace, dining area and Great Room with soaring ceiling and 30 foot tall stone fireplace. Second floor includes sleeping screened porch, loft, study with fireplace, Master with bath and three guest rooms, each with lots of built-ins and bath. In the lower level you will find the real playroom with pool table, gas fireplace, mahogany bar and 1/2 bath. There is an attached 2 car garage, outside shower and whole house generator. Add to this 70 acres surrounded by Green Mountain National Forest, a monster pond with zipline, plenty of pasture for your horses and privacy with end of town road location.
Sanctuary: Breathtaking 101 acre property w/stunning 280 degree views, created for memory-making gatherings of friends & family. Offering privacy & tranquility, the property features beautiful gardens, stone walls, terraces, patios, gazeboes, as well as a one acre pond, all nestled into the Vermont landscape. Constructed throughout w/post & beam joinery & hosting a 2010 state of the art kitchen with velvet granite counters & a 6 burner French top Wolf range, great room, dining room & 6 distinctive stone fireplaces. The main residence is complemented by a sports center complete w/every amenity: 60' pool, sauna & steam shower, hot tub, game room, racketball court, spacious gathering room with handcrafted stone fireplace. Ideally located in the heart of southern Vermont, Sanctuary overlooks, Stratton, Bromley & Magic Mtns. Offered at a SIGNIFICANTLY lower price than original cost, this property is an outstanding, once in a lifetime opportunity for the buyer. Possible Owner Fin.
Wow Factor in Spades Prestigious Dorset Upper Hollow, privacy, panoramic mountain views, large upper and lower ponds with swimming dock, 67 acres with incredible trails, 1,200 feet of frontage on the Mettowee river. Tri-level colonial that was renovated in 2001 adding spectacular viewing deck, new windows, siding, cathedral ceiling living room with fireplace, kitchen with island, cozy guest cottage and detached two car garage. There are five lots that state permitted that could be developed (family compound potential ?) are perked for septic; access if from Paddock Road with 50 foot right away along stone wall. This is a must see, if looking for the best of best settings and best of best unobstructed panoramic views.
Hard Farm Barn Originally part of a large farm these 1850 barns were converted into a 7200 Sq Ft, 6 bedroom 6 bath home, overlooking open fields and meadows with beautiful mountain views. This 4.4 acre property has a year round stream, pond, and beautiful perennial gardens and is located just south of the Equinox Hotel and Hildene Meadows. The current owners, through creative design have created a wonderful open floor plan perfect for entertaining family and friends. Top notch quality and attention to details this is a delightful property for those seeking the best that Vermont has to offer!
Wind Hill Perfection-Manchester's finest location overlooks 10 pastoral acres surrounded by Mt Equinox and Green Peak panorama. Gracious one level living with special guest suites above. Island kitchen, greatroom w/ FP, wetbar, dining and screen porch. Step down LR w/ FP, study w/FP. Primary w/ FP. Four FP in all. Tray Ceiling + butler's pantry for formal dining. Office space, bonus room, built-ins and storage...Charming att. barn/garage w/ cupola
"The Old Stone House" ia a magnificent marble 1820 Historical Landmark country estate on 13 manicured acres of land in Dorset and is an outstanding example of Federal architecture coupled with restorations that have preserved and enhanced the integrity of this most special offering. The house interior welcomes you with warm and cozy rooms with original cherry paneling and beamed ceilings.The three tier walled Italinate garden features exceptional perenial gardens, a spring fed fountain, pergola, marble walkways and a tea house. Mountain views, pond, separate guest house and charming guest quarters over the garage complete this very unique property. Adjoining 24 acre lot offered separately.
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