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Manchester,VT 05255
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,998 sqft
Price per Sqft $710
MLS Listing ID 5011880
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 1
Three Quarter Bath 3
Construction Status Existing
Year Built 1890
Annual Tax Amount $35,879
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 53.000 Acres
Acres 53.0
Property Description
Boorn Brook Farm combines the rich character of history and the comfort of contemporary living with complete privacy. Established in the late 1700s, the estate near Manchester Center offers stunning views of the Mt. Equinox and the Taconic Range. Surrounded by the Green Mountain National Forest, it creates a peaceful haven that balances the old and the new. For over 50 years, Marion Gould Pleissner lived at the Plaza in New York City and summered here while her husband, celebrated artist Ogden Pleissner, used the barn as his studio—his works now hang at the Met, Shelburne Museum and in private collections. The 1790s farmhouse and 1820s barn underwent extensive renovations by Boston architects Judge, Skelton, Smith. The farmhouse was thoughtfully restored, while the barn was transformed into two living spaces. Modern updates, including new utilities and underground infrastructure, were discreetly integrated to preserve the pristine vistas. The Great Room of the Barn have seen many lively gatherings over the years. Today, this multi-generational sanctuary remains a tranquil retreat, bordered by Bourn Brook and encircled by the GMNF's Lye Brook Wilderness Area. The property retains its pastoral allure with goats grazing the fields and timeless pleasures like fly fishing, hiking and swimming. Currently serving as a family compound and wedding venue, the property holds an Act 250 permit for up to 43 cabins. For more details, refer to the commercial listing.
Location
State VT
County Vt-bennington
Area Vt-Bennington
Zoning Residential
Rooms
Basement Entrance Interior
Basement Partially Finished,Stairs - Interior
Interior
Interior Features Central Vacuum,Ceiling Fan,Dining Area,Fireplaces - 3+,Kitchen Island,Kitchen/Dining,Primary BR w/ BA,Natural Light,Natural Woodwork,Whirlpool Tub
Heating Oil
Cooling Central AC,Wall AC Units
Flooring Hardwood
Equipment Window AC,Dehumidifier,Smoke Detector,Generator - Standby
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Utilities Available Cable,Telephone At Site,Underground Utilities,Oil Tank - Underground
Roof Type Metal,Shingle,Slate
Building
Story 2
Foundation Concrete
Sewer Concrete,On-Site Septic Exists,Private
Construction Status Existing