List Price: $729,000 | $292 per sq.ft. | 5 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom | 1.5 Story Single Family Home
Under Contract Date Listed Monday Jun 15, 2026 | MLS# 5094800


Address: 268 South Wardsboro Road Newfane VT
Listed by Robert Doyle Berkley & Veller Greenwood Country Off: 802-254-6400
Description:
Minutes from historic Newfane Village, this handsome c 1791 Cape is a rare offering combining character, craftsmanship, and natural beauty. The stunning property features meadows, long frontage along The Smith Brook, large swimming pond, formal gardens, stone patios & walkways, and a hiking loop winding through the landscape. A handsome 2 car barn with an impressive stone foundation adds versatility & appeal, while a delightful water feature cascades into a flower-lined canal, creating a truly magical setting. Lovingly cared for by its current owners, the home is rich with historic detail and warm, inviting spaces. Enter through a charming screened porch into the formal dining room with softwood flooring, Dutch door, butler's pantry, and nearby full bath. To the left is the gracious living room featuring a fireplace, wideboard floors, wainscoting, and double French doors opening to the raised stone patio. Beyond is the beautiful primary suite with dressing room & bath, highlighted by large closets, raised-panel wood walls, and a brick fireplace. To the right of the dining room is the country kitchen with Silestone countertops, Bosch range & dishwasher, wood stove, and direct access to the stone patio. Adjacent are the mudroom and wood storage area. Off the kitchen is a sweet den with brick fireplace, wideboard flooring, and double pocket doors leading into an extraordinary four-season sunroom with cathedral ceiling, ceiling fan, stone flooring, and expansive windows overlooking the meadows, gardens, and brook. Two staircases lead to the upper level. One staircase rises to a charming bedroom with oversized windows framing garden views. The second staircase leads to two spacious bedrooms, both featuring exposed beams, beautiful wide pine flooring, and abundant character, including a classic Vermont window. A truly special home in an equally special setting, this exceptional property offers a blend of history, beauty, comfort, and Vermont charm!

Room Information:
Total Rooms: 11
Total Baths: 2
Flooring: Carpet | Other | Slate/Stone | Softwood
Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms: 5
Kitchen size: 20X9
Basement: Concrete Floor | Crawl Space | Partial | Unfinished

Construction Information:
Year Built: 1791
Type: Post and Beam | Clapboard Exterior | Wood Exterior | Wood Siding

Building Info
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3000
Above Grade Sq.Ft.: 2500
Below Grade Sq.Ft.: 0
Apx Below Grade Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 500

Exterior Info
Style: Cape
Exterior Color White
Roof: Standing Seam

Utilities
Electric: 100 Amp Service | Circuit Breaker(s)
Water: Drilled Well
Sewer: Septic Shared

Land Description:
Country Setting | Field/Pasture | Landscaped | Major Road Frontage | Mountain View | Open | Pond | Stream | Trail/Near Trail | View | Wooded
Lot size: 40 acres
Zoned: RR
Surveyed: Unk
Flood Zone: No
Seasonal: Yes
Road Frontage: 2300
Driveway: Paved

Additional Information
Taxes $0
Assesed Value Not Reported
Schools
School District: Windham Central

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