Property Details
Basic Information
- Property Type: Single Family
- Property Style: Farmhouse
- MLS Number: 5107835
- Mls Status: Active
- List Price: $1,250,000
- Lot Description: Alternative Lots Avail, Conserved Land, Country Setting, Farm, Dairy Farm, Horse/Animal Farm, Field/Pasture, Rolling, Secluded, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Rural
- Date Listed: 09/02/2026
- Virtual Tour: Virtual Tour
- Description: A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own an extraordinary 248 acre estate where timeless character, modern functionality, and breathtaking natural beauty converge. Located in the Champlain Valley Wine Varietal area, a pristine valley of rolling pastures, mature forests, and pastoral views, this remarkable property offers limitless possibilities from a thriving agricultural enterprise to an unparalleled private family retreat. At the heart of the farm is an elegant estate home with five bedrooms and four baths, providing refined accommodations ideal for extended family, guests, or multi-generational living. A separate guest cottage adds even more flexibility for visitors, caretakers, or rental opportunities. Designed for serious agricultural production while offering exceptional lifestyle appeal, the property includes an equipment barn, hay barn, workshop, bunkhouse, fuel depot and more. Electrified beef cattle paddocks create an efficient rotational grazing system, while an extensive solar array powers the operation, enhancing sustainability and reducing operating costs. The land itself is simply extraordinary. Expansive open fields transition seamlessly into peaceful woodlands, creating a landscape equally suited for livestock, equestrian pursuits, recreation, hunting, hiking, conservation, or simply enjoying the serenity of country living. Whether your vision is a productive working farm, an equestrian estate, a self-sufficient gentleman's farm, a luxury family compound, a corporate retreat, or a legacy property to be cherished for generations, this exceptional offering provides the foundation to make it a reality. Rarely does a property of this scale, quality, and versatility become available.
Building
- Acreage: 248
- Square Feet: 6,491
- Year Built: 1887
- Zoning: agricultural
- Stories: 2.5
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle, Metal, Slate
- Building Construction: Wood Frame, Wood Exterior, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete, Concrete Slab, Fieldstone
Location
- County: Rutland
- Town: Benson
Finance
- Taxes: $24,317
Interior Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full Baths: 2
- 3/4 Baths: 2
Basement
- Basement: Concrete, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Unfinished
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Color: gray
Utilities and Appliances
Utilities and Appliances
- Utilities: Cable, Telephone at Site
- Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Exhaust Fan, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Exhaust Fan, Vented Exhaust Fan
Community
Schools
- Elementary School: Benson Village School
- High School: Assigned
Amenities
- Amenities: Smoke Detector, Hardwired Smoke Detector, Standby Generator
- Other Amenities: Basement
Other Details
Water
- Water Access: No
- Water: Drilled Well