$1,250,000

Experience the quintessential Vermont lifestyle at the historic Nickerson-Jewett farm. Only 5 minutes to Bennington attractions and amenities and 15 minutes to Williamstown, MA. This appealing country home is located on a town maintained dead-end road. Privately nestled on 134.46 acres of scenic beauty, the charming 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath mid nineteenth century farmstead includes a well-preserved vernacular farmhouse and agricultural outbuildings. The property boasts open fields, wooded areas, fruit trees, perennial gardens, a babbling brook, ponds, walking and riding trails. It is the perfect setting to observe nature as well as the glorious Vermont’s glorious changing of the seasons. The post and beam early bank barn provides ample space for animals, hobbies, or additional storage. For the visionary entrepreneur, this property has route 7 road frontage, and this barn could be converted into a charming event space or whimsical bed and breakfast. The lovely historic home was built in 1854 and features a slate roof with rows of scalloped detail. According to historical documents some of the building materials, such as the slate foundation were harvested from the property. The main entrance hall has its original turned stair balustrade and wide board flooring. The cozy living room showcases a warm and welcoming stone fireplace with a Vermont Castings wood stove. There is a fully equipped second floor in-law suite. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity!