Serene

Secluded, private, yet proximate to Lake Shaftsbury State Park, Historic Route 7A and shopping in Arlington, this 1790 cottage retreat boasts high speed Internet, built in wooden desks and bookcases and easy maintenance. While retaining its 18c authenticity with wide board wooden floors and two working Rumford fireplaces, this home features 21st century upgrades of a cathedral ceiling, efficient eat-in-kitchen, skylights, mini-art gallery, transformed dormer and multi-season covered terrace.

Large picture windows look out at the Taconic or Green Mountain range and a peaceful pasture framed by forest. Easy access to snow shoe ing and cross country skiing on ones own land with the benefit of town maintenance of dirt road access. Short drive to Bromley and Stratton mountains. Ideal for the at home working vacationr, transitioning retiree or the experimenting down-sizer. Plenty of buildable land ready for expansion. A special place. Additional acreage available. All measurements approximate.

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on 156 Gingerbread Hill Rd
in Arlington, VT
Presented by Carol O'connor at
Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty.


Property MLS #4977531 from PrimeMLS

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+ Bedrooms

Bedrooms: 2

+ Other Rooms

Total Rooms: 6
Basement Description: Basement Description: Gravel, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished, Stairs - Basement, Basement: Yes

+ Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

+ Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling
Ceiling Fan
Dining Area
Fireplace - Wood
Fireplaces - 2
Hearth
Primary BR w/ BA
Natural Light
Natural Woodwork
Skylight
Walk-in Closet
Wood Stove Insert
Laundry - 1st Floor
Flooring: Wood

+ Appliances

Dryer
Range - Electric
Refrigerator
Washer
Water Heater - Owned

+ Heating and Cooling

Heating Features: Baseboard, Hot Water, Multi Zone, Stove - Wood
Heating Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle, Wood

+ Exterior and Lot Features

Garden Space
Patio
Porch - Covered
Shed
Frontage Length: 300
Road Frontage Type: Yes
Roads: Dirt, Public

+ Garage and Parking

Driveway: Paved

+ Land Info

Lot Size Acres: 4.7600093
Lot Size Square Feet: 207346

+ School Information

Elementary School: Fisher Elementary School
High School: Arlington Memorial
Middle School: Arlington Memorial Junior Seni
School District: Bennington/Rutland
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Fisher School is a public elementary school located approximately 2.6 miles away.
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Arlington Memorial is a public middle and high school located approximately 2.6 miles away.
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Annual Tax Amount: 4880.6
Source Listing Status: Active
County: VT-Bennington
Directions: From Arlington VT take rte 7A South to Gongerbread Hill Rd
Tax Year: 2023
Source Property Type: Residential
Zoning: Residential
Timeshare: No
Property Subtype: Single Family
Source System Name: C2C
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Year	Assessments Building + Land Total	Tax
2021	$149,000 + $79,900 $228,900	$4,045
2020	$170,200 + $91,400 $261,600	$4,993
2019	$170,200 + $91,400 $261,600	$4,716
2018	$170,200 + $91,400 $261,600	$4,626
2017	$170,200 + $91,400 $261,600	$4,565
2016	$170,200 + $91,400 $261,600	$4,497
2015	$170,200 + $91,400 $261,600	$4,536
2012	$170,200 + $91,400 $261,600	$4,452
2011	$170,200 + $91,400 $261,600	$4,511

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Price Changed 2024-06-10
$475,000
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Listed 2024-05-31
$599,000
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Sold 2001-07-13
$156,893
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+ Building and Construction

Total Square Feet Living: 1512
Year Built: 1790
Above Grade Finished Area: 1512
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 100
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Wood Exterior
Foundation Details: Stone
Property Age: 234
Property Condition: Existing
Roof: Shingle - Asphalt
Levels or Stories: 1.5
Total Area Sqft: 1612
Architectural Style: Cape

+ Utilities

Electric: 100 Amp
Sewer: On-Site Septic Exists, Private, Septic
Cable - Available
Gas - LP/Bottle
Telephone At Site
Water Source: Drilled Well, On-Site Well Exists, Private