About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 257 Watrous Road in Rupert, VT is listed for $279,500 ($248 per sqft). Built in 1970, the home offers 1,128 sqft of living space on a 2.98 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1970
  • 2.98 acre lot
  • 3 stories

Property Details

3 stories
1 full
2-car garage
1970
Listing Description

Charming Vermont Chalet on 3 Pastoral Acres Backing Up to Merck Forest! Embrace the ultimate Vermont lifestyle with this versatile 1970s chalet on +/-3 pristine acres of open pasture and woods. Located on a quiet country road bordering the 3,000+ acre Merck Forest & Farmland Center, this property offers incredible privacy and direct outdoor access.

Perfectly suited as a year-round home, ski getaway, or mini-farm, it features some recent updates, including a propane furnace and electric hot water heater (both under 10 years old). The home does need some TLC, including new windows and a new sliding glass door, providing a great opportunity to build equity.

Property Highlights: 3-Level Chalet Layout: Ground Floor: Mudroom/utility entry, open-concept kitchen and dining family room area with patio access, and a full bath. Main (2nd) Level: Light-filled living room with cathedral ceilings, wood stove, and deck access.

Primary suite including a 3/4 bath plus a flexible space for an office or walk-in closet. Third Level: Top-floor loft bedroom, ideal for guests or additional living space. Land & Outbuildings: 3 Acres: Mix of pasture and woods, ideal for gardening or homesteading.

Detached 2-Car Garage: Ample room for vehicles, gear, or a workshop. Livestock-Ready: Includes a run-in shed for horses, sheep, or goats. Prime Location: 5-7 minutes to historic Dorset Village; 15-20 minutes to Manchester shopping, dining, and nearby ski resorts.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,495/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$202
Interest$1,211
Insurance$82

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

257 Watrous Road

Rupert, VT 05768

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

DeckGarden SpaceOutbuildingPatioStorm Window(s)

Property Details

Flooring

SlateSoftwood

Construction

Wood Frame

Outdoor Features

DeckPatio

Heating

Propane (Heating)

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 257 Watrous Road is listed at $279,500 ($248/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,495 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1970, 2.98 acre lot, 3 stories. Exterior Features: Deck, Garden Space, Outbuilding.

This property is listed by Scott Mcchesney and can be reached at (802) 325-3100.

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Scott Mcchesney

Agent at Lee D. McChesney Real Estate, Inc

(802) 325-3100
Agent website

Listed by Lee D. McChesney Real Estate, Inc · Broker phone: (802) 325-3100 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

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257 Watrous Road, Rupert, VT 05768

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