A picturesque, tree-lined driveway leads to this beautifully renovated Contemporary Farmhouse, set on 17+/- acres of open meadows with spectacular, sweeping mountain views. Blending classic Vermont charm with modern comfort, this exceptional property offers a peaceful country retreat just 30 minutes from Manchester. At the heart of the home is a brand-new cook’s kitchen with generous workspace and a welcoming center island, perfect for gathering with family and friends. The bright dining room flows into an intimate sitting area warmed by a wood stove. The spacious living room features soaring ceilings, exposed wood beams, and custom built-ins, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Five bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations, including a generous primary suite with fireplace and newly renovated bath. The lower-level family room, anchored by a striking stone fireplace, opens to an outdoor entertaining area with patio, firepit, and heated in-ground swimming pool, ideal for summer gatherings and relaxing evenings. A window-lined home office frames beautiful mountain views, offering an inspiring place to work. Energy-efficient features include a garage-roof solar array with backup battery storage, helping keep annual electricity costs below $400. The expansive meadows offer privacy, room to roam, and opportunities to enjoy every season, from summer walks and brilliant fall foliage to winter cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. An attached three-car, barn-style garage with an oversized heated workshop and abundant storage adds versatility for vehicles, equipment, hobbies, and creative pursuits. With breathtaking scenery, beautifully updated interiors, inviting outdoor amenities, and thoughtful energy features, this distinctive property captures the best of Vermont country living, combining space, privacy, and modern convenience in a remarkable setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
16.98 acresLot Size
$237Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Moira Spivey• Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty
If you could imagine your perfect Vermont home what would your wish list look like? Would it have a tree lined driveway leading to a wonderful renovated and updated Contemporary Farmhouse sitting on 17+/- acres of open meadow with a view to forever. A large country kitchen with room for all to join in the meal preparation, or just sit at the center island to chat. Separate, but close enough to hear the chatter, a bright, light dining room leading to an intimate sitting area with a wood stove for those cold winter nights. Or a spacious window-lined living room with high ceilings, wood beams and built-ins for an evening of games or bingeing on your favorite shows. Plenty of bedrooms (5) which includes a large master suite with fireplace and newly renovated bath, and four additional baths for family and friends. A lower level family room with a big stone fireplace that leads out to the patio, firepit and HEATED in-ground pool. Can you imagine working from home in a beautiful office with lots of windows to take advantage of the long-range mountain view or working out in a large enough space for all your exercise equipment … though cross-country skiing or snow-shoeing around the meadow may be all the exercise you need. And of course, a large two car attached barn/garage with an oversized HEATED workshop/storage area for all those necessary toys is a must on any wish list … Come see the reality behind your imagination. All measurements approximate. 30 mins. to Manchester. .
PrimeMLS #3106945
May 9, 2011
Sold
$565,000
$92/sq ft
Apr 7, 2010
Listed
$649,000
$106/sq ft
Spacious Contemporary Farmhouse w/ Incredible Views on 16 Acres in Shaftsbury. Imagine dramatic vistas over rolling meadows & fields w/ mountains as the backdrop. Strategically situated for breathtaking, panoramic views over prime equestrian properties, with MT. Equinox in the distance, you will quickly appreciate why it's called te Holy Smoke property. Spacious well-built farmhouse w/ attached barn was a B & B w/ 2 separate living quarters & separate entrace. Now a single family home w/ plenty of room! 3 fireplaces, tiered deck w/ built-in seating, 3 level living area. Spacious kitchen w/ custom cherry cabinets shares intoxicating mountian views w/ dining room, den & living rooms. Stables in barn w/ tack room, storage areas & hayloft above. Generous hay fields surrounded by woods make this the perfect equine property! Miles of cross-country skiing or mountain biking trails right out the back door. While situated on quiet, country roads, the location is close to downtown Bennington.
BCMLS #164240
Nov 4, 2004
Sold
$675,000
$110/sq ft
Apr 6, 2004
Listed
$725,000
$118/sq ft
PrimeMLS #3094751
Nov 4, 2004
Sold
$675,000
$110/sq ft
Apr 6, 2004
Listed
$725,000
$118/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,788 (−24.8%)
$184,200 + $682,100
$866,300
2024
$15,666 (+9.4%)
$184,200 + $682,100
$866,300
2023
$14,318 (−18.2%)
$184,200 + $682,100
$866,300
2022
$17,503 (+38.1%)
$184,200 + $682,100
$866,300
2021
$12,678 (+11.3%)
$152,400 + $479,500
$631,900
2020
$11,394 (+4.8%)
$152,400 + $479,500
$631,900
2019
$10,867 (+2.7%)
$152,400 + $479,500
$631,900
2018
$10,581 (−1.6%)
$152,400 + $479,500
$631,900
2017
$10,756 (+3.8%)
$152,400 + $479,500
$631,900
2016
$10,363 (+3.7%)
$152,400 + $479,500
$631,900
2015
$9,996
$152,400 + $459,500
$611,900
2013
$152,400 + $459,500
$611,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
16.95 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
6,003
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
6,003
Year built
1993
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bennington County
APN
57318010917
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R200
Rural District
The Rural Districts are intended to ensure the preservation of the natural and scenic qualities of areas that are planned to support farming, forestry, other natural resource based land uses, and residential development at densities consistent with maintaining that rural character while avoiding the need for municipal water supply or wastewater disposal systems. The regulations are further intended to prevent undue sprawling development patterns, to maintain environmental quality and scenic resources, to encourage the preservation of important open space areas, and to provide sufficient land for future growth in the community.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Dairy
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Agriculture-Pastureland
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 86° 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
Shaftsbury, VT • 05262
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Shaftsbury. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1035 Holy Smoke Rd
$1,444,896
$5,104 under list price of $1.45M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $365K to $1.3M.