- beds
- 6
- baths
- 7
- sq ft
- 6,400
- Built
- 2000
56 Handle Road
Dover, VT 05356
Residential · Active · MLS #5063234
Listing Courtesy of Deerfield Valley Real Estate | Richard Caplan
The home
About this home
Incredible Legacy Property. This extraordinary estate blends timeless elegance with modern comfort. The first floor features a welcoming den, gourmet eat in kitchen with DCS range, stainless appliances, sub- zero refrigerator and wet bar. A dining room, gracious living room, office, and butler’s panty with fridge and ice maker make entertaining effortless. Five fireplaces, custom-built-ins, wood floors and beautifully tiled baths create a warm refined atmosphere. Upstairs the primary suite offers a fireplace and luxurious bath. An additional en-suite bedroom and three more bedrooms, laundry room, and two full baths provide plenty of space for family and guests. Dual staircases, tiled entry, and both front and back foyers highlight the home’s thoughtful design. The grounds are equally impressive with a covered front porch that overlooks the sprawling south facing lawn with winter views of haystack. A serene screened veranda, back deck and stone patio with fire pit invite outdoor gatherings. An oversized-attached two car garage, whimsical children’s playhouse and an incredible post and beam barn with full lower level perfect for all your recreational vehicles complete the offering. Exquisite gardens, stone walls and meticulous land scaping surround this rare property, ideally located across from the esteemed Hermitage Inn and exclusive Hermitage Club with easy access to all area activities.
Property information
Details at a glance
Interior4 property facts
- Rooms
- 16
- Heating
- Oil
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
Building5 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 2000
- Garage
- 2
- Parking
- 2
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities4 property facts
- Lot size
- 22 acres
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Zoning
- Residential
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $29,487
- Assessment year
- 2025
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Estimated monthly cost
Explore costs at the $2,495,000 asking price. Adjust the assumptions to your situation.
Known monthly costs$15,073 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $12,616
- Property tax
- $2,457
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $29,487. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
Listing history
Price and status timeline
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Price & market context
See how this home compares with active listings in Dover.
| Metric | This home | Local listings |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $2,495,000 | $450,000454% above local |
| Price / sq ft | $390 | $25056% above local |
| Days on market | 308 | 87254% above local |
Active city listing statistics from PrimeMLS as of September 12, 2026. Asking prices are not completed-sale values.
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