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Single family home for sale at 397 Fern Hl, Dorset, VT 05251 | MLS# 5081618 | Listing updated on 2026-04-01
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Listed by: Laura Beckwith | Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc. (802) 867-5555

$1,600,000

Monthly Est:$7,964

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    5 Baths
  • Beds Icon4,243sqft

397 Fern Hl, Dorset, VT 05251

$7,964/moEst:

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1989

  • $-- HOA

  • 11.4 acres lot

  • $377/sq.ft

Description

Take a drive up Nichols Hill Road to Fern Hill and head to the very top of the long bending driveway to find a serene, picturesque artist’s retreat 3 minutes from historic Dorset Village. Refreshingly private, quiet and secluded, drenched in natural light. With broad mountain vistas of Mother Myrick and Merck Forest, the top of the property backs gently into a beautiful private forest. The entire property has been carefully curated to encourage wildlife, a rewilding effort in place for 9 years, toxin and poison free. The large, pristine, spring fed swimming pond is the year round home to approximately 50+ healthy colorful Koi and overlooks a soft meadow bordered by old growth forest habitat, much to the delight of birds, butterflies, dragonflies, bees and abundant wildlife. The house is large, eclectic and rustic with a lodge feeling. A simple open concept design with lots of room and a farmhouse kitchen. Abundant windows throughout invite in and embrace the changing light and glistening view all day long. Distressed wide-plank floors, repurposed barn wood walls and beams, natural wood tray ceilings, curving wooden bookshelves and a curving staircase that leads to a half moon studio filled with natural light and sweeping views. Off the farmhouse kitchen find the very substantial screen porch and long sitting porch overlooking the gorgeous, vibrant, spring fed pond which reflects the changing light and soft scenery all day long. Natural beauty and peace, completely private and yet so close to everything.

  • Houzeo last checked: 12 hours ago
  • Listing updated: April 1, 2026 at 6:42 pm
  • Source: NEREN/Prime MLS-NH | MLS#: 5081618 NEREN/Prime MLS-NH

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Vt Bennington County

  • City

    Dorset

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1989

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    4,243 sqft

  • Lot Size

    11.4 acres lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    NEREN/Prime MLS

  • MLS Number

    5081618

  • MLS Status

    (10) Active - Active

  • Days on Market

    216

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 5

    Bathrooms: 5

Interior

  • Appliances

    Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Hood, Mini Fridge, Double Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Tank Water Heater

  • Exterior Features

    Barn, Deck, Outbuilding, Covered Porch, Screened Porch, Window Screens, Storm Window(s)

  • Interior Features

    Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Fireplace Screens/equip, Wood Fireplace, 1 Fireplace, Kitchen Island, Master Br W/ Ba, Natural Woodwork, Skylight, Whirlpool Tub, 1st Floor Laundry

  • Flooring

    Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Softwood, Slate/stone

  • Heating

    Propane, Pellet Stove, Baseboard, Hot Water

  • Sewer

    Leach Field, Private Sewer, Septic Tank

  • Cooling

    None

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1989

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Roof

    Asphalt Shingle

  • Construction Materials

    Board & Batten Siding, Vertical Siding, Wood

  • Architectural Style

    Farmhouse, Modern Architecture

  • Property Condition

    Existing

  • Foundation Details

    Concrete

Utilities & Energy

  • Basement

    Concrete, Crawl Space, Partial, Slab, Interior Stairs, Unfinished

  • Parking Features

    Auto Open, Direct Access, Garage, Parking Spaces 3 5, Attached

  • Water Source

    Drilled Well, Private

  • Utilities

    Cable Available, Propane, Phone Available

  • Electric

    200+ Amp Service, Generator Ready

Other Features

  • Lot Features

    Pasture, Landscaped, Mountain View, Pond, Views, Water View

Price History

DateEventPrice

04/01/2026

Source: mls_logoNEREN/Prime MLS-NH #5081618

Listed for Sale

$1,600,000

$377/sqft

01/29/2026

Source: mls_logoNEREN/Prime MLS-NH #5049720

Off Market

$1,600,000

$377/sqft

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