1086 West Road, Bennington, VT 05201

$2,225,000 Asking Price

9 beds
7 baths
9,788  sqft
Built in 1866

Captivating French Provincial architecture is the hallmark of this 6,800 sq. ft 1866 Manor House occupying a commanding and picturesque view over 94 acres of pristine pastoral fields and the distant Taconic Mountain Range. The timeless and beautifully proportioned interiors feature extensive molding, solid oak flooring, eight fireplaces, nine bedrooms, seven baths, country kitchen and adjoining pantry, formal dining and living rooms. The private estate includes a three car garage, four bedroom caretakers cottage, artist studio and gunite heated in-ground pool. Set on the outskirts of the historic town of Bennington offering shopping, live theatre, restaurants, horseback riding and proximity to mountain and cross-country skiing. This is a rare opportunity to own an exquisite estate property with a myriad of possibilities as a family compound or country retreat. Only 45 minutes to Albany International Airport and approximately three hours to Manhattan and Boston. All measurements approximate.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Attic - Hatch/Skuttle,Blinds,Cedar Closet,Dining Area,Fireplace - Wood,Hearth,Laundry Hook-ups,Light Fixtures -Enrgy Rtd,Lighting - T8 Fluorescent,Lighting Contrls -Respnsv,Natural Light,Soaking Tub,Whirlpool Tub,Wood Stove Hook-up,Laundry - Basement
Appliances:
Cooktop - Down-Draft,Dishwasher,Dishwasher - Energy Star,Disposal,Dryer - Energy Star,Range Hood,Freezer,Microwave,Mini Fridge,Oven - Double,Oven - Wall,Range - Gas,Refrigerator-Energy Star,Washer - Energy Star,Stove - Gas,Water Heater-Gas-LP/Bttle,Water Heater - Wood,Cooktop - Induction
Basement:
Concrete Floor,Stairs - Interior,Unfinished,Walkout,Interior Access,Exterior Access
Flooring:
Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Hardwood,Tile,Wood
A/C:
Wall AC Units
Heating:
Gas Heater,Gas Heater - Vented,Hot Water,Radiator,Steam,Furnace - Wood,Furnace - Wood/Oil Combo, Oil

Exterior

General:
Garden Space,Natural Shade,Outbuilding,Patio,Pool - In Ground,Shed,Window Screens,Windows - Double Pane,Windows - Energy Star,Windows - High Impact,Windows - Low E,Windows - Storm
Parking:
Driveway,Garage,Detached

Construction

Roofing:
Flat,Membrane,Slate,Tar and Gravel
General:
2, Below Frost Line,Block,Brick,Concrete,Fieldstone,Granite,Insulated Concrete Forms,Poured Concrete,Slab - Concrete,Slab - Floating,Stone,Block w/ Skim Coating

Location

Road/Access:
Dirt,Gravel,Paved,Public
School District:
Southwest Vermont
County:
VT-Bennington

Lot

Driveway:
Circular,Crushed Stone,Paved
Zoning:
Residential

Utilities

Utilities:
Gas - On-Site,Telephone At Site,Oil Tank - Underground
Sewer:
1000 Gallon,Concrete,Leach Field,Leach Field - Existing

Financial

Exclusions:
Furnishings and window treatments including personal items are excluded. Furnishings may become negotiable.

This listing courtesy of:
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty, Chris DeFelice

About Bennington, VT

Housing

Number of Units
7,210
Median Home Value
$173,135
Median Rent
$839

36.67% of housing units are renter occupied.

9.77% are vacant.

Commute

Car
74.99%
Public Transportation
0.51%
Walk to Work
5.46%
Work from Home
16.54%
Other
2.17%

The median travel time to work is 16 minutes.

People

Population
15,095
Median Age
44.00
Median Household Size
2.43

Education

High School
32.35%
Associate’s Degree
8.19%
Bachelor’s Degree
19.23%
Graduate Degree
13.02%

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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