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Listing courtesy of PRIME_MLS / Rachel Arsenault / Williamson Group Sothebys Intl. Realty, A Non PrimeMLS Agency / Phone: 802-370-9898

167 Cowslip Hill

Sharon, VT 05065

6 beds
3 baths
4,743 sqft
~98 acre lot
$105 per sqft
1790 build
– on site

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Cowslip Hill Farm offers a rare opportunity to own a well-preserved piece of Vermont history. The current owners are only the third family to own the property since Vermont joined the Union with documented history and elements going back to 1791. Just some of these include chambers and tunnels that were purportedly used as part of the Underground Railroad; a rare original ‘half-barrel’ parlor ceiling built by the property’s first steward who had been a ship’s captain; and the original blacksmith’s shop. Each of the three steward families of the property have lovingly maintained and preserved the rich history of the property for the next and it is time for fourth steward to continue the legacy. The near hundred-acre parcel has several highpoints with long range view potential. Well established roads and trails crisscross the property from end to end offering endless recreation, agricultural, or additional homesite opportunities. A spring-fed pond is surrounded by former pastures, dotted with old apple trees and large maple trees, all edged with endless original stone walls that tell a story of days gone by when Vermont was once almost all pastureland. Two apartment spaces offer income producing opportunity. This unique property is located at the end of a town-maintained road with access to both Route 132 and road frontage on Downer Road in sought after Sharon, Vermont with easy access to Interstate 89 just 3.5 miles away. Showings start 6/10.

Listing courtesy of PRIME_MLS / Rachel Arsenault / Williamson Group Sothebys Intl. Realty, A Non PrimeMLS Agency / Phone: 802-370-9898

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MLS# 4999462 —

The Building

Year Built:

1790
Pre-Construction:

No
Construction Status:

Existing
Construction Materials:

Post and Beam, Wood Frame, Wood Siding
Architectural Style:

Cape, New Englander, w/Addition
Roof:

Metal
Foundation:

Concrete, Stone
Total Stories:

2
Approx SqFt Total:

6564
Approx SqFt Total Finished:

4,743 Sqft
Approx SqFt Finished Above Grade:

4,743 Sqft
Approx SqFt Finished Below Grade:

0 Sqft
Approx SqFt Unfinished Above Grade:

1021
Approx SqFt Unfinished Above Grade Source:

Public Records
Approx SqFt Unfinished Below Grade:

800
Approx SqFt Unfinished Building Source:

Estimated
Approx SqFt Finished Above Grade Source:

Public Records

Interior

Total Rooms:

15
Features - Interior:

Fireplaces - 3+, Hearth, Natural Woodwork
Flooring:

Wood
Basement:

Yes
Basement Description:

Bulkhead, Stairs - Interior
Basement Access Type:

Interior

Location

Directions:

From Exit 2 on I-89 (Sharon Exit): Head Northeast on Route 132 for 3.4 miles. Turn right onto Cowslip Hill Road. Homesite is located at the end of Cowslip Hill Road (0.2 mi). Sign at the bottom of Cowslip Hill Road.
Latitude:

43.814890582880302
Longitude:

-72.409881017196653

The Property

Property Type:

Single Family
Property Class:

Residential
Owned Land:

Yes
Seasonal:

No
Lot:

1
Lot Features:

Agricultural, Country Setting, Field/Pasture, Hilly, Major Road Frontage, Open, Pond, Recreational, Sloping, Stream, Trail/Near Trail, Walking Trails, Wooded
Lot SqFt:

4,286,304 Sqft
Lot Acres:

98 Sqft
Zoning:

Not Applicable/None
Exterior Features:

Barn, Natural Shade, Other - See Remarks, Outbuilding, Porch, Shed
Suitable Use:

Agriculture, Development Potential, Field/Pasture, Maple Sugar, Mixed Use, Recreation, Residential, Woodland
Driveway:

Gravel
Road Frontage:

Yes
Road Frontage Length:

1,543 Sqft

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Taxes TBD:

Unknown
Tax - Gross Amount:

$12,389.04

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

6

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

1
Three Quarter Baths:

2

The Listing

Price Per SqFt:

105.95
Possession:

At Closing
Foreclosed/Bank-Owned/REO:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Stove - Wood, Furnace - Wood/Oil Combo
Heat Fuel:

Oil, Wood

Utilities

Utilities:

Gas - LP/Bottle
Sewer:

Private
Electric:

Circuit Breaker(s)
Water Source:

Spring

Schools

Elementary School:

Sharon Elementary School
School District:

Sharon School District

The Community

Area Description:

Adjoins St/Nat'l Forest, Rural
Roads:

Dead End, Gravel, Public
Covenants:

No

Parking

Garage:

Yes
Garage Capacity:

2

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
9/30/24 Sep 30, 2024	Sold	PRIME_MLS	$502,500	-32.9%
8/25/24 Aug 25, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	PRIME_MLS	$749,000
6/25/24 Jun 25, 2024	Price Changed	PRIME_MLS	$749,000	-5.8%

House Sold on 9/30/2024

$502,500

Listing provided by broker:

Rachel Arsenault

Williamson Group Sothebys Intl. Realty, A Non PrimeMLS Agency

Phone: 802-370-9898

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167 Cowslip Hill

Sharon, VT 05065