Yes, you can have your very own unspoiled slice of Vermont. Mount Bess Farm consists of 1,606 acres with gorgeous hayfields, pastureland, woods, streams, and miles of interior roads. Sitting at the top of the dead-end road, the Farmhouse overlooks a 1.5-acre spring-fed pond and long-range mountain views. Inside the house you’ll find a spacious kitchen with a massive granite-topped center island, dining room, living room, ½ bath, enclosed porch, and covered porch on the main floor. The primary bedroom suite with private deck and bath with clawfoot tub and separate shower along with a second bedroom and full bath make up the 2nd floor. The shop includes a 40x40’ heated space with compressor and electric hoist, heated office, storage, ¾ bath, and 40x40’ cold storage area ideal for tractors, RVs, boats, etc. The 56x82’ 12-stall horse barn includes a 20x20’ office/tack room with ¾ bath. The property has about 2 miles of frontage; 1 mile on Hudson Road, frontage on both sides of Mount Bess Road, and Route 5A. The land is comprised of 350+/- acres of crop and pastureland with the remainder being wooded. Enjoy nature walks, horseback riding, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, ATVing, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, and so much more without leaving your property. A fully remodeled guest house on 2 acres may be purchased with the farm for an additional $210,000. The very epitome of Vermont country living awaits you with this special property; come take a look.
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Listed by:
Nicholas Maclure,
Century 21 Farm & Forest 802-334-1200
Bought with: Century 21 Farm & Forest
$2,900,000
849 Mount Bess Road, Charleston, VT 05872
2beds
2,487sqft
Farm
Built in 1900
1,606 Acres Lot
$4,233,100 Zestimate®
$1,166/sqft
$2,608 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,233,100
$4.02M - $4.44M
$2,608/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 01, 2024 at 10:04am
Listed by:
Nicholas Maclure,
Century 21 Farm & Forest 802-334-1200
Bought with:
Nicholas Maclure
Century 21 Farm & Forest
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 4978840
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil, Wood, Baseboard, Hot Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater, Owned Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Hook-ups, 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Living/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Concrete,Unfinished,Interior Entry
- Fireplace features: Wood Stove Hook-up
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,487
- Total interior livable area: 2,487 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,487
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Dirt, Gravel, Auto Open, Heated Garage, Driveway, Garage, On Site, Other, Detached
- Garage spaces: 8
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, Hard Surface Flooring
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch, Enclosed Porch
- Exterior features: Deck, Garden, Natural Shade
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Mountain(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Pond, Pond Frontage, Pond Site, Stream, Waterfront
- Body of water: _Unnamed
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 10560
Lot
- Size: 1,606 Acres
- Features: Country Setting, Horse/Animal Farm, Field/Pasture, Level, Open Lot, Recreational, Secluded, Timber, Trail/Near Trail, Views, Walking Trails, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural, Near ATV Trail
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Stable(s)
- Parcel number: 13504210475
- Zoning description: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Farm
Materials
- Wood Frame, Cement Exterior, Clapboard Exterior
- Foundation: Concrete, Stone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Concrete, On-Site Septic Exists
- Utilities for property: Other, Satellite Internet
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: West Charleston
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Unpaved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2026 | Listing removed | $4,750,000$1,910/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5053571 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,750,000+63.8%$1,910/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5035691 Report a problem | ||
| 2/29/2024 | Sold | $2,900,000-3%$1,166/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4978840 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,990,000+327.1%$1,202/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4978840 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2020 | Listing removed | $1,795$1/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Farm & Forest #4793132 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $1,230,400 -8.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $1,338,200 |
| 2022 | -- | $1,338,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 05872
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Charleston Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 5/10North Country Senior Uhsd #22Grades: 9-12Distance: 11.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Charleston Elementary
- Middle: Charleston Elementary School
- High: North Country Union High Sch
- District: North Country Supervisory Union
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Vermont
- Orleans County
- Charleston
- 05872
- 849 Mount Bess Road