Ginseng Hill Farm encompasses 43+/- acres near road’s end, this choice country location with year-round beauty, embodying a traditional New England landscape with high open fields, remarkable stone walls, woodland stream, a pastoral setting overlooking spectacular easterly views of distant hills, all enhanced with a tapestry of perennials, established fruit trees and bushes. Dating from 1789 with many later renovations and additions, reflecting a variety of influences, this expanded cape-style home offers nearly 3,800 sq. ft. and is an eclectic blend of contemporary craftsmanship and historic details, including 3 fireplaces, antique wood floors and paneled walls. The impressive kitchen steals the show with custom cabinetry, tile work and handcrafted windows. There are many rooms for family and friends with 5 bedrooms and 6 baths, a den, living room, family room, pantry, mudroom, office and art studio. 3-level heated barn offers numerous options for work, or play and includes a sauna, 2-½ baths, huge studio, workshop space, and portico. Additional features include an enchanting stone chapel, vintage sugarhouse, garage/shed, walk-out basement, with wine/root cellar, generator, and a variety of heating options. West Brattleboro, nestled in the Southeastern corner of VT, convenient to I-91, four seasons recreation and numerous cultural events, including the Marlboro Music and Yellow Barn Music Festivals.
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Listed by:
Heidi Bernier,
Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country 802-254-6400
$1,600,000
493 Melchen Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301
5beds
3,808sqft
Farm
Built in 1770
43.03 Acres lot
$1,627,000 Zestimate®
$420/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 20, 2024 at 02:05pm
Listed by:
Heidi Bernier,
Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country 802-254-6400
Bought with:
Thom Dahlin
Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 4952307

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Direct Vent, Gas Heater - Vented, Heat Pump, Hot Air, Zoned, Radiant, Radiant Floor, Stove - Wood, Mini Split
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Mini Split
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Double Oven, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Off Boiler Water Heater, Water Heater - Owned, Water Heater - Tank, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Laundry: Laundry - 2nd Floor
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Cedar Closet(s), Dining Area, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Soaking Tub, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Pantry, Wood Stove Insert, Programmable Thermostat
- Flooring: Bamboo, Brick, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate/Stone, Softwood, Tile, Wood, Cork
- Windows: Screens, Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Concrete,Concrete Floor,Daylight,Full,Stairs - Interior,Storage Space,Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry
- Attic: Hatch/Skuttle
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplaces - 3+
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,459
- Total interior livable area: 3,808 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,808
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Dirt, Gravel, Auto Open, Direct Entry, Heated Garage, Storage Above, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, On Site, Parking Spaces 1 - 10, Unpaved, Covered, Barn, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch - Covered
- Exterior features: Garden Space, Natural Shade
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
- Waterfront features: Stream
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 1800
Lot
- Size: 43.03 Acres
- Features: Country Setting, Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Major Road Frontage, Open Lot, Secluded, Views, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Building, Guest House, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 8102512452
- Zoning description: Residential
- Other equipment: Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, Generator - Standby
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Farm
Materials
- Wood Frame, Cedar Exterior, Clapboard Exterior
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Standing Seam
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1770
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: On-Site Septic Exists
- Utilities for property: Gas - LP/Bottle, Satellite Internet
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: West Brattleboro
Services availability

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