5055 Vermont Rte 7a
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
$1,500,000
Price
5
Beds
2
Baths
4,911 Sq. Ft.
$305 / Sq. Ft.
4,911
Sq. Ft.
$305
per Sq. Ft.
Description
RARE Vermont Live & Work opportunity to become the third owner in nearly 50 years of the chocolate barn, a local landmark known for its commitment to high-quality ingredients and exceptional customer service. Fully turnkey with proven track records of success and growth provides fantastic opportunities for new ownership stepping in to continue the momentum. Strategically positioned along Historic Route 7a, the business attracts steady streams of locals and tourists year-round. Years of commitment...RARE Vermont Live & Work opportunity to become the third owner in nearly 50 years of the chocolate barn, a local landmark known for its commitment to high-quality ingredients and exceptional customer service. Fully turnkey with proven track records of success and growth provides fantastic opportunities for new ownership stepping in to continue the momentum. Strategically positioned along Historic Route 7a, the business attracts steady streams of locals and tourists year-round. Years of commitment results in premium products sold in-house retail and numerous high-profile wholesale accounts (restaurants, inns, country stores). Sale includes fully operational retail chocolate/ice-cream/gift shop. Known for high-quality offerings resulting in high-volume repeat customer base and strong online presence creating year-round steady cash flow. Opportunities to expand wholesale ice-cream sales, explore additional markets and/or increase offerings. Rare chance to acquire a successful, beloved business perfect for an entrepreneur looking to enter the food industry or expand current portfolio. Owner-provided training with purchase. An 1842 Greek Revival farmhouse located on the property is included. Stunning home beautifully updated with original architectural features. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity sits on +/- 5.0 acres of rolling lawns and old-growth sugar maples with quintessential panoramic views of The Green Mountains. NDA and buyer questionnaire required before showing.
- Listed by Kristin Comeau • TPW Real Estate
- Listed by Elliott Nachwalter • TPW Real Estate
Property Details for 5055 Vermont Rte 7a
Parking
Driveway, On-Site, Parking Spaces 11 - 20, Unpaved
Water ViewNo
Waterfront PropertyNo
ZoningRR
LISTING UPDATED: 02/28/2025 04:13 PM
Property Details for 5055 Vermont Rte 7a
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 5013489 |
| Days on Market | 181 |
| Taxes | $6,264 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family |
| Year Built | 1850 |
| Lot Size | 5.00 AC / 217,800 SF |
| County | Bennington County |
Building Information for 5055 Vermont Rte 7a
Stories2Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
Property Information for 5055 Vermont Rte 7a
Summary
Location and General Information
- City: Shaftsbury
- County: VT-Bennington
- Directions: From Arlington, south on 7A. Look for the big brown barn on the right w/The Chocolate Barn signs.
- Latitude: 43.003612846113072
- Longitude: -73.196506728836056
- Road Frontage: Yes
- Seasonal: No
- State: VT
- Zip Code: 05262
Taxes and HOA Information
- SPAN Number: 573-180-10639
- Tax Year: 2024
- Taxes TBD: No
School Information
- School - High: Mt. Anthony Sr. UHSD 14
- School - District: Bennington/Rutland
- School - Elementary: Shaftsbury Elem. School
- School - Middle/Jr: Mt. Anthony Union Middle Sch
Parking
- Garage: No
- Driveway: Gravel
Virtual Tour
- Unbranded Tour URL 1: https://iframe.videodelivery.net/5f03b8234325e65f1a88ae79264f109d
- Property Panorama Virtual Tour: https://tour.neren.com/5055-VT-Route-7A-Shaftsbury-VT-05262--5013489/unbranded
Property
Lot Information
- Lot - Sqft: 217800.0
- Lot Features: Country Setting, Landscaped, Major Road Frontage, Mountain View, Open, Stream, View, Wooded, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Rural
- Lot Size Acres: 5.0
- Road Frontage Length: 300.0
- Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 4911.0
- Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Other
- Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Other
- Square Feet Apx Total: 6116.0
- Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 4911.0
- Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
- Square Feet Apx Unfinished AG Source: Other
- Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 1205.0
- Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Other
- Water Body Access: No
Property and Assessments
- Property Class: Residential
- Property Type: Single Family
- Construction Status: Existing
- Easements: Unknown
- Flood Zone: No
- Foundation: Concrete, Stone
- Owned Land: Yes
- Planned Urban Developmt: No
- PreConstruction: No
- Resort: No
- Suitable Use: Commercial, Mixed Use, Residential
- Surveyed: Yes
- Year Built: 1850
Utilities
- Electric Company: GMP
- Fuel Company: West Oil
- Electric: 100 Amp
- Sewer: 1500+ Gallon, Leach Field, Leach Field - Conventionl, Leach Field - Existing, On-Site Septic Exists, Private
- Water Source: Drilled Well
- Utilities: Cable - At Site, Telephone At Site
- Internet: High Speed Intrnt -AtSite, Internet - Fiber Optic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Clapboard Exterior, Wood Siding
- Features - Accessibility: 1st Floor 3/4 Bathroom, 1st Floor Bedroom
- Features - Exterior: Barn, Building, Garden Space, Outbuilding, Porch - Covered, Window Screens, Windows - Storm
- Roof: Slate
Interior Features
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range - Electric, Washer, Stove - Electric, Water Heater - Owned, Water Heater
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Access Type: Walkout
- Basement Description: Concrete Floor, Stairs - Exterior, Stairs - Interior, Unfinished, Exterior Access, Stairs - Basement
- Baths - Total: 2
- Baths - Full: 1
- Half Baths: 0
- One Quarter Baths: 0
- Three Quarter Bath: 1
- Rooms - Total: 11
- Rooms: Level 1: Level 1: Dining Room, Level 1: Family Room, Level 1: Kitchen, Level 1: Living Room, Level 1: Primary Bedroom, Level 1: Office/Study, Level 1: Porch
- Rooms: Level 2: Level 2: Bedroom
- Bedrooms - Total: 5
- Features - Interior: Dining Area, Draperies, Hearth, Natural Light, Security, Wood Stove Insert, Laundry - Basement
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Heating: Oil, Wood, Radiator, Steam, Stove - Wood
- Cooling: Other
- Total Stories: 2
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Dimensions: 12'x7'
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
- Room Dimensions: 20'4"x14'
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
- Room Dimensions: 24'8"x13'1"
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
- Room Dimensions: 17'.5" x 12'10"
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5
- Room Dimensions: 7'4"x11'3"
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Office/Study
Room 6
- Room Dimensions: 14'11"x11'3"
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Family Room
Room 7
- Room Dimensions: 13'x12'10"
- Room Level: 2
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
- Room Dimensions: 6'8"x14'6"
- Room Level: 2
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
- Room Dimensions: 10'x13'9"
- Room Level: 2
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
- Room Dimensions: 9'2"x16'
- Room Level: 2
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
- Room Dimensions: 16'11"x9'4"
- Room Level: 1
- Room Type: Porch
Rental
Rent Information
- Rented: No
Property History for 5055 Vermont Rte 7a
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 5055 Vermont Rte 7a
Taxable ValueLand$90,000Additions$224,600Total$314,600
Tax Record2023$6,817 ($568 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt2,467 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,467 SqFtLot Size174,240 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1850CountyBENNINGTONAPN(180)020142Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 5055 Vermont Rte 7a
This home is within Mount Anthony Union High School District #14.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 6 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Shaftsbury Elementary School PublicPK to 6 | ||
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Mt. Anthony Senior Uhsd #14 Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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