List Price: $1,200,000 | $615 per sq.ft. | 2 Bedroom | 3 Bathroom | 1.5 Story Single Family Home
Under Contract Date Listed Friday Jul 17, 2026 | MLS# 5100399
Under Contract Date Listed Friday Jul 17, 2026 | MLS# 5100399
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Address: 81 Fern Hill Dorset VT
Listed by Elena Atwill Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Description:
Nestled in one of Dorset's most desirable private settings, this enchanting storybook Cape is a rare offering that beautifully blends timeless New England character with the relaxed elegance of Vermont living. Set amid seven picturesque acres, the property is surrounded by lush perennial gardens, magnificent specimen maples, and an extraordinary acre of mature pachysandra, creating a remarkable sense of privacy and natural beauty. At the heart of the home, the inviting living room is anchored by a classic colonial fireplace and opens to a slate terrace overlooking the garden, an idyllic setting for quiet afternoons or effortless entertaining. Filled with natural light, the dining room features elegant built-in cabinetry and flows seamlessly into the custom-designed kitchen, where a Dutch door leads to a covered porch perfect for morning coffee. A tranquil sunroom and charming powder room complete the first floor. Upstairs, the serene primary bedroom features its own fireplace and en suite bath, while a comfortable guest bedroom with adjoining bath provides a welcoming retreat for family and friends. A generous attic offers additional storage. The grounds are every bit as special as the home. A detached barn offers exciting possibilities for a guest cottage, studio, home office, or workshop, subject to applicable permits, while a charming colonial-style potting shed adds to the property's quintessential Vermont appeal. With seven acres to garden, wander, entertain, or simply enjoy the changing seasons, this is a property that invites you to slow down and savor its surroundings. Warm, welcoming, and rich with character, this distinctive Dorset property offers the privacy of a country retreat with the enduring appeal of one of Southern Vermont's most coveted communities. The owner is a Vermont licensed real estate agent.
Sale Includes : Additional Buildings | Other | Outbuilding
Negotiable : Furnishings
Listed by Elena Atwill Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Description:
Nestled in one of Dorset's most desirable private settings, this enchanting storybook Cape is a rare offering that beautifully blends timeless New England character with the relaxed elegance of Vermont living. Set amid seven picturesque acres, the property is surrounded by lush perennial gardens, magnificent specimen maples, and an extraordinary acre of mature pachysandra, creating a remarkable sense of privacy and natural beauty. At the heart of the home, the inviting living room is anchored by a classic colonial fireplace and opens to a slate terrace overlooking the garden, an idyllic setting for quiet afternoons or effortless entertaining. Filled with natural light, the dining room features elegant built-in cabinetry and flows seamlessly into the custom-designed kitchen, where a Dutch door leads to a covered porch perfect for morning coffee. A tranquil sunroom and charming powder room complete the first floor. Upstairs, the serene primary bedroom features its own fireplace and en suite bath, while a comfortable guest bedroom with adjoining bath provides a welcoming retreat for family and friends. A generous attic offers additional storage. The grounds are every bit as special as the home. A detached barn offers exciting possibilities for a guest cottage, studio, home office, or workshop, subject to applicable permits, while a charming colonial-style potting shed adds to the property's quintessential Vermont appeal. With seven acres to garden, wander, entertain, or simply enjoy the changing seasons, this is a property that invites you to slow down and savor its surroundings. Warm, welcoming, and rich with character, this distinctive Dorset property offers the privacy of a country retreat with the enduring appeal of one of Southern Vermont's most coveted communities. The owner is a Vermont licensed real estate agent.
Sale Includes : Additional Buildings | Other | Outbuilding
Negotiable : Furnishings
Room Information:
Total Rooms: 6
Total Baths: 3
Flooring: Softwood
Full Baths: 1
1/2 Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 1
Bedrooms: 2
Total Baths: 3
Flooring: Softwood
Full Baths: 1
1/2 Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 1
Bedrooms: 2
Basement: Concrete Floor | Crawl Space | Insulated | Interior Stairs | Storage Space | Unfinished | Interior Access | Basement Stairs
Construction Information:
Year Built: 1935
Type: Clapboard Exterior
Type: Clapboard Exterior
Building Info
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2430
Above Grade Sq.Ft.: 1950
Below Grade Sq.Ft.: 0
Apx Below Grade Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 480
Exterior Info
Style: Cape
Exterior Color White
Roof: Slate
Utilities
Electric: 100 Amp Service | Circuit Breaker(s) | On-Site
Water: Drilled Well | On-Site Well Exists | Purifier/Soft
Sewer: Leach Field at Grade | Existing Leach Field | On-Site Septic Exists | Plastic | Private | Septic
Land Description:
Country Setting | Landscaped | Level | Open | Near Shopping | Neighborhood | Private
Lot size: 7 acres
Zoned: RR
Surveyed: Yes
Flood Zone: No
Seasonal: No
Road Frontage: 600
Driveway: Gravel
Additional Information
Docs Available : Deed | Plot Plan | Septic Design | Survey | Tax Map
Taxes $10,050
Assesed Value Not Reported
Docs Available : Deed | Plot Plan | Septic Design | Survey | Tax Map
Taxes $10,050
Assesed Value Not Reported
Schools
School District: Dorset School District
School District: Dorset School District
