Listed by Nicholas Maclure • Century 21 Farm & Forest. Bought with Century 21 Farm & Forest.
Off market feb 2024 for $2.9M
$2,400,342
2
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
2,487
sq ft
849 Mount Bess Rd, West Charleston, VT 05872
About this home
Yes, you can have your very own unspoiled slice of Vermont. Mount Bess Farm consists of 1,606 acres with gorgeous hayfields, pastureland, woods, streams, and miles of interior roads. Sitting at the top of the dead-end road, the Farmhouse overlooks a 1.5-acre spring-fed pond and long-range mountain views. Inside the house you’ll find a spacious kitchen with a massive granite-topped center island, dining room, living room, ½ bath, enclosed porch, and covered porch on the main floor. The primary bedroom suite with private deck and bath with clawfoot tub and separate shower along with a second bedroom and full bath make up the 2nd floor. The shop includes a 40x40’ heated space with compressor and electric hoist, heated office, storage, ¾ bath, and 40x40’ cold storage area ideal for tractors, RVs, boats, etc. The 56x82’ 12-stall horse barn includes a 20x20’ office/tack room with ¾ bath. The property has about 2 miles of frontage; 1 mile on Hudson Road, frontage on both sides of Mount Bess Road, and Route 5A. The land is comprised of 350+/- acres of crop and pastureland with the remainder being wooded. Enjoy nature walks, horseback riding, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, ATVing, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, and so much more without leaving your property. A fully remodeled guest house on 2 acres may be purchased with the farm for an additional $210,000. The very epitome of Vermont country living awaits you with this special property; come take a look.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
1,606 acresLot Size
$965Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
8 car garageParking
Listed by Nicholas Maclure• Century 21 Farm & Forest
Bought with Nicholas Maclure• Century 21 Farm & Forest
This is the sale of over 3000 acres with multiple buildings, barns and equipment. A compete list is attached.
PrimeMLS #3043322
Aug 22, 2008
Sold
$1,850,000
$744/sq ft
Jul 6, 2007
Listed
$2,775,000
$1,116/sq ft
Lemethfa Farms is a compound of homes located in 3 towns W. Charleston, Brownington & Westmore, 400+/- acres woodland, 300+/- acres fenced land for boar, deer, etc. , 500+/- acres meadows, nicely renovated farmhouse w/ expansive mtn. views, 2 car detached garage, 2 mobile homes to rent each w/ own septic & water, 14 stall horse barn w/ office & bath, 5,000+/- sq ft equip shed w/ office & bath, airstream, 4 tractors, 1 dozer, 1 dumptruck, haying equip. , pickup w/ plow, stocked swimming pond & more!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,854 (−4.8%)
$839,700 + $390,700
$1,230,400
2024
$21,895
$839,700 + $390,700
$1,230,400
Tax history for 849 Mount Bess Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,854 (−4.8%)
$839,700 + $390,700
$1,230,400
2024
$21,895
$839,700 + $390,700
$1,230,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Concrete, Leach Field - On-Site, On-Site Septic Exists
Electric Information
Electric Company: Barton Electric
200 Amp, Circuit Breaker(s)
Other Utilities Information
Fuel Company: Blanchard
Other
Location
School Information
School District: North Country UHSD 22
Elementary School: Charleston Elementary
Elementary School: Charleston Elementary
Middle/Jr School: Charleston Elementary School
School - High: North Country Union High Sch
Neighborhood Information
Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural, Near ATV Trail
Road Information
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage Length: 10560
Dead End, Public, Unpaved
Other Location Information
Directions: From the junction of VT Routes 105 & 5A, travel south on Route 5A and turn left onto Hudson Road, then take the first right onto Mount Bess Road; continue to end.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 791.79 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Orleans County
APN: 13504210475
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 22, 2026
Other
Water Body Information
Pond
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Deed, Plat/Grid Map
Around this home
Schools
Charleston Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
North Country Senior Uhsd #22
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.3mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.28M – $2.76M
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