$2,499,000

Built in 1789, the year George Washington was elected President, the Philemon Hazen Homestead is a rare Vermont property where history, architecture and modern luxury come together. Set among rolling pastures in Hartford's Jericho Rural Historic District, this 4,462 sq. ft. historic farmhouse feels a world away-yet is just 6 miles from Hanover and Dartmouth College, 5 miles from Norwich and less than 10 miles from Woodstock. Its 237 year history is evident in hand-hewn timbers, wide-plank floors and two original New England fireplaces, but nearly everything behind them is new. An extraordinary 2025-26 restoration preserved the soul of the farmhouse while reimagining it for modern living. At its heart is a sun-filled 1,500 sq. ft. kitchen and great room created from the former carriage house. Soaring timbered ceilings frame a chef's kitchen with custom cabinetry, polished concrete floors with radiant heat, and room for a 12-seat farmhouse table. Steel-and-glass doors open to the patio, gardens, stonework and sweeping pastoral views, with neighboring sheep grazing beyond. Five bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths include a spacious first-floor primary suite. Upstairs are four bright bedrooms-three ensuite and one with a private bath connected by a wide central hall/gallery thoughtfully lit for art. The restoration extends far beyond what can be seen: a new roof, sheathing, insulation, drywall, plumbing, electrical, appliances, and HVAC, plus radiant and hydronic heat, heat pumps, 400-amp electrical service and Tesla Powerwall backup. Country roads and open fields coexist with remarkable convenience to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Hanover, Norwich, Woodstock, Quechee, Killington, shopping, I-89 and I-91. The Philemon Hazen Homestead is a masterclass in restraint-preserving the authenticity and character of an 18th century Vermont farmhouse while delivering the comfort, technology, and quality of a modern custom home. Historic without being precious. Rural without being remote.