Charleston, VT | 2970 VT Route 105

Tucked away on approximately 40 wooded acres in Brownington, this truly unique earthen home offers a peaceful setting and a fascinating piece of Vermont's natural-building history. The home features approximately 516 square feet of living space with a one-bedroom loft on the second floor and a newly drilled well. Built using natural and sustainable construction techniques, the home incorporates cob—a mixture of sand, clay and straw, along with straw bale construction and a roundwood timber frame utilizing logs harvested from the property. The home was originally created as part of an exploration of natural building methods and was designed with efficiency and passive-solar concepts in mind. While the home may appear to need some work today, it offers tremendous potential for someone who appreciates unconventional architecture, sustainable building, and a property with a story. Select MLS photos include clearly labeled AI-generated images intended to help buyers visualize possibilities for updating and enhancing the existing space. Surrounding the home are approximately 40 acres offering a wonderful mixture of woods, large open meadows, and trails winding throughout the property. A second clay structure, originally begun as a practice structure while experimenting with natural-building techniques, can also be found nearby. For outdoor enthusiasts, the property sits directly on the VAST snowmobile trail, providing convenient recreational access right from the land. Whether envisioned as a seasonal retreat, recreational property, or an opportunity to revive a truly distinctive Vermont home, this Brownington property offers acreage, privacy, history, and plenty of room for creativity.

Waterfront development opportunity!! Discover the possibilities with this exceptional 1.59-acre parcel offering approximately 390 feet of owned shoreline on beautiful Pensioner Pond in Charleston, Vermont. Whether you're looking for an investment opportunity, future income-producing property, or a special waterfront retreat in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, this property offers a unique head start with significant planning already completed. The property is approved for a 4-unit multifamily dwelling, consisting of two 2-bedroom units and two 1-bedroom units. The project has not yet been constructed, allowing the new owner the opportunity to bring the approved plans to life. State-approved plans are already in place for a subsurface leach field and drilled well, taking important steps out of the development process. Adding to the property's potential, the Town of Charleston has no municipal zoning and does not issue town zoning permits, although all applicable Vermont state regulations and permitting requirements still apply. The setting is what truly makes this property stand apart. Pensioner Pond encompasses approximately 170 acres and reaches a maximum depth of 39 feet. Vermont Fish & Wildlife maintains a public fishing access on the pond, and its waters support brook trout, bullhead, chain pickerel, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch. With opportunities for fishing, paddling, boating, wildlife watching, and simply enjoying life along the water, Pensioner Pond provides the classic Northeast Kingdom recreational experience.