488 Fairfield RdEast Fairfield, VT 05448

Private Three-Bedroom Cape on 10.1 Acres with Brook, Barn, and Solar

488 Fairfield Road | East Fairfield, VT 05448 (Town of Bakersfield)

Set well back from the road on 10.1 scenic acres, this well-maintained Cape offers privacy, flexible living space, and a peaceful country setting. The property features mature woods, an established maple grove, a quiet year-round brook, extensive gardens and fruit plantings, a large paver patio, a barn, multiple sheds, rooftop solar, and a finished lower level. Property at a Glance

Year Built: 1989

Lot Size: 10.1 acres

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2.75

Road Frontage: Approx. 404.5 feet

Electrical Service: 200-amp service installed in 2023

Utilities: Private drilled well and conventional septic

Parking: Ample off-street parking

Home & Interior

Main Level (~1,800 sq. ft.): Features a bright 20' x 20' living room with radiant heat, a 12' x 17' dining room, and an 8' x 22' kitchen equipped with a gas range, refrigerator, and dishwasher.

Finished Lower Level (~1,400 sq. ft.): Substantial additional usable footprint currently configured as a family room, home office, exercise room, music/hobby space, laundry and utility areas, storage, and a wood stove. Includes exterior access via Bilco doors.

Heating, Utilities & Energy Features

Propane-fired boiler serving a four-zone heating system

Radiant floor heat in the living room

Separate domestic hot-water storage tank

Large basement wood stove for supplemental heat

Rooftop solar array

Reliable private drilled well and conventional septic system

Verizon internet service currently available

Substantial standing timber for an ongoing source of firewood, complete with a large custom-built wood rack

Outdoor Living, Gardens & Outbuildings

The 10.1-acre grounds offer a mix of open and wooded land. Outdoor highlights include terraced gardens, raised garden boxes, perennial flower beds, and established blueberry, raspberry, elderberry, and black raspberry plantings. A professionally installed 20' x 40' paver patio provides generous space for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Barn: 12' x 30' balloon-framed barn currently used for livestock/small animals

Outbuildings: 15' x 20' storage shed plus a second storage shed located further up the hill

Extras: Recently installed, hard-wired hot tub currently operational (may be available separately)

Showing & Sale Information

For Sale by Owner: Buyer agents welcome; no seller agents, please.

Appointments: Showings are available by confirmed appointment only. Please do not enter the property or shared driveway unannounced.

Photo Disclosure: Some interior photographs have been digitally decluttered to remove personal belongings and help prospective buyers visualize the spaces. No structural features, finishes, fixtures, dimensions, or property conditions were altered. The home is occupied and will contain normal household belongings during showings; original unedited photographs are available upon request. Contact information is at the bottom of the listing.