Mill Pond House
A beautiful home on a lake in the quaint village of Benson Vermont. Uniquely updated this 1780’s 3 bedroom 2 bath home resides on approximately 4 acres on the shore of its own 40 acre lake. There is a grist mill, barn, and a waterfall that can generate your own electricity (you own riparian rights). The home spans the waterfall creating an enchanting, relaxing setting to enjoy sunrise and sunsets from the Zen bench on the lakeside, or among the Apple and Pear trees.
Three Story Home, Middle Floor Entrance
Enter from outside wood deck into stone floor corridor. Private security system looking at anyone by front door, and driveway.
1 Bedroom on left adjoining bathroom with marble floor and handicap full bathroom and shower, marble walls, and skylight.
1 Bedroom facing waterfall, and driveway entrance.
An adjoining Library/Office area along with views of the waterfront are also on the entry level. A large Bay window looking evenly over lake, and large waterfall make for a truly relaxing atmosphere.
Master Bedroom (Third Floor)
Approximately 20 Plus feet wide and 12 feet deep with balcony overlooking the large living room
Pitched ceiling with ceiling fan and two added window seating areas overlooking waterfall and river below the lake.
Incredible Master Bath
Italian Marble floors, mirrored walls, floating Roman type sink, water closet, bidet and shower. Wall mounted cabinets and a large open area that was an Apiary for birds with a skylight provides an beautiful open air feel!
Living Room (Entry Floor)
Bookshelves line the wall overlooking the cascading waterfall as it flows into the Huberdon River. With track lighting and open floor design this is a truly great room with approximately 20 foot ceilings, three large skylights to see stars and sky at night from Living Room and Master Bedroom
For storage the living room also boasts two large closets under stairs leading down to kitchen and up to master bedroom and master bathroom.
Additional Highlights
Study Work area for desk and shelves that could be another small bedroom.
Storage areas under eaves and closet in front and back of third floor.
Dining Room Table with chairs at Bay window creates a unique, relaxing dining are in with views directly into your Waterfall.
First Floor bottom level
Kitchen
Stove, washer dryer in separate area, as well as food storage on shelves,with Back door to large yard and dog run.
Storage/Tool Room with boiler.
Large storage cages with materials for repairs and oil tank and additional storage under the stairs.
Property
Has Apple and Pear Trees as well as meditation Zen bench area on an incline, with large Angel concrete statue. Lots of trees and brush to hide baby deer, a fox den, many gentle wildlife birds and Great Blue Heron family. Large dog run is on property as well.
This unique waterfront home, is listed at $220,000
Sold for $150,000
$150,000
981 Mill Pond Rd, Benson, VT 05743
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3.85 Acres Lot
$150,700 Zestimate®
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Stone floor corridorStorage areasMeditation zen bench areaWater closetLarge closetsPrivate security systemTrack lighting
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Sold | $150,000-31.8% |
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| 3/29/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $220,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $101,400 |
| 2023 | -- | $101,400 |
| 2022 | -- | $101,400 |
| 2021 | -- | $101,400 |
| 2020 | -- | $101,400 |
| 2019 | -- | $101,400 |
| 2018 | -- | $101,400 +2% |
| 2017 | -- | $99,400 |
| 2016 | -- | $99,400 +9900% |
| 2015 | -- | $994 |
| 2014 | -- | $994 |
| 2013 | -- | $994 |
| 2012 | -- | $994 |
| 2011 | -- | $994 -22.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,287 +4.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,235 |
| 2008 | -- | $1,235 |
| 2007 | -- | $1,235 |
| 2006 | -- | $1,235 +43.1% |
| 2003 | $1,588 | $863 |
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Neighborhood: 05743
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- Vermont
- Rutland County
- Benson
- 05743
- 981 Mill Pond Rd