161 Bessette Road, Fairfax, VT 05454

• 4 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 3,966 sqft

Property Description

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 and a versatile flex room, ideal for a home office, guest room, or studio, plus 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 its own separate entry, perfect for guests, recreation space, or a potential in-law setup. The basement also has 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—offering a rare opportunity to enjoy Vermont living at its best.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

March 7, 2026

Data Last Updated:

May 26, 2026 at 3:57AM

Listing Office:

Flex Realty : 802-399-2860

Listing Agent:

Kris Boyd : 802-399-2860 : kris@flexrealtyvt.com

MLS ID:

5078553

Interior

• General: Attic with Hatch/ScuttleBlindsCeiling FanDining AreaKitchen IslandKitchen/DiningKitchen/FamilyKitchen/LivingResponsive Lite Contrl(s)Living/DiningPrimary BR w/ BANatural LightNatural WoodworkIndoor StorageWalk-in ClosetWalk-in PantryWindow TreatmentProgrammable Thermostat2nd Floor LaundrySmart Thermostat
• Appliances: Gas CooktopENERGY STAR Qual DishwshrENERGY STAR Qual DryerRange HoodFreezerMicrowaveDouble OvenWall OvenENERGY STAR Qual FridgeENERGY STAR Qual WasherGas StoveDomestic Water HeaterGas Water HeaterOwned Water HeaterExhaust FanVented Exhaust Fan
• Basement: Climate ControlledConcreteConcrete FloorDaylightFullInsulatedPartially FinishedStorage SpaceInterior AccessExterior Access
• Flooring: BambooCombinationCeramic TileTile
• A/C: Mini Split
• Heating: PropaneSolarBaseboardHeat PumpHot WaterMulti ZoneMini Split

Exterior

• General: ENERGY STAR Qual DoorsPartial FenceGarden SpaceNatural ShadeOther - See RemarksCovered PorchShedStorageENERGY STAR Qual WindowsGreenhouse
• Style: Farmhouse
• Parking: Direct EntryGarageParking Spaces 1 - 10PavedAttached

Construction

• Roofing: MetalArchitectural Shingle
• General: Wood FrameVinyl SidingPoured Concrete

Location

• Road/Access: Public Maintained RoadPublic
• County: FranklinVT

Lot

• Driveway: Paved
• Zoning: 8

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable at SitePropaneTelephone AvailableUnderground Utilities
• Water: Drilled Well
• Sewer: 1000 GallonConcreteConventional Leach FieldLeach Field On-SiteOn-Site Septic ExistsPrivateSeptic Design AvailableSoil Test AvailableSeptic