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650 Francis Road, Barnard, VT, 05031

2beds
7baths
9,950sqft
$29,000,000
$2,915price/sqft
$192,059/moest. monthly cost
$7,682,360/yrincome needed

About This Home

Set on 400+/- acres in Barnard, Vermont, Monsalvat Farm is a legacy estate where rolling pastures, stone walls, forests, and mountain views reflect the state’s timeless character. Settled in 1793, the land carries generations of stewardship, elevated by one of the finest residences in the country—an architectural masterpiece complemented by historic and companion structures that are carefully integrated into the landscape with grace and permanence. Buildings include: the primary residence called "the Sanctuary" with 12-sided cathedral great room, primary bedroom suite with 2 bathrooms, one with fireplace, 7 additional fireplaces including one in the guest suite, wine cellar, music media room known as "the Cabin" and a dining room with stunning overhead sculpture positioned as an upside down tree with nested lights; a 2 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom charming stone guest house, known as "Gilbert's Cottage;" a restored farmhouse with 4 separate apartments each with 1 bedroom and a full bathroom; a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom cabin called "the Lodge"; a restored historic barn with attached 5 stall stable, heated tack room and farm managers office with bathroom and shower; a Gazebo with fireplace, half bathroom and shower, a detached 3-bay garage, an equipment barn, a cattle barn and a sugar house. With a private gated entrance and bridge, built to highway specifications, over a large pond, a private FAA approved heliport, orchard, fields and miles of trails, Monsalvat Farm is truly magical.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
0
BikeNot Bike Friendly

Schools

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Barnard AcademyGrades PK-62.5 mi
9/10
Woodstock Senior Uhsd #4Grades 7-1211.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2009

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Roof: Slate
  • Construction materials: Masonry,Timber Frame,Stone Exterior,Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Other
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Cooktop,Dishwasher,Range Hood,Microwave,Mini Fridge,Double Oven,Gas Range,Refrigerator

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Concrete,Concrete Floor,Finished,Full,Interior Stairs,Walkout,Basement Stairs,Walk-Out Access

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 7
  • Full bathrooms: 4
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 3

Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood,Tile
  • Finished area below ground: 2,154
  • Finished area above ground: 7,796

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Propane,Radiant,Radiator
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 9,950
  • Total interior livable area: 9,950 sqft

Property

Details

  • Zoning description: Rural Residential

Features

  • Levels: 3
  • Stories: 3
  • Patio & porch: Patio,Porch,Covered Porch
  • Exterior features: Deck,Natural Shade
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Mountain(s)
  • Waterfront features: Pond,Stream,Waterfall
  • Frontage length: Road frontage: 1100

Lot

  • Lot size: 395.91 Acres
  • Features: Agricultural,Country Setting,Farm,Field/Pasture,Landscaped,Level,Open Lot,Orchard(s),Recreational,Rolling Slope,Sloped,Timber,Views,Walking Trails,Wooded,Mountain,Rural

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Brick/Pavers,Gated,Gravel
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Landslide
    LandslideModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Lightning
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Ice Storm
Landslide
Strong Wind

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Vermont Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $146,639$1,759,668
Home Insurance $4,522$54,264
Property Taxes $39,633$475,596
Electricity $1,265$15,189
Total$192,059$2,304,708

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$6,584,880/yr
40% on housing$5,761,770/yr
45% on housing$5,121,573/yr

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 4.4%
4.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.6%
7.6%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.2%
0.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$2,915This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 05031$321
Windsor County$268

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 05031$631
Windsor County$247

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-09Price change$32,000,000
2025-10-17Listed for sale$39,000,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentChristopher W Lang
BrokerageBravynia

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