- 2 beds
- 3 baths
- 974 sqft
- ~34 acre lot
- $508 per sqft
- 1967 build
- – on site
"Sweet Retreat" is a rare 33.5-acre sanctuary in Ripton, Vermont, just 15 minutes from Middlebury and 3 minutes from Middlebury College's Bread Loaf campus. Originally built in 1967 by a poet seeking summer refuge, it offers a pristine mountain stream with a cascading waterfall, views, forest, and total end-of-road privacy bordered by National Forest and conserved land. The cozy three-season cottage (which has potential to be modified for all season use) features a light-filled warm interior, large south-facing screened porch with views of waterfall and mountains, outdoor shower, 2 loft bedrooms, and bathrooms on both levels. A spring-fed stream flows through the land, forming a natural dipping pool just below the house. Direct access to the Long Trail, nearby Rikert Outdoor Center, and Snow Bowl ski area makes it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. A classic storage barn was renovated in 2021 with a new roof, siding and sills. This is a truly peaceful and unmatched Vermont sanctuary. (There is a single lane roadway into the property. Please - seen by appointment only and please don't attempt to drive in without an appointment)
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Last updated Jul 12, 2025
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MLS# 5051293 —
The Building
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Year Built:1967
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Pre-Construction:No
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Construction Status:Existing
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Construction Materials:Wood Siding
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Architectural Style:Cabin, Cottage/Camp
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Roof:Shingle
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Total Stories:1.5
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Approx SqFt Total:974
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Approx SqFt Total Finished:974 Sqft
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Approx SqFt Finished Above Grade:974 Sqft
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Approx SqFt Finished Below Grade:0 Sqft
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Approx SqFt Finished Above Grade Source:Public Records
Interior
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Total Rooms:5
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Flooring:Vinyl, Wood
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Basement:Yes
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Basement Description:Concrete Floor, Partial, Unfinished, Interior 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 3 Level:1
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Room 4 Level:1
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Room 5 Level:2
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Room 6 Level:2
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Room 12 Level:1
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Room 13 Level:2
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Room 14 Level:1
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Room 1 Type:Kitchen
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Room 2 Type:Dining Room
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Room 3 Type:Living Room
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Room 4 Type:Porch
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Room 5 Type:Bedroom
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Room 6 Type:Bedroom with Bath
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Room 12 Type:Bathroom Three Quarter
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Room 14 Type:Bathroom One Quarter
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Room 13 Type:Bathroom Half
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Rooms Level 1:Level 1: 1/4 Bathroom, Level 1: 3/4 Bathroom, Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Porch
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Rooms: Level 2Level 2: Bedroom, Level 2: 1/2 Bathroom
Room Dimensions
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Room 14 Dimensions:0 Sqft
Location
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Directions:From Rt 7 in Middlebury, take VT Route 125 East towards Ripton/Hancock. Follow Rt 125 through the Town of Ripton and go past the Middlebury College Breadloaf campus (Rikert Touring Ctr/Yellow Buildings) take a left through the stone gate onto Deacon Hill Road. 1st right onto Scott Rd to the end.
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Latitude:43.949412272769031
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Longitude:-72.971083169311584
The Property
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Property Type:Single Family
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Property Class:Residential
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Seasonal:Yes
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Lot Features:Country Setting, Interior Lot, Mountain View, Secluded, Stream, Trail/Near Trail, View, Walking Trails, Water View, Waterfall, Waterfront, Wooded, Adjoins St/Nat'l Forest, Near Skiing
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Lot SqFt:1,461,874 Sqft
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Lot Acres:33 Sqft
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Zoning:RR-25/Rural Residential
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Suitable Use:Residential
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Driveway:Common/Shared, Gravel
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Waterview:Yes
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Waterfront:No
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Water Body Name:_Unnamed
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Water Body Type:Stream
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Water Access Details:Directly Adjoining
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Water Body Access:Yes
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ROW - Length:3700
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ROW - Width:20'
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ROW - Parcel AccessYes
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Office phone:
- (802) 388-4242
Taxes
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Tax Year:2024
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Taxes TBD:No
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Tax - Gross Amount:$3,566.44
Beds
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Total Bedrooms:2
Baths
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Total Baths:3
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Three Quarter Baths:1
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Half Baths:1
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Quarter Baths:1
The Listing
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Price Per SqFt:508.21
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Possession:At Closing
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Foreclosed/Bank-Owned/REO:No
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:Wood, Wood Stove
Utilities
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Utilities:Telephone Available
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Sewer:Septic
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Electric:Circuit Breaker(s)
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Water Source:Drilled Well
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Cable Company:Fidium
Appliances
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Appliances:Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Schools
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Elementary School:Salisbury Community School
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Middle Or Junior School:Middlebury Union Middle #3
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High School:Middlebury Senior UHSD #3
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School District:Addison Central
The Community
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Covenants:Unknown
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Easements:Yes
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Assessment Year:2025
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Assessment Amount:350200
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$495,000
Expense | Monthly cost |
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$2,650
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Taxes | $297 |
Insurance | $136 |
Utilities | $427 See report |
Total | $3,510/mo.* |
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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7/12/25
Jul 12, 2025
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Listed / Active | PRIME_MLS | $495,000 | 74.4% (17.9% / YR) |
5/14/21
May 14, 2021
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Sold | Public Record | $283,800 | |
5/23/18
May 23, 2018
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Listed / Active | PRIME_MLS |