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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

  • Beds Icon5 Beds
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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 gr...

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  • Houzeo last checked: 14 minutes 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

    170

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Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 5

    Bathrooms: 5

Interior

  • Exterior Features

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

  • Heating

    Propane, Pellet Stove, Baseboard, Hot Water

  • Cooling

    None

  • Flooring

    Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Softwood, Slate/stone

  • 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

  • Sewer

    Leach Field, Private Sewer, Septic Tank

  • Appliances

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

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1989

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Construction Materials

    Board & Batten Siding, Vertical Siding, Wood

  • Foundation Details

    Concrete

  • Architectural Style

    Farmhouse, Modern Architecture

  • Roof

    Asphalt Shingle

  • Property Condition

    Existing

Utilities & Energy

  • Utilities

    Cable Available, Propane, Phone Available

  • Electric

    200+ Amp Service, Generator Ready

  • Parking Features

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

  • Water Source

    Drilled Well, Private

  • Basement

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

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

Based on information from PrimeMLS Inc. through Sep 19, 2026, 08:30AM. This display of listings may or may not be the entire Compilation from the PrimeMLS database, and PrimeMLS does not guarantee the accuracy of such information. The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to other real estate licensees who are participant members of PrimeMLS. This information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. The data relating to real estate displayed on this display comes in part from the IDX Program of PrimeMLS. The information being provided is for consumers' personal, non- commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated Sep 19, 2026, 08:30AM. © 2026 PrimeMLS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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