Date
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Price
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8/29/2024
Listed
$4,975,000
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MLS
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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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 527 Benson Rd
General
- Price: $4,975,000
- Taxes: $33,011 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: PrimeMLS
- MLS ID: 5011880
- Updated: 1/16/2026
- Added to Site: 507 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, 3 or More Fireplaces, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Whirlpool Tub
- Fireplace: Yes
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer, Gas Stove, Wine Cooler, Exhaust Fan, Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Equipment: Dehumidifier, Smoke Detector, Standby Generator, Window AC
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Barn, Full Fence, Garden Space, Guesthouse, Outbuilding, Patio, Covered Porch, Tennis Court, Poultry Coop
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
Location
- County: Bennington
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central AC, Wall AC Units
- Heating Type: Oil, Baseboard, Hot Air, Radiant
Utilities
- Sewer: Concrete, On-Site Septic Exists, Private
Structural Information
- Construction Status: Existing
- Basement Entrance: Interior
- Basement Desc.: Interior Stairs, Partially Finished
- Roof: Metal, Shingle, Slate
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 6,998
- Finished Total: 6,998 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 5,445 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 1,553 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1890
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 53
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,308,680
- Frontage: Yes Road Frontage
- Frontage Feet: 1071
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Gravel
- Potential Use: Bed and Breakfast, Commercial, Development Potential, Mixed Use
- Zoning: Residential
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $710.92
- Tax Amount: $33,011.23
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Surveyed: Yes
- APN: 375-116-11909
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527 Benson Road, Manchester, VT 05255 (MLS# 5011880) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 3 partial bathrooms. 527 Benson Road is currently listed for $4,975,000 and was received on August 29, 2024. Want to learn more about 527 Benson Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Manchester? You can browse all Manchester real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.