Consider Stebbins Bardwell’s Legacy: A rare opportunity to own a storied 300-acre Vermont farm rooted in American agricultural history. Established in 1863 as Vermont’s first cheesemaking co-op by Consider Stebbins Bardwell, this remarkable property has been thoughtfully revived for modern use. From 2004-2020 the current owners revived and reinvented the farm’s cheesemaking tradition, producing award-winning artisan cow & goat cheeses recognized by major national & international publications and competitions. This cheese making facility continues to operate and is currently leased out for additional monthly income. This is more than a historic farm, it’s a lifestyle property with extraordinary versatility and income potential. Continue the celebrated cheesemaking operation with a fully equipped, FDA-inspected facility and five custom aging caves, or reimagine the infrastructure for grass-fed beef, dry-aged steaks, organic hay production, or a farm-to-table event venue for weddings and retreats. The two guest spaces already generate strong rental revenue and enhance the property’s appeal for hospitality use. Historic Homes & Guest Spaces: Circa 1780s/expanded 1814 Federal brick farmhouse Nicely restored |4 BR, 2 BA|2 Rumford fireplaces|2 Swedish wood stoves|original details|pond and mountain views. Charming Pond-Side Guest House:Nicely restored with excellent rental history. The “Smithy”, a former cheese house and blacksmith shop, now a cozy studio cottage loved by guests. Farm Infrastructure: 200’x40’ 19th-century gambrel barn with full cheesemaking facility, 5 state of the art aging caves & milking annex 32’x100’ heifer barn, 100’x40’ steel equipment barn, and other historic outbuildings. Land: +/-300 acres (±130 in NY, 170 in VT), including +/-175 acres of prime meadowland with additional woods and pasture. Much of the land is conserved for grazing & haying under the Grassland Reserve Program. A Legacy Property where history, beauty and boundless possibilities meet.
Single-familyProperty Type
1814Year Built
300 acresLot Size
$626Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Scott Mcchesney• McChesney RE, Inc.
Listed by Robin Chesnut-Tangerman• McChesney RE, Inc.
The Agriculture and Rural Residential District is established to ensure preservation of the natural resources and the rural and scenic qualities of areas, which are planned to be predominantlyagricultural and residential in character.
Zone overlays
River Corridor Protection Area Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Cemetery
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
6% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Pawlet, VT • 05775
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1333 Route 153
$1,576,389
$174K under list price of $1.75M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $280K to $650K.