About this home
Charming Vermont Chalet on 3 Pastoral Acres Backing Up to Merck Forest! Embrace the ultimate Vermont lifestyle with this versatile 1970s chalet on +/-3 pristine acres of open pasture and woods. Located on a quiet country road bordering the 3,000+ acre Merck Forest & Farmland Center, this property offers incredible privacy and direct outdoor access. Perfectly suited as a year-round home, ski getaway, or mini-farm, it features some recent updates, including a propane furnace and electric hot water heater (both under 10 years old). The home does need some TLC, including new windows and a new sliding glass door, providing a great opportunity to build equity. Property Highlights: 3-Level Chalet Layout: Ground Floor: Mudroom/utility entry, open-concept kitchen and dining family room area with patio access, and a full bath. Main (2nd) Level: Light-filled living room with cathedral ceilings, wood stove, and deck access. Primary suite including a 3/4 bath plus a flexible space for an office or walk-in closet. Third Level: Top-floor loft bedroom, ideal for guests or additional living space. Land & Outbuildings: 3 Acres: Mix of pasture and woods, ideal for gardening or homesteading. Detached 2-Car Garage: Ample room for vehicles, gear, or a workshop. Livestock-Ready: Includes a run-in shed for horses, sheep, or goats. Prime Location: 5-7 minutes to historic Dorset Village; 15–20 minutes to Manchester shopping, dining, and nearby ski resorts.
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Listed by Scott Mcchesney, Robin Chesnut-Tangerman · McChesney RE, Inc. · MLS #5111601
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Details at a glance
Interior5 property facts
- Rooms
- 5
- Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Softwood
- Basement
- Not reported · Slab
Building5 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1970
- Garage
- 2
- Parking
- 2
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities5 property facts
- Lot size
- 2.98 acres
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Pool
- Not reported
- Zoning
- Rural Residential
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $3,490
- Assessment year
- 2026
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Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$1,704 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $1,413
- Property tax
- $291
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $3,490. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
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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.
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