287 Bennett Road, Barnard, VT 05031

$2,500,000 Asking Price

3 beds
3 baths
4,058  sqft
Built in 2008

"Hope Mountain”, a mountain top living experience, is sited at the summit at an elevation of 1,840 feet. Designed by AIA award-winning architect Michael Ertel, this sanctuary on 35 private acres has 360-degree views of the Green and White Mountains, with Silver Lake below. The design creates a sense of calm, expansiveness and connectedness to nature. The 4,070 sq ft residence features an open floor plan that connects the well appointed kitchen, dining area, and living room to the fieldstone fireplace. A screened porch with its own fireplace is ready for cooler evenings or unwind on the wrap-around deck to watch the moon rise. The main level includes a primary bedroom en suite, two guest bedrooms, and a reading room, each with its own view. A crow’s nest offers an a vantage point to observe changing weather in all four directions. Engineered for sustainability, this near net-zero home has a geothermal heating/cooling system, maximizing natural light and passive solar heating as well as superior insulation. The driveway wends its way up by two ponds and there are trails around the house. The septic is permitted for 4 bedrooms. Located just 2 miles from Silver Lake and the Barnard General Store, 7 miles from Saskadena Six ski resort, and 9 miles from Woodstock Village.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Cathedral Ceiling,Dining Area,Fireplace - Wood,Kitchen Island,Kitchen/Dining,Living/Dining,Primary BR w/ BA,Natural Light,Security
Appliances:
Dishwasher,Dryer,Range Hood,Oven - Double,Range - Gas,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Heater - Off Boiler
Basement:
Climate Controlled,Concrete,Daylight,Finished,Stairs - Interior,Storage Space,Walkout,Interior Access,Exterior Access
Flooring:
Bamboo,Slate/Stone,Tile,Wood
A/C:
Central AC,Other
Heating:
Baseboard,Geothermal,Radiant, Gas - LP/Bottle,Geothermal,Solar,Wood

Exterior

General:
Deck,Garden Space,Porch - Covered,Porch - Screened,Windows - Solar Shades
Parking:
Direct Entry,Heated Garage,Driveway,Attached

Construction

Roofing:
Shingle - Asphalt
General:
3, Concrete

Location

Road/Access:
Gravel
County:
VT-Windsor

Lot

Driveway:
Gravel
Zoning:
Residential

Utilities

Utilities:
Gas - LP/Bottle,Underground Utilities
Sewer:
Private,Septic

This listing courtesy of:
LandVest, Inc/Woodstock, Dia Jenks

About Bethel, VT

Housing

Number of Units
1,485
Median Home Value
$226,422
Median Rent
$823

20.94% of housing units are renter occupied.

22.08% are vacant.

Commute

Car
86.70%
Public Transportation
0.05%
Walk to Work
2.10%
Work from Home
10.55%
Other
0.15%

The median travel time to work is 22 minutes.

People

Population
2,655
Median Age
47.60
Median Household Size
2.52

Education

High School
31.64%
Associate’s Degree
16.33%
Bachelor’s Degree
18.86%
Graduate Degree
11.20%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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