List Price: $550,000 | $204 per sq.ft. | 4 Bedroom | 2 Bathroom | 2 Story Single Family Home
Listed Wednesday May 27, 2026 | MLS# 5091245
8493 VT Route 113 Thetford VT
Listed by Megan Lavik Coldwell Banker LIFESTYLES - Hanover
Set on 4.54 picturesque acres in beautiful Thetford, this charming 1840s farmhouse offers a rare blend of historic character, outdoor adventure, and country living. Surrounded by established perennial gardens and backed by peaceful woods, the property is designed for those who appreciate nature, privacy, and a true Vermont lifestyle. A large welcoming front porch sets the tone, inviting you to slow down and enjoy the serene setting. Inside, bright sun-filled rooms and timeless farmhouse charm create a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the home. Thoughtful updates, including solar panels, add modern efficiency while maintaining the property's classic appeal. Outdoors, the possibilities are endless. Enjoy a large spring-fed pond stocked with fish, ideal for peaceful afternoons of fishing, along with a secure chicken coop, designated vegetable gardens, established garden rows, blueberry bushes, apple and peach trees. The fully fenced backyard provides exceptional space for pets, play, and gardening, while a playground is already in place for added enjoyment. One of the properties most special features is the private access to the river below, complete with a stone stairway leading to two secluded river beaches and a separate deep swimming hole -- a truly unique retreat right at home. Take in scenic views of the Post Mills area and enjoy watching colorful hot air balloons drift across the sky from the nearby airport. Conveniently located near Lake Fairlee, this one-of-a-kind property offers the perfect balance of charm, recreation, and rural beauty in the heart of Vermont. Listing scheduled to go live and showings to begin on 5/29/26.
Total Rooms: 16
Total Baths: 2
Full Baths: 2
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bonus Room: Room Dimensions: Floor: 1
Dining Room : Room Dimensions: 11'7 x 17'1 Floor: 1
Bathroom Full : Room Dimensions: 6'9 x 7'2 Floor: 1
Kitchen : Room Dimensions: 13'7 x 11'9 Floor: 1
Laundry Room : Room Dimensions: 6'2 x 7'4 Floor: 1
Living Room : Room Dimensions: 11'6 x 14'4 Floor: 1
Sunroom : Room Dimensions: Floor: 1
Foyer : Room Dimensions: 8'6 x 8'3 Floor: 1
Bedroom : Room Dimensions: 11'2 x 10'8 Floor: 1
Bedroom : Room Dimensions: 14'4 x 11'9 Floor: 2
Bedroom : Room Dimensions: 10'11 x 10'9 Floor: 2
Bathroom Full : Room Dimensions: 7'6 x 5'9 Floor: 2
Other : Room Dimensions: 13'6 x 12'11 Floor: 2
Other : Room Dimensions: 8 x 11'4 Floor: 2
Basement: Storage Space | Unfinished | Basement Stairs
Year Built: 1840
Type: Wood Frame | Clapboard Exterior

Building Info
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3326
Above Grade Sq.Ft.: 2694
Below Grade Sq.Ft.: 0
Apx Below Grade Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 632

Exterior Info
Style: Farmhouse
Roof: Standing Seam

Utilities
Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
Water: Drilled Well
Sewer: Private

Land Description:
Landscaped | Open | Pond | River Frontage | Sloping | Wooded | Private
Lot size: 4.54 acres
Zoned: RR
Surveyed: Unk
Flood Zone: Land Onl
Seasonal: No
Driveway: Gravel



Taxes $9,220
Assesed Value Not Reported
Schools
School District: Thetford
Elementary School: Thetford Elementary School
Middle School: Thetford Academy
High School: Thetford Academy

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