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$605,000 Sold Price
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2 Beds
3 Baths
974 Sqft
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SPECIAL NOTE - Offers are due no later than 2pm, July 22 so MAKE your showing appointment ASAP! "Sweet Retreat" is a rare 33.5-acre sanctuary in Ripton, Vermont, just 15 minutes from Middlebury and 3 minutes from Middlebury College's Bread Loaf campus. Originally built in 1967 by a poet seeking summer refuge, it offers a pristine mountain stream with a cascading waterfall, views, forest, and total end-of-road privacy bordered by National Forest and conserved land. The cozy three-season cottage (which has potential to be modified for all season use) features a light-filled warm interior, large south-facing screened porch with views of waterfall and mountains, outdoor shower, 2 loft bedrooms, and bathrooms on both levels. A spring-fed stream flows through the land, forming a natural dipping pool just below the house. Direct access to the Long Trail, nearby Rikert Outdoor Center, and Snow Bowl ski area makes it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. A classic storage barn was renovated in 2021 with a new roof, siding and sills. This is a truly peaceful and unmatched Vermont sanctuary. (There is a single lane roadway into the property. Please - seen by appointment only and please don't attempt to drive in without an appointment) †
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Property Details
| Sold Price $605,000 | Sold Date Aug 29th, 2025 | |
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| List Price $495,000 | Total Rooms 5 | List Date Jul 12th, 2025 |
| Cooperation Fee Unknown | Lot Size 33.56 Acres | Taxes $3,566 |
| MLS# 5051293 | Days on Market 346 Days | Tax Year 2024 |
| Type House | Stories 1 1/2 | Road Frontage |
| Bedrooms 2 | Style Cabin, Cottage/Camp | Water Frontage |
| Full Bathrooms 0 | Finished 974 Sqft | Construction No, Existing |
| 3/4 Bathrooms 1 | Above Grade 974 Sqft | Seasonal Yes |
| Half Bathrooms 1 | Below Grade 0 Sqft | Year Built 1967 |
| 1/4 Bathrooms 1 | Garage Size Car | County Addison |
| Interior Features |
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| Equipment & AppliancesWasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Water Heater |
| Kitchen 1st Floor | Dining Room 1st Floor | Living Room 1st Floor |
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| Porch 1st Floor | Bedroom 2nd Floor | Bedroom with Bath 2nd Floor |
| Bathroom Three Quarter 1st Floor | Bathroom Half 2nd Floor | Bathroom One Quarter Outdoor Shower, 1st Floor |
| ConstructionWood Siding |
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| BasementConcrete Floor, Partial, Unfinished, Interior Access |
| Exterior Features |
| Disability Features |
| Foundation | House Color Natural |
|---|---|
| Floors Vinyl,Wood | Building Certifications |
| Roof Shingle | HERS Index |
| DirectionsFrom Rt 7 in Middlebury, take VT Route 125 East towards Ripton/Hancock. Follow Rt 125 through the Town of Ripton and go past the Middlebury College Breadloaf campus (Rikert Touring Ctr/Yellow Buildings) take a left through the stone gate onto Deacon Hill Road. 1st right onto Scott Rd to the end. |
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| Lot DescriptionCountry Setting, Interior Lot, Mountain View, Secluded, Stream, Trail/Near Trail, View, Walking Trails, Water View, Waterfall, Waterfront, Wooded, Adjoins St/Nat\'l Forest, Near Skiing |
| Garage & Parking |
| Road Frontage Type Dead End,Gravel,Other,Private Road,Seasonal,Shared,Unpaved,Privately Maintained | Water Access |
|---|---|
| Suitable UseResidential | Water Type Stream |
| Driveway Common/Shared, Gravel | Water Body |
| Flood Zone No | Zoning RR-25/Rural Residential |
| School District Addison Central | Middle Middlebury Union Middle #3 |
|---|---|
| Elementary Salisbury Community School | High Middlebury Senior UHSD #3 |
| Heating Wood, Wood Stove | Items Excluded |
|---|---|
| Cooling None | Negotiable |
| Sewer Septic | Parcel Access ROW Yes |
| Water Drilled Well | ROW for Other Parcel |
| Water Heater | Financing |
| Cable Co Fidium | Documents Survey, Property Disclosure, Deed |
| Electric Circuit Breaker(s) | Tax ID 522-164-10302 |
† The remarks published on this webpage originate from Listed By Amey Ryan of IPJ Real Estate - Cell: 802-989-8156 via the PrimeMLS IDX Program and do not represent the views and opinions of Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman. Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman cannot be held responsible for possible violations of copyright resulting from the posting of any data from the PrimeMLS IDX Program.
