1477 Pleasant Valley RoadBennington, VT 05201Sale Price: $1,722,500

Nestled at the base of Mount Anthony at the end of a winding country road, Pleasant Valley Estate is an extraordinary property, where a gracious home with complete privacy in the beautiful Vermont countryside is fully supported with the necessities for living and working in the real world. The land is a rare gem featuring 387 acres of rolling hills, pristine fields, woods for hiking, or cross country skiing and stream fed ponds for swimming or fishing. The modern farmhouse built in 2008 is sited amid manicured lawns and perennial gardens, on a rise overlooking the ponds and a small apple orchard, with sweeping views of Pleasant Valley and the mountains. The 3000 sf house includes four bedrooms, with upstairs and main floor master suites, and 3.5 baths.The living room features a two story stone fireplace; the dining area is spacious enough to seat ten, while the kitchen includes an oversize island that is suitable for serving smaller groups. Pleasant Valley Estate is much more than this idyllic setting. This outstanding property includes two additional, self-contained, fully updated residences designed for guests, a separate office, a caretaker, or income.The Brookside Cottage includes 2700 sf with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths; the Carriage House has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. In addition, a barrel barn with its vaulted roof offers 1700 sf of space ready for imaginative use.Like the main house, all these living spaces are connected to high speed internet and the back-up electricity.