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 Off:802-254-6400
Bought with: Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country
$1,600,000
493 Melchen Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301
5beds
3,808sqft
Farm
Built in 1770
43.03 Acres Lot
$1,544,100 Zestimate®
$420/sqft
$4,031 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,544,100
$1.13M - $2.15M
$4,031/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 20, 2024 at 02:05pm
Listed by:
Heidi Bernier,
Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country Off: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
- Propane, Baseboard, Direct Vent, Vented Gas Heater, Heat Pump, Hot Air, Zoned, Radiant, Radiant Floor, Wood Stove, Mini Split
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Mini Split
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Double Oven, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater off Boiler, Owned Water Heater, Tank Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Laundry: 2nd Floor Laundry
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Cedar Closet(s), Dining Area, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Soaking Tub, Indoor Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Pantry, Programmable Thermostat
- Flooring: Bamboo, Brick, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate/Stone, Softwood, Tile, Wood, Cork
- Windows: Window Treatments, Screens, Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Concrete,Concrete Floor,Daylight,Full,Interior Stairs,Storage Space,Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry
- Attic: Attic with Hatch/Skuttle
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, 3+ Fireplaces, Wood Stove Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,459
- Total interior livable area: 3,808 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,808
- Finished area below ground: 0
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: Covered Porch
- Exterior features: Building, Deck, Garden, Natural Shade, Shed, Storage
- 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, Mountain, Near Skiing, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Guest House, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 8102512452
- Zoning description: Residential
- Other equipment: Standby Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Farm
Materials
- Wood Frame, Cedar Exterior, Clapboard Exterior
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Standing Seam
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1770
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: On-Site Septic Exists
- Utilities for property: Propane, Satellite Internet
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: West Brattleboro
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Gravel, Unpaved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2024 | Sold | $1,600,000$420/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #4952307 | ||
| 9/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,600,000$420/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4952307 | ||
| 8/21/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: PrimeMLS #4952307 | ||
| 5/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,600,000+122.2%$420/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4952307 | ||
| 11/7/2005 | Sold | $720,000$189/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $700,560 |
| 2023 | -- | $700,560 |
| 2022 | -- | $700,560 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 05301
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAMarlboro Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- NAWindham Regional Career CenterGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.2 mi
- 9/10Guilford Central SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 3.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Green Street Elementary School
- Middle: Brattleboro Area Middle School
- High: Brattleboro High School
- District: Windham Southeast
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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