527 Benson Road, Manchester, VT 05255

Manchester
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group
527 Benson Road,Manchester, VT 05255
$4,975,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 6,998 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: t story jenks, wade weathers
Office: landvest, inc/woodstock802-457-4977
MLS#:5011880
Source:PrimeMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$4,975,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$698.93

About this home

Boorn Brook Farm combines the rich character of history and the comfort of contemporary living with complete privacy. Established in the late 1700s, the estate near Manchester Center offers stunning views of the Mt. Equinox and the Taconic Range. Surrounded by the Green Mountain National Forest, it creates a peaceful haven that balances the old and the new. For over 50 years, Marion Gould Pleissner lived at the Plaza in New York City and summered here while her husband, celebrated artist Ogden Pleissner, used the barn as his studio—his works now hang at the Met, Shelburne Museum and in private collections. The 1790s farmhouse and 1820s barn underwent extensive renovations by Boston architects Judge, Skelton, Smith. The farmhouse was thoughtfully restored, while the barn was transformed into two living spaces. Modern updates, including new utilities and underground infrastructure, were discreetly integrated to preserve the pristine vistas. The Great Room of the Barn have seen many...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1890
  • Listing ID #:5011880
  • Added:622 day(s) ago
  • Updated:May 14, 2026 at 10:26 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:8
  • Flooring:Hardwood
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Wine Cooler
  • Basement Description:Interior, Partially Finished
  • Living area:6,998 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central AC, Wall AC
  • Heating:Baseboard, Hot Air, Oil, Radiant

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Metal, Shingle, Slate
  • Year built:1890
  • Building area:6,998 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:53 Acres
  • Levels:2 Story

Utilities

  • Sewer:Concrete, On Site Septic Exists, Private

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$4,975,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$698.93
  • Tax amount:$33,011 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer, Wine Cooler
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
  • Amenities:Circuit Breaker(s), Generator, Underground

Parking

  • Parking description:Gravel Driveway
  • Garage spaces:2
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