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161 Bessette Road, Fairfax, VT, 05454

4beds
3baths
3,034sqft
$1,100,000
$363price/sqft
$7,471/moest. monthly cost
$298,840/yrincome needed

About This Home

Stunning Home with Sweeping Lake Champlain & Adirondack Mountain Views. Wake up every day to breathtaking panoramic views of the lake and watch the sunset from your covered porch. North Eastern views from the back patio to Jay Peak. This beautifully designed modern home is perfectly situated on a huge private lot at the end of a quiet dead-end road. This property offers privacy, thoughtful design, and high-end efficiency features throughout. Step inside to discover light-filled rooms and an expansive open-concept layout designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. The heart of the home is a chef’s kitchen featuring hardwood cabinetry, luxury countertops, and an impressive walk-in pantry, all opening seamlessly to the dining and living areas where huge windows frame the incredible mountain and lake views. The main living floor features large living spaces and a versatile flex room, ideal for a home office, guest room, or studio, plus a 3/4 bathroom. Upstairs, you’ll find the spacious primary suite, a true retreat with a large walk-in closet and a private en-suite bathroom featuring a soaking tub.  3 additional bedrooms, a shared full bathroom, and the convenience of upstairs laundry. The finished basement provides additional living space with durable vinyl flooring and its own separate entry, perfect for guests, recreation space, or a potential in-law setup. The basement also has direct interior access from the house or the oversized attached garage. Outside, the property shines with an expansive and beautifully landscaped lot complete with raised garden beds, a fire pit, and a covered porch with Trex decking—the perfect place to relax and take in the spectacular scenery. The paved driveway and oversized garage, plus owned solar, add convenience and practicality. This exceptional home combines modern efficiency, thoughtful design, and one-of-a-kind views in a peaceful setting—offering a rare opportunity to enjoy Vermont living at its best.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
8
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

4/10
6/10
BFA High School - FairfaxGrades 7-127.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2014

Materials

  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Metal,Architectural Shingle
  • Construction materials: Wood Frame,Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Farm

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Cooktop,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer,Range Hood,Freezer,Microwave,Double Oven,Wall Oven,ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator,ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer,Gas Stove,Domestic Water Heater,Gas Water Heater,Owned Water Heater,Exhaust Fan,Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Laundry features: 2nd Floor Laundry

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Climate Controlled,Concrete,Concrete Floor,Daylight,Full,Insulated,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Interior Access,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Area,Kitchen Island,Kitchen/Dining,Kitchen/Family,Kitchen/Living,Responsive Lite Contrl(s),Living/Dining,Primary BR w/ BA,Natural Light,Natural Woodwork,Indoor Storage,Walk-In Closet(s),Walk-in Pantry,Programmable Thermostat,Smart Thermostat
  • Door features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
  • Window features: Blinds,Window Treatments,ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Flooring: Bamboo,Ceramic Tile,Combination,Tile
  • Finished area below ground: 390
  • Finished area above ground: 2,644

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Propane,Solar,Baseboard,Heat Pump,Hot Water,Zoned,Mini Split
  • Cooling features: Mini Split

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,966
  • Total interior livable area: 3,034 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 21006811967
  • Zoning description: 8

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Covered Porch
  • Exterior features: Garden,Natural Shade,Other - See Remarks,Shed,Storage
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Lake,Mountain(s),Water
  • Water view: Lake,Water

Lot

  • Lot size: 4.60 Acres
  • Features: Country Setting,Field/Pasture,Hilly,Landscaped,Level,Open Lot,Recreational,Rolling Slope,Secluded,Sloped,Trail/Near Trail,Views,Mountain,Near Golf Course,Near Paths,Near Shopping,Near Skiing,Near Snowmobile Trails,Rural,Near Hospital,Near ATV Trail,Near School(s)

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Paved,Direct Entry,Garage,Parking Spaces 1 - 10,Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2