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Listed by: Laura Beckwith | Josiah Allen Real Estate, Inc. (802) 867-5555
$1,600,000
Monthly Est:$7,964
5 Beds
- 5 Baths
1 full bath + 1 half bath
4,243sqft
397 Fern Hl, Dorset, VT 05251
$1,600,000
$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

Property Details
Status
Active
Type
Single Family Residence
No. of Stories
-
County
City
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
04/01/2026 Source: | Listed for Sale | $1,600,000 $377/sqft |
01/29/2026 Source: | Off Market | $1,600,000 $377/sqft |
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