Bennington, VT | 399 Bard Road

Secluded serenity meets unmatched convenience on this sprawling 54+/- wooded acres in beautiful and historic Bennington, VT! Nestled among a lush mix of hard and softwoods teeming with wildlife, the property features a charming quarter-acre pond, perfect as a future homestead centerpiece, with your home set back just beyond the pond. Good access via a paved, town-maintained road leading to level Class IV gravel frontage (gravel portion is not plowed or maintained by the town – 400+/- ft). A gate is currently in place, but the town will remove or relocate upon request. Essential utilities are highly accessible: town water runs along the frontage with confirmed adequate pressure for development, while power and high-speed cable internet sit just 250 feet west. State mapping indicates favorable conditions for a wastewater system and a previous purchaser performed soils test indicating a 6-bedroom residential mound system but opted not to purchase; they wanted a home much closer to the road, where the State maps indicate a small wetland. This should be easily avoidable. Experience the best of both worlds - a secluded, off-the-beaten-path atmosphere with immediate access to the Route 7 corridor. You are just minutes from historic downtown Bennington’s shops, dining, and the iconic Bennington Battle Monument. For outdoor lovers, enjoy proximity to the Green Mountain National Forest and premier skiing at Mount Snow and Stratton. Whether dreaming of an expansive recreational haven or a brilliant investment opportunity, this versatile acreage is ready for your vision.

Unlock the potential of this spectacular 58.1 +/- acre woodland property in historic Bennington. The groundwork for your future home or getaway is already laid with a State-approved wastewater permit in place for a three-bedroom single-family residence, allowing you the flexibility to design your build. Further simplifying your plans, the property offers the rare advantage of connecting to the municipal water supply at the road. Essential utilities are right at your fingertips, with power readily available along the town-maintained, plowed Chapel Road near utility pole #25, and Xfinity providing high-speed cable internet, TV, and phone services. An existing roughed-in driveway provides a solid starting point for accessing the expansive acreage. Backing directly up to the 926-acre state-owned Bald Mountain recreational area, this woodland is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The diverse landscape features approximately 30 acres of manageable hardwood timber and 28 acres of softwoods on the higher ground. Beech and red oak provide excellent wildlife habitat, while existing woods roads offer private trails for cross-country skiing, hiking, and ATVing with distant views of the Green Mountain National Forest. The land benefits from reduced taxes by being enrolled in Vermont's Current Use program, with six acres thoughtfully excluded to accommodate your development. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Bennington, you have quick access to local dining, the Bennington Museum, and the historic Bennington Battle Monument. Seize the rare opportunity to craft your perfect Vermont lifestyle on this expansive woodland canvas!