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39 Northfield Street, Montpelier, VT


  • $459,000
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 1499 ft2
  • 0.71 acres

Property Description

Discover a piece of Montpelier's rich history with this exceptional home, offering a truly distinctive lifestyle at the southern gateway to the nation's smallest capital. Originally crafted in the late 19th century by renowned artist Thomas Waterman Wood as his personal studio, this rural Gothic cottage is set against a serene wooded hillside, just moments from downtown. Its dramatic covered exterior staircase serves as a striking architectural focal point, leading you to a welcoming deck and covered porch. Inside, you'll find a spacious and open dining area that flows into an updated kitchen, perfect for gatherings. The adjoining living room features soaring ceilings, a cozy hearth with a wood stove, and abundant natural light from windows on three sides. Step out from the living room onto a charming covered porch, an ideal space to relax and take in the surrounding scenery. Upstairs, a generous landing doubles as a home office. The primary bedroom offers sweeping views of Montpelier through large windows that highlight the home's artistic design. A second bedroom, full bath, and convenient laundry area complete this level. From the landing, access a private balcony, which leads to a whimsical third-floor loft via ladder stairs. This property offers minimal yard maintenance with its terraced, wooded lot featuring natural ledges and rock formations and abuts National Life property, perfect for those seeking in-town convenience with a sense of seclusion.

Property Details

Basic Information

MLS Number:
5019030
List Price:
$459,000
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
2

Location

Street:
Northfield Street
Building Number:
39
City:
Montpelier
State:
VT
Zip:
05602
County:
Washington
School District:
Montpelier School District
Elementary School:
Union Elementary School
Middle School:
Main Street Middle School
High School:
Montpelier High School

Property

Acres:
0.71
Lot Description:
Sidewalks,
Sloping,
Street Lights,
Trail/Near Trail,
View,
Wooded
Zoning:
Mixed use
Driveway:
Other
Roads:
Paved,
Public
Property Type:
SFR

Building

Year Built:
1853
Full Baths:
1
Half Baths:
1
Floors:
Cork,Hardwood,Laminate,Softwood
Total Rooms:
6
Basement:
Crawl Space,
Full,
Unfinished,
Walkout
Foundation:
Stone
Construction:
Wood Frame,Clapboard Exterior,Wood Exterior
Square Feet:
1499

Interior

Kitchen Size:
Has Kitchen
Living Room Size:
Has Living Room
Interior Features:
Kitchen/Dining,Laundry Hook-ups,Laundry - 2nd Floor

Exterior

Roof:
Shingle - Asphalt
Exterior:
Balcony,Deck,Porch - Covered

Utilities

Electric:
Circuit Breaker(s)
Heating Fuel:
Gas - LP/Bottle
Cooling:
None
Sewer:
Metered,
Public

Legal

Tax Year:
2024-2025
Surveyed:
Unknown
Documents Available:
Deed,
Other,
Property Disclosure,
Tax Map
Taxes:
$9,060.24

Amenities

Appliances:
Dishwasher - Energy Star,
Dryer,
Range - Gas,
Refrigerator,
Washer,
Water Heater-Gas-LP/Bttle,
Water Heater - On Demand,
Water Heater - Owned

Other

Broker Name:
Heney Realtors - Element Real Estate (Montpelier)
Agent Name:
Lucy Ferrada
Office Phone:
802-229-0345
Status:
Active
Latitude:
44.256005
Longitude:
-72.578881
Waterfront:
No

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