1497 Bowman Road, Barnard, VT 05031

• 5 beds |
• 9 baths |
• 10,485 sqft

Property Description

Circa 1799 Vermont cape, thoughtfully restored and expanded to over 7,300 finished square feet on 12.5 private acres, minutes to Silver Lake and Woodstock village. Five bedrooms, nine baths, and a layout that balances everyday living with the ability to host. Original materials carry throughout, including wide pine floors, skim-coat plaster walls, hand-carved paneling, and period hardware, giving the house a consistent, grounded feel across old and new spaces. The 24' x 24' kitchen is designed for real use, anchored by an eight-foot Atlantic granite island and equipped with Sub-Zero, Wolf, and DCS appliances, dual Bosch dishwashers, and a walk-in pantry with tiled counters, extensive storage, half bath, and laundry. It opens to a sitting room with a wood-burning fireplace and full-height paneling. A separate wet bar includes a wine cooler, ice maker, and copper sink. Living spaces include a formal dining room, library with built-ins, study with Jøtul woodstove, a 22' sunroom with stone fireplace and custom windows, and a 34' screened porch with fir floors and painted wainscot ceiling. The bedroom layout offers flexibility and privacy, with a first-floor en-suite for guests and a primary suite with fireplace, private deck, dressing room, and bath with soaking tub and tiled shower. Two additional en-suite bedrooms, along with a large family room, office, and second laundry, are located upstairs. The grounds feature three ponds, fieldstone terraces and walkways, brick patios, perennial gardens, raised beds, and an apple orchard, along with tucked-away seating areas. Outbuildings include a heated three-bay attached garage and a separate 1,465 SF heated car barn with capacity for up to ten vehicles (four on lifts). Above, a one-bedroom apartment with full kitchen and bath is currently used as a short-term rental. Additional structures include a historic bank barn and chicken coop. 15kW whole-house generator, fiber internet, and updated systems throughout.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

April 29, 2026

Data Last Updated:

May 25, 2026 at 6:56AM

Listing Office:

Higgerson & Company : 802-291-0436

Listing Agent:

Richard M Higgerson : 802-291-0436 : rick@higgersonandco.com

MLS ID:

5085971

Interior

• General: BarDining AreaWood Fireplace3+ FireplacesKitchen IslandKitchen/DiningPrimary BR w/ BANatural LightNatural WoodworkSoaking TubWalk-in ClosetWet Bar
• Appliances: DishwasherRange HoodMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherGas StoveElectric Water HeaterWine CoolerExhaust Fan
• Basement: Concrete FloorPartialBasement StairsUnfinished
• Flooring: SoftwoodTileWood
• A/C: None
• Heating: OilWoodBaseboardHot WaterMulti Zone
• Disability Feature: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom

Exterior

• General: BarnBuildingGarden SpaceGuest HouseNatural ShadeOutbuildingPatioPorchCovered PorchScreened PorchStorageWindow ScreensHeated PorchPoultry Coop
• Style: AntiqueCape
• Parking: Auto OpenDirect EntryFinishedHeated GarageDrivewayGarageOff StreetOn-SiteParking Spaces 11 - 20RV Access/ParkingUnpavedCoveredBarnAttached

Construction

• Roofing: MetalStanding Seam
• General: Post and BeamWood FrameWood ExteriorWood SidingPoured ConcreteConcrete SlabStone

Location

• Road/Access: GravelPublic Maintained RoadUnpaved
• School District: Mountain Views Supervisory Union
• County: Windsor

Lot

• Driveway: Gravel
• Zoning: RFF
• Current Use: None
• Restrictions: None

Utilities

• Utilities: CablePropanePhoneUnderground Utilities
• Water: Drilled WellPrivate
• Sewer: 1000 Gallon