161 Bessette Road Fairfax, Vermont - For Sale

161 Bessette Road Fairfax, Vermont 05454 MLS# 5078553

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$899,000 List Price

House Type

4 Beds

3 Baths

3,034 Sqft

Listed By Kris Boyd of Flex Realty - Dan@FlexRealtyVT.com
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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, a versatile flex room ideal for a home office, guest room, or studio, and 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 a separate entry, perfect for guests, recreation, or a potential in-law set up w/ 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. Live in the country, work in the city, 10 mins to St Albans, 30 to UVM, and 75 mins to Montreal.

Property Location

161 Bessette Road Fairfax

Property Details

List Price  $899,000 Total Rooms  8 List Date  Mar 7th, 2026
Cooperation Fee  Unknown Lot Size  4.6 Acres Taxes $10,618
MLS#  5078553 Days on Market  109 Days Tax Year 2026
Type  House Stories  2 Road Frontage  
Bedrooms  4 Style  Farmhouse Water Frontage  
Full Bathrooms  2 Finished  3,034 Sqft Construction  No, Existing
3/4 Bathrooms  1 Above Grade  2,644 Sqft Seasonal  No
Half Bathrooms  0 Below Grade  390 Sqft Year Built  2014
1/4 Bathrooms  0 Garage Size  2 Car County  Franklin
Interior Features
Equipment & AppliancesMicrowave, Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qual Dryer, Range Hood, Freezer, Microwave, Double Oven, Wall Oven, ENERGY STAR Qual Fridge, ENERGY STAR Qual Washer, Gas Stove, Domestic Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Owned Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Vented Exhaust Fan
ConstructionWood Frame, Vinyl Siding
BasementClimate Controlled, Concrete, Concrete Floor, Daylight, Full, Insulated, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Interior Access, Exterior Access
Exterior Features
Disability Features
Foundation   House Color  
Floors  Bamboo,Ceramic Tile,Combination,Tile Building Certifications  
Roof  Metal, Architectural Shingle HERS Index  
DirectionsNorth Fairfax Rd past St Albans Reservoir to Bessette and to the end of the road.
Lot DescriptionCountry Setting, Field/Pasture, Hilly, Lake View, Landscaped, Level, Mountain View, Open, Recreational, Rolling, Secluded, Sloping, Trail/Near Trail, View, Water View, Mountain, Near Golf Course, Near Paths, Near Shopping, Near Skiing, Near Snowmobile Trails, Rural, Near Hospital, Near ATV Trail, Near School(s), Private
Garage & Parking  
Road Frontage Type  Public,Public Maintained Road Water Access  
Suitable Use Water Type  
Driveway  Paved Water Body  
Flood Zone  No Zoning  8
School District  NA Middle  
Elementary   High  
Heating  Propane, Solar, Baseboard, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Multi Zone, Mini Split Items Excluded  
Cooling  Mini Split Negotiable  
Sewer  1000 Gallon, Concrete, Conventional Leach Field, Leach Field On-Site, On-Site Septic Exists, Private, Septic Design Available, Soil Test Available, Septic Parcel Access ROW  
Water  Drilled Well ROW for Other Parcel  
Water Heater   Financing  
Cable Co   Documents  
Electric  Circuit Breaker(s) Tax ID  210-068-11967
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