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, 3 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.
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Listed by:
Chris DeFelice,
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty 802-362-4551,
Elena Atwill,
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
$1,950,000
1086 West Road, Bennington, VT 05201
9beds
6,956sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1866
94.56 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$280/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Eight fireplacesThree car garagePristine pastoral fieldsDistant taconic mountain rangeArtist studioCommanding and picturesque viewPrivate estate
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 21, 2025 at 12:45pm
Listed by:
Chris DeFelice,
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty 802-362-4551,
Elena Atwill,
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5042185

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Gas Heater, Gas Heater - Unvented, Hot Water, Radiator, Steam, Furnace - Wood, Furnace - Wood/Oil Combo
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Down Draft, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, Range Hood, Freezer, Microwave, Double Oven, Oven - Wall, Gas Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Stove - Gas, Water Heater-Gas-LP/Bttle, Wood Water Heater, Induction Cooktop
- Laundry: Laundry Hook-ups
Features
- Cedar Closet(s), Dining Area, Hearth, Light Fixtures -Enrgy Rtd, Lighting - T8 Fluorescent, Lighting Contrls -Respnsv, Natural Light, Soaking Tub, Walk-in Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Screens, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Windows - High Impact, Low Emissivity Windows, Storm Window(s), Blinds
- Basement: Concrete Floor,Stairs - Interior,Unfinished,Walkout,Interior Access,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry
- Attic: Hatch/Skuttle
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 9,788
- Total interior livable area: 6,956 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,956
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Crushed Stone, Paved
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: 2.5
- Stories: 2.5
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Garden Space, Natural Shade
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 2720
Lot
- Size: 94.56 Acres
- Features: Agricultural, Airport Community, Conserved Land, Country Setting, Farm, Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Major Road Frontage, Orchard(s), Timber, Trail/Near Trail, Views, Walking Trails, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 5101564138
- Zoning description: residential
- Other equipment: Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, Humidifier, Intercom, Satellite, Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Insulation-Cellulose, Insulation-FiberglssBatt, Insulation-FiberglassBlwn, Insulation-Foam, Insulation-Foam/ClkAirSl, Block Exterior, Concrete Exterior, Glass Exterior, Granite Exterior, Hardwood Exterior
- Foundation: Below Frost Line, Block, Brick/Mortar, Concrete, Fieldstone, Granite, Insulated Concrete Forms, Concrete Perimeter, Slab - Concrete, Slab - Floating, Stone, Block w/ Skim Coating
- Roof: Flat,Membrane,Slate,Tar/Gravel
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1866
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Net Meter
- Sewer: 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Leach Field, Leach Field - Existing
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Oil Tank - Underground, Fiber Optic Internt Avail, Satellite Internet
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Smoke Detectr-Batt Powrd, Smoke Detectr-Hard Wired, Smoke Detectr-HrdWrdw/Bat, Fire Sprinkler System
Location
- Region: Bennington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $280/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $760,700
- Annual tax amount: $23,105
- Date on market: 5/21/2025
- Exclusions: Furnishings, window treatments, and personal items. Furnishings and window treatments may become negotiable.
- Road surface type: Dirt, Gravel, Paved
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