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$4,975,000
36 Days Online

527 Benson Road
Manchester, VT 05255

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
1
Full Bath
0
Partial Baths
6,998
SqFt
$711
/SqFt
1890
Built
County:
VT-Bennington
Listing courtesy of T Story Jenks of LandVest, Inc/Woodstock

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Boorn Brook Farm combines the rich character of history and the comfort of contemporary living with complete privacy. Established in the late 1700s, the estate near Manchester Center offers stunning views of the Mt. Equinox and the Taconic Range. Surrounded by the Green Mountain National Forest, it creates a peaceful haven that balances the old and the new. For over 50 years, Marion Gould Pleissner lived at the Plaza in New York City and summered here while her husband, celebrated artist Ogden Pleissner, used the barn as his studio—his works now hang at the Met, Shelburne Museum and in private collections. The 1790s farmhouse and 1820s barn underwent extensive renovations by Boston architects Judge, Skelton, Smith. The farmhouse was thoughtfully restored, while the barn was transformed into two living spaces. Modern updates, including new utilities and underground infrastructure, were discreetly integrated to preserve the pristine vistas. The Great Room of the Barn have seen many lively gatherings over the years. Today, this multi-generational sanctuary remains a tranquil retreat, bordered by Bourn Brook and encircled by the GMNF's Lye Brook Wilderness Area. The property retains its pastoral allure with goats grazing the fields and timeless pleasures like fly fishing, hiking and swimming. Currently serving as a family compound and wedding venue, the property holds an Act 250 permit for up to 43 cabins. For more details, refer to the commercial listing.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$4,975,000
Days Online 
36 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
6,998 sqft
Total Baths 
3.25
Full Baths 
1
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
53 Acres
Year Built 
1890
MLS® Number 
5011880
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$35,879.99
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
a month agoListing first seen online
a month agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres 
53
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Number Of Stories 
2
Parking 
Gravel
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer 
Septic Tank
SqFt Above 
5445
SqFt Total 
6998
Style 
Farmhouse
Water Source 
PrivateWell
Zoning 
Residential
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDouble OvenDryerFreezerRefrigeratorMicrowaveCooktopWasherDisposalTrash CompactorWater Softener
Basement 
FinishedPartially Finished
Cooling 
Ceiling Fan(s)Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplaces 
3
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
BaseboardForced AirOilRadiant
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Exterior Features
Exterior 
Garden
Fencing 
Fenced
Lot Features 
Wooded
Other Structures 
OutbuildingGuest House
Patio And Porch 
PatioCovered
Roof 
MetalShingleSlate
View 
Mountain(s)
Waterfront 
Yes
Waterfront Features 
PondRiver Front
Waterview 
Mountain(s)
Community Features
Accessibility Features 
Therapeutic Whirlpool
Roads 
Gravel
Listing courtesy of T Story Jenks of LandVest, Inc/Woodstock



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