There is a quiet moment just before the day begins, when soft light pours through the farmhouse windows from the sweeping fields and pastures to create a sense of endless space beyond. Set on 36 picturesque acres (26 acres in the "VT Current Use Program"), this beautifully renovated 1860s farmhouse (fondly called "Holden House"), believed to be part of one of Calais’ original founding farmsteads dating back to the 1790s, offers a rare blend of history, character, and modern comfort. Most recently, the current owners spent months thoughtfully breathing new life into the property. They made extensive improvements, touching nearly every surface and updating amenities, from refinishing floors, to renovating bathrooms, reconfiguring the kitchen, adding custom cabinetry, installing a new wastewater system, and restoring the foundation of the historic barn. With 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and a 3-bay garage, there is ample space to come together in expansive living areas or retreat to a quiet sunlit corner. At the heart of the home, the chef’s kitchen is designed for both slow mornings and lively evenings. Throughout the home, a thoughtful blend of traditional and new creates a timeless yet fresh aesthetic. Hand-painted murals, stenciled walls (by local artists), handcrafted furnishings and preserved historic details add warmth and soul to every space. Mature trees surround the property, offering shade in the summer and sunlight through the winter months, while many bedrooms capture sweeping views of the Vermont countryside. Whether you're cultivating vegetables and flowers, raising a small flock of sheep, or perfecting your homemade chèvre, the expansive house and barn offers the flexibility to support everything from hobby farming pursuits to creative getaways and soulful gatherings. Located near local farms, pristine lakes (Mirror Lake-10min. drive), Stowe Mtn. Resort and Smugglers' Notch Resort-1hr away. Your next memories start here. Sold furnished and equipped.
Active under contract
Listed by: Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty • Caroline Marhefka
Price cut: $250K (8/15)
$1,500,000
2714 Balentine Road, Calais, VT 05650
8beds
4,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1860
36.3 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$375/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sweeping fields and pasturesHandcrafted furnishingsReconfiguring the kitchenRefinishing floorsRenovating bathroomsQuiet sunlit cornerHand-painted murals
- 107 days
- 359
- 19
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Caroline Marhefka,
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int'l Realty 802-253-7267
Source: PrimeMLS,MLS#: 5091276
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Propane, Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned, Pellet Furnace, Boiler
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Freezer, Microwave, Double Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Domestic Water Heater, Exhaust Fan
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Primary BR w/ BA, Natural Light, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-in Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Blinds, Drapes, Window Treatments, Screens
- Basement: Gravel,Unfinished,Walkout,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: 1 Fireplace
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,448
- Total interior livable area: 4,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,000
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel, Heated Garage, Driveway, Garage, Parking Spaces 5 - 10, Unpaved, Attached
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 1st Floor 1/2 Bathroom, 1st Floor 3/4 Bathroom, 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathroom w/Step-in Shower, Bathroom w/Tub
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Boat Slip/Dock, Balcony, Natural Shade, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Mountain(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Body of water: Sabin Pond
- Frontage length: Road frontage: 1801
Lot
- Size: 36.3 Acres
- Features: Conserved Land, Country Setting, Hilly, Landscaped, Major Road Frontage, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Views, Walking Trails, Wooded, Mountain, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 12003710935
- Zoning description: Rural
- Other equipment: Standby Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard Exterior, Fiber Cement Exterior
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Metal,Standing Seam
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1860
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: 1500+ Gallon, Concrete, Leach Field, On-Site Septic Exists, Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Propane, Gas On-Site, Underground Gas, Satellite
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Amenities included: Boat Slip/Dock
Location
- Region: East Calais
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $375/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $586,700
- Annual tax amount: $16,242
- Date on market: 5/27/2026
- Exclusions: Personal items and family momentos to be excluded from the sale.
- Road surface type: Dirt, Unpaved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2026 | Price change | $1,500,000-14.3%$375/sqft |
Source:  PrimeMLS #5091276 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000+180%$438/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #5091276 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2021 | Sold | $625,000-8.8%$156/sqft |
Source: PrimeMLS #4857074 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2008 | Sold | $685,000$171/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $586,700 |
| 2023 | -- | $586,700 |
| 2022 | -- | $586,700 |
| 2021 | -- | $586,700 -3.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $606,600 |
| 2019 | -- | $606,600 |
| 2018 | -- | $606,600 |
| 2017 | -- | $606,600 |
| 2016 | -- | $606,600 +9900% |
| 2015 | -- | $6,066 +12% |
| 2014 | -- | $5,417 |
| 2013 | -- | $5,417 |
| 2012 | -- | $5,417 |
| 2011 | -- | $5,417 |
| 2010 | -- | $5,417 |
| 2009 | -- | $5,417 +7.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $5,041 |
| 2007 | -- | $5,041 +124% |
| 2006 | -- | $2,250 |
| 2003 | $5,918 | $2,250 |
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Neighborhood: 05650
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Calais Elementary School
- Middle: U-32
- High: Union 32 High UHSD #41
- District: Washington Central
Source: PrimeMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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