Description
This 1830s Vermont farmhouse pairs understated luxury with an easy, welcoming feel - an elegant country retreat that works beautifully for both real life and long weekends from the city. Set on Maple Street with Vermont Land Trust-protected Sunset views of the Adirondack Mountains, it’s been on the Addison County maps as Bacon Farm, for almost 200 years. The home’s vernacular Italianate architecture has been lovingly restored and blends original character with a polished, modern layout. The west-facing open plan living room is designed for year-round comfort and style, anchored by a substantial brick hearth with a soapstone woodstove, afternoon light and sunset hues, and opening directly to a broad deck overlooking the pool and fields. This space flows seamlessly into a vaulted, island-centered open-plan kitchen and dining room with double ovens and timeless finishes. All 5 bedrooms have been elegantly refinished, including an ADA accessible suite on the ground floor. Outdoors, the grounds feel like a private, low-key estate: gently sloping established perennial gardens and landscaping in the English-style, mature shade trees, and an in-ground swimming pool positioned to capture long views and evening light on this 6.5 acre property. The 3-story, approx. 3,000 sqft post-and-beam barn is a standout feature: originally a 19th-century sheep barn and carriage house, it has undergone structural stabilization and could be developed as a guest house, studio, gym or event space - offering a level of possibility rarely found in a turnkey country property. Location is a major part of the appeal. While feeling like a truly pastoral rural life, it is only 3 miles from the charming small city of Vergennes, with its historic downtown and award-winning restaurants. Middlebury with its internationally renowned liberal arts college is 12 miles away. Burlington, the largest city in Vermont is 45 minutes way. There is also a direct train to Penn Station in NY. Hi speed-wifi onsite.
Details
| MLS # | 5085665 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | (10) Active - Active |
| Year | 1830 |
| Days On Site | 118 |
| Listing Provided By | The Real Estate Company of Vermont, LLC | Jill Fraga |
Features
| Bed(s) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 4 Total |
| Basement | Y |
| Pool | Yes |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Zoning | Agricultural District |
| Acreage | 6.50 |
Interior
| Rooms Total | 16 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Oil, Baseboard, Electric, Gas Stove, Wood Stove |
| Interior Features | Dining Area, Wood Fireplace, 3+ Fireplaces, Hearth, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Lead/Stain Glass, Primary BR w/ BA, Indoor Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), 1st Floor Laundry |
| Appliances | Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Washer |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Barn, Deck, In-Ground Pool, Covered Porch, Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Roof | Slate, Standing Seam |
| Construction Materials | Clapboard, Wood Siding |
| Foundation Details | Concrete Slab, Stone |
| Lot Features | Agricultural, Country Setting, Landscaped, Mountain View, Open Lot |
| Accessibility Features | 1st Floor 3/4 Bathroom, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bathroom, 1st Floor Hrd Surfce Flr, Hard Surface Flooring, 1st Floor Laundry |
Parking
| Garage Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Off Street |
Utilities
| Utilities | Phone |
|---|---|
| Electric | Circuit Breakers |
| Sewer | Mound Septic, On-Site Septic Exists, Private Sewer |
Taxes
| Tax Annual Amount | 10702.8 |
|---|---|
| Tax Assessed Value | 748500 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
Area Information
| State | VT |
|---|---|
| County | Addison |
| City | Waltham |
| Zip Code | 05491 |
| Area | VT Addison |
| School District | Addison Northwest |
| Elementary School | Vergennes UES #44 |
| High School | VergennesU |
| Listing VS Median (in 05491) | |
Price: $725,000 low | high Med: $0 On site: 118 low | high Med: | |
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| State | VT |
|---|---|
| County | Addison |
| City | Waltham |
| Zip Code | 05491 |
| Area | VT Addison |
| School District | Addison Northwest |
| Elementary School | Vergennes UES #44 |
| High School | VergennesU |
| Listing VS Median (in 05491) | |
Price: $725,000 low | high Med: $0 On site: 118 low | high Med: | |
