493 Melchen
Brattleboro, VT 05301
- 5 beds
- 6 baths
- 3,808 sqft
- ~43 acre lot
- $420 per sqft
- 1770 build
- – on site
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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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Last updated May 20, 2024
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MLS# 4952307 —
The Building
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Year Built:1770
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Pre-Construction:No
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Construction Status:Existing
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Construction Materials:Wood Frame, Cedar Exterior, Clapboard Exterior
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Architectural Style:Contemporary, Farmhouse
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Roof:Standing Seam
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Foundation:Poured Concrete
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Equipment:Air Conditioner, CO Detector, Dehumidifier, Smoke Detector, Generator - Standby
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Total Stories:1.5
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Approx SqFt Total:5459
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Approx SqFt Total Finished:3,808 Sqft
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Approx SqFt Finished Above Grade:3,808 Sqft
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Approx SqFt Finished Below Grade:0 Sqft
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Approx SqFt Unfinished Above Grade Source:Public Records
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Approx SqFt Unfinished Below Grade:1651
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Approx SqFt Finished Building Source:Public Records
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Approx SqFt Unfinished Building Source:Public Records
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Approx SqFt Finished Above Grade Source:Public Records
Interior
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Total Rooms:13
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Features - Interior:Attic - Hatch/Skuttle, Cathedral Ceiling, Cedar Closet, Dining Area, Fireplace - Wood, Fireplaces - 3+, Hearth, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Soaking Tub, Storage - Indoor, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Pantry, Window Treatment, Wood Stove Insert, Programmable Thermostat, Laundry - 2nd Floor
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Flooring:Bamboo, Brick, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate/Stone, Softwood, Tile, Wood, Cork
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Basement:Yes
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Basement Description:Concrete, Concrete Floor, Daylight, Full, Stairs - Interior, Storage Space, Unfinished, Exterior Access
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Basement Access Type:Interior
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Room 1 Level:1
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Room 2 Level:1
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Room 6 Level:1
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Room 7 Level:1
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Room 8 Level:1
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Room 9 Level:2
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Room 10 Level:2
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Room 11 Level:1
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Room 12 Level:2
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Room 13 Level:2
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Room 14 Level:1
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Room 15 Level:1
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Room 16 Level:1
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Room 17 Level:2
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Room 18 Level:1
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Room 19 Level:1
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Room 20 Level:2
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Room 21 Level:2
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Room 22 Level:1
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Room 1 Type:Kitchen/Dining
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Room 2 Type:Living Room
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Room 10 Type:Bedroom
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Room 9 Type:Laundry Room
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Room 8 Type:Mudroom
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Room 7 Type:Studio
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Room 6 Type:Office/Study
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Room 11 Type:Bedroom
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Room 12 Type:Bedroom
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Room 14 Type:Library
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Room 13 Type:Bedroom
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Room 15 Type:Bedroom
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Room 16 Type:Bath - 3/4
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Room 17 Type:Bath - 1/4
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Room 18 Type:Bath - Full
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Room 19 Type:Bath - Full
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Room 20 Type:Bath - 3/4
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Room 21 Type:Bath - 3/4
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Room 22 Type:Exercise Room
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Rooms Level 1:Level 1: Bedroom, Level 1: Bath - Full, Level 1: Bath - 3/4, Level 1: Exercise Room, Level 1: Kitchen/Dining, Level 1: Library, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Mudroom, Level 1: Office/Study, Level 1: Studio
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Rooms: Level 2Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: Bath - 1/4, Level 2: Bath - 3/4, Level 2: Laundry Room
Room Dimensions
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Room 1 Dimensions:36 Sqft
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Room 2 Dimensions:30 Sqft
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Room 7 Dimensions:16 Sqft
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Room 6 Dimensions:13 Sqft
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Room 8 Dimensions:15 Sqft
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Room 9 Dimensions:11 Sqft
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Room 10 Dimensions:22 Sqft
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Room 11 Dimensions:22 Sqft
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Room 12 Dimensions:17 Sqft
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Room 13 Dimensions:15 Sqft
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Room 14 Dimensions:15 Sqft
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Room 15 Dimensions:15 Sqft
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Room 16 Dimensions:7.11x6.10
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Room 17 Dimensions:6.10x4.10
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Room 18 Dimensions:15.6x5.10
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Room 19 Dimensions:15.11x7.8
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Room 20 Dimensions:9.5x7.5
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Room 21 Dimensions:6.7x5.4
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Room 22 Dimensions:15.2x13.4
Location
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Directions:From West Brattleboro turn onto Greenleaf Street and continue for 0.7 mile. Turn left onto Hinesburg Road and continue for 0.7 mile. Turn left to stay on Hinesburg Rd. continue for 1.8 miles. Turn right onto Melchen Road. Drive 0.9 mile to property on the right.
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Latitude:42.836150602404004
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Longitude:-72.666027626983649
The Property
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Property Type:Single Family
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Property Class:Residential
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Seasonal:No
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Lot Features:Country Setting, Field/Pasture, Landscaped, Major Road Frontage, Mountain View, Open, Secluded, Stream, View, Wooded
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Lot SqFt:1,874,387 Sqft
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Lot Acres:43 Sqft
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Zoning:Residential
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Exterior Features:Barn, Building, Deck, Garden Space, Guest House, Natural Shade, Outbuilding, Porch - Covered, Shed, Storage, Window Screens, Windows - Double Pane
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Suitable Use:Agriculture, Bed and Breakfast, Field/Pasture, Mixed Use, Recreation, Residential, Woodland
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Driveway:Dirt, Gravel
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Road Frontage:Yes
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Road Frontage Length:1,800 Sqft
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ROW to other ParcelYes
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Office phone:
- (802) 254-6400
Taxes
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Tax Year:2023
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Taxes TBD:No
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Tax - Gross Amount:$19,041
Beds
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Total Bedrooms:5
Baths
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Total Baths:6
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Full Baths:2
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Three Quarter Baths:3
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Half Baths:1
The Listing
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Price Per SqFt:420.17
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Foreclosed/Bank-Owned/REO:No
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:Baseboard, Direct Vent, Gas Heater - Vented, Heat Pump, Hot Air, Multi Zone, Radiant, Radiant Floor, Stove - Wood, Mini Split
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Heat Fuel:Gas - LP/Bottle
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Cooling:Wall AC Units, Mini Split
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Fuel Company:Cota & Cota
Utilities
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Utilities:Gas - LP/Bottle
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Sewer:On-Site Septic Exists
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Electric:Circuit Breaker(s)
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Water Source:Drilled Well
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Cable Company:Starlink
Appliances
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Appliances:Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Off Boiler, Water Heater - Owned, Water Heater - Tank, Water Heater - Tankless, Vented Exhaust Fan
Schools
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Elementary School:Green Street Elementary School
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Middle Or Junior School:Brattleboro Area Middle School
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High School:Brattleboro High School
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School District:Windham Southeast
The Community
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Area Description:Mountain, Near Skiing, Rural
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Roads:Dead End, Gravel, Public, Unpaved
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Covenants:Unknown
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Easements:Yes
Parking
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Garage:Yes
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Garage Capacity:1
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Parking:Auto Open, Direct Entry, Heated Garage, Storage Above, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, On-Site, Parking Spaces 1 - 10, Unpaved, Covered, Barn, Detached
Walk Score®
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Air Pollution Index
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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5/20/24
May 20, 2024
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Sold | PRIME_MLS | $1,600,000 | |
3/15/24
Mar 15, 2024
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Sold Subject To Contingencies | PRIME_MLS | $1,600,000 | |
5/30/23
May 30, 2023
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Listed / Active | PRIME_MLS | $1,600,000 |