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Laurel Allaby

laurel@allabyre.com +1(603) 801-6009

Listed by Kris Boyd • Flex Realty • Dan@FlexRealtyVT.com

$ 1,100,000

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161 Bessette RD Fairfax, VT 05454

4 Beds

3 Baths

3,034 SqFt

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Sun May 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,034 sqft

Price per Sqft $362

MLS Listing ID 5078553

Style Farmhouse

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Three Quarter Bath 1

Construction Status Existing

Year Built 2014

Annual Tax Amount $10,618

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 4.600 Acres

Acres 4.6

Property Sub-Type Single Family

Property Description

Stunning Home with Sweeping Lake Champlain & Adirondack Mountain Views. Wake up every day to breathtaking panoramic views of the lake and watch the sunset from your covered porch. North Eastern views from the back patio to Jay Peak. This beautifully designed modern home is perfectly situated on a huge private lot at the end of a quiet dead-end road. This property offers privacy, thoughtful design, and high-end efficiency features throughout. Step inside to discover light-filled rooms and an expansive open-concept layout designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. The heart of the home is a chef's kitchen featuring hardwood cabinetry, luxury countertops, and an impressive walk-in pantry, all opening seamlessly to the dining and living areas where huge windows frame the incredible mountain and lake views. The main living floor features large living spaces and a versatile flex room, ideal for a home office, guest room, or studio, plus a 3/4 bathroom. Upstairs, you'll find the spacious primary suite, a true retreat with a large walk-in closet and a private en-suite bathroom featuring a soaking tub. 3 additional bedrooms, a shared full bathroom, and the convenience of upstairs laundry. The finished basement provides additional living space with durable vinyl flooring and its own separate entry, perfect for guests, recreation space, or a potential in-law setup. The basement also has direct interior access from the house or the oversized attached garage. Outside, the property shines with an expansive and beautifully landscaped lot complete with raised garden beds, a fire pit, and a covered porch with Trex decking—the perfect place to relax and take in the spectacular scenery. The paved driveway and oversized garage, plus owned solar, add convenience and practicality. This exceptional home combines modern efficiency, thoughtful design, and one-of-a-kind views in a peaceful setting—offering a rare opportunity to enjoy Vermont living at its best.

Location

State VT

County Vt-franklin

Area Vt-Franklin

Zoning 8

Rooms

Basement Entrance Interior

Basement Climate Controlled, Concrete, Concrete Floor, Daylight, Full, Insulated, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Interior Access, Exterior Access

Interior

Heating Propane, Solar, Baseboard, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Multi Zone, Mini Split

Cooling Mini Split

Flooring Bamboo, Ceramic Tile, Combination, Tile

Exterior

Parking Features Yes

Garage Spaces 2.0

Utilities Available Cable at Site, Propane, Telephone Available, Underground Utilities

Roof Type Metal,Architectural Shingle

Building

Lot Description Country Setting, Field/Pasture, Hilly, Lake View, Landscaped, Level, Mountain View, Open, Recreational, Rolling, Secluded, Sloping, Trail/Near Trail, View, Water View, Mountain, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural, Near Hospital, Near ATV Trail, Near School(s), Private

Story 2

Sewer 1000 Gallon, Concrete, Conventional Leach Field, Leach Field On-Site, On-Site Septic Exists, Private, Septic Design Available, Soil Test Available, Septic

Water Drilled Well

Architectural Style Farmhouse