List Price: $1,495,000 | $307 per sq.ft. | 6 Bedroom | 6 Bathroom | 2 Story Single Family Home
Listed Friday Feb 27, 2026 | MLS# 5077720
557 Bennett Hill Road Shaftsbury VT
Listed by Kelley McCarthy Mahar McCarthy Real Estate
Gorgeous, renovated Colonial offering exceptional flexibility, thoughtful design, and timeless charm. This beautifully updated property features a spacious main residence along with a stunning addition that includes a full in-law suite and a private studio above ideal for guests, extended family, a home office, or potential rental income. Solar panels installed above the garage power efficient mini-split systems, and a Tesla Powerwall provides added energy independence and peace of mind. The main house offers four bedrooms, a fabulous chef's kitchen with quality finishes and generous workspace, and warm, inviting living areas filled with abundant natural light. Magnificent views of Mount Anthony and the sweeping five-acre meadow below can be enjoyed from the kitchen, dining room, living room, and screened porch--where wildlife is often part of the daily landscape. A new large enclosed porch further expands the living space, creating the perfect setting to relax or entertain year-round. Set on 17+ picturesque acres framed by classic stone walls, the property offers lovely views, open meadow, and wooded privacy with ample outdoor space to explore and enjoy. A three-car detached garage provides excellent space for vehicles, storage, or hobby use, while a workshop and spacious woodshed add exceptional functionality. Equestrian enthusiasts will appreciate the charming pony barn and paddock, completing this truly special setting. A rare opportunity to own a beautifully expanded home with multiple living options, sustainable features, and breathtaking views in a serene and private landscape.
Flooring: Carpet | Hardwood | Tile | Wood
Total Rooms: 13
Total Baths: 6
Full Baths: 3
1/2 Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 2 0
Total Bedrooms: 6
Kitchen: Room Dimensions: Floor: 1
Living/Dining : Room Dimensions: 19x13 Floor: 1
Living Room : Room Dimensions: 19'4x16 Floor: 1
Family Room : Room Dimensions: 15'9x11'5 Floor: 1
Primary BR Suite : Room Dimensions: 19x15'1 Floor: 2
Bedroom : Room Dimensions: 12'6x13'3 Floor: 2
Bedroom : Room Dimensions: Floor: 2
Bedroom : Room Dimensions: 12x15 Floor: 1
Living Room : Room Dimensions: 23x12 Floor: 1
Kitchen : Room Dimensions: 7'10x9'6 Floor: 1
Studio : Room Dimensions: 21x15 Floor: 2
Bathroom Full : Room Dimensions: Floor: 2
Bathroom Full : Room Dimensions: Floor: 2
Bathroom Three Quarter : Room Dimensions: Floor: 2
Bathroom Full : Room Dimensions: Floor: 2
Bathroom Three Quarter : Room Dimensions: Floor: 1
Bathroom Half : Room Dimensions: 12'7x15 Floor: 1
Basement: Bulkhead | Concrete | Concrete Floor | Unfinished | Exterior Access | Basement Stairs
Year Built: 1963
Type: Cedar Exterior | Clapboard Exterior | Shake Siding | Wood Siding

Building Info
Finished Sq.Ft.: 6304
Above Grade Sq.Ft.: 4864
Below Grade Sq.Ft.: 0
Apx Below Grade Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 1440

Exterior Info
Style: Colonial
Exterior Color White
Roof: Metal | Architectural Shingle | Standing Seam

Utilities
Electric: 200+ Amp Service | Circuit Breaker(s)
Water: Drilled Well
Sewer: Septic

Land Description:
Country Setting | Field/Pasture | Landscaped | Level | Mountain View | Stream | View
Lot size: 17.83 acres
Zoned: RR
Surveyed: Unk
Flood Zone: No
Seasonal: No
Road Frontage: 500
Driveway: Circular | Crushed Stone



Taxes $12,610
Assesed Value Not Reported
Schools
School District: Southwest Vermont
Elementary School: Shaftsbury Elem. School
Middle School: Mt. Anthony Union Middle Sch
High School: Mt. Anthony Sr. UHSD 14

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