Split Rock Forest

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$224,000

112 Acres

Multiple Uses

Williamstown, Orange County, VT

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Property Details

Location: Williamstown, Orange County, VT

Price: $224,000

Acres: 112

Type: Multiple Uses

Property Overview

Split Rock Forest is a recreational property that also offers timber value due to its well-stocked forest. The property’s right-of-way is accessed through a shared driveway that leads to an old clearing, which was previously used as a log landing around 20 years ago. This clearing is an ideal location for building a house or a camp. Additionally, electricity is available at the end of the right-of-way on Graniteville Road. The land provides excellent hunting opportunities, with signs of turkey, deer, and bear present in the forest.

Location

This property is located in Williamstown, Orange County, Vermont. The nearest major towns are Barre, Vermont, which is 5 miles to the east, and Montpelier, Vermont, about a 20-minute drive to the north. Both towns offer a wide variety of stores and restaurants, providing excellent local amenities. Exit 6 on I-89 is 7 miles away, allowing for easy access from southern points. Boston, Massachusetts, is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes away, while New York City is about 5 and a half hours away. Hartford, Connecticut, is just 3 hours south of the property. This central Vermont location also provides access to the Northeast Kingdom via Route 302, and Sugarbush Resort is located 25 miles to the northwest.

Access

Access to the property is provided by a 50-foot right-of-way that begins at a shared driveway before entering the property from the northern boundary. This right-of-way will need improvements to facilitate the installation of a driveway on the property. The access leads to an open field where a house or camp could be built.

Property Description

Split Rock Forest offers a unique opportunity to purchase 112 acres of forest land in Central Vermont. This property is located in the northwestern corner of Orange County, near Barre, Washington, and Montpelier, the state capital. Over 50% of the trees on this property are sugar maple, along with white ash, birches, and other hardwood species commonly found in the region. A rough estimate of the timber value is approximately $850 per acre. The elevations on the property range from 1,425 feet near Graniteville Road to about 2,000 feet at the southeast boundary.

Access to the property is via a right-of-way (ROW) from Graniteville Road, where electricity is available. This ROW crosses a shallow ravine that currently requires culvert work to allow vehicle access to the parcel. The ROW leads to an open clearing that was used as a log landing about 20 years ago, making it a suitable location for building a home or camp. Hunting opportunities in the gently sloping terrain are excellent, and there are open, cleared woods roads that facilitate easy navigation through the forest. This distinctive property is rarely available in this area, making it an appealing option for recreational activities and homebuilding.

Evidence of past granite quarrying is visible throughout much of the land, with some large granite blocks left behind by workers over 100 years ago. Depending on their size, these granite pieces could potentially be used for stone walls or building sites.

Additionally, there are numerous glacial erratics in the forest, some over 12 feet tall, which contribute to the property’s unique landscape.

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