Property Details
Basic Information
- Property Type: Single Family
- Property Style: Farmhouse, Federal, Historic Vintage
- MLS Number: 5093685
- List Price: $1,750,000
- Lot Description: Agricultural, Country Setting, Farm, Pond, Pond Frontage, Stream, Trail/Near Trail, Walking Trails, Water View, Near Paths, Rural
- Date Listed: 06/09/2026
- Virtual Tour: Virtual Tour
- Description: Consider Stebbins Bardwell's Legacy: A rare opportunity to own a storied 300-acre Vermont farm rooted in American agricultural history. Established in 1863 as Vermont's first cheesemaking co-op by Consider Stebbins Bardwell, this remarkable property has been thoughtfully revived for modern use. From 2004-2020 the current owners revived and reinvented the farm's cheesemaking tradition, producing award-winning artisan cow&goat cheeses recognized by major national&international publications and competitions. This cheese making facility continues to operate and is currently leased out for additional monthly income. This is more than a historic farm, it's a lifestyle property with extraordinary versatility and income potential. Continue the celebrated cheesemaking operation with a fully equipped, FDA-inspected facility and five custom aging caves, or reimagine the infrastructure for grass-fed beef, dry-aged steaks, organic hay production, or a farm-to-table event venue for weddings and retreats. The two guest spaces already generate strong rental revenue and enhance the property's appeal for hospitality use. Historic Homes & Guest Spaces: Circa 1780s/expanded 1814 Federal brick farmhouse Nicely restored |4 BR, 2 BA|2 Rumford fireplaces|2 Swedish wood stoves|original details|pond and mountain views. Charming Pond-Side Guest House:Nicely restored with excellent rental history. The Smithy, a former cheese house and blacksmith shop, now a cozy studio cottage loved by guests. Farm Infrastructure: 200'x40' 19th-century gambrel barn with full cheesemaking facility, 5 state of the art aging caves & milking annex 32'x100' heifer barn, 100'x40' steel equipment barn, and other historic outbuildings. Land: +/-300 acres (±130 in NY, 170 in VT), including +/-175 acres of prime meadowland with additional woods and pasture. Much of the land is conserved for grazing & haying under the Grassland Reserve Program. A Legacy Property where history, beauty and boundless possibilities meet.
Building
- Acreage: 300
- Square Feet: 2,796
- Year Built: 1814
- Zoning: ARR
- Stories: 2
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle, Slate
- Building Construction: Brick Exterior, Clapboard Exterior
- Foundation: Fieldstone, Stone
Location
- County: Rutland
- Town: Pawlet
Finance
- Taxes: $16,858
Interior Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full Baths: 1
- 3/4 Baths: 1
Basement
- Basement: Climate Controlled, Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Stairs, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Interior Access, Basement Stairs
Utilities and Appliances
Utilities and Appliances
- Utilities: Propane, Telephone at Site
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater, Owned Water Heater
Community
Schools
- Elementary School: Mettawee Community School
- High School: Choice
Amenities
- Amenities: Window AC, Wood Stove
- Other Amenities: Basement, Fireplace
Other Details
Water
- Water: Drilled Well, Private