257 Watrous Rd, Rupert, VT 05768
- $279,500
- 2
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 1,128
- SqFt
Listing courtesy of Scott Mcchesney from McChesney RE, Inc.. ()
- List Price
- $279,500
- Status
- ACTIVE
- MLS#
- 5111601
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living Area
- 1,128
- Lot Size
- 129,809
- Acres
- 2.98
- Year Built
- 1970
Property Description
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.
Additional Information
- Taxes
- $3,489
- Listing Agent
- Scott Mcchesney
- Listing Office
- McChesney RE, Inc.
- Style
- Chalet
- Elementary School
- Mettawee Community School
- Middle School
- Choice
- High School
- Choice
- Exterior Features
- Deck, Garden, Outbuildings, Patio, Storm Windows
- Electric
- Circuit Breakers
- Utilities
- Telephone, Propane, Phone Available
- Basement
- Slab
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete, Slab
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Zoning
- Rural Residential
- Water
- Drilled Well
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