Listing courtesy of Hayleyanne Van Der Kar, Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty 802-362-4551
3589 Morse Hill Road, Dorset, VT, 05251
6 rooms
2 beds
1 Full baths
1970
Cape
1,171 sqft
All offers due in writing by May 26th at 6pm. There is a certain kind of Vermont home that does not need to be large to feel memorable—and 3589 Morse Hill Road is exactly that kind of place. Set within a Dorset valley, framed by the surrounding mountains, this charming residence carries the quiet romance of a cottage-like retreat while offering the comfort and practicality of a home that is easy to live in. Modest in scale but rich in feeling, the property is bordered by a varied mix of flowering shrubs, mature trees, and evergreens that create a natural sense of privacy and enclosure. The setting feels tucked away without feeling removed, with a darling farmstand just across the road adding the kind of simple, old-Vermont charm that makes the location feel immediately grounded in place. Inside, the home offers warmth, texture, and ease. Wide-plank wood floors, natural light, and a wood stove give the main living spaces an inviting, grounded quality, while the loft adds architectural interest, flexibility, and a touch of storybook charm. Its manageable footprint is part of the appeal: low-maintenance, approachable, and well-suited for a full-time residence, weekend retreat, ski-area base, or Vermont escape that a future owner can thoughtfully refine over time. Minutes from Manchester, close to golf, skiing, Dorset village life, and the enduring beauty of the surrounding mountains, this is not a home trying to impress through excess. Its appeal is quieter and more lasting: charm, simplicity, setting, and soul. At this price point in the Dorset market, opportunities with this much character and livability are increasingly rare.
Status:
Pending
Type:
Single-family residential
Zoning:
Rural Residential
Frontage:
100
Heating:
Oil, Wood Stove
Cooling:
None
Basement:
Concrete, Concrete Floor
Parking:
Driveway
Acreage:
0.4
Lot Description:
Corner,Landscaped,Level,Mountain View,Neighbor Business,Other,View,Near Shopping,Near Skiing,Near Snowmobile Trails,Near School(s)
Elementary School:
The Dorset School
High School:
Burr and Burton Academy
School District:
Bennington/Rutland
MLS #:
5090408