South Jamaica Parcels – #1

Property Description

Parcel 1

Parcel 1 is a 10-acre building site located on South Hill Road. A grass-covered access road leads from the street to a flat area just off the road, an ideal spot for a future home. Along the entire road frontage, except for the access driveway, an old stone wall runs the length of the property, lending charm and excellent curb appeal to any home built here.

Beyond the potential building site, the woods road continues into the forest, extending past the property boundary. The land slopes down the hill to the south toward a small wetland shared with the neighboring parcel. The surrounding forest offers a rich mix of softwoods and hardwoods, including hemlock, fir, and white pine, as well as maple and yellow birch.

South Hill Road is paved near the property, offering easy access to the nearby villages of Wardsboro and Jamaica.

Parcel 2

Parcel 2 is a forested 30-acre property situated on Schoolhouse Road in Jamaica, Vermont. From the intersection of Schoolhouse and South Hill Roads, the road winds around a sharp bend and climbs a short hill before reaching the majority of the property, which lies along the north side of the road. Schoolhouse Road is a private road, with maintenance split among all parties on the road. A weathered stone wall runs along the entire road frontage, hinting at the land’s rich agricultural history. The land itself is level, wooded terrain with several natural clearings near the road, offering promising building sites for one or two homes, with power already available at the road. Notably, the town of Jamaica has no zoning restrictions, making this an exceptional opportunity to create a private family compound just minutes from some of the region’s best outdoor recreation.

An old woods road winds along the property’s level contours and continues onto the neighboring parcel, inviting exploration on foot or by ATV. Beyond the road, the land descends to the north into a wetland area, a haven for a wide variety of birds and wildlife. Evidence of a resident beaver family appears in the twin ponds just below the wetland, adding to the property’s natural charm and biodiversity.

The forest features mature trees, some over a century old, lending a sense of peace and quiet to anyone walking the land. While there may have been selective tree harvesting long ago, little trace of that history remains in the forested hillside today. Crisscrossing through the woods, additional stone walls stand as silent reminders of the property’s farming past, adding character and a connection to Vermont’s rural heritage. Schoolhouse Road eventually transitions into a Legal Town Trail, making it an ideal route for biking enthusiasts, leading roughly three miles west to scenic Pikes Falls Road.